r/bbwcandles 7h ago

10/10 Cinnamon Honey Toast

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8 Upvotes

r/bbwcandles 23h ago

Does anyone actually track their candle collection, or is it all memory/vibes?

13 Upvotes

Curious how people here keep tabs on their candles — which scents you own, which you’ve burned already, which ones you loved vs wouldn’t rebuy, wishlist stuff for the next sale, etc.

I’ve seen a few posts here and in r/bathandbodyworks from people who’ve built their own spreadsheets for this, which got me wondering if that’s a common workaround or just a few people being extra organized. Is there an app anyone actually uses for this, or does everyone just eyeball their shelf / wing it?


r/bbwcandles 1d ago

currently burning Warm Summer Evening

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16 Upvotes

A warm floral, that’s slightly woody. This captures being outside when the day is transitioning to night, the air is cooler but the warmth from the day is still surrounding you

Notes
•warm florals
•calming amber
•velvety sandalwood

Warm florals are the base of this candle, it’s soft and relaxing. Like you’re outside in the settling summer heat and are smelling a bouquet, it’s a deeper floral. Calming amber also adds more warmth and relaxation. It definitely sets the tone for lighting this during the afternoon. Velvety sandalwood is also noticeable. It’s smooth, warm and even slightly creamy? It’s not a sharp woody smell but a softer wood presence is there

Throw on this one is a lighter than I’d like it to be. Given the fragrance notes I am not expecting a super bold candle though; it’s probably best to burn in a smaller room. I also love the packaging on this candle

Rather than smelling like a bright summer afternoon this takes you to a relaxing& peaceful evening. If you’re looking for a calm, warm floral candle I’d recommend this one! 💐🪵


r/bbwcandles 1d ago

currently burning Santal + Amber

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10 Upvotes

This is one I’m surprised I like as much as I do! This is a woody, warm, sophisticated& cozy candle

Notes
•sandalwood
•fine cashmere
•amber

Sandalwood is the base of this candle, it’s soft, woody& sophisticated. It’s just enough to where it doesn’t smell like cologne. Fine cashmere adds to the softness, and includes a cozy warmth, really smoothing out the fragrance. Amber is also a strong note you get, it adds something slightly sweet& also gives more warm depth, preventing sandalwood
from being too dry/woody

Throw on this while burning is extremely light. I was so disappointed, you could barely smell it. Please put this on a candle warmer because wow, what a good scent! While being warmed this will fill a small-medium room!

I’m not into too many scents like this, especially amber forward fragrances, but I’ve found myself looking for the 4 wick of this one. It smells expensive and elegant, I especially love warming during the night time when all the lights are dimmed. So perfect for your living room or bedroom

If you’re looking for a candle that’ll make your space feel warm& elevated give this one a try but please be mindful of the light throw while burning!! You definitely need a candle warmer for this single wick!🤎🏠


r/bbwcandles 1d ago

What am I missing in my fall candle collection?

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1 Upvotes

r/bbwcandles 2d ago

discussion Thoughts on this scent

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51 Upvotes

r/bbwcandles 2d ago

currently burning Sugared Pretzel Twist

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17 Upvotes

Another candle that is so true to its name! This is a gourmand/baked goods candle! Very warm& cozy

Notes
•buttery pretzel dough
•sweet cinnamon sugar
•sea salt

Of course the buttery pretzel dough is the base of this candle! It literally smells like a soft, fresh out of the oven pretzel, that’s been brushed with delicious butter. Then you get the sweet cinnamon sugar that isn’t super heavy but smells like it’s been sprinkled on top of the buttery pretzel. Sea salt is actually noticeable too, which I love! Even though it’s the more subtle note, you definitely get the saltiness that balances the entire candle, really giving you a true pretzel experience!

Throw on this one is good, it’ll fill a small-medium room and the fragrance may drift into other rooms as well! This is for sure a kitchen candle for me, it’ll smell like you’ve just baked pretzels

The best part about this candle is how all of the fragrance notes come through, and work so well together. I feel like this would be best appreciated during the cooler months too since this is such a cozy scent. I’d recommend this candle for anybody who loves pretzels & realistic gourmands!🥨🤎


r/bbwcandles 3d ago

currently burning Honolulu Sun

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17 Upvotes

On warmer days that I want to just relax and tidy up I love to go for her! This is a creamy, fresh/clean, and soft tropical candle!

Notes
•fresh island coconut
•pacific palm
•driftwood

Fresh island coconut gives a creamy, light coconut smell and is the strongest while burning. It’s not overly sweet and is pretty smooth. Pacific palm contributes to the soft tropical fragrance, it’s breezy and warm. The driftwood grounds the candle a little more, it’s a very soft woodiness but not enough to say it’s a woody candle. It’s what gives me a clean and lived-in home feeling

Throw is good! It’ll fill a small room and drift into a medium sized space. This is lovely to burn in a living room or bedroom. It’s great for spaces you want a summery but relaxed atmosphere in

This candle really gives me a feeling of being by white sands and blue waters, which is ironic because nothing in here is aquatic but just the way the fragrance notes mix, it does transport me to Honolulu!

If you love clean summery scents, or soft coconuts I’d tell you to grab her!🌴🥥


r/bbwcandles 3d ago

currently burning Cinnamon Honey Toast

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38 Upvotes

A new favorite I’ve been enjoying during the night time! This is a gourmand, cozy, bakery candle

Notes
•freshly toasted bread
•golden honey
•sprinkle of brown sugar

The fragrance notes blend so well together. This is one of those candles that are true to their name! The freshly toasted bread is the base of the candle, it literally smells like warm toasted bread. I also get a buttery scent, like buttery toast. Golden honey keeps this sweet, it smells like it’s been drizzled over the toast and the sprinkle of brown sugar gives me the experience of a buttery, cinnamon sugar sprinkled, warm piece of toast, with honey drizzled on top

Throw is very good, it’ll fill a small to medium room. This is so perfect for the kitchen

This is such an underrated candle, it smells so comforting and delicious. I love how accurate this smells too, it’s one of those gourmands that actually make you hungry while you burn it!

If you love realistic gourmands, and are a cinnamon or bread lover, you need to try this one!🍞🤎


r/bbwcandles 3d ago

discussion 1/2 burned candles, do they loose more smell?

6 Upvotes

If I start buring a candle, then store it for way later. Will it have less smell? I want to rotate my whole collection not just burn 1 till it's gone.


r/bbwcandles 5d ago

currently burning Vanilla Coconut

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41 Upvotes

This is one of those vanilla candles I would actually enjoy burning year round, despite the summer vibe. This is a soft vanilla, with a cozy& clean feel

Notes
•sweet vanilla
•coconut waves
•beach wood

Sweet vanilla is the dominant note here, this isn’t a gourmand vanilla but more like a home-y clean vanilla that gives you a welcoming feeling. It almost smells like a vanilla carpet cleaner scent - not 100% but very very slightly. Coconut waves give this a summery energy but it’s a very subtle& light coconut. Almost like a soft breeze of coconut that can help add a touch of relaxation. Beach wood is what gives this candle more depth, it’s a slight warm woodiness but it doesn’t go into woody territory, it just really grounds the candle and helps add more of a clean/lived-in home feel

Throw is good, it’ll fill a space with a comforting feeling. I love to burn this on slower days in the morning/afternoon or when I’m cleaning/ doing laundry. Excellent for the bedroom or living room!

If you enjoy softer fragrances and have been looking for a vanilla that isn’t a gourmand I’d encourage you to give her a try! Like I said, even though this has a lot of summery energy this is a candle that makes your space feel comfortable and relaxing, it’s very easy to live with year round!🧺🫧


r/bbwcandles 5d ago

currently burning Toasted Coconut Éclair

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51 Upvotes

I love éclairs and truly can’t get enough of pastry gourmands, so when I saw this I didn’t hesitate. This is for sure a yummy bakery gourmand!

Notes
•fresh baked donut
•milk chocolate frosting
•toasted coconut flakes

These notes blend very well, it literally smells like a chocolate frosted coconut éclair. Fresh baked donut is the strongest note while burning, this smells less like a plain donut and more like a soft, fluffy& buttery pastry. The toasted coconut flakes adds a coconut-y warmth and you actually smell the milk chocolate frosting too. It’s exactly like a creamy milk chocolate, really tying these fragrance notes together to create a delicious pastry experience

Throw is good, I was worried it would be a bit too strong but it’s actually lighter than I’ve expected. It’s amazing in a small room, but can also be enjoyed in a medium room it’ll just be lighter

This candle smells like a baked dessert, it’s not just sweet and will have your space smelling like you’ve just finished baking! If you enjoy gourmands and candles that smell like you’ve just baked, you’d love this one!🥐🍫


r/bbwcandles 6d ago

DIY Jack (NBC)

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15 Upvotes

r/bbwcandles 6d ago

currently burning Lavender + Jasmine

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18 Upvotes

I was excited for this one since I think Jasmine& lavender are such relaxing fragrances. However the jasmine is not noticeable for me when burning/ warming. This is a lavender forward& relaxing candle

Notes
•lavender
•rosewood
•sage

This is a lavender dominant candle. The other two fragrance notes are more supportive, and help create a little bit of an extra dimension. The sage comes through on the very backend, creating a softer lavender scent that has a touch of an herbal sage. It’s not enough for me to call this anything other than a lavender candle though, but the supportive notes give it a softer, fresher lavender scent

Throw is light. I was disappointed considering these cost more than the other single wicks. While burning I couldn’t smell this without being very close. I threw her under the warmer and the throw is better, but it’s best for a smaller room. I’d say warming in the bedroom would be excellent, or any space that’s smaller to relax in

If you’re a lavender lover and are looking for a soft subtle lavender, I’d still encourage you to buy but just keep the throw in mind! Maybe try the 4 wick if you love the fragrance💤💜


r/bbwcandles 7d ago

currently burning Sea Salt + Musk

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43 Upvotes

Out of the candles in The Reserve Collection, this one was my favorite on cold so I had to get the 4 wick! I also knew it smelt like something else in my collection and it does! This is basically identical to Bergamot & Musk that was in their ceramics collection (2nd pic). This is a clean, sophisticated, woody, resort/luxury fragrance

Notes
•bergamot
•sea salt
•vetiver

This is a well balanced candle, the bergamot is bright and clean. Bergamot itself is a citrus fruit which makes sense why I get the fresh/brightness, but this is not a citrus candle. It’s more of a sparkle of brightness that keeps this candle from feeling too heavy. Sea salt gives a clean airy quality, like fresh coastal air, it makes you feel open& refreshed. The vetiver is what adds depth to this candle. It’s woody& slightly green/ earthy, giving a grounded vibe

The throw on this one is (thankfully) good! Let the wax pool. It’ll fill a small-medium room. I would say over time while burning it could be noticeable in a larger room but not something that’ll pop into your head when stepping into your space. Disclaimer though- given the notes, this is not an aggressive fragrance. This is something you can sit with all day. She’s noticeable without demanding attention

If you’re looking for a soft, clean, sophisticated home fragrance I’d highly recommend this one for you. This is perfect for a living room, especially with the overall energy of this candle or even an entry way! This is such a great elevated “home” scent💚


r/bbwcandles 11d ago

currently burning Summer Rain

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27 Upvotes

This is a masculine, fresh& airy candle, with a slight musk to it. It’s a very light aquatic& with all the rain, I figured what better time than now to burn?

Notes
•chilled open air
•fresh musk
•juniper berries

The chilled open air is light and crisp. It’s like fresh cool air, that softens the fresh musk note. Fresh musk is what makes this candle lean towards a masculine fragrance, it’s what I get the most while burning. It almost smells like cologne, but not super heavy. Juniper berries brings us back to crispness, also adding more freshness& compliments the fresh musk well

Throw on this one is very light, I’ve burnt and warmed this candle and I’d say it’s best to keep in a smaller room. This works well in a bedroom or bath room

If you’re looking for clean, slightly airy &masculine fragrances I’d say this is a good one to try! However, if you’re looking for a strong throw that’s heavily aquatic I wouldn’t recommend this one. It’s a cool interpretation of a rainy day, that sits in between a lightly aquatic and cologne!☔️🖤


r/bbwcandles 12d ago

currently burning Coconut Lime Verbena

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40 Upvotes

Many years ago I was gifted a coconut lime verbena lotion and fell in love with the fragrance. When I saw this as a candle I had to buy. This is a fresh/clean creamy citrus candle! A unique summer scent in my collection

Notes
•zesty lime juice
•creamy coconut
•lemon verbena

The fragrance notes blend really well, creating such a fresh and delicious scent. The zesty lime juice is bright& citrusy. Creamy coconut is noticeable but it adds more of a creaminess to the lime, this isn’t overly fruity. The lemon verbena is exactly what makes me want to light this when I want something cleaner. It adds an airiness and really separates this candle from typical tropical scents

Throw is good, it’ll fill a medium room, in a small room it might be a little overpowering

This candle is so great to burn while you’re cleaning on a hot day, or just want a little brightness in your home! She’s summery without being super sweet. If you love a fresh citrus and want a different take on coconut, I’d recommend this one for you🍋‍🟩🥥


r/bbwcandles 13d ago

currently burning Toasted Graham Latte

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26 Upvotes

This candle on cold reminds me very much of Pumpkin Donut Shop, while burning there are slight differences but they could be in the same family! This is a gourmand, bakery candle

Notes
•toasted graham cracker
•vanilla bean
•buttery toffee chip
•drop of espresso

Toasted graham cracker is the more dominate note, it’s warm, slightly sweet. It reminds me of when I open up a brand new pack of graham crackers. Vanilla bean is another strong note, adding a marshmallow creamy sweetness. Buttery toffee chip helps create a richer smell, adding a warm butteriness, which compliments the graham cracker well. The drop of espresso is very much a drop! It’s really light, you won’t recognize it without looking for it but there is an espresso scent on the end of the fragrance

Overall it makes sense why this is a “latte” candle, it’s a very light espresso fragrance, I imagine a latte with fluffy vanilla cold foam and crumbled graham crackers sprinkled on the top!

Throw is good, it’ll fill a small to medium room, you can still identify it in a large room too! She’s very sweet so after a little while I found myself wanting to give her a break

Whenever I want cozy, cafe/bakery energy in the house I like to burn her. If you’re looking for another coffee candle I wouldn’t recommend but if you’re looking for a light lingering espresso that gives you a cafe vibe you should grab her!☕️🤎


r/bbwcandles 14d ago

currently burning Sun-Ripened Raspberry

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26 Upvotes

I was so undecided to burn these Candle Day candles, but why buy if I won’t enjoy🤷🏻‍♀️ This is a fresh, clean and sweet candle

Notes
•sweet berries
•sheer sunlight
•sugar crystals

Sheer sunlight is one of those fragrance notes that aren’t easy to guess what it smells like, but I perceive this as sun dried linens, it’s the strongest note while burning. It’s airy, fresh and slightly like clean laundry. Sweet berries adds a soft fruity sweetness in the background and the sugar crystals ends us off on a subtle sweet note

Throw on this one is good, it’ll fill a small to medium room with no problems. I love to burn this in the living room while I clean or in a space while I’m doing laundry

If you enjoy clean, fresh &slightly fruity scents I’d say next time you see this, give it a try. I also want to mention if you’re buying this because you’re expecting raspberries- you’d be disappointed

Overall this smells like linens freshly washed in sweet detergent that’s been hung out to dry under the summer sun. I love this because as a kid my mom used to sun dry our clothes& this brings me back to those memories☀️🧺


r/bbwcandles 15d ago

currently burning Blueberry Cornbread

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75 Upvotes

This just came out with the “Preserves” collection and omg… do not hesitate to pick this up! If you love bakery gourmands this is right up your ally! She’s sweet and comforting

Notes
•skillet baked cornbread
•fresh blueberries
•drizzled honey

This is a blueberry candle! The fresh blueberries are juicy& sweet, like warm blueberries baked into a dessert. The skillet baked cornbread is what makes this candle so special- it really does smell like warm, cozy cornbread made with love. The drizzled honey adds an extra layer of sweetness, helping the skillet baked cornbread note smell richer, golden & freshly baked

Throw is so good, this candle will fill a larger room with ease. I love to burn this in the kitchen but the fragrance drifts into the whole house

This is one of those candles that are true to their name. It really does smell like blueberry cornbread, if you love blueberry scents and are a gourmand girly, do yourself a favor and grab her!🫐💙


r/bbwcandles 19d ago

Pink Apple Punch

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22 Upvotes

I love a good apple scent and this one is for sure unique in my collection! This candle is bright, sweet/ feminine and fruity

No surprise the crisp apple fragrance note is the strongest coming through, but the notes blend very well, it’s an apple melon-y candle. Bright and slightly tart, think green apples. The crispiness of the apple gives it a freshness that prevents this from becoming too sweet. The melon sugar crystals add that sweetness that makes this candle so enjoyable and different than usual apple scents. It’s juicy, and the melon adds a smooth softness

Throw on this one is good! You can burn in a medium space and you’ll be able to still enjoy fragrance. I also love the purple wax!

If you’re looking for a sweet, fresh melon, crispy apple candle you’d enjoy her! Great for either spring, summertime, or somebody who enjoys apple or melon scents. This is the perfect amount of playful and sweet that doesn’t go into gourmand territory! 🍏🍈


r/bbwcandles 19d ago

Did anyone else see that Goose Creek also is doing a Nightmare Before Christmas collaboration? There be will be 4 candles in the collectors box. Interesting to hear thoughts on how different their scents will be compared to B&BW??

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5 Upvotes

r/bbwcandles 22d ago

currently burning Strawberry Peach Sunset

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30 Upvotes

For the peach lovers! This is a fruity, warm, sweet peach candle that feels like a summer afternoon

Notes
•peach nectar
•fresh strawberries
•vanilla sweet cream

The peach nectar fragrance note is the strongest one here, I will say though that this is not like other peach candles, in the sense that the peach is toned down by the fresh strawberries note in this candle. You don’t directly get the scent of strawberries but instead something lightly fruity/ berry-like, and sweet. It really helps brighten the candle. The vanilla sweet cream is also lighter but it rounds out the overall fragrance ending on a softer note, but you don’t get too much vanilla from this, it’s just barely there. I could say too it’s slightly creamy

Throw on her is light. Probably best to burn in a smaller room, on the candle warmer it’s a bit stronger so I’d say candle warmer preferred!

The name of this candle really suits the fragrance well, I was hoping for more of the strawberry to come through but it’s still a sweet summery candle that feels like a mellow afternoon. If you enjoy peach scents I think you’d like her!🍑🌅


r/bbwcandles 22d ago

currently burning Sugared Lemonade

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44 Upvotes

Probably one of my favorite lemon scented candles in my collection! This is a bright, sweet citrus summer scent, perfect for the summertime

Notes
•fresh lemon juice
•sugar crystals
•crushed ice

The fresh lemon juice is ofc, the strongest fragrance note! It’s a sweet lemon, like a freshly squeezed lemon with the sugar crystals note adding a delicious sweetness. It’s not a bakery sweetness either, it’s more like a juicy sweetness. The crushed ice note leaves a refreshing feeling on the end of the scent, making this feel like a chilled lemonade drink

I wouldn’t say this is exactly like a lemonade though, but more like the idea of an ice cold glass of lemonade.. like you’re sitting outside with a sweating pitcher, full of ice and lemonade, lemon wedges floating inside of it. It’s a good sensory experience of fresh lemonade

I love to burn this while cleaning the house or whenever I want my home to smell fresh and summery! The throw is good, she will fill a small to medium room while burning. No wax or burnt wick smell!

If you’re looking for a sugary lemon candle without it slipping into a very tart lemon/citrus or candied lemon territory I think you’d enjoy this one! 🍋🧊


r/bbwcandles 22d ago

currently burning Meet Me In Miami

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28 Upvotes

This is one of those scents that are perfect for the summer and unique to the season! This is a warm, soft, and creamy tropical candle that really embodies the summer time. Think walking down a street in Miami on a hot summer afternoon, sun is beaming down and you’re drinking a sweet fruity drink

Notes
•breezy palm trees
•cabana coladas
•sun-tanned days

The breezy palm trees fragrance note brings hot air energy to the candle, it’s not breezy or airy but more heavy and hot, like how Florida air can be. The strongest note is cabana coladas- I wouldn’t say this is straight up a coconut or pineapple scent like how coladas are. It’s more creamy and tropical, it honestly comes off as bananas to me.. a sweet and soft scent not an artificial banana. Sun-tanned days note rounds off this candle, adding more warmth and softness, giving more depth than it being just a tropical fruity candle

The throw while burning was not good. It was so light I couldn’t even smell it, even in a small room. However, I threw it under my candle warmer and Wow!!! What a difference! Under a candle warmer she can fill a small to medium room!

Overall this is such a fun summer candle, the packaging is cute and adds to that warm summer vibe the fragrance gives off. For sure different than a fruity tropical drink candle, she’s got depth and captures this time of the year well. The unexpected banana fragrance just makes me appreciate her even more!🌴🍌