Daylight saving began on 4 October in most southern states, so the sun now sets later. Evenings feel longer and lighter. Candle scents Australia reaches for in winter, like deep wood and spice, can feel too heavy on a mild spring night. A soft, warm vanilla fits better.
Candle Scents Australia Wide Can Mark The End Of The Day
Many people like a small signal that work is over. It might be a shower, a cup of tea or a lit candle. The scent becomes a cue, and after a few weeks the cue starts to feel like home.
Choose something calm and a little sweet. Vanilla is a comforting scent that many people find easy to live with. The Marshmallow Vanilla 3-Wick Jar Candle is a sweet place to start, and the wide jar fills a lounge room.
What makes a scent feel cosy in warm weather?
Soft and creamy usually beats spicy and smoky. Keep the room airy, open a window earlier in the day, then close it before you light the candle.
Warm Vanilla Candles Suit A Slow Spring Evening
You do not need a big ritual. Pick the same time each night. Dim one lamp. Light the candle while you cook, read or unwind on the couch. After a week or two, the smell alone tells you the day is done.
- Light it once dinner is on.
- Sit with a drink, no phone.
- Put it out when you leave the room.
The National Candle Association says never to leave a burning candle unattended. It also says to keep candles at least 12 inches from curtains, bedding and books.
Indulgent Scents Without The Heavy Winter Feel
Indulgent scents are the sweet, creamy ones, like vanilla and caramel. In spring, try a smaller dose. Use a Marshmallow Vanilla melt in a warmer for an hour, instead of a full jar all night. The whole Indulgent range is easy to browse if you want to compare them.
If you came back to Glow after a while away, this is a gentle place to start. Pick one scent, and give it a week of evenings. See whether the room, and your mood, settle a little sooner. If not, you have lost nothing but a few evenings.
Quick answers
Can I burn a vanilla candle in spring?
Yes. Vanilla is a soft scent, and many people find it comforting at any time of year. Burn it for a shorter time on a warm night and keep a window cracked earlier in the day.
What is the best time to light a candle in the evening?
Light it when you want to settle in, such as after dinner. Stay in the room while it burns. Put it out before you go to bed.
If you like the idea of a calmer end to the day, the Mood collection is a good next stop. Take it slowly. One lovely scent is plenty.
Related reading
- Aromatherapy Candle Scents For A Calmer Spring Evening: more ideas for an evening ritual.
- Vanilla Scented Candles Are Going Lighter This Spring: why vanilla is getting softer.
- Aroma Candles Australia: A Slow Sunday Night Reset: a weekend wind-down routine.
