Fruity candles get a bad name for smelling like a lolly shop. The good ones do not. Fruit notes (the smell of berries, apple or fig in the wax) can be juicy, green or even a little woody. Here is how to pick one you will still enjoy on the fifth night in a row. You will also learn where to light it.
Why Fruity Candles Suit Spring
Fruit is the biggest family we sell at Glow. More of our customers buy Fruity scents than any other type.
It makes sense for an Australian spring. Fruit feels lighter than vanilla and less heavy than wood. The windows are open again and the house wants something fresh. Fruit does that job well.
Fig is having a moment too. NewBeauty describes it as green and woody, yet sweet and warm, and less sugary than other fruits. That mix is why fig sits so well in a lounge room.
Scented Candles That Are Fruity But Not Sickly
Sweet on its own gets tiring fast. The fix is a partner note. Look for fruit paired with something green, woody or fresh. A green note smells like cut leaves or stems. A woody note smells like warm timber.
Also trust the notes over the name. A fancy name tells you little. The list of notes tells you much more, and it is worth a minute of your time.
How do I pick a fruity candle online?
Read the scent notes, then pick fruit with a green, citrus or wood partner. The 3-wick jars are the ones that fill a whole living room, so they suit a scent you are sure about.
Where To Burn A Fruity Candle
Light it where you sit, not where you walk past. A lounge room, a home office or a reading corner suits fruit well.
The first burn matters most. Let the wax melt right across the top, which takes about two hours for a jar. Short burns leave a tunnel in the wax and waste the scent.
- Burn it for at least two hours each time.
- Trim the wick short before each light.
- Keep it away from curtains and draughts.
- Try a small size first if you are unsure.
Keep one fruity candle per room at a time. Two fruit scents in one space can clash. Not sure yet? A few tealights let you try a scent for less.
Quick answers
Do fruity candles smell fake?
Some do. Fruit blended with green or woody notes smells more natural than fruit alone, so check the notes before you buy.
Are fruity candles only for summer?
No. Berry and apple scents work all year. Citrus feels right in spring, and darker berries feel right in winter.
If fruit sounds like your kind of scent, have a look at the Fruity range and see which one suits your room.
Related reading
- Where To Put Scented Candles So You Actually Smell Them: the best spots in each room.
- Three Wick Candles Are The Anchor In Fragrance Layering: how to combine scents.
- Strong Scented Candles Start With A Full Melt Pool: why the first burn matters.
