Scented candles online are easy to buy, but hard to picture on your own table. This guide helps you pick fruity scents that suit warm months, and shows how to style them so the room looks pulled together. Summer is close, and so is the Christmas entertaining.

Scented Candles Online: Why Fruity Suits Summer

Fruity scents smell juicy and bright, like fig, berries or tropical fruit. An Australian style guide to summer candles lists caramelised fig and lemon among the scents tied to the season.

Fruit scents feel at home in a hot country. They are lively, but they still smell cosy once the sun goes down.

Think about the mood too. Berry scents feel playful, while fig feels warmer and a little richer. Both work well with open windows and warm evenings.

Which fruity scent is best for a living room?

Choose the scent you would be happy to smell for an hour. Browse the Fruity range and pick one that makes you smile when you lift the lid.

Styling Candles Around Your Home

Candles look best in small groups. Think of a candle as part of a little scene, not a lone jar on a shelf.

• Set a candle on a tray with a book
• Place one beside a vase of fresh flowers
• Stand a jar on the coffee table with coasters
• Keep a small candle near the entry

The same style guide suggests grouping a candle with books, a lamp or a vase. We agree. Odd numbers, like three items, tend to look relaxed and balanced.

Put the tray where it is easy to reach. A candle that sits in a handy spot gets lit more often, and that is half the point of buying one.

Setting a Summer Table With Scent

At the dinner table, keep food in mind. A strong candle can compete with the meal. Light a fruity candle in the lounge before guests arrive, then use unscented candles on the table itself.

Looking for a few small pieces for a table? Have a look at the tealight holders and the decor centrepieces. They add height without taking up much room.

Summer heat can soften wax, so keep jars out of direct sun. A cool, shady spot helps the candle burn evenly and keeps the scent true.

Quick answers

How do I choose scented candles online?

Start with the scent family you already enjoy, such as fruity or fresh. Then check the jar size for your room. Bigger rooms suit multi-wick jars, while small spaces suit tealights.

Where should I keep candles in summer?

Keep them in a cool, shaded spot, away from windows with direct sun. Heat can soften the wax. Trim the wick before every burn for a clean, even flame.

If you are building a scent plan for summer, start with one fruity jar and add from there. The Fruity range is a friendly place to begin.

Related reading

• Fruity Candles: Where Perfumers Put Them On The Wheel: how fruity scents are built.
• Scented Candles Australia: Pick One Scent For Each Room: a room by room plan.
• Fragrant Candles That Add Texture To A Spring Room: more styling ideas.