Passionate Kisses
This is described as:

"A flirtatious blend of sweet raspberries, tropical coconuts, and juicy peaches enhanced with an exotic arrangement of spring roses, fragrant jasmine, and woody hawthorn".

I will admit that I chose this scent by name alone, but I am so glad I did. This was fruity, berry bliss, and a huge crowd pleaser... everyone in my family liked this. It was sweet and fruity like a berry cocktail. I had a dud tealight so the tart didn't melt completely at first, but when l transferred it to my 24 watt electric melter, it just took off... scenting the entire area.











Summer Lovin'

Scent description from The Blue Gecko's website:

"All right GREASE fans, go ahead and sing it ;)! A delightfully romantic blend of delicate apple blossoms, star jasmine and juicy pomegranate, married with a shy hint of sweet and sassy citrus".

Can you even read the name "Summer Lovin'" without mentally bursting into song with "Had me a blast." I am certainly a Grease fan. I mean... are you kidding me?... Whenever it's on, I have to stop whatever I'm doing and watch it. Don't even get me started on the Greased Lightning part of the movie. This scent is a fun fruity blend... playful and great for all year round. This scent is very bold and the throw was incredible.

Victorian Violet & Rosewater Splash

Roses are red and violets are blue... The Blue Gecko describes this scent so eloquently like this:

"Imagine a luxurious resort where clean linens are sprayed generously with a romantic medley of delicate wild rose petals and sweet violet blossoms. Fresh, clean laundry type notes are softened with the perfect amount of floral undertones to make this is a truly lush fragrance!"

I found this to be a very strong, heady floral... definitely no shrinking violet. This is a scent tailor made for the floral lover with its deep rich violets and dark red roses. I didn't catch any of the clean linens here... it smelled like burying my face into a huge fragrant bouquet. It's strong and almost too much for this girl... almost.

Chocolate Raspberry Moelleux 

This scent is described like this:
 
"Indulge in this mouth watering aroma inspired by the chic French dessert. A Moelleux (maw-ah-luh) looks like a rich, velvety molten, chocolate muffin. But looks can be so deceiving! Inside this decadent chocolate dessert lurks a heart of sweet liquid raspberry liqueur. You can almost visualize the warm syrupy raspberry filling soaking into the rich gooey chocolate center as you spoon bite after bite into your eagerly awaiting mouth!"

I couldn't possibly describe this scent any better than that. This is such an incredibly indulgent scent. It's like a very sophisticated raspberry red velvet cake, but better than any red velvet cake I've ever smelled. I am happy that this scent will be part of the regular line-up, because I will reorder this again and again. This is one of those scents that I want to always have on hand... oh yeah... it's that good.

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Blue Bubbly

Described as:

"A Champagne Glass full of Bubbly sprinkled with Blue Sugar. HoT Custom Blend"

It's got to be good! Blue Sugar fans take notice... You know the Blue doesn't always play well with other scents, but this blend will leave you begging for more. Mixing that intoxicating Blue Sugar with a dry sparkly champagne? Thank you, sir... may I have another? This is a very intense, unique scent... somewhat masculine... and even better than a Blue Sugar fan could hope for.

Valentine's Day Blues

Here's the description of this HoT custom blend...

"OK, so you don't have a date for Valentines Day. Big deal! You do have a HUGE bowl of Chocolate Ice Cream, with Hot Fudge, Caramel and enough Whipped Cream to shave your legs. Add some Danish Pastries and Sugar Cookies and a little "Blue" for your sadness and you are good to go!"

Not to be outdone by the Blue Bubbly, this Blue Sugar lasted an exceptionally long time and I enjoyed every minute of it. This is one for the Blue Sugar lovers out there. This smelled like a Blue Sugar bakery where I was allowed to sample every pastry in the display window...a definite reorder.

Blood Orange Heartache Cake

"Unfortunately, not everyone loves V-Day. For those of you who find it painful, you can enjoy this Yellow Cake topped with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting. Between each heartbreaking layer, you will find Blood Orange Cream Filling. This is sure to take some of the "hurt" away. HoT Custom Blend"

How could anyone resist a name like Blood Orange Heartache Cake? Missing out on this scent would be more tragic than a heartache. I am all about the Blood Orange scent lately... I just can't get enough of it. It's my current scent obsession and this version of it is right on the money. It is sweeter than other orange scents and has none of the bitterness that regular orange too often has. This scent is so delicious, it'll make your heart ache with pleasure.

Cupid's Arrow

"You may not know this but Cupid has a "Sugar Addiction. He uses his little arrow to score treats from the Bakery. Today, he was able to collect Freshly Baked Sugar Cookies, Yellow Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting & various Fruity "Berry" Pies. Unfortunately, he was busted when the Arrow exploded the Whipped Cream Can. HoT Custom Blend"

I tried this scent before ever reading the description and my first impression was of a yummy blueberry pie or cake with whipped cream. I wasn't sure exactly what I was smelling but I knew I wanted more... lots more. Then when I read the description, the whole scent just fell into place for me, and I could smell all of those different notes. This scent is slap-your-mama good... so she had better not be around when you melt this. ;-)

Pink Roses

This is how Pink Roses is described:

"Red, White & Pink Roses, Strawberries and a touch of Pink Sugar. HoT Custom Blend"

Rose scents can sometimes become overwhelming on their own, even to this floral enthusiast, but that's not the case here. The pink in this scent along with the light strawberry really softens the roses. This one has quickly become one of my favorite rose blends. It's lovely and soft enough even for someone who might not normally choose a rose scent.

Pink Chocolate Cream Puff

Hot describes this scent as:

"Vanilla Pastries filled with a rich, heavy Buttercream, dipped in Milk Chocolate and sprinkled with Pink Sugar. HoT Custom Blend"

I already included many scents from HoT in this review and had done all I planned on doing... but then I tried this one. It was such a fantastic surprise. It's a creamy sweet, chocolaty treat. Absolutely yumtastic. I know yumtastic is not a word, but it should be, if only for the purpose of describing this one scent. I will most definitely be reordering this scent. I hope HoT is well stocked in this one, because I'll be coming for it, and I'll be bringing backup.

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The Spotted Hog Candle Co. are well known for having "to-die-for" bakery scents, so what better place to go looking for love than here. Wouldn't you know it?... Score! Here are just a few of their many great bakery scents to tease your senses.

Cupid's Raspberry Drizzle

"Rich, creamy chocolate is blended with notes of sweet raspberry to create this delectable treat!"

The name alone of this scent made me want to have it and the description just sealed the deal.

All of the Valentine's Day scented melts from The Spotted Hog are specially presented in adorable little paper candy cups and are drizzled with wax to look like yummy candies. I had to tell my youngest son that these were not for eating... they looked that good.

This scent is a good blend of chocolate and raspberry... man those two scents are a match made in heaven. They're the perfect couple. This scent was a bit lighter than the others from The Spotted Hog but yummy and no less deserving of a spot on my favorites list.

Cupid's Confections

This is described as:

"A recipe that was handed down through the generations. Sweet homemade vanilla fudge laced with walnuts and pecans."

Divinity Fudge has long been one of my favorites from The Spotted Hog, so I was so happy to find that it is all dressed up for Valentine's Day as Cupid's Confections. It smells like the real thing. One would swear there was vanilla fudge somewhere nearby. It's very good, and, for me, it defines what The Spotted Hog is all about. This is a scent that I always include in my orders from The Spotted Hog, and always recommend to anyone new to this company. It is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day.

Sweethearts

Sweethearts is described as:
 
"A sweet and tart mixture of various berries intertwined with soft notes of cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew."

This scent smells just like the sweet tarts candy. It is a sweet fruity confection that was my children's top pick out of all the melts I've had on lately. It's an uncomplicated, simple fruity scent, that brought to mind elementary school and passing out little Valentine cards to classmates. It made us all feel happy when we smelled it so it's a winner in my book.

Happy Ending

"Candied pecans and pralines, caramelized brown sugar and sweet vanilla. Amazing!"

The above description describes this fantastic scent. It also goes by the name Divine Praline and Pecan. Happy ending, indeed... I saved the best for last. One word... Caramel! Not just any caramel... but the best caramel smell I've ever encountered, bar none! Buttery, nutty, can't get enough,caramel... I could swear there were caramel chews melting in a pot, right next to a pan of roasted pecans. I don't usually get food cravings from the scents I melt, but wow... this one was making me want caramel candies like crazy! I recommend having some candies on hand if you melt this one...Seriously.

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I recently did a review of Country Light candles, and I remembered seeing some romantic scents tucked in their scent list, so off I went to find a couple of classic favorites for February. It's always a pleasure to shop at Country Light. They treat their customers like royalty.

Strawberries & Champagne

"A juicy fruit aroma with sparkling effervescent notes on a warm, sensual background. A Victoria's Secret duplicate."

I have not experienced the Victoria's Secret original scent so I can't say if it is an exact duplication or not, but to me it smelled like a tart, sparkling wine.

This is not a sweet strawberry. It's got a nice champagne sparkle to it, with a bite like a very dry wine. This is different from my usual go-to scents, and it was very interesting. It had a medium to strong scent throw that filled my main room easily.

Satin Sheets

This scent has an interesting description. It is:
 
"A soft, sensual aroma featuring Lily of the Valley, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Light Musk."

Soft and sensual are the first two words that came to mind with this scent even before re-reading Country Light's own scent description. I had to laugh when I saw they had used the exact same two words as I did. So, I would have to say, it's definitely true to its description.

Even though it has "sheets" in the title, it is not like a laundry type of scent at all. This is such a relaxing, and calming aroma. It would be perfect for an afternoon nap... um... for two.

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Laughing Out Loud a.k.a. LOL has long been a dependable source for great scented tarts, candles, and even bath & body products. I always know when an order arrives from LOL... I can practically smell the box all the way from the mail truck. Here are just a few of their many delightful scents.


Frosted Cupid Cookies

I adore sweet cherry scents, so this one was easy to love. It is described as:
 
"Sweet sugar cookies iced with cherry almond icing and sprinkled with powdered sugar."

I once vehemently argued that Amaretto is a cherry flavor. Much to my surprise (and dismay since I lost a bet on it) it's actually an almond liquor. This melt scent has a touch of that cherry/almond quality I associate with Amaretto, but it's mostly a sweet sugar cookie scent. The cherry and almond notes stay in the background of this tasty smelling cookie melt. I really like this one... it's such a fun, flirty scent.

Kiss My Cupcake

This is a scrumptious description from LOL:
 
"A two layered double scented sassy tart, with a little bit of sugary spice thrown in and topped off with a heart shaped kiss. Vanilla and creamy cakiness cap this off quite nicely."

Don't you just love surprises? I have to show you a picture of this melt. It's pink with a thin white layer of wax on top and a tiny red heart in the center. Love is in the air. This melt reminded me of another LOL scent called Hot Noel, with cinnamon and Vanilla Bean Noel, but it's all fluffed up with a delectable Pink sugar cake. It smells fantastic and filled my main room easily.

Chocolovers *Aquolina type* (BS)

"Delicious, unabashedly sensual and euphoric with essential oil notes of Bergamot, Orange, Lemon, Lily of the Valley, Coriander, Hazelnut, Vanilla, grounded in Malt and Musk. Unlike a simple "foody" type scent, this fragrance is light and very erotic."

Before it became a wax scent, Chocolovers was a very wearable body fragrance. For those of you who are familiar with Aquolina's Chocolovers you may rest assured that this duplicate is dead on.

This scent is so much more than a simple chocolate scent. It is very complex and way sexy, so hold on to your hat. Be careful where you melt this one because it works like a love potion on anyone within sniffing distance. Plan ahead so Cupid shoots his arrow at the right suitor. Trust me on this one. You don't want to excite the cable guy.

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Cleanse Your Soul (CYS) has been quietly making great smelling tarts for a long time now, and I couldn't list out my favorite Valentine's Day scents without including a couple of their Vanilla Bean Noel blends, that are wonderful for this holiday.

How Do I Love Thee?

This is the companion scent to... you guessed it... Let Me Count the Ways. It is described as:
 
"Summer strawberries with Vanilla Bean Noel and Marshmallow"

Since this had a companion scent, I decided to melt them on opposite sides of the same room. They blended perfectly. I adore putting strawberry with vanilla bean noel, and when CYS is doing the mixing, I know I'm in for a treat. This was a sweet, yummy fragrance that filled my home from one end to the other... just fantastic!

Let Me Count the Ways

This scent is Vanilla Bean Noel and Marshmallow. If you like Vanilla Bean Noel, you have simply got to try Cleanse Your Soul's version of it. It is the most edible smelling, sweet buttery bakery vanilla on the planet! CYS knows how to blend this expertly with a multitude of other fragrances, making each one unique and positively dreamy.

Come Away With Me And Be My Love

These are such romantic scent names. This one is described as:

"Blackberries, Pineapple, Strawberries and Champagne" Oh yeah!

My husband is a fiend for the berry scents, and he loved this one too. The blackberries and strawberries give it a berry, sweet start and the pineapple and champagne finish with some pucker power. This is more complex than I had expected. It's a beautifully blended fragrance with a huge throw...another all around great scent.

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~ Happy Valentine's Day!

Julia



Links to the companies Julia reviewed:

The Blue Gecko Candle Co.

Hot Scent Boutique

The Spotted Hog Candle Co.

Country Light Candle Co.

Laughing out Loud Candles

Cleanse Your Soul



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