October's Haunting Fragrances

[October's Haunting Fragrances]

Still burning the YC jar of Autumn Wreath I got yesterday! Overall it is a great, cozy scent. Finally getting some fall weather too! :)

[October's Haunting Fragrances]

Burning the new YC Autumn Wreath jar I just got this afternoon!!

[TOTALLY excited about becoming a Candle Addict !!!]

Welcome Anastasia!! I'm a college student in an apartment too, and I'm just getting into candles as a great way of making it more inviting! You'll have lots of fun here!!

 

 

[Another Yankee jar scent inquiry]

That sounds weird. I had a really old Macintosh out the other day (like more than several years, I don't even remember how old it was). The wick was all messed up and it was sooting like crazy so I had to throw it out, but by golly it still smelled like APPLE.

[Another Yankee jar scent inquiry]

reporting back on the Yankee return...

 

It was no trouble whatsoever! I felt bad wanting to return it when there was nothing wrong with the candle itself, but the woman working there (who was the assistant manager) said it was no problem at all and was almost confused as to why I felt bad. She was really nice about it and it was a great experience. I picked out Home Sweet Home.

:?

 

As the holiday season approaches I am tempted to also get Holiday Home Sweet Home because it has yummy-smelling spices AND tree/outdoorsy smell. However, I do have a Christmas Wreath candle from two years ago, and I'm wondering if it wouldn't create a similar smell if I just burned regular HSH and Christmas Wreath at once, haha...

[Another Yankee jar scent inquiry]

Bad news...after burning Fireside for a few hours, I realized that its particular smell is just not for me. I can see others liking it, but there's just something in that fragrance I don't care for. Now I have a big jar candle that I was previously really excited about but not any more....I know they have a great return policy, and I've only burned it once, so it should be obvious that I'm not trying to take advantage, I'm just genuinely disappointed (not in the quality of the product but because it wasn't what I expected).

 

Has anyone here ever tried to return a YC based on not liking the smell? If so, what was your experience and what do you think I should do? (I'd also be up for selling it on eBay if that would work.)

[Another Yankee jar scent inquiry]

Reporting back on Fireside...it is plenty strong, even with a lid. When burned, the scent has a sweetness to it that doesn't come across when cold. In general, I like the smell but it's slightly different from what I was expecting. Still rustic, but it's almost as if Yankee wanted to tweak the scent so it was a little more "homey." I can't say it smells exactly like a bonfire, or anything like that. But as a general firewood-type candle, I would recommend it. It has been burning beautifully so far (again, with a lid).

 

The real deal with my question about Home Sweet Home is that I'm trying to decide between that and Autumn Gold. I really like both, but can't (shouldn't) get both, especially since they're similar smells. Help me decide!!

[October's Haunting Fragrances]

just started a YC votive in Autumn Gold, and then after supper I will start my big Fireside jar!

[Another Yankee jar scent inquiry]

Hi all, just wanted to tell DesertRose that I JUST got a big jar of Fireside and plan to start burning it tonight!!

 

Also, I don't mean to hijack this thread, but can anyone comment on the strength of the Home Sweet Home fragrance in a jar candle? I got it in a votive and was very disappointed, but maybe it just needs a bigger melt pool to release more scent?

[hi from Indiana :)]

Wow, I am impressed that there are so many responses already! Thanks for the great welcome!

 

I do not live too close to Richmond, but I'll keep the recommendation in mind if I ever go in that direction!

 

And I'll definitely post a review if I ever order online. Most people here seem pretty into pure integrity, so I might try them sometime in the future, or others, you never know. I was trying to find tarts there and only found tealights so far, but some I might be willing to purchase un-sniffed ;)

 

Thanks also for the YC tips. I am going back to the store to buy a topper tomorrow morning, or else I'll buy one on eBay. Seems like it's worth the investment for at least one.