Close your eyes and picture your perfect summer. What do you see? Maybe you imagine yourself sitting on a sandy beach with the warm marine air ruffling your hair. Perhaps you picture yourself seated on an airy patio with a bottle of wine and your partner by your side. There’s no standard recipe for a perfect summer because what makes it perfect is that it’s yours.
At LAFCO, we want to help you live life to its fullest and that means wringing every drop of enjoyment out of it you can. Life passes quickly, so take a deep breath and cherish the fragrance of summer while you can. When you’re feeling the heat of summer bearing down and you need a quick escape from reality, light your favorite LAFCO candle and let the luxurious fragrance transport you to another world.
Whether you’re craving a breath of Fresh Cut Gardenia or lusting for the scent of French Lilac, LAFCO has the perfect summer fragrance for you. Read on to learn about new LAFCO products and to see our top picks for the 8 best summer fragrances.
New LAFCO Products to Try This Summer
Breathe in the scent of summer with new LAFCO candle pairings or sample fresh summer fragrances with a 4-ounce travel candle. Our candle pairings come in 6.5-ounce and 15.5-ounce sizing, consisting of two complementary fragrances like Fresh Cut Gardenia and Water Hyacinth. Each pairing features two of our premium hand-poured candles in art glass vessels made with naturally derived soy wax. Enjoy a clean, non-toxic burn thanks to a 100% cotton wick and a 50- to 90-hour burn time.
In many areas, heat is accompanied by humidity but the recent emphasis on hand-washing may be making your hands drier than usual this summer. Switch to LAFCO liquid soap in summer-friendly scents like Champagne or Chamomile Lavender to cleanse your skin while moisturizing and protecting it. Enriched with wheat proteins for all-day moisture retention and made with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, LAFCO liquid soap leaves your skin fresh, clean, and luxuriously fragranced. Follow up with a pump of LAFCO hand cream for an added boost of reparative hydration.
The Best LAFCO Summer Candles
Nothing says summer like a garden bursting with fresh blooms. Floral fragrances from LAFCO will have you basking in the summer sun, no matter what time of year it actually is. If you’re looking for the perfect scent to make the most of the seasons, we’ve got a selection of candles for you to try.
Here are our 8 favorite summer candles for 2020:
- Chamomile Lavender – Two iconic fragrances come together in this perfect pairing, available in Classic, Signature, and 3-Wick candles. Soothing chamomile melts into a calming undertone of fresh lavender, sage, and eucalyptus with a hint of smoky patchouli.
- Duchess Peony – When you breathe in this floral fragrance, you’ll practically feel the brush of fresh petals against your cheek. The scent of peony blossom and pink rose blend seamlessly, sparkling with notes of camelia, cassis berries, and powdery musk.
- French Lilac – Imagine yourself wandering through a field of fresh lilac, breathing in the summer air near your vacation home in the French countryside. This fragrance is light and floral, available in the Classic 6.5-ounce or Signature 15.5-ounce sizes.
- Fresh Cut Gardenia – Choose from three sizes in this classic summer fragrance, enjoying a burst of fresh-cut gardenia blossoms paired with hints of orange blossom and ylang ylang. Ideal for the living room, this scented candle will have you feeling like summer all year round.
- Myrrh Cassis – If you want to picture a different side of summer, cozy up to this creamy blend of tobacco flower and myrrh spiced with cinnamon, black currant, cedar, and patchouli.
- Water Hyacinth – This watery fragrance brings to mind the image of a cozy lake house off in the distance, sitting peacefully on a grassy shore. Enjoy this 15.5-ounce candle hand-poured in an art glass vessel, powered by the luxury of essential oil-based fragrance.
- Star Magnolia – Familiar but understated, the freshness of magnolia blossoms dances over a haze of bamboo, jasmine, and orange flower. Enjoy this fragrance in two different sizes or try it in our Spring Floral Gift Set paired with Duchess Peony.
- Blush Rose – The timeless fragrance of fresh rose embodies the image of a bouquet of damask and may rose petals, accented by hints of pink pepper and crisp bergamot. Choose from a 6.5-ounce or 15.5-ounce size in this classic scent perfect for any summer occasion.
If none of these scents strike your fancy, you’ll be glad to know LAFCO has plenty more to choose from. Use the Fragrance Finder to be paired with your perfect fragrance or shop the selection of travel candles, gift sets, and candle duos to try something new.
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Ring Candles are a unique gift that can be given for any special occasion. Ring Candles are made to look like a ring when the candle is lit. When the ring is removed from the melted wax, it is a beautiful and delicate ring that can be worn or given as a gift. The best part about Ring Candles is that they come in all different sizes, shapes, and colors so there is sure to be the perfect ring candle for any occasion.
Ring Candles are a unique gift that is growing in popularity. They are made to look like real rings and the fun part is you never know what size or color ring you will get. They make a great gift for any occasion, especially weddings, as the bride and groom can give them to each other as a surprise. Ring Candles come in a variety of scents and each candle has its own personality. Some of the most popular ring candles are the Love Ring Candle, which smells like strawberries and champagne
These summer candle recommendations are spot-on! The blog post captures the essence of the season with its vibrant scents and enticing descriptions. I can’t wait to try them and infuse my space with the perfect summertime ambiance. Thanks for the fantastic suggestions, LAFCO!