I didn't think a candle could capture the scent of my parents' backyard greenery emerging in mid-spring and riotously flourishing in early summer, but this one does it. If you've ever experienced the intense floral sway of Texas in those seasons, this candle is for you. (I have one XL candle that's still got plenty of burn time in it, but I wanted a second one for when I need a reminder of summer during winter months.)
While some of the notes I associate with this candle aren't listed as ingredients, the overall scent bears out my childhood memories: the citrus-like tang of ozone that blankets a swimming pool just cleansed and ready to enjoy; the light, sharp, ginger-similar freshness of new growth; deep green vines latticing a sun-grayed back wooden fence, bright yellow honeysuckle and true-red Chinese trumpetvine blossoms opening to morning; night-blooming jasmine asleep for the day, tiny white flowers waiting for drowsy evening heat and the sound of crickets or cicadas.
While I'm not sure what amyris' scent is, there's something rich in the center of this candle that, for me, evokes magnolia and mimosa, but unlike magnolia doesn't overpower gentler tones.
This candle quickly envelops a midsized room with rich scent that lingers well after burning. It may appear to tunnel during its first burn, but that disappeared after the second burn.
This is a powerful, layered candle, so if you prefer subtler scents, you might want to try a tin and simply remove the top at first, especially in smaller spaces.
