Lovely Late-Summer Scents

This is just the most stunning candle – and I especially love the tiny tin of matchsticks (and a striker!) that doubles as a lid – such a fun little gift. The scent is floral jasmine deepened with sandalwood, and the jar itself is covered with designs evocative of nature, animals, and the spirit world.

This right here is the scent for your kitchen. Tea, lemongrass, and citrus, all warmed up with the addition of amber.

I bought this candle at the supermarket. I was definitely not there in search of a candle, but it was right there by the register, and when I picked it up I was instantly transported back to this house I stayed in in France once, where the owner kept the bright-white, airy bathroom stocked with the most incredible fresh vegetable-scented body wash. (Is that not the most bourgeoise anecdote ever?! Sorry.) Short story: This candle smells like an open-air shower in France.

Don’t worry, this one doesn’t smell like your favorite sativa: It’s more like a patchouli musk that’s been brightened up with vetiver and lemon. The field jar container is as lovely as the scent, and is meant to be reused as a storage container for little treasures once the candle has burned down.

This scent is a balance of heady jasmine and bright green leafy notes, making it perfect for the season – but what really stands out to me is the cloche-style glass jar, meant to be used to store fireplace matches (or whatever else you fancy) later on. SO pretty.