Scent Notes

Scent notes are the building blocks of candles, fragrance oils, and other home fragrance. Knowing a few core notes — like lavender, cedar, vanilla, or sandalwood — makes it much easier to search by smell instead of brand alone.

Pick a note below to learn what it smells like, common pairings, and how it shows up in products. Then jump into search to find matching items in the catalog.

AmberWarm, resinous, and golden — a classic base that adds depth and glow. BergamotBright, citrusy, and slightly floral — a refined, elegant top note. CardamomAromatic, sweet-spicy, and soft — elegant warmth with a green edge. CedarDry, woody, and slightly sweet — classic in masculine and forest blends. CinnamonSpicy, warm, and comforting — especially popular in fall and holiday scents. CitrusBright, zesty, and uplifting — lemon, orange, bergamot, and more. CoconutCreamy, tropical, and soft — warm and beachy rather than heavy. EucalyptusFresh, camphorous, and clarifying — often paired with mint or citrus. FigGreen, milky, and slightly sweet — Mediterranean and modern. FrankincenseResinous, incense-like, and meditative — dry balsamic depth. GardeniaCreamy, white floral, and lush — rich petal for romantic rooms. GingerBright, spicy, and warm — clean heat with a citrusy edge. GrapefruitBright, zesty, and slightly bitter — a lively, modern citrus note. HoneyWarm, golden, and softly sweet — nectar comfort without pure candy. IrisPowdery, soft, and elegant — a refined, violet-adjacent note. JasmineRich, floral, and slightly sweet — a classic romantic heart note. LavenderCalming, herbal, and timeless — one of the most popular candle and oil notes. LeatherSmooth, rich, and slightly smoky — classic in polished and masculine profiles. LinenClean, soft, and airy — the “fresh laundry” family of scents. MintCool, bright, and clarifying — a fresh herbal note that wakes up a room. MuskSoft, clean, and skin-like — makes blends feel smooth and wearable. NeroliBright orange blossom — floral-citrus, fresh, and slightly honeyed. OakmossEarthy, forest-floor, and chypre — grounding depth under citrus and florals. OudRich, woody, and resinous — deep and luxurious. PatchouliEarthy, rich, and grounding — anchors many deeper, complex blends. PeonySoft, rosy, and airy — a fresh floral for spring and everyday elegance. PineCrisp, resinous, and evergreen — the classic forest note. PumpkinSweet, spiced, and seasonal — the classic autumn gourmand note. RoseRomantic, floral, and elegant — from soft powdery to rich and deep. SageHerbal, earthy, and slightly camphorous — a grounding green note. SandalwoodWarm, creamy, and woody with a soft, grounding character. Sea SaltClean, mineral, and coastal — fresh air by the water. SmokeAtmospheric, woody, and slightly charred — adds depth and mood. TeakwoodDry, smooth, and modern woody — clean wood without heavy smoke. TobaccoRich, warm, and slightly sweet — a sophisticated note in deeper blends. TonkaWarm, sweet, and slightly spiced — vanilla with more depth. VanillaCreamy, sweet, and comforting — a classic base in cozy and gourmand blends. VetiverEarthy, smoky, and green — dry, grounded, and refined.

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