Goose Creek Candle Scented Wax Melts Review - November 2016
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This is yet another review of Goose Creek Candle scented wax melts. These 10 scents are relatively new, from the past few months. At this poit I've pretty much reviewed every available Goose Creek wax melt scent. Although these can be found at some stores, I haven't seen them in my area so I order them from Goose Creek's website at http://www.goosecreekcandle.com.
Goose Creek has a lot of sales, often every few weeks, and it's usually a 50% sitewide sale, or 20 wax melts for the price of 10. It's best to wait for a sale rather than buy them full price.
Mulberry "Sun sweetened mulberries blend beautifully with light notes of cherry and an undertone of vanilla."
This smells a little like cherry but with that cherry cough syrup note, which is nice. There's also a hint of bitterness that makes it more of a wild berry type scent. It's a nice scent, although not my favorite. Throw was fair, maybe a 2.5 or 3 out of 5, but scent started dissipating within an hour and then it took on a chemical note.
Auburn Lake "Fruity notes of black currant, Sicilian bergamot and mandarin that blend into a heart of fir balsam, peach nectar and black orchid. A warm base of patchouli, dark chocolate, tobacco leaves and Tahitian vanilla finish this serene fragrance."
On cold sniff I smell sweet wood with cloves or tobacco and just a smidgeon of smokiness. It almost has a bit of a barbecue sauce vibe. Looking at the scent notes, there's black currant which makes scents smell classy. I don't smell fir or balsam at all, although that might be the smokiness I detect. There's tobacco and patchouli. I don't smell any chocolate at all. Melted, it's definitely a woodsy tobacco clove type scent and does smell a bit like barbecue sauce. Throw is fair, maybe a 2.5 or 3 out of 5.
White Coral "This beautiful rich aroma combines black currant, peach and orange. The heart blends light notes of rose, orange blossom, jasmine and freesia. The bottom is a warming vanilla, sandalwood and light musk."
This is a very sweet perfumey scent with maybe a hint of coconut and perhaps a smidgeon of some kind of fruit, and maybe a little amber for warmth. It's similar to Scentsy Luna and ScentSationals Blackberry Cider. Looking at the scent notes, there's black currant which gives this scent a rich classy feel. I guess I do smell peach just a little, but not orange at all. I don't smell rose, but I think I smell jasmine, and the musk gives it that warm perfumey note. Throw is good, around a 3 or maybe 3.5 out of 4.
Sweet Banana Bread "This scrumptious homemade treat folds bananas, sugared pralines and buttered pecans into a sweet mix of whipped honey, caramel swirl, cinnamon and brown sugar. Vanilla creme adds the perfect finishing touch."
This is very rich, more like a sweet banana cake with brown sugar crumbles on top. It smells fantastic! Now that I've read the scent notes, I guess I do detect a nuttiness from the pecans. I don't smell cinnamon, which is good, because too many bakery scents add cinnamon. This smells better than Mainstays Banana Nut Bread and Better Homes & Gardens Banana Bread Pudding (both from Walmart, although the pudding scent has been discontinued). And throw is fantastic, at least a 4 or 4.5 out of 5.
Dark Vanilla Bean "Classic rich French vanilla cream. A bit of toasted coconut & caramel butter brings warmth & longevity."
On cold sniff this is just a plain milky vanilla, and not very strong. I expected it to be much richer or more exotic or just "different" somehow. Looking at the scent notes, I might detect a smidgeon of coconut, but no caramel or buttery notes. Throw is not good, maybe a 2.5 out of 5.
Cherry Cheesecake "Sweet notes of vanilla cream cheese, a juicy cherry topping and sugared vanilla."
This one is disappointing on cold sniff. I just smell a fake sweet non-descript berry and it doesn't even smell foodie like candy or cake. However, it does smell better melted. I do smell the cherry (although it still smells fake), and I guess what they're trying to pass off as cheese but kind of smells like white bread or old milk. If it weren't for that note, I would probably like it even with the fake fruit note. Throw is excellent, around a 4 out of 5. Beach Party "Fruity blend of lemon, lime, orange, mango, black currant and peach. Sugar, musk and vanilla adds the perfect finishing touch."
This smells fantastic, like sweet lemon and maybe plum. It smells similar to Scentsy Summer Sunset, but more lemony. Throw is excellent, 4 out of 5.
Under the Oaks "Warm and rustic woods blend beautifully with fresh bergamot, neroli, and oakmoss. A fresh breeze brings warming notes of mahogany, jasmine, and sandalwood."
I smell raw wood but I can't figure out the other notes, maybe a smidgeon of pine. Looking at the scent notes, I don't smell neroli or jasmine, although there is just a smidgeon of sweetness which could be one of those notes. When melted, however, I don't smell any sweetness, just a very woodsy scent with a hint of pine. Throw is excellent, 3.5 or 4 out of 5.
Wildest Dreams "A fruity mix of bergamot, pear, orange and cassis wraps around a floral bouquet of jasmine, muguet and apple blossom while a sensual base of musk, sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla, amber and tonka leaves a lasting impression."
On cold sniff it smells like sandalwood and men's cologne. I don't smell fruit, but now that I know it's in there, I might detect a very slight peachy note, but no orange or apple. When melted though, it took on a slight cat pee vibe that I didn't like. Throw is quite good, around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5.
Day in the Sun "Enjoy the sunshine with this fruity floral fragrance blending sparkling bergamot, lemon zest, petitgrain and neroli with orange blossom, tuberose and Tahitian tiare. Coconut and musk add warmth and a sense of calm."
This smells just like Coppertone Suntan Oil, like Yankee Candle Sun & Sand. Throw is excellent, 3.5 to 4 out of 5.
Goose Creek has a lot of sales. The regular price for their wax is $4, but you'll often see sales for $3.20 or so. However, they often have a "20 for 10" sale, where you can buy 20 melts for the price of 10. But with that sale, you're stuck buying wax in multiples of 20 (20, 40, or 60). They also tend to have a lot of "50% off everything" holiday sales, which is how I got the scents below. They had a 50% off Memorial Day sale, so each wax melt was $2. With Goose Creek, it's best to wait until the sales. Maybe they'll have one for Independence Day?
Watermelon Patch "Enjoy notes of green grass, fresh melon and water flower"
I'm not a fan of watermelon scents unless it's sweet candy watermelon, but I heard so many good things about this scent that I decided to give it a try. It's not at all what I expected. It's definitely not a sweet candy scent, nor is it even all that fruity or melony. But it's very nice! What sets it apart from other watermelon scents is the dirt note. Yes, dirt, like potting soil. It sounds like a bad thing, but it works in making this scent smell exactly like the name, a watermelon patch, rather than actual watermelon. It's like being in a big field of watermelons on a hot summer day, and the watermelon plants are still wet from the sprinklers. I can smell the moist grassy dirt and a little bit of the sweetness from the outside of the watermelon rinds. This is a fresh, summery fragrance.
Looking at the scent notes now, yes I do smell grass, but I don't smell a floral and I'm not sure what a "water flower" is; maybe that's the very slight watery note I'm detecting.
Melted, it doesn't smell nearly as complex as it does on cold sniff. It's not very strong when melted, and I just smell a fresh grassy watermelony scent. I wish this one were stronger.
Throw: Not great, around a 2.5 out of 5
Sweet Honeysuckle "Take a walk down the country path just to pick some honeysuckle. The sweet aroma blows in the wind."
Like the name says, it's honeysuckle. It's very realistic too, not overly sweet, and there's a smidgeon of soapiness, like it could be a really high quality honeysuckle scented body cream. Nothing is mentioned in the scent description about any notes other than honeysuckle. Melted, it smells like a real honeysuckle flower and I don't detect the soapiness.
Throw: Very Good, around a 3.5 out of 5
Tuscan Vineyard
"Sun-ripened grapes and fruity peach blended with a hint of green vine leaves and rich red wine."
On cold sniff I smell grape mixed with a warm ambery perfume. It's a nice scent, but there's a smidgeon of a weird eucalyptus note in the background, unless that's just a chemical note. Looking at the scent notes, maybe the rich warmth is the wine, and maybe the eucalyptus is the green vine leaves. Melted, it smells more like a grape/wine scent, like fake grapes but with a slight richness.
Throw: Very Good, around a 3.5 out of 5
Campfire Marshmallow
"This fragrance opens with white spices and toasted marshmallows that blend seamlessly into sugar crystals, and creamy peach. Sandalwood and cedarwood are wrapped in fluffy vanilla. Yum!"
On cold sniff I smell marshmallow with a very slightly smoky background, but I also smell a very slight laundry or perfumey note in the background. It's a really nice scent, but not really all that "marshmallowy". Looking at the scent notes, I do smell cedar, but not peach at all. When melting, I smell mostly the marshmallow, but throw is so weak it's hard to tell.
Throw: Not good, around a 2 out of 5
Clean Linen
"The fresh aroma of clean linens flowing in a warm summer breeze. Bright and elegant, this fragrance evokes a sense of pure bliss. With notes of lemon, apple, lavender and lily."
This smells just like I figured it would, like laundry. But it's a nice clean sweet fabric softener scent, not a harsh laundry detergent scent, and it's very strong on cold sniff. Looking at the notes, I don't smell lemon or apple, but they may be in there in such a slight amount just to add to the fresh clean notes.
Throw: Excellent, at least a 4 out of 5
Southern Gardens
"White lotus, blooming roses, and more."
I smell mostly rose in this one, but it's not overly sweet. I think there are some other flowers mixed in. After an hour of not getting any throw, I almost gave up on it. It finally took an hour and a half to get any throw!
Throw: Fair, around a 2.5 or 3 out of 5
Cool Spring Breeze "This calming aromatic fragrance blends crushed green leaves, bergamot and green apple with morning rain water, wisteria and spiced woods. White cedar and amberwood adds further serenity."
This one smells like what "Cucumber Rain" should smell like… cucumbers! It's actually cucumber with a slightly fresh air type note. Looking at the scent notes, I can't believe cucumber isn't in there, because that's exactly what I smell.
Throw: Not good, around a 2 out of 5, if that
Cabin in the Woods
"This warm, woody blend of autumn citrus, sheer spice, aged oak and white cedar delights and intrigues the senses. Nuances of amber, sandalwood and crème are added to the base creating a fragrance that is truly intoxicating."
I really like this one. It's a strong patchouli scent with a warm sweet perfumey note and maybe a smidgeon of a pumpkin spice type note. Looking at the scent notes, I'm surprised that I don't see patchouli. Melted, I'm smelling more of the spice and kind of a warm vanilla note and a very slight "leathery" background. This is a very nice complex scent.
Throw: Good, around a 3 out of 5
Juicy Pear
"Farmland apple and poached pears are infused with all-spice, tart cranberries, vanilla extract, and sweet musk in this enticing sweet, fruity indulgence."
This smells just like the name, a juicy pear! It's very sweet, so more like pear nectar. And there's a smidgeon of a perfumey note. Looking at the scent notes, okay there's the sweet musk. I don't smell cranberries, but I guess I might smell a smidgeon of cinnamon type spice although it's barely noticeable.
Throw: Good, around a 3 out of 5
Kentucky Harvest
"The colors of fall are highlighted by the blending of crisp fall apples with touches of caramel and clove. The warmth of vanilla and cedarwood create a fall feel"
This smells like rich yellow vanilla cake with pumpkin perhaps, and something slightly salty which gives it a rich yummy quality, and maybe just a smidgeon of smoke or wood and a very slight perfumey note. Based on the picture of fall leaves on the label, I expected it would be a fall spice type of scent, but it's not. Now looking at the scent notes, the cedar might be the sweet perfumey note I detect. There's the vanilla, and the caramel is the rich salty note. I don't smell cloves, and definitely not apple. Melted, it just smells like rich yellow cake with a hint of something else, but there's barely any throw at all.
Throw: Poor, around a 1.5 out of 5
Sweet Petals
"Cool notes of coconut, currant, and orange bloom."
On cold sniff, this smells like vanilla with coconut and a strong fruity floral note and perfume. I like it; the combination of coconut and floral is quite nice, and a unique take on coconut. Melted, it smells like a rich buttery bakery coconut with a hint of vanilla, and only a smidgeon of floral.
Throw: Excellent, 3.5 or 4 out of 5
Holiday Rum Cake "A true gourmet delight pairing rich cream, butter and spun sugar with a hint of intoxicating rum and vanilla bean."
This smells like yellow vanilla cake with a hint of coconut and caramel. I don't actually smell rum. Looking at the scent notes, the rum might actually be what I think is coconut. I was surprised that the throw as actually very good, considering that this is mostly a vanillary type scent.
Throw: Excellent, 3.5 or 4 out of 5
Citrus Lavender "Refreshing lavender with a splash of citrus water. Enjoy notes of lemon, mandarin, lavender, jasmine & sandalwood."
I smell orange first, then a soapy lavender in the background. There may also be a hint of lemon, but it's not strong. The lavender is more of a laundry type lavender rather than a medicinal lavender, which is good. Looking at the scent notes, the mandarin is the orange, and the jasmine is the laundry floral I'm detecting, although this is not a floral scent. Melted, I smell mostly fake orange, with a hint of lemon and the soapiness of the lavender. But I don't actually smell lavender. It's very orangey. It smells like dish detergent, but if that lemon scented dish detergent were actually orange scented dish detergent.
Throw: Excellent, 3.5 or 4 out of 5
Journey at Sea
"Sparkling bergamot, mandarin, nashi pear and golden pineapple entice your senses. The heart is salt grass, watery floral, lily of the valley and white woods."
This one is very light on cold sniff. It smells fresh and watery, but also sweet and a little bit floral, but also a little fruity like there's a hint of peach or strawberry in there. OK looking at the scent notes, I guess the fruits I'm detecting are pear and pineapple. Mandarin is basically orange, and I don't think I smell that. Melted, it smells like a sweet fresh watery scent with some other note in the background that I can't figure out, but none of the actual notes that are mentioned. I don't know if I love this scent or not.
Throw: Very good, around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5
Minted Eucalyptus
"Fresh eucalyptus, mint leaves and sparkling bergamot blend with a floral bouquet of sheer freesia, muguet petals and geranium for a touch of sophistication. Tonka bean, white cedar and musk in the base further evoke an uplifting experience."
This is a nice relaxing spa scent that smells like a combination of mint and laundry. It's not spearmint (so no toothpaste notes), nor is it a sweet mint, although it does have a slight sweetness from a slight floral note. The eucalyptus tempers any sweetness, but it's also not a strong eucalyptus and it doesn't smell like Vicks Vaporub or pine. It smells a lot like ScentSationals Zen scent. Comparing the two, Zen is slightly sweeter, while Minted Eucalyptus is slightly more minty, with a little bit of that nasal clearing effect from the eucalyptus.
Throw: Excellent, 3.5 or 4 out of 5
Cucumber Rain
"A refreshing blend of watery cucumber and airy mimosa highlighted by notes of fresh sea-spray and dewy petals. Island musk, ocean air, and driftwood provide a clean, effortless background."
Despite the name and scent notes, I don't smell any cucumber in this one. It's a nice fresh watery scent, like a unisex body wash or shampoo.
Throw: Not good, around a 2 or 2.5 out of 5
Blackberry Parfait
"Dark Autumn Blackberry is wrapped in a layered parfait of creamy vanilla and sweet amber, decorated with edible petals of jasmine and rose creating a decadent and lavish experience!"
This is a fantastic scent! Although there's a hint of dark berry, I don't smell blackberries. It's a warm, sweet, dark berryish scent that has been duplicated often. This is almost exactly the same as Scentsy Luna and ScentSationals Blackberry Cider. Out of all three, I like this one the best because it's the sweetest. According to the scent notes it looks like this was called "Dark Autumn Blackberry" at one time, or Goose Creek puts out a dupe of this scent with this name in the fall. The amber is what gives this scent its rich warmth. I don't smell any rose.
Throw: Very good, around 3.5 out of 5
Butter Cookie
"The aroma of sugar cookies with bits of buttery toffee and vanilla cream baked to a delicious golden brown"
On cold sniff this smells like fake butter with a moldy note. It's not really sweet and it doesn't smell like cookies. Melted, I don't smell that moldy note, but it still smells like fake butter. It's not a bad scent, just a generic buttery scent.
Throw: Fair, around a 2.5 or 3 out of 5
Spice Cake "The home baked goodness of a delicious spice cake with warm kitchen spices, baked apples, pecans, and brown sugar."
This one smells a little like the Holiday Rum Cake scent, or like, well, brown spice cake. Although it's not overly spicy and not too sweet. I smell a yellow vanilla cake scent with cinnamon. Looking at the scent notes, I don't smell apples, but pecans, maybe.
Throw: Barely a 1 out of 5
Blueberry Cheesecake
"The rich aroma of juicy blueberries and cream cheese blend beautifully with a dreamy homemade crust."
On cold sniff, this is a really fake blueberry scent with what I guess is supposed to smell like cheese but instead has a fake sour vinyl chemical note. Melted, it does smell better, but still fake.
Throw: Excellent, 4 out of 5
Island Sands
"This fresh and clean fragrance combines sea salt air, fresh melon, rosewater & light musk."
The only way I can describe this scent is coconut vanilla soap. I definitely smell coconut first, but there's also a slightly fresh soapy note in the background, and a smidgeon of vanilla I think. Looking at the scent notes, I can't believe I don't see coconut, because this is primarily a coconut scent. I really like this scent and I hope it throws well. Melted, it's much more coconutty and has a tropical feel to it.
Throw: Excellent, at least a 4 out of 5
Harvest Hayride
"Sweet autumn air, smoky embered woods and warm spices of ginger, cinnamon and clove."
This is a typical fall scent, with the pumpkin and cinnamon and maybe a smidgeon of wood. There may be a hint of clove. This is not a smoky wood type scent, but closer to pumpkin pie.
Throw: Very good, around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5
Carrot Cake
"The aroma of cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla will create a cozy atmosphere. With notes of citrus, fresh cream, and nutmeg."
I don't know what carrot cake actually smells like, but this smells incredible on cold sniff. It's vanilla with lots of rich caramel and butterscotch, and a little bit of fall spices. Looking at the scent notes, I guess the combination of brown sugar and fresh cream is what makes this so rich. I don't smell any citrus at all.
Throw: Very good, around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5
Christmas Tree Farm
"Rich winter fruits are paired with touches of cinnamon bark and nutmeg lead into the warmth of woods, pine and vanilla in this holiday fragrance."
Based on the name I expected a pine or spruce or balsam scent. Although those notes are in there, they're way in the background. This is more of a patchouli type scent with pine, berry, and perfumey notes, and maybe just a smidgeon of cinnamon. It's really different and I like it on cold sniff. When melted though, it almost has a slight licorice note to it that I'm not crazy about.
Throw: Not great, around a 2.5 out of 5
Christmas Tree Cutting "A mix of sparkling fresh fir needles, eucalyptus and brisk wintermint opens this aromatic fragrance. Cedarwood and oakmoss combine for a holiday fragrance experience. "
This smells like dirt and spruce. Like you're actually cutting down a Christmas Tree and you can smell the moist earth underneath the tree. The Christmas Tree scent is not a fake pine scent, but more of a warm spruce. There may also be a hint of eucalyptus. And sure enough, there it is in the scent notes. I really like this one. When melted, I don't smell as much of the dirt, and a little more of the eucalyptus, which is good because scents with that dirt note can sometimes be overwhelming.
Throw: Very Good, around a 3.5 out of 5
Holiday Embers
"Pine, orange and white spice is paired with incense and birch that unveil a base of musk, fir balsam and moss."
I smell cloves first, and then a slight smokiness, and maybe patchouli and a little bit of pine. This is a nice, warm scent. Looking at the scent notes, I'm surprised I don't see cloves, but it's probably the musk that provides the sweetness. I don't smell orange at all.
Throw: Very Good, 3 or 3.5 out of 5
Old Time Lemonade
"The thirst quenching, bitter sweet aroma of a freshly squeezed glass of lemonade."
The perfect lemon scent! Really strong lemon, with a slight tartness from the rind, and just a little bit of sugar. It smells like lemonade with a ton of lemons in it. This is not a bakery scent or a kitchen lemon scent, just straight up lemon!
Throw: Not surprisingly, this one is a scent monster, a 5 out of 5!
Toasty Pumpkin Toddy "Warm up with a blend of apple cider, pumpkin, sparkling orange, and rum spiced with nutmeg, and clove. Maple syrup, melted caramel, and vanilla bean combine for a yummy finish."
Rich buttery salty pumpkin and apple with maple, cinnamon and nutmeg. This smells fantastic. It smells like the regular Toasty Hot Toddy scent (which is fantastic too) with the addition of rich spices. Looking at the scent notes, they're spot on except for orange which I don't smell at all.
Throw: Excellent, 4 out of 5
Orange Berry Slush "Icy, cool and smooth...with notes of apple, clementine zest, cool cranberry, juicy mandarin, and red currant."
This doesn't really smell like a slushie to me, but it's a very nice scent. I smell orange and then apple and maybe some kind of red berries, but also a slight bitterness which may be grapefruit. But there's another non-fruity note in the background that I can't figure out, maybe something woodsy or even pine. Looking at the scent notes, mandarin is orange, and red currant may be the slightly woodsy note I detect as it's a fruit that has a very slight woodsy note. I think I do smell cranberry too, which may be the slight bitterness. Melted, I smell more of the woodsy red currant than the orange or any of the other notes. In fact, it smells almost exactly like an old Better Homes & Gardens scent called "Red Wood Pomegranate", which also smells a lot like Sonoma "Mistletoe & Holly" (both sweet woodsy scents with a hint of fruit).
Throw: Very Good, 3 or 3.5 out of 5
Caramel Applewood
"This charming scent opens with green apples and whipped butter leading to a sweet, velvety blend of cinnamon, white peach and maple sugar. Vanilla and cedarwood adds a comforting finish."
This is an incredible caramel apple scent. It's rich and buttery, and not overly salty like some caramel apple scents can be. I can actually smell the apple peel under the caramel, like a fresh apple that was just picked from the apple farm. The apple has a slight pear note. The caramel has a little bit of cinnamon in it and maybe a smidgeon of maple. Looking at the scent notes, the smidgeon of pear I'm smelling is probably the peach, and the fresh almost slightly "dirt" scent of the fresh apple is probably the cedarwood.
Once again I took advantage of their sale (which seems to occur every few weeks), which is 20 wax melts for the price of 10, bringing
the price of each wax melt down from their regular price of $4 each to a much more affordable $2 each (same as Walmart wax)
I like Goose Creek wax melts. I wish the
wax were not so soft and messy (similar to Colonial Candles wax melts). And the
round clamshells make the soft, messy wax difficult to get out of the package. Other
than that, I'm very happy with my order. You always get a couple of duds with every order from every company, so I always expect that.
For the throw, instead of assigning a number score like I usually do (1 out of 5, 2 out of 5, etc.), I'm just going to say it's weak or fair or good or excellent, etc. Numbers mean different things to different people, so using words to describe the throw might be better.
Red Velvet
Cupcake
"This bakery favorite opens with fresh frosting,
orange zest, and dark berries. Sweet chocolate and cake batter combine with
rich vanilla and brown sugar for a scrumptious, signature finish.
A pleasant cupcake type scent with chocolate notes and maybe
a smidgeon of coconut. The chocolate is not a rich dark or overwhelming
chocolate, but more of a light milk chocolate. There's also a very slight
floral or perfumey quality. Looking at the scent notes, I guess I detect a
smidgeon of berries and maybe that's the floral I think I smell. I don't smell
orange at all, and I'm surprised there's no coconut.
Throw: Good
Black Amber Plum
"Sweet plums with a sparkle of mandarin leads into
the floralcy of jasmine. A warm background of exotic black amber, vetiver,
patchouli and musk create an elegant ending."
I definitely smell plum, but it also smells a little like
some kind of dark fruity cough syrup, but in a good way. It has a
"fig" note which makes it smell "classy". It might also
have a very slight bakery note that makes it smell a little like some kind of
thick dark fruity filling in a cake. It's a nice, rich plum scent. The scent
started dissipating within 2 hours though.
Throw: Good
Golden Peach Vanilla
"Bright, fruity accords of sliced peaches, orange
and lemon zest are blended with cinnamon and brown sugar for a rich and
luscious experience. Highlights of buttery cake crumbs and vanilla extract
emphasize this incredible flavor. "
On cold sniff, this is amazing, a super rich sweet vanilla
pastry scent with a very slight rich raspberry note, and just a smidgeon of
peach. Looking at the scent notes, I'm surprised there's no raspberry in there.
I don't smell orange or lemon though. I really wanted this one to throw well,
but disappointingly it didn't. In fact, while melting if I stick my nose really
close the warmer, it has a little bit of a burnt chemical smell, and that's
only after about a half hour. It smells so good on cold sniff though that I'm
tempted to keep it just to open up the package and sniff it every now and
then!
Throw: None
Blueberry Limeade
"Delight in this refreshing blend with notes of
sweet lime, lemon, blueberry and strawberry. White sugar and vanilla sweeten
this thirst quenching aroma."
This smells like a lime based alcoholic beverage, but I also
smell the tart fruitiness of the blueberry. Sadly, the scent dissipated within
only 2 hours.
Throw: Fair
Soothing Coconut
"The milky sweet aroma of an island true coconut.
Bust it open and have a soothing sip. Orange, pineapple, coconut, musk, and
vanilla. "
This is not a "fake" tropical coconut scent, but
more of a light coconut with vanilla and a nutty note. Very nice. Looking at
the scent notes, yes I think I do smell a slight pineapple note, but I don't
smell orange or musk. Melted, this is a fantastic sweet coconut with a vanilla
note and a smidgeon of pineapple.
Throw: Excellent
Clementine &
Mango
"Bright and juicy notes of clementine, mango nectar,
and pink grapefruit are accented by a heart of jasmine and succulent pineapple.
This fun and fruity fragrance is finished with notes of warm amber, creamy
sandalwood, and musk."
I can't figure out the notes in this one. I guess I smell
mango and maybe a slight tangerine note, which may be the clementine. Looking
at the scent notes, OK I do smell a pinch of pineapple and grapefruit. It
smells sweet and juicy. Nice scent, but very similar to a lot of other scents.
Throw: Fair
Sunset Sparkle
"Enjoy the sparkle of a tropical sunset. Top notes
of sweet berry and mandarin. The middle blends jasmine, and honeysuckle. The
bottom combines amber, vanilla and a light essence of sandalwood. "
This smells a lot like ScentSationals Love Letters, but with
a slight tropical fruit note. It smells like cashmere/amber with a hint of
almond and a smidgeon of tropical fruit.
Throw: Weak
Tahitian Citrus
"Indulge in this mouth watering fruit medley as
fresh lime zest, lemon sugar and sparkling grapefruit are touched with accents
of whipped meringue, vanilla bean, sugar cane and Tahitian musk. "
This smells like rich salty lemon with maybe a hint of
orange, but not like a drink, or even really bakery. There's also a touch of
something savory in the background (which might be the grapefruit). It's really
yummy, and it lasted all day. It smells a lot like Golden Peach Vanilla.
Throw: Excellent
A Christmas Story
"This is a cool balsam scent with notes of pine,
orange blossom, and caramel musk. "
On cold sniff, it smells like neroli or some kind of orange
blossom type of perfume, with pine and maybe a hint of eucalyptus, although
it's not minty at all. It also has a musty note, but not in a bad way. It's a
very nice, unique scent. Looking at the scent notes, they're right on! Melted,
I only smell the musty pine and none of the orange blossom or caramel, but it's
a unique pine, more like a spruce (not as savory as pine), similar to Colonial
Candles Blue Spruce. Very nice, and it lasted all day.
Throw: Excellent
Autumn Romance
"Love is in the air with notes of warm amber
crystals, brushed suede, creamy sandalwood, sensual amber, and sugared musk. "
On cold sniff, it smells like a sweet cashmere/amber type
perfume with a smidgeon of apple notes and possibly a barely detectable
smidgeon of patchouli. Melted, I don't smell any fruit or apple, just a
beautiful rich, warm, soft cashmere amber scent, similar to Better Homes &
Gardens Soft Cashmere Amber, but richer.
Throw: Excellent
Vanilla Pumpkin
Waffle
"This decadent scent infuses delicious accords of
pumpkin, butter and apple with a blend of pecans, maple and cinnamon. Vanilla,
sugar, tonka and musk add depth for a mouthwatering experience. "
This is a super yummy scent that smells, well just like
vanilla waffles. I don't smell pumpkin (not sure what that smells like anyway)
or any type of fall spices, which is good. And there's no maple. It smells just
like warm thick doughy waffles with butter and a little bit of powdered sugar
(although it's not really a sweet scent), and possibly a couple of nuts since
it has a slightly nutty note. Actually it kind of smells like funnel cake.
Looking at the scent notes, I don't smell apple, maple, or cinnamon at all.
Throw: Excellent
Summer Sherbet
"Summer Sherbet is a rainbow of flavors. With
orange, lemon, lime, peach and raspberry. "
This smells like berry flavored Kool-Aid. I smell a
"Tang" powdered orange type scent, and maybe also lemon and some kind
of red berry. Melted, it has a bit of a fake citrus cleaner note, not a kitchen
lemon but maybe some kind of floor cleaner with a hint of lime. It's a nice
refreshing scent but not my favorite. Throw wasn't great either, and the scent
was gone within 3 hours.
Throw: Fair
Sipping Tea
"This delightfully refreshing fragrance blends tea
leaves with bursts of chilled lemonade and lime juice while accords of pear
nectar, crystallized sugar, mimosa and musk adds a soothing sensation. "
This smells like salty lemon sugar with a note of black tea.
It's like sweetened iced tea with lemon. The tea notes are light, and it's not
a chai tea. Very nice scent. Looking at the scent notes, I don't detect mimosa
(floral?) or musk, but there is a slight warmth in the background that may be
the musk. When melted, I smell more of the tea.
Throw: Excellent
Toasty Hot Toddy
"The scent of toasty hot toddy is a delicious maple
treat. It is concocted with the sweet notes of buttery toasted pecans, dark
rum, and cinnamon sticks. "
This smells like rich cinnamon french toast with butter,
maple syrup, and nuts. It's a yummy fall scent. Looking at the scent notes,
they're right on. Although this is definitely a bakery scent rather than a
beverage.
Throw: Excellent
Pineapple Sea
Spray
"This unique blend combines fresh ocean water with
freshly cut pineapple. Enjoy top notes of bergamot, pineapple and fresh watery
ozone. The middle combines pink peppercorn, white peach and light jasmine. The
bottom contains blonde woods, skin musk and a light dose of vanilla. "
Even if you're not a fan of pineapple scents (like me), you
might still like this one because the pineapple note is more in the background.
This smells like a fresh clean body wash with a salty ocean note and just a bit
of pineapple in the background to give it a slightly tropical vibe. Nice and
summery! Looking at the notes, I think I do detect a smidgeon of peach and
floral. This one lasted for 24 hours!
Throw: Excellent
Black Leather
"Top notes of leather and bergamot. Suede, cardamom
and moss enrich the heart leading into warming base notes of amber, musk, cedar
and sandalwood. "
I'm so glad I took a chance on this one, as I was afraid it
would just smell like leather. But it's so much more. It smells like leather,
tobacco, clove, and smoky wood. A nice warm, masculine scent. The tobacco is
not a sweet pipe tobacco, but more of a cigarette tobacco, but not in a bad
way. This is not a sweet scent, nor is it a cologne, scent, but there is a
slight cologne note that gives it a hint of sweetness. The smokiness is almost
like a liquid smoke scent, but it's not overwhelming at all. Looking at the
scent notes, it's probably the musk that gives it that cologney note. Actually,
now that it's going strong in the room, that smoky note is more of a cigar or
ashtray scent, which sounds bad, but there are so many other notes in this
scent that blend into it to make it smell really good. As much as I like this
scent, I'm not sure if I want my whole house to smell like this.
Throw: Very Good
Cranberry
"A tart, bright blend of fresh berries and lemon,
sweetened with raw sugar and vanilla. Enjoy fresh blackberries, lemon,
raspberry, cranberry wine, raw sugar crystals and vanilla. "
I do smell the tartness of the cranberry, but it's not an
authentic cranberry scent. It's more like a cranberry punch, and I think
there's some other kind of fruit in there. Looking at the scent notes, I don't
detect lemon, but I think I detect blackberries and maybe also the raspberries.
And I see cranberry wine, which explains the hint of that sour fermentation
note that I smell on cold sniff (but not enough to be annoying), but thankfully
I don't smell when melting. When melted, I just smell cranberry punch.
Throw: Excellent
Confetti Cake
"This flavorsome fragrance opens with a fruity blend
of red berry, orange, mandarin and peach leading to a sweet, silky mix of
whipped butter, vanilla and sugar for the ultimate delight. "
I smell sugary lemon and maybe also an orange note and
possibly a touch of red berry, but also a smidgeon of a vanilla cupcake note.
Looking at the scent notes, I'm really surprised I don't see lemon. This is a
yummy "Fruit Loops" type scent, and it smells a lot like Golden Peach
Vanilla and also Tahitian Citrus.
Throw: Very Good
Pumpkin Caramel Swirl
"A warm and scrumptious creamy caramel treat with
notes of sweet orange pumpkin, pumpkin puree, buttery vanilla and brown sugar. "
This is a yummy milky caramel with a rich buttery brown
sugar note and what might be a smidgeon of coffee but is probably actually the
pumpkin. On cold sniff I don't smell any cinnamon, but when melted I do, even
though it's not in the scent notes. This is a very sweet caramel, not a salted
caramel, although it does have a little bit of salt. It smells fantastic.
This smells just like a juicy peach! It doesn't have that
fake peach note that a lot of peach scents have, the kind that smells like
cheap peach scented air freshener. This smells like the real fruit, but there's
something else in there too that I can't figure out, that gives it a slight
banana note. The closest peach scent I can compare this to is Mainstays Peach
& Mango, as they both smell authentic. The Mainstays has that slight mango
note that gives it a tropical vibe, and it's not as sweet, but it does smell
more "natural". Whereas the Goose Creek is sweeter and
"juicier", like peach nectar. OK, looking at the scent notes, I think
the banana is really the mango and coconut, and now that I know coconut is in
there, I do detect it. I don't smell orange though.
Goose Creek Candle Scented Wax Melts Review - March 2016
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I received my Goose Creek order last week and melted all 20 scents! I had placed an order last year, and had mixed results as far as the scent quality and throw. So I was hesitant to try again. However, their sale was too good to pass up... 20 wax melts for the price of 10, bringing the price of each wax melt down from their regular price of $4 each (way too much) to a much more affordable $2 each (same as Walmart wax).
In general, I like Goose Creek wax melts. I just wish the
wax were not so soft and messy (similar to Colonial Candles wax melts). And the
round clamshells make the soft, messy wax difficult to get out of the package. Other
than that, I'm very happy with my order. I only got 4 duds out of an order of
20 this time, which is great odds (better than my original order of 9 wax melts, in which 4 were duds).
Moonlit Bloom
"A delicate floral bouquet of raspberry flower,
peach blossoms and orchids are topped with sweet accords of fig leaves, purple
plum and tangerine. Sandalwood, powdered sugar and orris root in the base
deliver a soothing finish."
This one smells a little link Pink Sugar, similar to Better
Homes & Gardens Pink Sugar Berry and White Cranberry Amaryllis, and
ScentSationals Italian Gelato. It's a rich, sweet, succulent berry scent
(raspberry, I think) with a "makeup" or "lipstick" note and
a little warmth but not ambery. There's another note in there that gives it a smidgeon
of savoriness. It sounds crazy, but that savory note gives it a slight halvah
like vibe. Halvah is a sweet treat made with sesame tahini. So yeah, it's kind
of like raspberry, fig, and sweet halvah! Looking at the scent notes, there's
the raspberry, and plum is definitely in there as well. I think the fig leaves
give it a classy note and temper some of the sweetness. I don't know what orris
root is, but that's probably the slight halvah like savory note. I don't smell
peach or tangerine or sandalwood. I really like this scent, and throw is
excellent, around a 3.5 or 4 out of 5.
French Autumn
"The mouthwatering aroma of fig leaves, purple plum
and tangerine is blended with a bouquet of raspberry flower, peach blossom and
orchid. Sandalwood, powdered sugar and orris root provide a warm, comforting
finish."
This one smells exactly like Moonlit Bloom to me. And
looking at the scent notes, it makes sense, since they're the same notes. I'm
not sure why they would have two scents with the same, well, scents. I'm
guessing one, probably the French Autumn, is a seasonal scent. I don't mind,
since it is a very nice scent. Throw is excellent, at least a 4 out of 5 (wax
tends to throw a little better in the bedroom).
Dancing
Dandelions
"Flowery and feminine, this delightful fragrance blend
of Meyer lemon, juicy apple, lily of the valley, rose and violet leafmeet an
enticing fusion of vanilla, white woods and musk to create the enchanting
essence of walking through a field of dandelions."
This is a green floral with a slight saltiness that makes it
smell like an ocean scent. Actually it smells like women's body wash or
shampoo, but it's not overly feminine. But it's very light on cold sniff, and
while melting. Looking at the scent notes, lemon... I don't know, maybe a
smidgeon? I don't smell apple or lily of the valley. Maybe violet and rose. The
scent is just so light I can't tell, and it doesn't smell quite as complex as
the notes shown. Throw is weak, maybe a 1.5 or 2 out of 5. But after an hour or
so it seems like the scent has mostly dissipated. Nice scent, a little generic,
but weak throw makes this one a dud for me.
Spring Clean
"This delicate and fresh scent opens with bergamot
and juicy red currant blended with rose, jasmine petals and geranium. A sensual
base of sweet musk, benzoin and creamy patchouli adds depth."
This one is very weak on cold sniff. It's kind of floral but
also with a hint of vanilla I think, but it smells waxy. It smells like an old
scent with a poor shelf life. Now reading the notes, I think rose might be the
strongest note, and I do smell currant (gives it a classy vibe). Musk and
patchouli? Maybe. It's just hard to tell because it's so weak. This one is
another dud, as the throw is very weak and I can barely smell it in my bedroom
(where most wax throws fairly well), around a 1.5 out of 5.
Kiss in the Sand
"Enjoy a seaside kiss as cool ocean water splashes
your toes. This fragrance is a sexy blend of dark berries, moon flower and
violet wrapped in a sensual cocoon of vanilla, sandalwood and light musk."
I think I smell strawberry, raspberry, and sweet vanilla,
along with that slight lipstick note that makes it smell a little like Pink
Sugar. It's very similar to Moonlit Bloom and French Autumn. Looking at the
scent notes, yes there are the berries, as well as violet, and vanilla. I don't
think I detect floral, and definitely not sandalwood or musk. I like this one.
Throw is good, around a 2.5 or 3 out of 5.
Patchouli
"The exotic earthly allure of patchouli with notes
of woody patchouli, sandalwood, cedar and white cashmere."
This one is listed on the site as Patchouli Leaves, which it
also says on the label at the bottom of the package. But the front label just
says Patchouli. I think Patchouli Leaves describes it better though. I do smell
patchouli and spices (but not cinnamon type spice), as well as mossy, woodsy,
and green notes, a definite woodsy note, and maybe a smidgeon of floral, or
even a little bit of musk to give it a slight perfumey quality (but not men's
cologne). Looking at the notes, I expected it to be more complex. Sandalwood
and cedar are most likely the woodsy notes I'm smelling, and white cashmere may
be the other slightly floral ambery note. Melting, it has a very
"natural" scent, like tree sap, or a natural skin salve that I used
to have. I like the scent, but this is one that I can see some people really
not liking. Throw is excellent, around a 3.5 or 4 out of 5.
Summer Slices
"The scent of Summer Slices is a luscious fruit
citrus medley with grapefruit, tangerine, and strawberry."
Mmm, fresh summer grapefruit, and I think a touch of orange
and maybe a barely detectable smidgeon of red berry. Looking at the notes, yep,
I smell those on cold sniff. Nice summer fruit scent! Throw is okay, around a
2.5 out of 5, and the scent fizzled after about an hour or two.
Charming Colada
"Key lime, lemon sugar, pineapple, coconut milk,
vanilla and more."
This is a lemony lime scent with sugar and creamy vanilla.
Looking at the scent notes, I don't smell coconut at all, and if there's
pineapple, it's barely noticeable. Fantastic summery scent! After several
hours, it became more of a sugary lemon scent without the lime notes (which
smells just as yummy). Throw is very good, around a 3.5 out of 5.
Vanilla
Wonderland
"This is a vanilla peppermint scent with notes of
vanilla, peppermint, balsam, lemon and precious woods."
This is a peppermint scent, first and foremost. It's also
sweet with a vanilla note. And there's something else in there that I can only
describe as "musty", but in a good way. It gives this scent a
"homey" feel. It might be the combination of balsam and woods,
although it doesn't smell like pine or spruce at all, or even wood for that
matter, and I don't detect any lemon. Throw is excellent, around a 3.5 or 4 out
of 5.
Peppermint
"This true aroma is the perfect peppermint stick
combined with sweet spun sugar and warm melted honey."
This is true peppermint, like a peppermint candy. It's sweet
but not overly sweet, and I don't smell honey. It almost has a menthol note
because it's so pepperminty. But it's not spearmint or "toothpaste"
mint, which is good. On cold sniff I wasn't sure if I'd like this because it's
so minty, but as it's melting, it's not as overwhelming as I thought it would
be. A very nice mint scent! Throw is excellent, around a 4 out of 5.
Peppermint
Snowflake
"Ambersweet mandarin is blended with peppermint
extract and crushed candy canes for a cool and refreshing experience. Creamy
vanilla and vanilla sugar add a sweet, creamy finish for a decadent holiday
treat."
This is my favorite mint scent of the 3 Goose Creek mint
scents I've tried. This one has the least amount of mint. It smells like a warm
vanilla cookie with mint in it. I don't smell any mandarin or orange notes at
all. When melted, it smells more minty than it does on cold sniff, but I still
smell the warm vanilla cookie notes. Throw is excellent, around a 3.5 out of 5.
Cherry Cobbler
"This scrumptious handmade treat folds fresh
cherries, orange and lemon zest into a sweet, delicious blend of cinnamon
sugar, brown sugar, buttery cake crumbs and vanilla extract."
I definitely smell cherries, but it's more of a fake cherry
(in a good way), almost like a cough drop. But I also smell the brown sugar,
which makes this scent very rich and succulent. And even though it's supposed
to be a bakery scent, and it's very yummy, it doesn't have strong bakery notes.
I don't smell cinnamon, orange or vanilla. I'm not a fan of cherry scents, but
I love this one. Throw is very good, around a 3 out of 5, but the scent started
dissipating within 2 hours.
Grapefruit
Mandarin
"Delight your senses in this fresh, invigorating
blend as juicy grapefruit, orange and cassis mingle together with a vibrant
bouquet of cyclamen, violet leaf, black currant and musk."
I smell grapefruit with a savory peppery note, but in a good
way. It smells like maybe sage in the background, but that might be the
mandarin. This is not a sweet scent at all. Looking at the scent notes, I might
detect a smidgeon of orange. I'm not sure what cassis smells like, but I think
that, as well as black currant, gives scents kind of a "classy",
mellow note. No clue what cyclamen is, and I don't smell violet leaf or musk. I
really expected to see something like sage, pepper, or even lemon in the notes.
I wasn't sure if I would like this scent based on cold sniff, but now that it's
melting it smells fantastic, like a savory summer salad with grapefruit on the
side. This one is a scent monster, with a throw of 5 out of 5! After a few
hours though, it got a little annoying because it's so intense.
Cozy Home
"Have a seat by the fire and enjoy the sweet but
rich notes of coconut, pine, woody, musk and caramel."
On cold sniff I smell coconut first, then notes of wood,
milky vanilla, and a smidgeon of cinnamon. Looking at the scent notes, yep
there's the coconut and wood. I don't smell pine at all. Maybe musk and caramel
if I was really looking for it. The hint of cinnamon I'm smelling might
actually be the caramel. Melted, I just smell really milky coconut with barely
any sweetness. This is a nice classy take on coconut. Throw is very good, a 3
or 3.5 out of 5.
Blackberry
Bourbon
"Sun ripened, juicy blackberries, sweet
boysenberries & tangy black current infuse barrel aged Kentucky bourbon to
create this intoxicating and delicious blend. Creamy notes of sandalwood and
natural vanilla finish this delectable creation."
On cold sniff I smell blackberry first, but there's also a
slight floral and maybe perfumey quality. I don't think I smell bourbon.
Looking at the scent notes, I do smell boysenberry (I only know what this
smells like from boysenberry pancake syrup at iHop restaurants!). The black
currant might be the perfumey note, since that tends to temper other scents and
make them smell more "classy". Vanilla, sure. Sandalwood, no. It's a
nice scent, although a little generic. Throw is very good, a 3 or 3.5 out of 5.
Peanut Butter
Sugar
"Creamy peanut butter, pure sugar cane, and whipped
vanilla blend into light notes of fresh apple, candied tangerine, and lemon
zest to create this rich, delectable treat."
This smells like those cheap five-and-dime square vanilla
wafer cookies. But that's not a bad thing, as it actually smells yummy! It's
not a realistic scent, more like a rich, sugary candy/cookie scent. I don't
really smell peanut butter, although maybe there's a hint of a fake nut note
and a little bit of brown sugar. Now that I see the scent notes, I'm surprised
that peanut butter is the first one. And I don't smell anything even resembling
apple, tangerine or lemon. Throw is quite good, around a 3 out of 5. I'm
actually glad this one is not a super strong thrower, since it's so sweet and
rich!
Winter Splendor
"This is a cool winter scent with red berries,
cinnamon, vanilla bean, white cedar and smokey firewood."
On cold sniff I smell red berries, balsam or eucalyptus, and
a smoky note. Seeing the scent notes, yes I think I detect cedar. I don't smell
the cinnamon on cold sniff, but I do smell it a little when melted. And
although I smell balsam or eucalyptus on cold sniff, I don't smell it when
melted. Melted, I smell mostly the smokiness with a little bit of red berries.
I like this scent. It's warm and cozy and although it's definitely a
winter/Christmas scent, it's a little different from other winter type scents.
Throw is very good, around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5.
Blueberry Cake
Donut
"This flavorsome fragrance opens with fruity notes
of apple, blueberry, and black raspberries. A rich heart of vanilla cake, milk,
crystallized sugar, vanilla buttercream and musk."
It definitely smells like a donut with blueberries. But it's
a fake blueberry scent. It still smells very nice, but would be better if it
were more authentic. Looking at the scent notes, okay I do smell the raspberry,
which may be what's making the blueberry smell fake. I don't smell apple. But
strangely, I think I might detect a smidgeon of musk, because this is a
somewhat "perfumey" fruity bakery scent. Throw is good, around a 3 or
3.5 out of 5.
Strawberry
Lemonade Cupcake
"Enjoy top notes of strawberry, orange and grapefruit.
The middle combines sweet lemonade and a light dose of bakery coconut. The
bottom warms the heart with vanilla cupcake mix, buttermilk and powdered
sugar."
This smells just like a vanilla cupcake, with lemonade in
the background. And it's really a cupcake scent, not plain vanilla, not cake,
not a donut. How do they do that?? The lemon note is a lemonade type scent, not
a sweet bakery lemon like the new Better Homes & Gardens Iced Lemon
Poundcake scent, and not a kitchen or industrial lemon. The lemon note is not
very strong, but I do smell it. Looking at the scent notes, orange and
grapefruit? Hmm, perhaps. There is a very faint bitterness way in the
background which is probably the grapefruit rather than the lemon. Although I
do smell the lemon too. Ah, coconut, that's what's making this smell like a
real cupcake. The coconut is so subtle I don't actually notice it. When melted,
I only smell the vanilla cupcake and none of the lemon notes, probably because
the throw is quite weak, around a 2 out of 5.
Strawberry Jam
"Grandma's specialty; straight from the strawberry
patch. Notes of strawberry, peach, caramel, and vanilla."
This is the most delicious strawberry scent I've ever
smelled. It smells just like sweet rich strawberry jam, or maybe handmade strawberry
ice cream with a lot of strawberries mixed in.Looking at the scent notes, yes I think I can detect the peach. It gives
this scent a juicy "country" feel. And I smell a smidgeon of caramel,
which gives this scent its richness. One of my all-time favorite scents, and
throw is excellent, around a 3.5 or 4 out of 5. I bought several of these.
Hazelnut Cake
A mouth watering blend of toasted hazelnuts and creamy
vanilla with sugarcoated vanilla bean, butter, and coconut.
Fantastic and unique scent, this one really smells like
vanilla cake with hazelnuts and a little bit of chocolate. It's rich and nutty,
and the chocolate is not overwhelming. I think I detect a coconut note as well,
so this kind of smells like German chocolate cake. It's rich but it's not
overly sweet. Looking at the scent notes, they're spot on as far as what I
smell, but I'm surprised I don't see chocolate in the scent notes. I really do
smell a milk chocolate note. Throw is very good, around a 3.5 out of 5.
Crunchy Leaves
"Enjoy notes of black currant, Fuji apple, and
tangerine, enriched with a warm heart of cinnamon stick, clove bud, and plum
puree. Cedarwood, oak bark, amber, convey a cozy finish.
Although this scent does have an earthy "fall"
vibe, it's not at all what you'd think a typical fall scent should smell like.
It's very complex and I can't figure out the notes. There seems to be only a
barely detectable smidgeon of every note I'm smelling. I think there's a smoky
wood, and maybe cologne, and maybe apple, and maybe orange, and maybe cinnamon,
and maybe clove. It even has kind of a "dirt", or potting soil vibe
that makes this smell very "natural", but in a good way. It's a nice
scent, not my favorite, but it really is unique. Looking at the scent notes,
okay there's the apple, orange, cinnamon and clove. Black currant and plum,
okay these are the notes that give this scent a "classy", elegant
feel. Throw is very good, around a 3.5
out of 5, but the scent only lasted about two hours.
Burlwood &
Oak
"This warm, woody blend of oak, cashmere woods,
sandalwood and tonka delights and intrigues the senses with the addition of
aromatic rosemary, lemon, lavender and rose, creating a blend that is truly
intoxicating.
This is a very nice men's cologne scent with a clean, woodsy
note, maybe cedar or a vanilla woods type scent. It's not overly sweet or
annoying. Looking at the scent notes, there's the oak and sandalwood. Ah,
cashmere (which is a warm amber type scent), yes I do smell that in the
background. Tonka I believe is a type of vanilla. As for rosemary, lemon,
lavender and rose, if I were not looking for those scents I wouldn't smell
them, but I think I detect just a smidgeon of each of those notes now that I
know they're there.Well, maybe not the
lemon. Throw is excellent, around a 3.5 or 4 out of 5.
Spun Sugar
"Lemon sorbet, raspberry swirl, pink sugared plums,
and sandalwood cream."
This one smells like "Pink Sugar", a girly perfume
that has become a popular vendor wax scent. It's very sweet, like cotton candy
and marshmallows, with a fake strawberry or raspberry note (in a good way), and
maybe just a smidgeon of lemon, and maybe a barely detectable floral. Looking
at the scent notes, yep that's about right. Throw is very good, around a 3.5
out of 5. This is one of the scents I ordered last year, and it has been discontinued.
These are scents I
had purchased last year that I no longer have (so I don't remember the exact
scent notes):
Bergamot Mist
This was a cologne scent with weak throw. Shelf life wasn't
very good, and the second time I melted it several months later, the throw was
even worse.
Driftwood & Sandstar
No scent or throw at all when melted.
Maple Butter
I didn't like this one on cold sniff. It smelled like a fake
chemical maple scent. I didn't even bother to melt it.
Pumpkin Molasses
This was a typical "generic" fall/spicy scent.
Scent was okay, but throw was weak. Couldn't justify keeping it when I have scents from other companies that smell like this one but throw better.
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