How to Choose the Right Scent for You: Fragrance Notes, Mood Matching, and Geeky Vibes

Whether you're a fragrance connoisseur or just starting your scent journey, finding the perfect scent can feel like magic.  A great candle doesn’t just smell good... it tells a story, evokes a feeling, and sometimes even transports you to a different universe.

So, how do you choose the right candle for your mood, space, or fandom? Let’s break it down:

🔮 Step 1: Understand Scent Families

Start with the basics. Most fragrances fall into one of these scent “families”:

🍓 Fruity & Sweet
Playful, vibrant, and often nostalgic. Think cherries, strawberries, or citrus.
Try: Strawberry Milk or Cherry Bombshell

🌿 Fresh & Herbal
Clean, uplifting, and great for mental clarity. Think mint, tea, rosemary.
Try: Flatwoods Monster or Halfling Garden

🌲 Earthy & Woodsy
Grounding, cozy, and comforting. Notes like sandalwood, cedar, or forest moss.
Try: Library Witch or Mothman

🔥 Spicy & Warm
Rich and inviting, perfect for cozying up. Think clove, musk, or warm coffee.
Try: Loki, Dark Arts or Big Damn Heroes

🌸 Floral & Light 
Romantic, dreamy, and relaxing. Notes like jasmine, lotus, and night-blooming flowers.
Try:  Highland Mist or Mermaid

🧁 Gourmand
Edible and cozy! Notes inspired by food—vanilla, almond, pistachio, or sometimes coffee. Great for comfort and nostalgia.
Try: Cat Nap, Butterscotch Brew or Give Me Coffee or Give Me Death

🌈 Step 2: Match It to Your Mood

Scents are deeply emotional; they can uplift, ground, or soothe you. Ask yourself:

• Need a pick-me-up? → Choose citrus, fruit, or mint

• Want to unwind? → Soft florals, herbs, or woods

• Feeling witchy? → Incense, myrrh, smoky blends

• Craving comfort? → Almond, vanilla, caramel

• Need to escape? → Try whimsical fantasy blends

🎮 Step 3: Pick a Vibe or Fandom

Our scents are love letters to all things geeky, nostalgic, and magical.

• Y2K → smells like mall body mist and vending machine drinks

• Library Witch → evokes dusty tomes, old wood, and beeswax

• Pastel Apocalypse → imagine cotton candy clouds over a magical wasteland

Even if you don’t recognize the reference, follow your nose. You might discover a new favorite!

💡 Bonus Tips for Picking (and Using) the Right Candle

• Smaller room? Try lighter scents or wax melts

• Gifting? Choose something universally loved, like vanilla or tea

• Layer your scents. Combine complementary candles or melts (like a fruity top note with a warm base) to create your own custom ambiance.

• Rotate seasonally. Your nose can “tune out” if you burn the same scent constantly. Rotate to keep things fresh!

• Burn time matters. Let your candle burn long enough to form a full wax pool (usually 3–4 hours) to prevent tunneling.

• Trim your wick! Keep it at ¼ inch for a cleaner, safer burn and less soot.

🛍️ Your Signature Scent Awaits

Your perfect scent is out there, and it might even be something unexpected. Browse our full candle catalog or check out our New Arrivals and let your nose lead the way.