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A Few Thymes Wildwood Candle Mini Reviews

December 1, 2013

Thymes Wildwood Candles

Here’s a quick sniff at the candle scents in the Thymes Wildwood Collection, a collection inspired by woodland environments.

Linden Blossom and Nectar – Notes listed include honeyed linden flower, lemon verbena, yellow violet and lilac nectar.

This is a green but honeyed florals. It’s fresh and spring-like, like a meadow. I can imagine craving something like this in the dead of winter when I need to the optimism of spring to get me through the short daylight days. It’s a really pretty fragrance… Continue reading

— home scents —

Thymes Wildwood Candle Collection – Mini Reviews

November 9, 2012

Thymes has launched the Wildwood Collection, a collection of home fragrances that are woodland-inspired. This collection consists of 3 fragrances that come in candles, home fragrance mists, potpourri (how retro!), and reed diffusers.

Here’s my quick impressions of this home fragrance collection in wax form:

Thymes Bitter Orange & Cedar Candle

Bitter Orange & Cedar – Notes listed include patchouli, sandalwood, orange cedar, cinnamon, bourbon vanilla, and Valencia orange.

This is a spicy orange with vanilla creaminess. But, wait, there’s more! There is a very astringent cedar, earthy patchouli and dry… Continue reading | 4 Comments

— body products —

Thymes Agave Nectar Body Wash & Hand Lotion Review

December 13, 2011

Thymes is a personal and home fragrance line located in Minneapolis. For years, I’ve loved their home fragrances. After reading about Agave Nectar Bubble Bath in Allure’s Best of Beauty*, I knew it was time to try Thymes’ body line.

Thymes Agave Nectar

I’m not usually attracted to citrus fragrances so the description of Agave Nectar didn’t jump out at me. The scent itself does. Agave Nectar surprises me with how good it is. It’s a juicy ruby red grapefruit. It’s tart but not overly sulfuric… Continue reading | 3 Comments