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Can’t Travel Right Now? Let This Paris-Inspired Candle Transport You

No passport needed.

by Anna Buckman

Sep. 22, 2022

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Diptyque's 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Candle in three different sizes

Scent is a powerful thing: It can impact emotions, influence attraction, and conjure up memories. And if you’ve ever traveled anywhere, you know that a smell can also instantly transport you to a place you love. Sadly, though, making that happen can sometimes be easier said than done. It’s hard to recreate the exact salty-meets-fresh fragrance of your favorite seaside hotel, or the crisp scent of fall air on the mountain you love. That’s where travel-inspired candles come in. Sure, you may not be able to find a blend for every beloved vacation experience. But there’s actually a wealth of options when it comes to infusing the olfactory notes of many specific places into your home.

And when we say specific, we mean it. You may not believe that you can find a candle that recreates the atmosphere of a dinner out in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, or one that brings you straight to the terrace in Little Beach House Barcelona. Yet those exact scents and many more like them exist — and unlike expensive vacations, they’re right at your fingertips and able to be enjoyed immediately.

You don’t have to save up thousands of dollars or wait until the busy travel season is over to transport yourself to your favorite destination. With the click of a button and the strike of a match, the candles ahead will do just that.

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Telluride Candle

Telluride Candle

If a nature-filled vacation’s on your mind but not in your plans, fill your house with the scent of Abbott’s Telluride candle. It’s inspired by the mountains of Colorado and is “rich, leathery, and peppery” with notes of suede, sandalwood, and tonka bean to help whisk you away.

22 - The MacArthur Place - 190G CANDLE

Lola James Harper

22 - The MacArthur Place - 190G CANDLE

MacArthur Place is now known as Sonoma’s foremost luxury resort and spa. It features lush gardens and historic farm buildings, both of which served as the inspiration for this candle’s scent, made up of poplar wood, matcha green tea, and lily notes.

NOLITA 96 VELA CONCRETO CANDLE

NOLITA 96 VELA CONCRETO CANDLE

If the gritty streets of New York are more your vibe, you’ll love La Boticá’s NoLita 96 candle. It’s meant to evoke the “sophisticated and understated cool feel” of NYC’s NoLita neighborhood through a surprising combination of notes like sandalwood, iris, and cardamom. “This fragrance is unexpected, intoxicating, and New York in every way,” says the brand.

Paradiso Fig

Expect to be transported to a warm day in Italy with LAFCO’s Paradiso Fig, which features notes of of Sicilian bergamot and ripe peach, as well as Paradiso fig — “a renowned Italian variety with vibrant green skin and vivid red pulp,” explains the description.

50 Central Park Candle

The Ritz-Carlton

50 Central Park Candle

New York means something different for everyone. For some, it’s nights walking around NoLita. For others, it’s luxuriating in the Ritz and its surrounding area. If you’re the latter, splurge on the hotel’s 50 Central Park Candle by Antica Farmacista. It takes its cues from Central Park’s floral scents, and will transport you any time you find yourself longing for the city’s beautiful oasis.

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Rifle Paper Co.

Have a French vacation in your own home with Rifle Paper Co.’s lovely Champs de France scent. With hints of lavender, sage, rosemary, and bergamot, it’s designed to take you to the south’s lavender fields and herb-filled markets.

Kingston

Bright Black Candles

The Kingston candle from Bright Black is inspired by the co-founder Dariel Heron’s roots in Kingston, Jamaica — a place the brand describes as “teeming with positive vibes, the phrase ‘no problem,’ and optimism.” Thus, its scent is meant to surround you with the happy seaside, thanks to hints of rum-spiked, grapefruit-flavored Ting and sugar cane.

34 BOULEVARD SAINT GERMAIN CANDLE 600G

34 BOULEVARD SAINT GERMAIN CANDLE 600G

Diptyque recently launched new products in its signature scent, 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, including not only a 300 gram and 600 gram scented candle, but also a home fragrance diffuser and refill, a limited-edition scented oval, and hourglass diffuser and room spray. The collection pays homage to diptyque’s first-ever address, and is said to be “the living memory and expression of the emblematic locale that first showcased the Maison.”

North Bondi Scented Candle

North Bondi Scented Candle

If it’s been a while since your last soothing beach vacation, this OUAI scent brings the experience to you with its North Bondi-scented candle. Created to imitate the tranquil smells of Sydney’s iconic beach, it features notes of bergamot and lemon, plus violet, sandalwood, and more.

Dinner In Brooklyn | Leather & Smoke

Dinner In Brooklyn | Leather & Smoke

Even if you can’t get to Brooklyn, you can pretend you’re having a meal in your favorite neighborhood spot in Fort Greene with The Koop’s Dinner In Brooklyn candle. “Smells like leather blazers, strong cologne, and smoke,” reads the description — an accurate recreation of this low-key experience.

Veneto Bergamot and Mandarin Zest Candle

Veneto Bergamot and Mandarin Zest Candle

With the Veneto Bergamot and Mandarin Zest Candle burning in the background, it’s easy to imagine yourself looking out over the Mediterranean Sea from the terrace in Little Beach House Barcelona. That’s because it takes direct inspiration from the location, blending citrus notes with florals and musk for a fresh, calming experience.

Classic My Way Candle

Hotel Collection

Classic My Way Candle

Woodsy notes meet spices and florals in the Classic My Way Candle. The goal of this luxurious blend? To transport you to 1 Hotel, Miami Beach, the muse behind the sophisticated combination of notes.