Which candle to choose for autumn? Our 5 favorite scents
Autumn is the perfect season to slow down, rediscover the comfort of home and create a warmer atmosphere. Scents become enveloping, gourmand or spicy: cinnamon, apples, brown sugar and spices naturally find their place in our homes.
But which candle should you choose for autumn? We have brought together five of our favorite Oréra scents, each with a very different personality. Whether you like spicy, fruity or gourmand fragrances, here is our guide to finding the one that will perfectly accompany your season.
In this guide
Which scents should you choose for autumn?
As the days get shorter and temperatures become cooler, our scent preferences change too. The bright scents of summer often give way to deeper, more comforting notes.
Spices immediately bring a sense of warmth. Gourmand notes recall desserts, hot drinks and the little pleasures of the season, while fruity scents such as apple keep things fresher.
There is no single perfect candle for autumn. It all depends on the atmosphere you want to create.
Vasilisa
Autumn spices
If you are looking for a scent that immediately evokes the arrival of autumn, Vasilisa is probably the most obvious choice.
Its autumn spice fragrance creates a warm, enveloping atmosphere that is particularly suited to cool days and quiet evenings at home.
It is our choice for those who want to feel the full atmosphere of autumn as soon as they enter a room.
Choose it if you like: spices, warm atmospheres and typically autumnal scents.
Adèle
Cinnamon & brown sugar
Adèle is for lovers of gourmand scents. The combination of cinnamon and brown sugar gives it a soft, warm and rich character.
It is the kind of candle you can easily imagine burning in the kitchen or living room on a quiet Sunday, alongside a coffee, a book or a dessert fresh from the oven.
Compared with Vasilisa, Adèle leans more toward gourmand notes while retaining the comforting feel we love in autumn.
Choose it if you like: cinnamon, gourmand scents and soft, comforting atmospheres.
Rani
Tropical chai
For those who like spicy scents but are looking for something a little different, Rani offers a lovely variation with its tropical chai fragrance.
It retains the warmth we appreciate so much in autumn while offering a more distinctive personality. It is an excellent option when you want to move beyond the more classic cinnamon or apple accords.
Rani easily finds its place in a lounge or living area where you want to create a welcoming atmosphere without choosing an overly conventional fragrance.
Choose it if you like: spicy scents, chai and fragrances that are a little out of the ordinary.
Anne
Fresh apples
Autumn does not necessarily mean very rich scents. For a lighter, fruitier atmosphere, Anne and its fresh apple fragrance offer a lovely alternative.
Apple naturally evokes harvests and the cool days of September and October while retaining a brighter, livelier feel.
Anne is particularly suited to those who love autumn but prefer to avoid very sweet or heavily spiced fragrances.
Choose it if you like: fruity, fresh scents that work easily in every room of the house.
Cherry
Honey milk & cherry
Cherry completes our selection with a soft, gourmand fragrance that brings together honey milk and cherry.
Its more delicate character makes it a particularly appealing option for those who like sweet scents but are not necessarily looking for the spice accords traditionally associated with autumn.
It is a comforting, versatile candle, perfect for creating a soft atmosphere in a bedroom, living room or a space where you simply want to slow down.
Choose it if you like: soft, slightly fruity and gourmand scents.
Which autumn candle is right for you?
Still undecided? Here is a shortcut to finding your scent according to the atmosphere you are looking for.
The most distinctly autumnal.
Cinnamon and sweet softness.
An alternative to the classic scent.
A lighter interpretation.
Delicate and comforting.
A candle for every autumn atmosphere
Vasilisa, Adèle, Rani, Anne and Cherry each offer a different interpretation of the season. Choose your candle according to your mood… or alternate between several throughout autumn.
Our 8 oz soy candles are hand-poured in our Quebec workshop and offer approximately 40 hours of burn time.
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Kristel Audet
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