So you’ve set the scene with mood lighting, soft textures, music, maybe even candles. But let’s make it clear now, not just any old candle. One that makes you want to move closer and savour the sexual tension. One that evokes uninhibited intimacy. One that screams I will make you scream (with pleasure).
As we all know, sense of smell is the strongest sense in the human body and the most immediate. You have the right sensual blend embodying your space, you and your lucky other are already on your way to captivating, memorable, luscious moments. Moments to make you blush the morning after.
From chilled naughty party vibes from Space NK, to downright outrageously priced but outrageously decadent Tom Ford, prepare for your sensuality to be catapulted to the next level. You can thank me later.
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Day dreamin’ Mile high club
Brand: Day dreamin’
Price: Usual price – £24
Size: 240g
Scent: Rock rose, blue agave, Palo Santo, cucumber
Burn time: 40 hours
Wax: Soy and coconut
Oil type: Essential aromatherapy oils
If you want to create a sexy atmosphere but don’t want to appear like you’re trying too hard, this has carefree, sophisticated holiday vibes. It takes about an hour to get going but once it does, the fragrance envelopes your surroundings with its natural floral, fresh and earthy ingredients.
Rather than the heavy, sultry feel associated with some sensual candles, there’s a playfulness to it. If you enjoy a light-hearted, casual intimacy with someone and fancy a mood to match, Mile High club creates a light, cheeky but high quality ambience.
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Floral Street Midnight Tulip
Brand: Floral Street
Price: £38
Size: 200g
Scent: Black amber, patchouli, incense, rose absolute, cassis
Burn time: 40 hours
Wax: Soy
Oil type: Premium fragrance oils
Blimey, this is the full package. If you want to truly capture the moment and make your erotic experiences even more pleasurable, the enigmatic scent and glow of Midnight Tulip would ensure it’s a memorable night.
A knock out sumptuous, sexy blend of dark, opulent scent notes like patchouli and incense whirls seamlessly amid the heady floral notes of absolute rose. This captivating blend is then enhanced further by the sweet but tart fruitiness of cassis and spiced nutmeg, all in all creating a bold, intoxicating ambience.
I find it easy to completely surrender to the charm of this fragrance when in the throws of intimacy. Really beautiful.
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Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
Brand: Maison Margiela
Price: £55
Size: 165g
Scent: Lily of the Valley, Iris accord, White musk accord
Burn Time: 40 hours
Wax: Mineral
Oil type: Fine perfume oil
If the warm, familiar pull of musk gets you in the mood for surrendering to the moment, Lazy Sunday Morning certainly creates a sexy relaxed vibe. Its fragrance release is outstanding. Lit first thing in the morning you feel like you have not a care in the world, free to be, with no expectations.
The floral, heady notes of lily of the valley and the earthiness of Ambrette seeds flow with the sweet, care free emotions of a tender morning.
The world can wait as you breathe in the moments that truly matter, leaving the two of you to savour the now.
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Melt co Noir
Brand: Melt co.
Price: £28
Size: 260g
Scent: Patchouli, clove, bergamot, rose, vanilla, sandalwood
Burn Time: 70 hours
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Essential oils
If you enjoy the spiced slightly sweet scent of cloves, there’s something deliciously tantalising about Noir by Melt co. If darkness combined with sensual drama had a scent – this could very well be it.
The cloves mingled with heady rose give it a distinct sensuality whilst the sweetness of vanilla expertly blended with Patchouli makes way for a certain exoticness.
For a larger room, be sure to enjoy the glass jar version for a greater fragrance release. I found the travel size is good for smaller spaces.
Lovely vibes if you’re planning a romantic night in.
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Wild Forest
Brand: Ocoee House
Price: £24.99
Size: 295g
Scent: Fig leaves, bergamot and cedarwood
Burn Time: 45 hours
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Fragrance oils
Fancy creating an atmosphere that transports the two of you to luscious nature and wild surroundings? The blend of aromatic fig with the grounding notes of cedarwood and fresh citrus bergamot evokes romance and passion in a whimsical sense.
The luxuriousness and bespoke quality of this scent would justify high end price but Ocoee House based in Scotland are down to earth with their beautiful offering, allowing the two of you to be immersed in its fragrant beauty.
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Space NK Balearic Sundown
Brand: Space NK
Price: £35
Size: 210g
Scent: Amber, bergamot, rose, hemp and cedarwood
Burn Time: 50 hours
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Premium perfume oils
You know that blissful, chilled feeling you have the day after an epic night out? When you reminisce and re-live that unique bond with someone special and cherish the good times? Well, the refreshing cool scent of hemp, mingled effortlessly with sensual rose, sparks butterflies while bringing a sense of tranquillity.
The amber smells exotic while the cedarwood is evocative of beautiful natural surroundings. If you have a special someone you party with, the sentiment of this fragrance may very well resonate with you both. Chilled vibes, with a sexy warmth.
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Tom Ford F***** Fabulous
Brand: Tom Ford
Price: £110 full price
Size: 200g
Scent: Amber, Leather, tonka, lavender, vanilla and bitter almond
Burn Time: 40 hours
Wax type: Mineral
Oil type: Premium fragrance oils
Do you fancy going all out and owning or gifting a knock out, solid hunk (or hunkess) of a candle that oozes decadence with its posh smoky vibes? With the intricate blend of exotic amber and on trend mysterious tonka, F***** Fabulous would certainly impress by a long shot.
This smells similar to the Oud Wood counterpart but not as medicinal, so this won my vote.
Heavy, luxurious, refined and bold, the sweet smokiness of tonka seeps through the delicate layers of herbs. Amber is a clear winner for creating warmth and comfort while the leather evokes a captivating, undeniable confidence.
Treat yourself and your space to a little opulence while you both embrace each other with vigour.