Dark Candles

Amber Velvet Votive

admin — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:27:00 +0000

Dark Candles may give the impression that it caters to an unconventional crowd, but these scented candles have broad appeal. The Amber Velvet Votive candle offers a pleasurable experience. The first impression, being the appearance, is favorable. The candle is a dark violet color, wrapped in plastic and topped off with a matching shiny, purple twisty tie. Upon opening the package you are immersed in the Amber Velvet scent. It is reminiscent of upscale department store perfume, a little musky while remaining feminine. Burning the candle will fill the area with this aroma without being overwhelming. It is ideal for creating a sensual atmosphere.

A single votive candle will last through a romantic evening. The burn time for this candle is adequate for its size. I placed this votive candle in a glass container when in use. Clean up of the remaining wax was achieved with ease since it popped right off of the glass. Don’t be too quick to judge this brand by its mysterious image. Dark Candles are sensational for scent lovers.

Written by: Sarah Eve Nichols-Fulghum, September 5th 2007

Transformation Candle

admin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:43:00 +0000

By Dark Candles

Aptly enough, I first lit my Werewolf Collection Transformation candle during a full moon. Fortunately, no silver bullets were needed, as this candle merely transformed my room with scent. A mixture of spicy woodland berries and red currant, this candle's deep, pleasant aroma reminds me of men's cologne. As with all of the other Dark Candles I have tried, Transformation's essence is subtle and soft, leaving a gentle aroma in its wake when lit. If you don't like being overwhelmed by aromatherapy, then you will enjoy the light fragrance in these candles. As with all of the burnables made by Dark Candles, this votive is poured and prepared by hand, with a great deal of attention paid to the quality of the product. Each Dark Candle has its own macabre theme, with an appropriately spooky fragrance, color and packaging to match. Perfect for the Werewolf, Vampire or Goth on your gift list!

Written by: Beeb Ashcroft, August 21st 2007

Pumpkin & Spice Candle

admin — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:47:00 +0000

By Dark Candles

I love Halloween. Every year, I throw a big party in honor of All Hallow's Eve, where I go all out with decorations and spooky-themed food. At least half of the food I serve incorporates pumpkins in some manner; their smell and taste are just so comforting to me. So that's why I was excited to test my Pumpkin & Spice Candle, from the Halloween Collection by Dark Candles.

As soon as I opened the wrapper, that wonderful pumpkin pie scent greeted me, gently filling the room after I lit it. The warm, spiced aroma is lovely, and makes me long for fall, even though it's summertime. I can't think of a quicker way to get into the holiday spirit than to light one of these; it would create the perfect atmosphere for carving pumpkins and watching old horror films. This would be perfect for my next Halloween party, although it smells so nice that I will probably have burned all of it before then. But at $1.89 each, these handmade candles are very reasonably priced, so maybe I'll pick up a few to put in Trick-or-Treat bags!

Written by: Beeb Ashcroft, July 23rd 2007