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Scent: Layering and Mixology

Scent: Layering and Mixology

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mixed up a few of your favorite fandom candles? Would blending Jamie & Claire smell good? Would burning two Love Potion candles work? What would happen if you took a wax tart from your Autumn on the Ridge tart and blended it with one from The Gathering?When you decide to get experimental with you favorite scented candles or scented wax tarts, you are…
Changing up your Scentmosphere with Scented Candles

Changing up your Scentmosphere with Scented Candles

Scentmosphere? Maybe you’ve heard this word before, but don’t know what it means. Well, you came to the right place! Scentmosphere = the smell of your surroundings.Yes, it's a fancy word for how things smell in the air around you-- your house, your office, your car...even things like litter boxes, trash cans, and stinky sports equipment (I know my hockey and soccer moms know what I'm tal…
Top Selling Fandom Candles for 2019!

Top Selling Fandom Candles for 2019!

Every year at the start of the new year, I list the previous year’s top ten best-selling candles. Usually, I can predict a few fan favorites—Black Dagger Brotherhood candles, of course, always being extremely popular— but this year, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a few new candidates. I greatly enjoy uncovering the top ten candles each year and I am sure many of my customers love this annu…
The Science (and Magic!) of Scent

The Science (and Magic!) of Scent

Scent is the first sense we develop after we are born, according to Psychology Today. Scent affects our brain in so many ways, including calming us, helping us pick our mates, and aiding us with memory recall. This is why scent is such a personal experience-- with a well-crafted scent, we are reminded (and vividly brought back to!) grandma's kitchen, a boyfriend's favorite cologne, and fresh…
Thanks for a Great 2019!

Thanks for a Great 2019!

As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to say THANK YOU to all of my loyal customers who have supported Book Scents with kind words, reposts, tags, purchases, and endless encouragement. I do what I do not only for my love of fandom and candles, but also for all of you! I love being a part of the fandom community and candle lover’s community…and I’m so glad I get to share my love for these things with…
Fill Your Stockings with Fragrance

Fill Your Stockings with Fragrance

Christmas is going to be here before we know it and I couldn’t be more excited! My favorite way to prepare for the holiday season is to create hand crafted candles to get into the Christmas spirit! These candles and gift sets work as wonderful stocking stuffers for your loved ones and would look wonderful on your decorated fireplace mantels. And don't forget a hostess gift for your holiday parties…