Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to stock up on some new candles and home fragrances. If you want to feel like you’re at the beach or by the pool at all times, pick a few that have floral or fruity scents so that your home office will a bit more like the Amalfi coast. Beyond that, a candle or diffuser should look good as well—ceramic cases for the former add a bit of extra flair, and well-designed glass vessels for the latter give a more elegant look. Here, a few of our favorites for the start of the new season.
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Gucci Decor Esotericum
Image Credit: Gucci Decor Alessandro Michele’s latest collection for Gucci Decor runs the gamut from tableware to chairs, all infused with a soft, elegant romanticism. Esotericum is made with Murano glass and combines jasmine, orange and leather notes for a summery scent that’s not overly floral.
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Jo Malone Townhouse Scented Candle
Image Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue Jo Malone’s candle, which fuses lavender and lovage notes, evokes the great outdoors sans any mosquitos or sunburns. The ceramic surrounding it is equally elegant, so it looks good even when it’s not burning.
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Glasshouse One Night in Rio
Glasshouse’s fragrances are finally available in the US, which means you can snap up a few of the brand’s brighter scents just in time for the summer season. One Night in Rio offers peak escapism, blending notes like passionfruit and lime to transport you to the sandy shores of your favorite vacation locale.
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Diptyque Citronelle Candle
Image Credit: Bloomingdale's We love summer as much as anyone, but let’s be practical—a lot of bugs come out of hiding when the warmer months roll around. The lemongrass notes of Diptyque’s new candle naturally deter mosquitos, so it’s great to have on deck for an evening spent outside. It smells a lot better than most chemical repellants, too.
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Big Sur
Image Credit: MGBW If you’re stuck at home for a long weekend but wish you were at, well, Big Sur, then MGBW’s new scent will make you feel a bit closer to the crashing waves. With top notes of sea salt and apple peel and middle notes of jasmine and peach, it’s a juicy, out-of-doors scent that will brighten up any room.
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Aerin Savoy Orange Blossom Candle
Image Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue Aerin’s candle emits a light, orange blossom scent. It comes in plenty luxe packaging, too, with a ceramic case and 18-karat gold plating. Great for displaying on coffee tables or shelves.
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Acqua di Parma Room Diffuser
Image Credit: Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma’s home fragrance is inspired by the scents of the Amalfi coast, with notes of lemon, fig nectar, cedarwood and more. The only thing that’s missing, of course, is a plate of cacio e pepe.
