Spring is in the air for the Yankee Candle Garden Hideaway spring releases. The good people at Yankee Candle didn’t have to go far for inspiration on their spring scented candle range though. 2020’s new fragrances are all about lazy afternoons in the garden.
A decade ago, Yankee Candle Garden Hideaway was a scented candle in its own right. It was retired in 2013, and in place of a reissue the concept has been channelled into a whole range of garden scents.
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The Yankee Candle Garden Hideaway Spring Collection:
Sunny Daydream
Afternoon Escape
Camellia Blossom
Homemade Herb Lemonade
Roseberry Sorbet
What Does Spring Smell Like?
Spring smells like soft florals and blossom scents like jasmine and gardenia – according to the Yankee Candle Garden Hideaway spring releases.
Hints of patchouli and amber bring the warmth that you feel on those first warm spring days. Citrus blossoms and fruits help give a touch of freshness, like the cool breeze that follows.
To create the feeling of catching scents in a spring garden, the collection packs distinct notes tightly and layers them up. And this garden doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
Foodie aromas are carried out from the house – but wander a little farther. You might discover a secret woodland escape at the end of the path.
Sunny Daydream
Sunny Daydream gets the garden scent right, with layers that seem to drift from nearby flowerbeds. And maybe even a lounger in the sun as the first warm rays of the year hit?
Powdery gardenia and light jasmine are at the heart of the fragrance, sending out a soft floral that’s close to the scent of fresh linen. Rich bergamot adds heat to the top notes, offset by the lighter scent of citrus blossoms.
And that warmth carries right through, with a patchouli and amber base giving this Garden Hideaway spring candle a cosy glow you can smell.
Afternoon Escape
Afternoon Escape takes you a little way out of the garden towards the edge of a woodland. This secret garden smells like soft florals, citrus and wood.
It’s something like the smell of trees heating up in the sun with those notes of cypress and cedar. Mixing those warm wood elements with jasmine florals and a hint of lemon, Afternoon Escape pulls a whole scene together.
Camellia Blossom
If you like Yankee Candle Clean Cotton, try Camellia Blossom from the Garden Hideaway spring range. Though it’s a floral scented candle it’s light and airy, close to the linen notes of Sunny Daydream and Afternoon Escape.
The effect is closer to the scent of blossom in the garden that a rich-scented bouquet on the mantelpiece. Jasmine, sea salt, apple blossom and white cedar help to round it out.
Camellia Blossom is another candle that’s designed to take you straight into a scene.
Homemade Herb Lemonade
Yankee Candle’s Homemade Herb Lemonade smells delicious. Stock up on fresh lemons, sugar and ginger so you can mix up a real glass of lemonade if you’re tempted!
It’s a balanced citrus fragrance that’s actually a balance of citrus blossoms and bergamot, with a floral heart. Ylang ylang, gardenia and jasmine tie into the other Yankee Candle Garden Hideaway spring candles.
And changing direction slightly, it’s all underscored by a warm and woodsy base of patchouli, cedarwood and amber.
Roseberry Sorbet
It’s another food-floral, in the form of Roseberry Sorbet. The theme is candied rose petals scattered on top of a zesty berry sorbet, and here’s how it’s done.
Rose petal middle notes are joined by hibiscus. Sorbet’s got a flavour all of its own, and Yankee Candle have recreated it by balancing grape with the sharpness of orange zest.
The fruity-florals are all underscored by fresh marine to summon a breeze, and vanilla to make it smell good enough to eat (but please don’t try!).
What Are the Best Scented Candles for Spring?
The best scented candles for spring bring out those unique moments you can’t find in summer – light blossom scents and the first warm, sunny moments of the year.
Personally, I think Afternoon Escape and Camellia Blossom come closest to capturing spring in their little glass jars. Blossom season doesn’t last long, but these layered scents let you enjoy them a little longer.
Luckily the Yankee Candle Spring Hideaway gift sets let you test out a few fragrances if you want to sample the range.