Key Takeaways:
- Gourmand scents are great options for Thanksgiving due to food associations.
- Pumpkin, apple, and spices are a few popular scents in the fall.
- Mornings at Levain and Half Baked Pumpkin Smash are great Snif candles for Thanksgiving.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to start putting together your menu, invite list, and decoration plan for everyone’s favorite feast.
Smells are a crucial part of decorating, which is why we’ve put together a list of five Snif candles that are absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving and will help you get in the holiday spirit.
What Scents Are Popular for Autumn?
Every season has special scents that are reminiscent of that time of year — for example, most people associate citrusy smells with summer and florals with spring. In this section, let’s talk about five of the most popular scents when the whether starts to turn cool.
Pumpkin
One of the most iconic scents for autumn is pumpkin. Found in plenty of fall favorites from pumpkin spiced lattes to pumpkin pie, the warm, slightly nutty smell of pumpkin is one that certainly defines the season.
Apple
Apple is another unmistakably autumnal smell. Juicy, sweet, and fresh, the smell of apple often balances out the richer smells of fall and provides a light fruity twist to fragrances and scented candles.
Spices
Autumn cooking and baking rely heavily on spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. These spices are considered essential for fall cooking because they’re found in everything from apple pie to sweet potato casserole.
Vanilla
Vanilla is another staple in fall cooking. Often used in baked goods and seasonal drinks, vanilla adds warmth to everything it’s added to, from apple cider cake to a maple vanilla latte. When used in scented candles, vanilla makes a space feel instantly cozy.
Cocoa
The colder days and nights in fall often call for richer recipes, which is why cocoa is the final scent on our list. Spicy and warm, the smell of cocoa is reminiscent of a hot cup of hot chocolate (with marshmallows on top, of course).
Candles for Thanksgiving
Keeping in mind the seasonal scents we looked at in the last section, it’s time to dive into the candles you can light to make this Thanksgiving even more special.
With magic happening in the kitchen and all your loved ones gathered together, light one (or a few) of these five candles to keep the Thanksgiving vibes going throughout your whole home.
Mornings at Levain
Our Mornings at Levain candle is an ode to the iconic Levain Bakery. This candle combines levain cookie accord, sea salt, cocoa resinoid, chopped walnuts, creamy orcanox, and fluffy musks, replicating the delicious scent that hits you as you walk in the door of this iconic New York spot.
Warm, sweet, and utterly delicious, this candle is ideal for anyone whose favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sweet treats that get pulled out after the meal.
Pumpkin Smash
Tieghan Gerard is the culinary mastermind behind the Half Baked Harvest food blog and cookbooks. She teamed up with the team at Snif to make the Half Baked Pumpkin Smash Candle, a candle designed with fall in mind.
Pumpkin spice, cinnamon stick, whiskey, bruleed orange, salted maple, and roasted chocolate are blended together to give this candle its signature gourmand, spicy smell.
Apple Cider Smash
If you want to get in on the fall-inspired candle action but like scents on the juicer side, our Apple Cider Smash Candle is for you. Also designed in partnership with Tieghan, this candle brings the smell of fresh apple cider right to your living room.
It features sparkling apple cider, honeycrisp apple, warm donut accord, cinnamon sugar, caramel glaze, and Madagascar vanilla. Cozy and warm (without being overly sweet), this candle is perfect when paired with a fresh-baked apple pie.
Instant Karma
The Instant Karma Candle will add a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving celebration. The scent of this candle is a blend of spicy and dreamy notes, thanks to its combination of cardamom, nashi pear, black plum, geranium, vetiver, cedarwood, and black tea.
Although it is less overtly fall-themed than other candles on your list, the deep richness of Instant Karma makes it a versatile fall and winter scent that would make a fantastic addition to any holiday celebration.
Sweet Ash
For anyone looking for a more lowkey take on a Thanksgiving candle scent, check out our Sweet Ash Candle. Based on our best-selling Sweet Ash fragrance, this candle features juniper, bergamot, vanilla bean, fir balsam, tonka bean, and white moss. It’s sweet, earthy, and knows how to fill a room without being overpowering.
No matter what’s on the menu for Thanksgiving, the smell of the Sweet Ash candle burning in the background is sure to complement all the dishes, from mashed potatoes to pumpkin pie.
A Feast for Your Nose
Make sure your decoration plan for this Thanksgiving includes a few scented candles. With the candles included in your guide, you can make sure the warmth and delicious smells that are sure to be found in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day extend to every corner of your home.
FAQs
Why are some scents associated with fall?
Some scents are associated with fall, such as apple and pumpkin, because those are the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the fall. Other woody, earthy scents are also associated with fall thanks to the cooler temperatures and crisp air that come with the season.
Are gourmand candles good for Thanksgiving?
Gourmand candles are candles inspired by foods (usually desserts) and drinks we love. They make a great choice for Thanksgiving because it is a holiday defined by coming together with friends and family to share a special meal.
You can keep the culinary focus of Thanksgiving going by lighting gourmand candles all around your home.
Sources:
Why We Love Pumpkin Spice | Johns Hopkins Arts & Sciences Magazine
Cinnamon and cognitive function: a systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies | NIH