The Nose Knows

Smelling stuff is a major part of what I do. So my nose, at this point, is super sensitive to almost anything. Which can really suck at times. But it can also be amazing, especially when I find something that smells fantastic. I love two things right now so much that I just had to share them with you. And your noses.

candle

The candles from Pommes Frites Candle Co. are superb. They have intensity, but aren’t overpowering. And they smell like real stuff, nothing artificial or manufactured. I’ve been burning the Spruce scent and even when it’s not lit, it kind of haunts me if I sit anywhere near it. Like how a man’s cologne settles into his skin and smells lived in after a day of work. That good. Winter forest, bruleed citrus, and delicate musk. I would bath in it if I could.

palo burn

A friend introduced me to the magic of palo santo. And let me tell you- once you go palo santo, you never go back. I will never burn incense ever again.  Palo santo is a tree native to South America and its fragrant wood burns very slowly. One stick will last months. It literally smells like burnt wood, but with a sweetness to it. Vanilla and mint, exotic spices. It’s chic hippie, as opposed to, like, patchouli hippie.

These have gotten me through Winter and I can’t wait to find my Spring/Summer scents. It’s like fashion. Aroma fashion.

Candle from Summer Camp. | Palo santo bundle from Platform.

2 Comments
  • Lily-Elaine Hawk Wakawaka
    March 31, 2014

    oh yum. I like the idea of a Spruce scented candle. The Palo Santo sounds wonderful though. I’ll keep an eye out for it.

    Beautiful photos, as always–I always enjoy the visual yum factor of your posts.

  • kristen
    April 2, 2014

    Thank you so much, Whitney!! Absolutely love your description of the Spruce!! Also I am OBSESSED with palo santo – the bright citrus/minty aspect is really beautiful. <3