Winter Mantel

I was worried this would smell like a cleaning product, but the holly berry keeps the fir from going too sharp. Within ten minutes the whole living room smelled like a fireplace and a Christmas tree at once.

I burned this on my wax warmer and the whole living room smelled like a cozy Christmas tree with a hint of berry—exactly the mood I wanted. The mistletoe note comes through just enough to keep it from being too piney, and it lingers for hours.

I wasn't sure a candle could actually smell like a snowy evening, but the Frasier fir note is spot-on and the holly berry keeps it from getting too woodsy. It makes our whole living room feel like we're curled up by the fireplace, even when we're not. I've already got a backup waiting to light when