Hotel Lobby Candle London Candle and Reed Diffuser ($58, $74, as a set for $115) *GIFTED*
As a certified Anglophile and repeat customer of Hotel Lobby Candle, when I found out the new scent was inspired by one of my favorite cities I was so excited. HLC has a way of capturing a city's essence in a way no other candle company that I've bought has. Their new London candle has officially entered my top five.
When I think of London my mind immediately goes to the British Royal Family, afternoon tea, and sophistication. HLC hit every single one of those. The deep purple is beautiful and the color of royalty a la the St. Edward's Crown used on coronation day. When lit at night, the rich purple tumbler glows beautifully.
I was raised in a very tea forward household (neither of my parents drink coffee!). The scent of a warm tea latte is very nostalgic and comforting to me. The fragrance notes in London are: earl grey tea, creamy vanilla milk, dried lavender, wisteria, and honey. Honestly I would drink a tea latte with this exact flavor profile at an overpriced coffee shop tomorrow if I could. The honey and vanilla might make you think it's sweet, but it's not. The way I would describe it best is warm, exactly like a latte. No one note is overpowering. I can't think of someone who would not like this scent. It's universally appealing.
The throw of the candle is amazing, just like all my other HLC candles. Our rental is a ranch that's just over 1400 sqft with the living room in the middle. The candle was able to fill about 70% of the home. Right now as I write this review, I have the candle unlit in my bedroom on my dresser and I can smell it!
The reed diffusers from HLC are such a wonderful addition to their product lineup. The glass bottle is the most beautiful and heavy reed diffuser I've ever seen. The ability to customize the scent strength makes it a great option for smaller spaces and will last longer than a candle. If I were hosting a bridal shower at my home I'd light the candle in the main room and put the reed diffuser in the bathroom. As expected, I am so impressed with scent and will buy again. What city will you perfect next, Hotel Lobby Candle?!
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London Candle and Reed Diffuser Bundle