How to Pick Your Perfect Fragrance

 

Take Our Fragrance Finder Quiz

 

Discover which Wix & Cinder scents are made for you by answering these simple questions:

  1. What’s your ideal weekend morning?
  1. Curled up with a book and a warm blanket
  2. A refreshing walk along the beach
  3. Brunch with friends in a sun-filled cafe
  4. Exploring a farmers market or botanical garden
  5. A luxurious spa day or self-care ritual
  1. Which setting sounds most appealing?
  1. A cozy cabin with a fireplace
  2. A coastal retreat with ocean views
  3. A vibrant tropical paradise
  4. A serene forest or bushland escape
  5. An elegant Parisian apartment
  1. How do you want your space to feel?
  1. Warm, comforting, and indulgent
  2. Fresh, clean, and tranquil
  3. Energizing, bright and uplifting
  4. Grounding, natural, and authentic
  5. Sophisticated, romantic, and timeless
  1. Pick a colour palette:
  1. Rich caramels, deep creams, warm golds
  2. Soft blues, sandy beiges, driftwood greys
  3. Sunny yellows, coral pinks, tropical greens
  4. Earthy greens, native browns, dusty eucalyptus
  5. Soft blush, elegant whites, sage greens
  1. Your perfect evening involves:
  1. Baking something delicious or enjoying dessert
  2. A long bath with candles and calm music
  3. Cocktails and laughter with loved ones
  4. Meditation, yoga, or quiet reflection
  5. Wine and conversation in beautiful surroundings

 

Your Results

 

Mostly A’s: The comfort seeker

 

Your Perfect Scents:

  • Jersey Caramel - Your signature scent. Pure indulgence.
  • Orange Dawn - When you want comfort with a little brightness
  • Miami Splice - For those moments when you need to escape

 

Mostly B’s: The coastal dreamer

 

Your Perfect Scents:

  • Coastal Ember - Your go-to for that spa-like sanctuary
  • Isla Verde - Fresh and clarifying energy
  • Miami Splice - brings beachy vibes to your retreat

 

Mostly C’s: The bright spirit

 

Your Perfect Scents:

  • Tropical Temptation - Fun, vibrant, and full of life
  • Orange Dawn - Sweet citrus energy for everyday joy
  • Top End Delight - Uniquely bright and refreshing

 

Mostly D’s: The nature lover

 

Your Perfect Scents:

  • Drovers Run - Your connection to the natural world
  • Isla Verde - Clean, herbal, and grounding
  • Top End Delight - Native beauty in scent form

 

Mostly E’s: The elegant romantic

 

Your Perfect Scents:

  • Kyoto Bloom - Delicate, romantic, and timeless
  • Douceur d’Automne - Sophisticated and universally beautiful
  • Coastal Ember - Adds subtle luxury to any space

 

The Art of Scent Pairing

 

Layer fragrances throughout your home to create a cohesive sensory journey. Here are our favourite combinations:

 

Cozy & comforting home

  • Living Room: Jersey Caramel
  • Kitchen: Orange Dawn
  • Bedroom: Miami Splice

 

Why it works: all three share warm, sweet notes that create an enveloping sense of comfort while offering subtle variety room to room.

 

Spa Sanctuary

  • Bathroom: Coastal Ember
  • Bedroom: Kyoto Bloom
  • Meditation Space: Drovers Run

 

Why it works: clean, natural scents that promote relaxation and mindfulness without overwhelming the senses.

 

Energized & Fresh

  • Workspace: Isla Verde
  • Living Area: Top End Delight
  • Kitchen: Orange Dawn

 

Why it works: citrus and herbal notes keep energy high and minds clear, perfect for productive, vibrant spaces

 

Sophisticated Elegance

  • Entryway: Douceur d’Automne
  • Living Room: Kyoto Bloom
  • Bathroom: Coastal Ember

 

Why it works: these refined fragrances create a luxurious, cohesive experience that welcomes guests beautifully

 

Tropical Escape

  • Living Area: Miami Splice
  • Bathroom: Coastal Ember
  • Bedroom: Tropical Temptation

 

Why it works: transport yourself to an island getaway with coastal and tropic notes that work in harmony.

 

Australian Botanical

  • Living Room: Drovers Run
  • Kitchen: Isla Verde
  • Bedroom: Top End Delight

 

Why it works: celebrate native botanicals with this uniquely Australian scent story throughout your home.

 

Building Your Candle Collection

 

You don’t need just one!

 

The starter collection (3 candles)

  1. One Fresh/Clean: Drovers Run or Isla Verde (for bathroom/office)
  2. One Warm/Cozy: Jersey Caramel or Orange Dawn (for bedroom/living room)
  3. One Versatile: Douceur d’Automne or Kyoto Bloom (for entertaining/special occasions)

 

The complete collection (6-8 candles) ~ add to your starter collection

  1. One Seasonal: Miami Splice for summer or extra gourmands for winter
  2. One Unique: Top End Delight or Coastal Ember (for signature scent)
  3. One Bold/Fun: Tropical Temptation (for parties/weekends)
  4. One Backup: second of your absolute favourite
  5. One Gift-Worthy: something special to keep on hand

 

Room-by-Room Strategy

  • Living room: welcoming, versatile (Douceur d’Automne, Drovers Run)
  • Bedroom: calming, comforting (Jersey Caramel, Kyoto Bloom)
  • Bathroom: fresh, spa-like (Isla Verde, Coastal Ember)
  • Kitchen: Light, citrus (Miami Splice, Orange Dawn)
  • Office: focusing (Drovers Run, Douceur d’Automne)

 

Common Mistakes to Avoid

 

❌Choosing based only on the name or the label ✅Actually smell it - descriptions can be misleading

❌Buying the same scent for every room ✅Different rooms deserve different moods

❌Only buying what’s trendy ✅Choose what YOU love, not what’s popular

❌Burning candles that are too strong for the space ✅Match intensity to room size

❌Never trying new scents ✅Step out of your comfort zone occasionally

❌Letting candles collect dust ✅Actually burn them! They’re meant to be enjoyed

 

 

The Bottom Line

 

The perfect candle should:

✨Make your space feel like home

✨Match your lifestyle and decor

✨Create the mood you’re after

✨Bring you joy every time you light it

 

Remember: the perfect fragrance is the one that makes you pause, breathe deeply, and feel at home.

 

 

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