| Gaila's Thoughts on Her Colonial at Home Candle:
"I recently chose a Colonial at Home candle after sniffing my way around a local candle shop. It was in an attractive tall oval glass container. Popping the lid off the vanilla berry layer smelled quite delicious. It had two wicks and I figured that would allow the candle to burn cleanly – Boy was I wrong! This candle repeatedly self extinguished. The situation was bad enough that I went and bought wicks, made holes with a small screwdriver and inserted two new wicks about halfway through the candle.
Later, I saw a single scent, vanilla berry candle, at a friend house, I asked how she liked it. She replied “It smells fine, but I have to pour wax off of it every time” So I know the problem isn’t isolated to the candle I bought.
I really liked the top vanilla berry scent it was warm and fruity and had enough fragrance to fill my living and dining rooms. Unfortunately, I did not like the next two layers at all. The bayberry scent reminded me of the box of plastic Christmas decorations I use every year. A fake, slightly unpleasant scent. I burned on this layer for a few times then began pouring the blue green wax as quick as it would melt trying to get down to the mulberry scent.
To my dismay, I did not like this scent either. I usually love fruity smells and mulberry is one of my favorites. But this layer smelled of plastic too. It did not smell genuine and fruity.
So I have to recommend passing on this candle. Perhaps you could buy the plain vanilla berry, but be ready to pour it off or add extra wicks if you buy the large candle. Maybe their smaller candles burn better, if you choose to buy a colonial at home candle the small candle would be my advice. As for me, I’ll save my money for Old Virginia Candles, Yankee Candles, Heaven Scent or White Barn."
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