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Our Latest Additions: Les Choses Simples Candles

Our Latest Additions: Les Choses Simples Candles

We have some lovely new relaxing and ambient candles at Oriana B. We, as individuals have our preferences when it comes to candles, which we wanted to add a variety of new candles to our Les Choses Simples collection. Les Choses Simples candles are meticulously hand poured in Lauris, Provence in small batches with only using vegetable oils and non SLS, parabens or silicons. Made from 100% soy wax with organic cotton wicks poured into an amber glass jar. We have found them to be extremely aromatic and burn evenly. 

These candles are packed full of aroma that can fill any room so keep on reading to find out which of the new candles we have is the perfect candle for your home!

Les Choses Simples No 3 Citrus Garden

 

Les Choses Simples No 3 Citrus Garden Candle | Furniture and Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B
Les Choses Simples No 3 Citrus Garden Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Smell Notes: 

Top: Lemon | Lime

The top notes of this citrus garden candle is Lemon and Lime which gives it that citrusy scent when it hits your nose! Just like the name, it's like walking through a citrus garden full of citrus fruits. It's gives the candle that freshness your home may be needing for this lovely summer time. 

Middle: Grapefruit | Rhubarb | Pineapple

Middle notes is essentially the layer that is mainly the foundation of any candle and is known to make up approximately 40-80% of the overall scent. With middle notes of grapefruit, rhubarb and pineapple adding exoticness and that extra punch to the candle. The rhubarb adds a tart and refreshing note with the zestiness of the grapefruit and pineapple, combining the three will evoke a sense of paradise adding delightful notes to the candle.

Base: Rose | White Musk

Base notes make up 10-25% of the overall fragrance. They blend perfectly with the middle notes to deepen the scent of the candle. With the base notes of rose and white musk blend very well with citrus scents like the lemon and lime, adding that floralness of sophisication as it's such a timeless mix of scents. 

Want more? We also have a lovely Les Choses Simples No 3 Citrus Garden Liquid Soap to clean your hands with it's gorgeous scent.

Les Choses Simples No 4 Orange Blossom 

Les Choses Simples No 4 Orange Blossom Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

 

Les Choses Simples No 4 Orange Blossom | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Smell Notes: 

Top Notes: Basil | Bitter Orange 

The top notes are a lovely strong and bitter scent of basil which gives it a hint of herbalness and freshness to the candle and blending basil with bitter orange creates a tinge of sourness to the inital scent. The overall effect of basil and bitter orange creates the feeling of being in a sunny garden filled with herbs and citrus trees. Uplifting and captivating. 

Middle Notes: Rose | Neroli | Jasmine

Middle notes is essentially the layer that is mainly the foundation of any candle and is known to make up approximately 40-80% of the overall scent. It gives the candle more of a floraly aroma to them with rose, neroli and jasmine. They are all scents that are all strong but when blending together, it creates a atmosphere like walking through a gorgeous garden full of flower beds and woody trees.

Base Notes: Orange Blossom (Hints of Musk and Precious Woods)

Base notes of orange blossom with hints of musk and precious woods gives the candle that hint muskiness and woodiness to the candle. It's a great choice for a base note as it goes in harmony with the other scents in this candle really well. Often evokes feelings of romance and serenity which are all feelings that you would want when relaxing in the evening. 

Les Choses Simples No 6 Evening Dreams

 

Les Choses Simples No 6 Evening Dreams Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

 

Les Choses Simples No 6 Evening Dreams Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Smell Notes:

Top Notes: Black Amber | Lavender

Black Amber is a lovely top note as it's very warm and powdery giving it that powdery fresh scent and blending it with lavender that is floraly with hints of sweetness and herbal balsamic undertones. Lavender is known to be very calming and relaxing helping you sleep easier at night. Pop this in the bedroom and light it when you need that extra help before heading to bed for a relaxing and blissful sleep. 

Middle Notes: Tonka Bean | Vanilla

Tonka Bean and vanilla are both sweet and dense scents. Tonka Bean is considered a multi-faceted scent with hints of vanilla, tobacco, almond and woodiness. Mixing that with vanilla which is a very popular scent to add to many candles with it's softness and simplicity. 

Base Notes: Sage

The base note of no 6 evening dreams is sage. The earthy with herbaceous scent is crisp and often with strong green notes. It's very uplifting and calming with alot of health benefits and used as a spice in cooking. 

Want more? We have a gorgeous Les Choses Simples No 6 Candle in a liquid soap form! Add it to your bedroom or bathroom for that extra relaxation! 

Les Choses Simples No 7 Albert on Holiday

 

Les Choses Simples No 7 Albert on Holiday Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

 

Les Choses Simples No 7 Albert on Holiday Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Smell Notes:

Top Notes: Cardamom

The top note of cardamom is very sweet, spicy and almost balsamic. This transports you on a journey of the senses. Who is Albert? who knows but his travels have brung all these warming and inviting scents in the places he has been. Cardamom has crisp notes of camphor, lemon and mint with woody undertones that is often described a refreshing and stimulating. 

Middle Notes: Cinnamon | Clove

Cinnamon and Clove gives this scent that spicy and enticing aroma that is comforting and sweet all at once. These scents are usually added in food to create that invitiness and comfort that everyone needs once in a while. Perfect as middle notes is essentially the layer that is mainly the foundation of any candle and is known to make up approximately 40-80% of the overall scent. This making cinnamon and clove dominant in this lovely candle. 

Base Notes: Black Amber | Leather

Base notes are sophisticated, complex, and exclusive scent that will transport you on a journey of the senses. Whilst the black amber being warming and powdery, the leather scent adds that grittiness from the bitterness and smokiness that leather provides when added to a candle.

Want more? Pair this lovely Albert on Holiday candle with it's liquid soap to transport you to another place any time. 

Les Choses Simples No 11 Sweet Lavender

Les Choses Simples No 11 Sweet Lavender Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Les Choses Simples No 11 Sweet Lavender Candle | Furniture & Homewares Shop | Irish Home Shop | Oriana B

Smell Notes: 

Top Notes: Pine | Orange 

Pine is pleasantly fragrant with its mellow odor that has hints of vanilla and pineapple. Blending it with orange which is very citrusy and fresh creating that foresty and fruity top note when you first smell this candle.

Middle Notes: Tonka Bean | Cedar

Middle notes is essentially the layer that is mainly the foundation of any candle and is known to make up approximately 40-80% of the overall scent. Tonka bean is warm and inviting whilst cedar is woody and aromatic which blending the two can make you feel like your drinking a hot vanilla late walking through a forest to clear your head. 

Base Notes: Lavender

Lastly, the base note lavender, it's floral scent with hints of sweetness and herbal balsamic undertones. Lavender is known to be very calming and relaxing helping you sleep easier at night. It creates an atmosphere of balance and a sense of peace. It's a great scent when used other aromatic items like essential oils, bath products or room sprays. 

Want more? We have our matching Les Choses Simples Liquid Soap to indulge your senses even more. 

We have more scents from where that came from! Check out our full collection here

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