Yankee Candle: Vanilla Chai

It's almost a staple for all bloggers; that fat, tubby glass jar filled with overwhelming fragrance; the scent of freshly washed cotton, ocean spray or sweet pears and spices.

Yankee Candles are one of the most coveted candle brands out there; along with Diptyque, The White Company, Jo Malone and Lily-Flame. Their jars are iconic, the scents varied, and they burn for hours on end.

I've been coveting Yankee candles for months;  my mum bought me four Yankee Candle Wax Tarts this summer, and so my collection began, but I unfortunately didn't have a burner to use, and only recently got round to buying one.

Then, this Christmas, I received my first Medium Jar Yankee Candle in Vanilla Chai. I was ecstatic - this was the prefect scent for me; sweet, mixed with spices and warmth which is perfect for January and evening spent inside blogging away with a cup of tea, while the rain lashes down on the window.

I recently gave in and started burning it, as it was far too pretty to use at first - it smells wonderful and like most Yankee Candles it's quite powerful without begin overwhelming. The scent lingers in my room after I blow out the flame, so when I wake up the next morning it's still there to wake me up for work.

I love the scent, as I'm a fan of sweet smells and am an even bigger fan of vanilla chai lattes - it's like living in my favourite cafe! If you prefer cleaner, fruitier and maybe less wintery fragrances then maybe this isn't for you., but I absolutely adore it.

The other thing about Yankee Candles is that they last for ages. I fully expect this candle to last for a year - and afterwards I'll have a very cute jar to store nick knacks in. You can tell it's a high-quality candle just by the wax itself (you'll understand what I mean if you have one).

I was a little concerned that they wouldn't live up to the hype - sometimes items can be mentioned on blogs and everyone seems to have one - which is definitely the case with Yankee Candles - but sometimes the products aren't great. I have not been disappointed so far - it's definitely lived up to my expectations and I'd say if you love candles or interior decorating it's worth the extra money - and even more so if you're given one as a gift.

I'll be looking at my wax tarts soon and trying out a few more fragrances, but for now I am absolutely smitten with my Vanilla Chai candle.

Are you a fan of Yankee Candles? Let me know what your favourites are, or whether or not you think they live up to their reputation in the comments below!

Jo

xxx