When you enter a home, the one thing that strikes you instantly is not the decor or the furniture, how soft the cushions are, how delicious the food is or how organised the dresser is. The first thing that envelops you is how it smells. Does it smell of daisies or dirty laundry, sandalwood or last night’s unwashed dishes? Therefore, to strike a great first impression, a lovely fragrance goes a long way.
Wondering what to invest in? HT has got just the right recommendations for you: The latest, Elemental Collection from Seva Home has something for every personality type.
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We got our hands on three of their five new candles, each a perfect fit of all the many moods you might be in. Check out our review:
How does it look?
The packaging pf each bottle is luxe– a large, sturdy, tapered bottle green, deep blue or rust red colour beauties with the Seva Home insignia on the front. It almost has a beaten gold quality to it, which is makes it a perfect fit for any console or coffee table.
The candles are made of 100% soy. Each 400gm candle has a burn time of 75 hours. In Delhi’s June heat, the wicks did submerge in the soy and had to be coaxed out gently to be lit. A minor inconvenience from the 47°C weather. The wicks are also not too tall that they would need a trim to burn neatly.
The 400gm candle retails for ₹3995.
Now about the fragrances…
Elemental Earth पृथ्वी Scented Candle
Being a Taurus, I naturally gravitated first toward the Earth candle. This one had a woody and flora-inspired quality to it, without being floral. The notes are cucumber, aloe vera and rosewood and personally, it makes for a great meditation companion. I love visualising slow walk in forests whenever I crave a mindful reset and this fragrance helps set the mood.
Top: Green Leaves, Cucumber
Heart: Cyclamen, Aloe Vera, Agave
Base: Tagete, Rosewood
The Earth scented candle can be the right fit for those who embody ‘warmth, balance and quiet strength’.
Elemental Water जल Scented Candle
This one is perfect for anyone craving that trip to the beach. With notes of seaweed, lotus and sea salt, this is a delicious aquatic fragrance for the easy-breezy kinds. The Water candle would also be the right fit for afternoon showers. The fragrance notes are as follows:
Top: Melon, Seaweed
Heart: Ozonic, Lotus, Calone
Base: Spa, Sea Salt, Mineral Spa
Elemental Fire अग्नि Scented Candle
I am saving this one for winters. Warm, cosy and nurturing, this fragrance is winter warmth in a jar. There is a sweet spiciness to it and while you might associate it with bolder personalities, I personally see it becoming a favourite of homebodies who love to cosy up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa in winter evenings.
Top: Sweet Orange, Tobacco
Heart: Vanilla, Leather
Base: Patchouli, Wood Musk
Important note: Do not leave a lit candle unattended and remove the paper topper before lighting the candles.
The products mentioned in this article were sent to HT by the brand, Seva Home, for a review.
