Q Talk

[Shoooz]

What do you think of Harry Slatkin candles? I’ve purchased from QVC for many many years but this is one thing I haven’t had the nerve to buy . . . likely because scent is so personal. And, truth be told, the older I get the more sensitive to scent I’ve become. (Who knew that was a thing?) Are his candles softly scented? Overpowering? What do you think!

[Leggett28]

I ordered the Luxury Gourmand my first order. The candles are wonderful. And the glass containers they come are really pretty. 

[godi]

@Shoooz   Welcome to the boards. The candles are lovely and make nice gifts. 

[Baylie]

I have only ordered floral candle sets but I really like the fragrance and the glass jars look so pretty!

[RetRN]

If you are sensitive to scent I would recommend you start out by ordering one of his smaller candles to see how it works for you. Scent is such a personal thing, I myself like his balsam and fruit scents. 

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I love his candles, but I love scent! If you are somewhat sensitive to scents, you may want to start off with a small candle and see how it works for you. I would not say his scents are super strong or overwhelming, but you can definitely smell them....And some are more powerful than others. His Fruit scents are very nice...... 

[Fressa]

Slatkin candles are the only ones I can use. I am super sensitive to scents and have to know everything that is in it. I purchase the mint and citrus candles. I'm allergic to woods, greens, flowers and exotic fruits. The glass containers are substanial and I use them for other uses once the candle is used. 

[Grouchomarx]

I like Harry's candles very much.  I would rate them as medium in terms of how strong they smell. It will vary by scent for sure.  I find they burn best if you trim the wicks each time before lighting them. The glass ones cast a very pretty glow.  Only criticism is once they get down low, the flames are small and they don't cast much of a glow like they did in the beginning. I have been using them to alleviate smells from cooking in my home, which I detest. They are working nicely for that. I havea blueberry one in my kitchen and a grass scented one in the living room. 

[MaryLamb]

His harvest candles are the best, in my opinion. I recommend the set of 3 candles that includes, Autumn Pinecone, Harvest Leaves, and Pumkin Caramel Corn. Harvest Leaves is really the best smelling candle that he makes. It has a sweet smell that makes me think of what cranberry cheesecake might smell like. Autumn Pinecone has a slight pine scent but is warm and has almost a cologne vibe, and Pumpkin Caramel Corn has a rich maple scent that isn’t too sweet. These candles are currently on easy pay with free shipping at a great price.

The set of 3 Christmas candles doesn’t do much for me, except Mistletoe Magic is nice. Both Frozen Balsam which has a cooling sensation and Winter Hearth which to me smells like a very dusty room both irritate my sinuses.