How to Keep Candles from Tunneling
Have you ever been really excited about a brand new candle you bought from [fill in your favorite candle shop here]? Only to find a couple of days later that the candle has tunnele
Why Should You Trim Candle Wicks
Should you trim a candle wick? I know, I know…does it really make a difference if you trim your candle wick? And what happens if you don’t trim your candle wick? Woul
Eco Friendly Candles
Most Eco Friendly Candles Welcome to Scented Designs, a woman-owned candle company in California! Spring is here, and besides shopping all the best spring scented candles, that al
Hygge, the Danish way to be happy every day
You’re probably wondering what the somewhat complicated term “hygge” is. It comes to us from the Nordic countries and more particularly from Denmark. A country where the hygg
The meaning of fragrances around the world
As soon as we perceive a scent, we instinctively judge it. The differences between the sensations and emotions evoked by a smell are gigantic! Aggressive for some, this same scent
Santa Lucia: be inspired by the magic of the Scandinavian Festival of Lights!
December 13th is Saint Lucia! In addition to the tradition of the saints, Saint Lucia has a special importance among our Scandinavian neighbors. Also known as the “Festival of Li
What are the natural and synthetic raw materials used in fragrances?
What is the composition of a perfume sold in the market today? What are the differences between natural and synthetic perfumes? Why are fragrances designed with synthetic molecules
What are the different olfactory families?
In the world of perfume, there are 7 main olfactory families, all inspired by nature. Originally, they were created to classify and characterize perfumes, but they are also used in
Understand olfactory pyramid of a fragrance: the top, heart and bottom notes
The poetic world of perfume is a world full of secrets. We suggest you to discover some of them. Follow us towards beautiful olfactory discoveries! Every day, our sense of smell is
Where did the candle come from? Discover its history!
The word “candle” appeared in the 14th century and comes from a small town on the Algerian coast 220 km from the capital. The city of Bejaia supplied Europe with high quality