Dark Candles

melissa · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 06:43 AM

I've had Dark Candles listed on my links site for a couple of years, but finally got around to ordering from them recently. I ordered the variety pack (12 votives - 12 scents). Each candle was individually wrapped and labeled with the scent. They aren't cheap, so I wouldn't use them in jack-o-lanterns or anything, but they'd be great for atmosphere!

They have "regular" scents and Halloween scents available year 'round. I ordered things like Graveyard and Haunted House, as well as Forbidden Fruit and Amber Rose. I think my favorite was Holy Water. I especially appreciated the help I received in picking out scents that didn't include patchouli (gives me headaches).

Even though it's warm here, they arrived in great shape. A later newsletter from them indicates that they've only had a couple of issues with melting in several years, so it's safe to order in the summer.

GDfreak · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 10:30 AM

I am curious what does the haunted house scent smell like?

melissa · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 10:39 AM

The site describes it like this: A spellbinding blend of haunting forest woods, spooky spices and the witch's little dark secret. A dark sensual fragrance with a musky quality. (description of scents)

I can give it a whiff and see what I come up with, but this is close -- woodsy & spicy.

BadTableManor · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 08:34 PM

I used to sell Dark Candles when I had my website. The woman who owns DC is a super nice gal, a real pleasure to work with.
My favorite scents were Silver Bullet, which has sadly been discontinued, Haunted House, Graveyard, Dark Carnival, Vampire, and the entire Vicious Vixens line.
I highly recommend them!

Gothikim · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 08:51 PM

I'm a full-on Dark Candles freak. I highly recommend all of Helena's wares. If you get on her emailing list, she periodically sends out coupon codes and lets you know what specials she has going.

IIRC Haunted House is similar to Yankee Candles' Witches Brew which = patchouli and cinnamon primarily. More patch than anything else, but since I'm a patch ho, it's all good!

FYI BadTableManor, Silver Bullet has been reintroduced as Holy Water after customers freaked over it being discontinued. It's one of my faves so I'm glad it was pulled back from the brink.

For cemetery ambience, I use a tart/oil warmer with some of Helena's simmering oils. The oils have a lot of fragrance "throw" and are cost effective enough to use H-ween night. Haunted House, Crypt Moss, Autumn Harvest, Falling Leaves, and Graveyard are really nice for an outdoorsy feel

I bet Bonfire and Coffin would be good in a cemetery too, but I haven't tried either of those...

melissa · #6 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BadTableManor

I used to sell Dark Candles when I had my website. The woman who owns DC is a super nice gal, a real pleasure to work with.
My favorite scents were Silver Bullet, which has sadly been discontinued, Haunted House, Graveyard, Dark Carnival, Vampire, and the entire Vicious Vixens line.
I highly recommend them!

If I read the list right, the Holy Water scent is the same as the Silver Bullet. Just a new name. It was one of my faves in the box I got.

Edit: Oops. Didn't read the next post. This has been said!

BadTableManor · #7 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gothikim

FYI BadTableManor, Silver Bullet has been reintroduced as Holy Water after customers freaked over it being discontinued. It's one of my faves so I'm glad it was pulled back from the brink.

That. Is. FANTASTIC. News! Thank you! And thanks also for the tip on the simmering oils. I'll have to sniff that out.

Frankie's Girl · #8 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 08:18 PM

I am drooling over these candles - and I'm going to have to order some!

thanks for the great link!