‘Tis (almost) the Christmas season, so I figure that it makes sense to begin reviewing some holiday-appropriate candles. Last year I reviewed the Cinnamon Tabac candle from Aquiesse and this year I am reviewing their Frankincense and Myrrh candle. In terms of packaging, presentation and performance this one is very similar. The box is gorgeous, the glass vessel is nice and heavy with a thick wick, and the candle itself is a little larger than I would like (be sure that you have a good three-four hours to burn this candle the first time or it won’t get to the rim and that can lead to performance issues later on). This is another restrained holiday offering, which I’m sure has appeal to those who are tired of over-the-top sugar/cake candles, sharp peppermints, super-strong currant/spice candles, etc. serving as the “holiday” selection for most candle companies. This might not be for those who don’t have at least a positive childhood association between Christmas Mass and the holidays, as the resin here is very, very churchy. The frankincense is much stronger than the myrrh and so the candle provides not just a pleasant fragrance, but the ability to mask odors as well (I burn it in my office on weekends to help clear out any food/student odors that have build up over the week). However, it is a fairly straightforward scent; I don’t pick up much myrrh, and there’s no real twist on the resin formula. However, this is an attractively-packaged and evocative candle appropriate to the season (or beyond, if you just like frankincense).
3/5
