Candles are a classic gift the world over, as they play a particularly important role during the festive season and as part of many religious ceremonies. Not all candles are alike, however, and not all invoke the same sensations. Candles containing specific ingredients like essential oils can transport the mind and calm the soul, with one study showing that lavender essential oil in particular is a magnificent stress buster. If a special occasion is coming up for someone who loves candles, how can you gift them the object of their desire in an appealing and simply irresistible fashion?

Harnessing The Power Of Fragrance

Fragrance has the ability to energize or calm us down, to connect us with our earliest memories and to bring back the joy of childhood. Although candles were originally created for the long-lasting light they emit, human beings have been infusing candles with sweetly scented essential oils since ancient times. The Chinese in particular added incense to candles at different intervals so that homeowners could tell that the time had changed by the change in scent. To really please your friend, find out how they feel. Are they a little down in the dumps? An energizing fragrance like orange, lemon, or bergamot will hit the spot. Do they have a stressful job? Lavender will definitely do the trick. Does their home need purification? A candle infused with clove oil may be the perfect antidote to bacteria and unpleasant smells.

Decorative Packaging And Self-Expression

Candles these days are presented in a myriad of beautiful ways. From gorgeous truffle and candle sets to sympathy candles containing a special message, or candle and snack sets for teachers, candle presentation has advanced in leaps and bounds. Because tastes and definitions of style vary so greatly, it is important to think of your friend’s home and try to match your candle to their style. If they love simple yet modern interiors, a candle in stark grey or silver will work well atop a coffee table or on their living room shelf. If their home is decorated in a light-filled Scandinavian style, then a beautiful white candle housed in a glass receptacle may work well alongside the simple, joyful furniture and light wood floors and furniture.

Giving A Spa Experience

People who love turning their home into a spa by taking lovely long bubble baths and trying out new soap gels, bath bombs, essential oils and scented soaps will love a spa-type gift basket setup. Your basket should contain a scented candle plus similar smelling spa items, as well as at least one or two decorative pieces that will add a bit of life to their bathroom. Think a silver soap holder or decorative seashells that will lend their bathroom a relaxing feel.

Almost everyone loves candles, but today, it is possible to gift a candle in so many ways. From including your candle in a gourmet set to offering it as part of a spa basket, your candle can stand out through its style and fragrance. The ultimate way to ace your gift giving skills is to personalize each present to the greatest degree possible. Pick the right fragrance and style, and more importantly, try to ensure that the candle is part of an experience, not just an item wrapped in beautiful paper.