Guide to the scent wheel - what to combine with what?

Scent wheel is a tool used by both perfumers and scented candle manufacturers. It helps to understand how different fragrance groups blend together and what combinations will be harmonious. It's also a way to choose the perfect candle for your mood, season, or interior design.

Major fragrance groups:

• Citrus - Energizing, fresh and light (e.g. lime, orange, grapefruit)
• Floral - Romantic, feminine, classic (e.g. rose, jasmine, freesia)
• Wood - Warm, deep, elegant (e.g. cedar, sandalwood, patchouli)
• Herbal - Calming, natural, green (e.g. sage, mint, rosemary)
• Oriental - Intense, exotic, sensual (e.g. vanilla, ambergris, incense)
• Water / Marine / Fresh - Cool, clean, neutral (e.g. ozone, sea breeze, aloe vera)

Complimentary fragrance combinations:

According to the rules of the scent wheel, you can combine:

• Floral + Fruit - Light, feminine and cheerful combination, ideal for living room or bedroom
• Wood + Root - Deep and enveloping fragrances, great for autumn and winter
• Citrus + Herbal - Fresh, energizing and natural; good for the office or kitchen

How to use the scent wheel?

• Choose the main type of fragrance you like or that suits the room.
• Match it with a complementary fragrance - located opposite on the scent wheel.
• Test - smell is an emotion, and each person may perceive it differently.

Curiosity: smell vs. mood

Scents affect our mood more than we think - some can stimulate (e.g., lemon, mint), others calm us down (e.g., lavender, vanilla). A well-chosen candle can create an atmosphere of focus, relaxation and even... sense of security.

Recommended candles from each fragrance group:

Citrus:

• Woodbridge Mediterranean Lemon - a fresh combination of Mediterranean sun-ripened lemon with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for the kitchen or for summer mornings.
• Purple River Sweet Clementine - fruity fragrance of sweet clementines with ripe grapefruit and juicy citrus. - freshness and elegance in one.

Floral:

• Purple River Velvet Rose - smells of rose flower with iris and soft cedarwood. Incredibly sensual fragrance. Ideal for the bedroom and for a romantic evening.
• Woodbridge Say It With Flowers - bouquet of freesia, rose, lily and musk - a fragrance of floral explosion.

Timber:

• Wick Fireside Chat - Soy candle with woody notes and spicy accents. Wooden wick adds to the atmosphere.
• Colonial Candle Mahogany & Sandalwood - smells like mahogany wood, sandalwood and fern..

Herbal:

• Woodbridge Lemongrass & Ginger - is a refreshing combination of lemongrass and distinctive ginger. The perfect candle for spring and summer.
• Bolsius Botanic Freshness - Herbal candle with notes of lavender, mint and rosemary.

Oriental:

• Purple River Noir Vanilla & Oudwood - with an oriental scent of vanilla and a note of oud. Warm, intriguing fragrance.
• Frida Kahlo Rebel - mystical composition of Palo Santo wood and vanilla will bring an oriental fragrance to any interior.

Aquatic / Fresh / Marine:

• Bridgewater Candle Nantucket Coast - Soy candle with the scent of sea breeze with notes of cucumber, sage, patchouli and tangerine.
• Candle-lite Azure Coast - takes you on a journey to the Mediterranean coast, where a fresh sea breeze carries the aroma of fresh bergamot, sandalwood, pink pepper and rose water.

You can find all the candles in our store in the fragrance categories. If you don't know where to start, take a look at our citrus, floral, woody, herbal, oriental, marine candles.

FAQ - the most common questions about the fragrance wheel

Can the scent of a candle affect your mood?

Yes! Aromatherapy is based on the fact that scents affect the limbic system in the brain - responsible for emotions.

Why some smells irritate us?

This may be due to personal associations, intensity or allergies. Then it is worth choosing unscented candles or neutral compositions.

How to choose a fragrance if more people live in the house?

Choose neutral fragrances or those that combine fresh and floral notes. Avoid overly intense aromas.