Home Fragrance Review: AERIN Candle Collection + Lauder Legacy Draw

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Aerin Lauder- American Fragrance Royalty and Grand-daughter of Estee Lauder

Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of the legendary Estée Lauder, began launching her own lifestyle brand AERIN  in 2011. Conscious of her grandmother’s legacy of taste, luxury, and style, her brand encompasses not only beauty and perfume but quality lifestyle products from sunglasses to furniture. Among the products she launched for the home is a collectin of delightful scented candles: Jacaranda Wood, Trumpet Vine, Pink Climbing Rose, Wild Mulberry, Sky Fower, and Aralia Cedar. Working in collaboration with Laura Slatkin of Nest Fragrances, they have produced a set of candles that offer variety in aroma as well as beauty in presentation. To play on Ms. Lauder’s collection of Venetian glass, the candles are poured into substantial, hand-blown glass receptacles in subtle colors. I kept envisioning them lined up beautifully on a stark white shelf to add color to a room.  The packaging is lovely, as well, and I think anyone would enjoy receiving one of these as a gift.

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Jacaranda Macedon Smoke by Ingrida Rocis

First I burned Jacaranda Wood, which is a spicy, slightly sweet, woody fragrance. If I were having a gloomy day, or it was rainy and chilly, this candle would do wonders to warm up the room. I like having traditional incense notes in a candle; there is something soft and welcoming about them and they are not overpowering. The throw is not as strong as some of the other candles in the collection, but it provides a quiet atmosphere of serenity.

Notes: Jacaranda wood, patchouli and Spanish moss are infused with the sweetness of myrrh and the lingering warmth of frankincense.

I found Trumpet Vine to be a pretty pale green floral, relaxing and soft. It is unobtrusive, but present, and would be lovely to just add some cheerfulness to a room. It has a slightly sweet, summery air about it, with moderate throw. I will pull this one back out when the weather warms up again, as I think it will be perfect then.

Notes: Lily of the Valley, essence of flowering garden vines, lotus blossom, hyacinth and musk.

AERIN pink rose sky flower CaFleureBon

Pale by Tama Blough

Pink Climbing Rose was my least favorite in the box, but became a favorite when burning. Dewy, fruity rose with a bit of leaf and stem to keep the sweetness down, I loved every minute.  I had never considered a rose-scented candle, but this made me happy, and I will light it frequently. It has big throw; I was burning it in my living room and could smell it throughout my apartment, but it was joyful and never cloying.

Notes: Pink rose, mandarin orange, Asian lychee, and Anjou pear.

I don’t burn as many candles when it is warm out, but Sky Flower, Aerin Lauder’s signature scent, is a light, lovely, true mixed floral bouquet. I will definitely have this one going in the summertime, especially in the evening. I also think it will be a good antidote if the gloomy weather gets to be too much later in the season.

Notes: Gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, bergamot, and Bourbon vanilla.

AERIN Cedar mulberry CaFleureBon

Twin Trees and the Mulky Way by Cedar Lee

I was shocked to see that Aralia Cedar has no amber listed in the notes. The whole time it was burning, I thought of amber. This candle is one of my top picks in the line. It is so pretty that I chose not to wear perfume the day I burned it, so as not to interfere with my enjoyment of it. High praise from one who scents herself every day. It has excellent throw, but is not too strong; just a nice miasma of comfort.

Notes: Florentine iris, star anise, clove, nutmeg, vetiver, and Moroccan cedar

Wild Mulberry smells like tart berries with some leaf and stem, and is quite pungent. It’s a fragrance I like very much in perfume, and is reminiscent of Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau and Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay. It is very well-done, refreshing, and would be great in the spring and summer. This candle has excellent throw and strong aroma.

Notes: Wild mulberry, red plum, cassis, fig leaves, sandalwood, and golden amber.

The AERIN candle collection by Aerin Lauder is excellent, with variety in the scents, and  beautifully packaged. The quality is high, with solid burn time, throw, and aroma. Once the candle wax is gone, the frosted glass holder can be used as a flower pot and the lovely gold trimmed boxes reminiscent of Ms. Lauder’s home decor collection are perfect for storing trinkets and treasures.

My candles were graciously provided by Nest Fragrances New York. The AERIN candle collection can be found at Neiman Marcus online and in-store.

Tama Blough, Senior Editor

Thanks to the generous people at Nest, we have a great draw for our US readers. Three readers will each receive the candle of their choice. Please let us know your top pick in the comments, and remember to say you are in the US. Draw Ends November 13, 2013.

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40 comments

  • My top pic is Aralia Cedar followed by Jacaranda Wood, they all actually sound wonderful. I went ahead and blind purchased one of the Aerin Fragrances called Amber Musk, love the bottle/presentation and fragrance. These candles sound nice since in the cooler weather months here in Wisconsin I burn many candles to scent my home 🙂

  • susie frankel says:

    Aralia Cedar for me…and I have Nest candles and love them…so the Lauder and Slatkin “merger” seems my next candle move. USA. thanks

  • hotlanta linda says:

    Tough to pick – but I`ll say Trumpet Vine out of love for Hyacinth! 🙂 We are R-O-C-K in the USA!!

  • Pink Climbing Rose would be my choice. There’s one around the corner from me that I pass on my morning and afternoon walks, and there’s still a flower or two left in the Cleveland Ohio USA mid November.

  • Sounds like a lovely collection and Aralia Cedar is calling to me. Thank you to nest for the draw. I am in the US.

  • I’m in the US and enjoyed these reviews, especially the beautiful artwork; Pale is particularly gorgeous 🙂 . I would choose Aralia Cedar or Pink Climbing Rose, and thanks to all involved for a great draw.

  • I am in the US. My top pick would be jacaranda wood, since the weather is starting to get cold and frosty. Thank you for the draw.

  • USA
    I was able to smell a few of these in person, they are so pretty! At the time Jacaranda Wood was my favorite because I love warm spicy earthy smells, but reading these reviews I would pick Aralia Cedar, which I didn’t see. That’s some high praise, not mention the miasma of comfort–exactly describes what I want in a candle!
    thanks for the reviews and draw

  • helical gnome says:

    Jacaranda wood its just my cup of tea, woodsy and spicy makes me feel warm and safe.
    I am in the US
    Thanks for the draw!

  • I would love to try the Wild Mulberry mainly because I am trying to widen my horizons a bit ~ I normally would have chosen one of the other woody/spicy scents but I want to try something completely different than my usual choices. I live in the US.Thank you so much for the chance to win 🙂

  • I’m very impressed with what I’ve been hearing about Aerin Lauder. These candles all sound so delightful, but I think my favorite would be Jacaranda Wood. Thank you so much! I live in the US.

  • Aralia Cedar sounds like my first choice– I am an amber fan. And my 2nd choice would be Jacaranda Wood.
    Candles are a fun fragrance indulgence.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win one.
    I am in the US.
    -ggs

  • My pick is Jacaranda Wood. I have grown up smelling incense sticks around the house w/ or w/o Oud & Frankincense. So trying out this candle will be a pleasure.
    Thanks
    USA

  • My top pick is Aralia Cedar followed by Jacaranda Wood followed by Trumpet Vine. Thanks for the draw. I’m in the U.S.

  • Great reviews. It made my choice very difficult. Jacaranda Wood would be my first choice. Followed by Aralia Cedar.

    I am in US.

  • I live in the US. Jacaranda Wood is my top pick (my husband would enjoy it also, patch lover that he is). Aralia Cedar sounds amazing also.

  • Despite the fact that it may not fill a room, jacaranda Wood sounds like just the one for me! Thanks, and I live in the U.S.

  • These look like they make a lovely presentation. I would pick Aralia Cedar, followed by the Climbing Rose. I live in the US. I enjoyed the beautiful art accompanying the reviews!

  • Jacaranda Wood would be perfect for the winter months, I think! In the US, and loved reading this review!