July 2021: Candle Fragrance & Colour Trends

A new month is upon us and as we continue to enjoy the sun, we can energize and rejuvenate with refreshing summer scents and bold colour choices.

Colours

Bold neon colours such as the Inpex Fluorescent dyes are perfect to brighten up your mood and your candle ranges. Lavender is also an ideal candle colour during July to coincide with the bloom of the Lavender flower and is perfect for relaxing.

You can purchase a wide range of Inpex candle dyes here.

Fragrances

July fragrances are refreshing, cool, and full of zing. Citrus and fruity fragrances play a leading role while floral and herbaceous fragrances provide tranquillity. Here are the top trends for this month:

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4Stella

4Stella has bold citrusy tones of mandarin balanced upon a floral accord with peony undertones. A base of amber contrasts lighter top and middle notes to provide a strong, hidden depth to this fragrance.

Lemon
A sunny and refreshing citrus fragrance. Starting with a sprinkling of sugar, this fragrance progresses into middle notes of freshly squeezed lemons resting upon a fizzy citrus base.

Sunshine Fruit

Inspired by island grown fruits, Sunshine Fruit unites an array of exotic fruits to create a tropical explosion of the senses. The top notes of this fragrance are guava and mango which move into a heart of grapefruit and mandarin and is set on a base of mixed tropical fruits including kiwi and island berries.

Thyme

It’s thyme for this fragrance’s fresh and herby arrival. Opening with top notes of rosemary and dill, this fragrance has a heart of green, earthy herbs and is set on a bed of aromatic thyme.

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Cool Citrus Basil

Zingy and refreshing, Cool Citrus Basil opens with a zesty citrus accord which leads into a green core of basil, cucumber, and freshly picked herbs. These notes are heightened by citrus undertones of bergamot and lime zest.

Forest Fruit

Capturing the essence of hedgerow greenery, Forest Fruit begins with dazzling top notes of elderberry. This progresses into a fruity core of blackberries, pear, apple, and brambles. These notes are complemented by a green accord of mellow fruit and overarching branches.

Gin & Tonic

Gin and Tonic fragrance is a sparkling delight with added zest. Beginning with top notes of citrus, boozy middle notes of London Dry Gin, and base notes of fizzy tonic water. In addition to this, notes of juniper berry, citrus and amber appear for added depth. Perfect for any gin lover!

Sweet Pea

Soft, delicate, and wonderfully floral. Sweet Pea opens with top notes of budding sweet pea. Middle notes of hyacinth, rose, and honeysuckle add to the floral feel and ozonic base notes create outdoor freshness.

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