Now, I have no illusions of this candle smelling like the air does in Hawaii. What I'm looking for and expecting from this one is the essence of Waikiki Beach. Something that is going to remind me of that place and the time that I spent there.
Today is the perfect day for this candle burn. It is chilly, windy and rainy outside. We are on the cusp of spring and I have gown weary of winter scents today. Normally I like them right up till the end but today just seemed like a good day for a candle that, if done right, will take me back to someplace warm that I really like.
The screen shot is from today and today this candle is at a $24.50 price point and that would be a HUGE NO thank you. I have yet to experience a candle from Bath and Body works that gave me $24.50 in performance.
The label on the outside is just gorgeous. It wraps all the way around the candle and should be easy to remove once the candle is spent for anyone that recycles their candle jars like I do. I'm not 100% sure that the photo is of Diamond Head but it really does remind me of it. To me, that's all I need. I really do like the label on this candle.
There is of course the rubber ring on the inside of the lid that I've never been really sure why it is there but have always taken a guess. My guess is that it is so the scent doesn't escape the candle when it isn't being used. So it doesn't dry out. Don't quote me on that but that's my guess on why the plastic rings are always inside of candle lids. If it wasn't for that, I'd complain about some brands because they can make it to where you feel like you need a screwdriver to pry the lid off.
The wax is, as you can see, snow white. Just like the flesh of a fresh coconut.
I would have expected some sort of coconut scent to be in this candle even if it weren't in the name. On cold smell, the coconut is definitely there and it's a bit loud. If you don't like coconut you would want to pass on this one.
I was a bit shocked when I read the scent notes on this one because the only thing that seems to match is the coconut.
The posted scent notes on this candle are:
- tropical white coconut
- saltwater breeze
- sun bleached woods
The first burn for this one was on the bookcase in my odd shaped and long hallway. I usually do the first burn on a candle there because it gives me a pretty good idea on how far the scent will travel.
The candle pooled out, almost completely, within the first hour of burning it. There was only one sliver of wax left at the edge and it disappeared at about the 1 hour, 15 minute mark.
The scent started appearing sometime between the 30 minute and 1 hour of burn time. I noticed it lingering in the bathroom at about the 2 hour mark and that's pretty impressive for a Bath and Body Works three wick candle.
When the candle is burning, the scent really didn't change much and I like that about this one. Still the same coconut and floral scent. That creamy, warm, pollen scent of tropical flowers gets me every time and I do love it. It is very present in this candle and when lit, the balance takes hold and you get equal parts of the coconut and floral.
The burns afterward were in my office because they had to be because I love the scent. I let it go for about 4 hours, blew it out, let the wax reset and lit it again. When it was burning in the office the scent traveled out into the hallway. Nice!
Waikiki Beach Coconut has a pretty good scent release. It was a little slow out of the gate but definitely made up for it once it got going. The scent does remind me of Oahu but then again, because of the name of the candle it is possible that it's a placebo effect. Even if it is, I'm OK with that because I have good memories of that place from each time I've been there. It's nice to shake off the winter blahs!
My Final Thoughts and Will I Buy This Candle Again?
For the second candle in a row, B&BW has pleasantly surprised me. I do like it. It burns well. It smells fantastic and the scent release or throw, which ever one you want to call it, isn't bad at all. It traveled well in the hallway when burning there. When I moved it, the candle filled the office, even spilling out into the hallway a bit.
Now I do not think this candle would do well in an open concept floor plan. I'm not convinced there. The scent that this candle puts off isn't strong enough that it is screaming for your attention. It's a little more substantial than a whisper, but is definitely using its inside voice when it comes to scent. You can easily go nose blind to it. For a bedroom or enclosed room there is a lot of yes in it but that's as far as I'd push it.
It did have some trouble getting started but that can happen with these candles. It's what happens after that really counts in my book and this candle did very well.
I would buy this one again but I'm a bit hesitant to say I'd pay the $14.50 "sale" price without complaining about it. I'd definitely snag it at that price with a coupon or a free item attached, no doubt in my mind there. I just really don't want to say that it is worth $14.50 because I'm not 100% sure that it is.
What I do know is that my second box containing three more Bath and Body Works candles that I purchased to try and review came in the mail yesterday. Along with the second freebie. So what does that mean? That means there are more reviews coming.
The next one is Honeysuckle and I am really looking forward to it too.
Until next time my friends...
