It's no big secret that I am a massive candle lover. I normally stick to the more widely known brands - Yankee, Woodwick etc. However, my heart skipped a beat when I was browsing through some blogs the other day and discovered The Melt Crowd subscription box.
I first discovered the brand Flamingo Candles at The Clothes Show Live last winter and was sucked in by their wide range of unusual yet delicious scents. I also love that they are an animal cruelty-free company and their candles are made from soy wax. Soya beans are a renewable source and the wax is naturally bio-degradable, so it is also an eco-friendly product.
When I realised that Flamingo Candles ran a monthly subscription box I joined immediately!
The monthly subscription includes 8 scent melts and your first month includes a free wax burner. This was the only disappointing aspect for me as you were not given the option of choosing your wax burner and therefore I recieved a lime green one which doesn't match a single room in my home. I'm going to be giving it to my mother when I see her next. Luckily I already have a simple, plain white wax burner which I can use when burning the scent melts.
Despite this, the contents of the box made me extremely excited. The individually wrapped scent melts include some old favourites, current scents, yet to be launched scents and scents exclusive to The Melt Crowd subscribers.
What scents were included in the October box I hear you say? Unfortunately, another thing I did not receive in my The Melt Crowd box was the information card outlining what exactly was in the box. However, each scent melt is individually wrapped with the name labelled on top. Anyway, I'll talk you through...
Thunderstorm scent melt - I find this scent very hard to describe! It has quite a masculine smell to it and even my boyfriend loves it!
Bubblegum scent melt - As much as I love this scent and anything sweet I did feel as though this scent melt was the odd one out as the rest definitely had an autumnal vibe.
Nutmeg & ginger scent melt - Autumn in a scent melt! I love scents which have a spicy element to them and I find they are perfect to help me unwind after a long day at work.
Pomegranate & white fig scent melt - I love the scent of this one. It's not as strong as some of the others in the box but has a mixture of exotic fruit and subtle spices to it.
Pink ribbon scent melt - The Pink Ribbon fragrance is described as rich, cranberry accord dominated by top notes of sweet cranberry blended with prune juice, complimented by a fruity floral heart of summer strawberry, sun ripened raspberry and citrus orange with sweet honey and rose notes. I think its a great idea that Flamingo Candles are donating £2 from every The Melt Crowd subscription box they sell during October to the Pink Ribbon Foundation as it is breast cancer awareness month.
Applecurrant crumble scent melt - Ask anyone who knows me really well and you will discover that I absolutely hate the look, taste and even smell of cooked fruit! It even gives me a gag reflex. However, this had quite a deep, sweet scent to it and I'm looking forward to burning it.
Golden woodlands scent melt - Again, this is a very hard scent to describe. It is a musky smell which reminds me of aftershave.
Cranberry, orange & cinnamon scent melt - This was my personal favourite from the box. The scent is really Christmassy and I'm not going to lie, it has made me really excited for the festivities ahead!
So, is it worth £10 a month? I definetly think so! If you were to buy 8 scent melts and pay for delivery online you can expect to spend a total of roughly £19 - so you are definetly saving money. I also love the melt crowd subscribers also receive exclusive candles and I adore the element of surprise when you open your box each month.
If you want to subscribe make sure you do it before the end of October as each box gets sent out on the 1st of each month. If you're a candle obsessive like me then this is one subscription box you can't afford to miss!
Overall, this month's box has made me feel extremely autumnal and I cant wait to cwtch up on the sofa in my onesie with a hot chocolate whilst burning my favourite scents. I am also extremely excited to see what Flamingo Candles have to offer in the run up to Christmas too!
Visit the Flamingo Candles website here to sign up!
Have you ever tried any scents from Flamingo Candles? Let me know!
