1979 Oceanique Classic Candle Reviews

I am going to preface my review with a controversial statement. Circa Home candles are hands down the best! Even better then Glasshouse (there, I said it!). Whilst the Circa House fragrance line isn’t as complex and are quite linear compared with Glasshouse, I find that these two wick soy candles burn more evenly with less black soot and with far superior scent throw that will linger around your house for hours. Glasshouse candles take you to a destination whilst Circa Home transfigures your home to a cottage in the English countryside (1977 Pear and Lime), a bungalow by the seaside (1979 Oceanique) or a Tuscan villa (1959 Blood Orange). Circa Home candles are the Jo Malone of perfumes.

Today I am reviewing 1979 Oceanique with notes of orange blossom, bergamot, patchouli and sandalwood. An overall fresh, aquatic, slightly earthy fragrance that would appeal to all members of your household but probably more suited to burning in the spring-summer months. You certainly feel like you could be lazing on a hammock on your back veranda of your seaside bungalow, watching the waves crash and the summer sun set. The scent is not too strong however, the scent throw is amazing and will fill your home.

As with all Circa Home candles, they are housed in a lovely but simple almost opaque white glass jar with a timber lid, both of which are recyclable or reusable.

I would recommend all Circa House candles and 1979 Oceanique would also make a perfect housewarming gift.