We light up a scented candle to feel relaxed, get a boost of energy, or to keep our space feeling fresh. Oftentimes, they come in relaxing blends of oils with notes of flowers, bark, and fruit; but if you want something different, local shop Simoy ng Haraya has a fun twist on the usual scented candles. Check out their candles featuring favorite Pinoy desserts and they may be enough to bring you a whiff of nostalgia:
Puto Bumbong
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We may not be able to physically go to the church for Simbang Gabi and puto bumbong from our favorite suki this year, but you can still relive the yearly tradition with the Puto Bumbong scented candle. Featuring a blend of brown sugar, coconut, and milk, this scent will get you in the Christmas feels and remind you of cold December nights at any time of the year.
Get if for Php 799 here.
Bibingka
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Alexa, play Bibingka by Ben&Ben. Served hot and fresh in a banana leaf, bibingka is another Pinoy Christmas season staple. Did you know that during the Spanish era, bibingka, along with puto bumbong, was enjoyed by farmers to prepare for the day’s work? Simbang Gabi is usually celebrated before the crack of dawn and farmers would have these goodies for breakfast! The Bibingka scented candle is a blend of coconut, egg, butter, and brown sugar that will remind you of early mornings with your grandparents.
Get it for Php 799 here.
Tsoknut
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Choc Nut is a candy we all grew up with, especially if you’re a kid in the ’90s! Boasting a blend of chocolate and peanut, the Tsoknut scented candle will remind you of endless afternoons out on the streets with your friends playing games of patintero, tagu-taguan, and tumbang preso.
Get if for Php 799 here.
Buko Pandan
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Best served during the summer (or any occasion, really) Buko Pandan is a cold dessert that may or may not be better than ice cream. It’s creamy, sweet, and the pandan’s fragrance makes it all better! If you love this dessert then you’d be obsessed with this scent, which has notes of coconut, vanilla, pandan, and cream.
Get if for Php 799 here.
Aside from favorite Pinoy treats, Simoy ng Haraya also has scents that will fill any space with warmth:
Panaderia
Missing your morning café runs? The Panaderia linen spray is a blend of bread, butter, and caraway – a scent that would remind you of lining up to your local panaderia early in the morning to get a fresh batch of pandesal. It’s always worth it! This linen spray is also available in candle version but it’s currently sold out.
Get if for Php 249.75 here.
Takilya
For a good night’s sleep, wrap yourself in sheets that smell like buttered popcorn coated with vanilla, sugar, and caramel. When we can still watch movies in the cinema, what was your choice of popcorn: salty or sweet?
Get it for Php 249.75 here.
Isla
Featuring notes of Lily in the Valley, Start Jasmine, Sea Moss, Water Lotus, Rosewater, Violet Petals, Precious Woods, and White Musk, the Isla soy candle would easily take you on a tropical holiday out on the sun and sea. A vacation right in the comforts of your home.
Get it for Php 899 here.
Gayuma
The Gayuma candle would remind you of the feeling of being in love even if you aren’t (it’s okay). It has a blend of lemongrass, pine, patchouli, lavender, and orange – notes that would remind you of someone’s warm embrace.
Get if for Php 499 here.
Which scent will you get? Tell us below!
