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The Most Subtle Candles for Summer

Sure, there are Christmas candles aplenty at Bed, Bath and Beyond, but a lightly scented one can also evoke the beach, the woods or even some exotic destination—perfect for when you can’t make it there yourself.


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Subtly Scented Candles for Summer

USA – 2008: Dan Cotter color illustration of man with clothespin holding his nose together by woman with perfume bottle body. (The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)/MCT via Getty Images)

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Paddywax Olive Tree + Thyme $29, paddywax.com

Context Citrus Basil $40, contextskin.com

Lafco Cabana White Grapefruit $60, lafco.com

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Voluspa Casa Pacifica $28, voluspa.com

Forest for the Trees Magnolia $50, shenbeauty.com

Lite + Cycle Bergamot $78, liteanccycleshop.com

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Alexa Rodolfo Peony $39, aedes.com

Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk $60, Sephora.com

Nest Corsica 4-wick candle $125, neimanmarcus.com

Pinrose Campfire Rebel $45, pinrose.com

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