6 Spring Scented Candles to Make

Here are six of the best spring scented candles and how to make scented candles that smell like spring!

Here on the farm, there’s truly no season like spring. The garden is thriving with asparagus ready to be picked, tulips are popping along the driveway, and there are always newborn animals to celebrate and welcome to the world. Spring truly is a beautiful season. To me, it’s always felt like spring is the world’s way of waking up from the winter slumber. It’s cold and quiet in the winter, but it’s almost like the sun shines in an entirely different way when spring arrives.

It’s for this reason, and many others, that I adore spring. With Spring in full bloom, there’s a sundry of events like Easter, Mother’s Day, and tasks like spring cleaning the home and garden. So, there’s no time like the present to talk about spring scented candles!

With the changing of decor and seasons, it’s time to replace winter candles in our homes with the freshness of new spring scented candles!

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What candle scents are for spring?

Who doesn’t love a good fresh spring scent? It’s a great season for a nice variety of scents ranging from romantic floral tones to energizing and crisp citrus notes. To find the answer to what candle scents are best for spring, we should start by asking, what does spring smell like?

The answer will vary depending on your own experience of spring. Whether you remember spring by a stuffy nose or by picnics in the park, there’s a multitude of sweet and fresh scents that embody the essence of spring. For example, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin are all invigorating citrusy scents that give a pop to the spring scents. Iris, Jasmine, and Rose are all amorous florals that provide a serene feeling to spring.

Which is the best scented candle for spring?

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder; similar things are true about scents and smells. Everyone is going to have a different opinion on what the best scented candle for spring is, and that’s okay! To me, though, the perfect spring candle consists of mandarin, jasmine, and aromas that uplift and refresh a room.

What better way to spring into the season than with some incredible-smelling candles? Not sure what you need? No problem! We have a helpful list of candle making supplies! And if you have not made a candle before? Check out our beginner’s guide to candle making.

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I adore spring and these six spring scented candles - they are simply the best to make scented candles that smell like spring!

6 Spring Scented Candles You’ll Want to Have on Hand This Season

With the changing of the seasons, there’s no time like the present to bring the freshness of spring scented candles into your home, replacing winter candles. Start with our list of the best spring-smelling DIY candles.

1. French Lavender Scented Candles

This French lavender candle tutorial includes adding lavender buds to the wax, which makes them even more special.

There’s no debate that lavender is one of the best scents out there. Its pastel color and the calming scent make it a perfect pairing for spring. This French lavender candle tutorial includes adding lavender buds to the wax, making them even more special. And I appreciate that these lovely spring scented candles give you an opportunity to re-use your jelly jars. A win-win for me!

2. Lemon & Herb Scented Candles

This clever and beautiful lemon and herb candle makes for a fun DIY and a unique decor piece for spring garden parties!

There’s no denying that crisp, fruity scents are one of the best aromas for the season. What better way to enjoy a smooth herbal fragrance with a pop of citrus than in candle form? This clever and beautiful lemon and herb candle makes for a fun DIY and a unique decor piece for spring garden parties!

3. Dried Flower Candles Melts

When it comes to how to make wax melts with dried flowers it couldn’t be easier!

Nothing says spring quite like flowers, and since most flowers bloom best in the spring, it’s a good time to dry some! What can you do with dried flowers, though? Make some dried flower wax melts, perfect for that flowery spring aesthetic! They’re the easy route to candle making.

4. Peony Scented Candles

Sometimes when it comes to spring DIYs and decor, this DIY peony candle is as lovely and elegant as its name suggests and is super easy to make! Its scent is one that works well in any space. And this beginner-friendly candle-making tutorial includes free printable labels for packaging and gift-giving.

5. Massage Candle DIY

You’ll be astonished at this massage candle that will have you making it every season, cleaning attached or not!

Spring is the only season with “cleaning” attached to its name. There’s no trend like “autumn cleaning”; it’s always known to be spring cleaning. Cleaning is by no means a fun task. It’s taxing both mentally and physically, but what better way to reward yourself than with a massage in a candle? Sounds too good to be true? You’ll be astonished at this massage candle that will have you making it every season, cleaning attached or not!

6. Rosemary Pressed Herb Candles

It’s a special kind of time-stopping magnificence that has me making candles like this rosemary pressed herb candle over and over again!

A great way to preserve the beauty of your spring garden is to put it into a candle! It’s a special kind of time-stopping magnificence that has me making candles like this rosemary pressed herb candle over and over again! As the grass greens and the world wakes up this season, the tranquilizing herbal scent is unmatched!

What better way to spring into the season than with the best spring scented candles? Find our favorite spring DIY candles!

What spring scented candle are you going to make today? Whether it’s the first day of spring, right in the middle, or the very last days of it before summer comes along, it’s never too late to enjoy the blissful aroma of a blossoming spring!

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Spring Scented Candles to Make