Candles don’t only belong to winter nights and cozy firesides. Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy the soft glow and gentle scent of a well-crafted candle.

Proven by the year-round popularity of New Flame scents, here are the reasons to enjoy candles in summer:

1. Candles Are Designed For Summer

Summer candles are made differently. Instead of thick, wintery notes like cinnamon or amber, summer scents cut through humidity and heavy air, making your space feel airy and alive.

Look out for fragrance notes that feel clean, crisp, and energizing:

• • Citrus oils like bergamot or grapefruit
    
    

  • Green notes like sunlit fig leaves or sharp raspberry leaf
    
    

  • Light florals like jasmine and elegant rose

2. Long Evenings Deserve a Glow

Stretched out summer evenings are inviting us to light a candle to enhance the natural beauty of the season. They add a subtle warmth and complement the sun’s soft golden light that seems to last forever.

Steady, summer candlelight is perfect for:

• • Substituting out fairy lights for your terrace dinner or drinks
    
    

  • Unwinding after an action-packed day out
    
    

  • Placing on an open window’s sill as you read nearby
    

Furthermore, celebrate being out in nature with a natural wax candle - like New Flame's soy, coconut, and beeswax blend. See our range here.

3. Scent Styling for the Season

Just like you swap heavy fabrics for linen in the summer, your home fragrance should also lighten up. For example:

• • Entryway: Bright citrus to energize
    
    

  • Living space: Green, almost-ripe scents for freshness
    
    

  • Bedroom: Elegant musk for a dreamy, relaxed atmosphere
    
    

Our candle collection is designed exactly with these shifts in mind - layered, refined and space-transforming.

4. Candles Burn Uniquely in Summer

In a Humid Summer:

Candles burn more steadily, with wax melting slower for a longer-lasting experience. The moisture in the air helps scent linger close and feel indulgent, making it perfect for cozy, indoor summer nights.

In a Dry Summer:

Scent travels farther, creating a fresh, open atmosphere ideal for breezy spaces. Candles also soften the crisp, static air and bring warmth without overpowering the room.

 

Explore New Flame’s Range this Summer

Many of the scents mentioned are available or coming soon in our New Flame collection. They're designed for the way you want to live: lightly, beautifully, and fully.

Explore our collection here and discover your new favorite summer ritual.