Bath & Body Works' annual Candle Day sale has once again descended upon the world of home decor, bringing with it a veritable smorgasbord of scents that are equal parts bewildering and off-putting. For the uninitiated, this year's offerings include a "Holiday Dill-ight" candle that eerily captures the essence of a jar of pickle juice, as well as a "Sundae Funday" collection that attempts to bottle the aromas of an ice cream parlor.
While some might find these scents intriguing – or at least attention-grabbing – others are left reeling from the sheer audacity of it all. Take, for example, the "Perfect Pairings" collection, which includes fragrances such as Coffee & Donuts and Pizza & Ranch. The latter, in particular, seems to be a masterclass in describing what not to do when it comes to scent marketing.
According to customer reviews, which read like a litany of horrors, these candles are anything but appetizing. A reviewer who gave the Chips & Salsa candle a 2.1-star rating summed up their experience with a single phrase: "Nasty just nasty makes me gag." Meanwhile, another customer pungently described the Pizza & Ranch candle as "The most vile scent to ever penetrate my nostrils."
It's worth noting that Bath & Body Works has long been known for pushing the boundaries of scented home goods, but this year's offerings may take the cake. As one disgruntled reviewer wryly observed, these candles are perfect for those who want to "punish" someone with a particularly heinous gift.
Ultimately, while some might revel in the sheer novelty of these scents, others will likely shudder at the very thought of lighting one up in their home. And that's okay – after all, as any seasoned candle connoisseur will tell you, there's more to scented home goods than just a fleeting gimmick.
While some might find these scents intriguing – or at least attention-grabbing – others are left reeling from the sheer audacity of it all. Take, for example, the "Perfect Pairings" collection, which includes fragrances such as Coffee & Donuts and Pizza & Ranch. The latter, in particular, seems to be a masterclass in describing what not to do when it comes to scent marketing.
According to customer reviews, which read like a litany of horrors, these candles are anything but appetizing. A reviewer who gave the Chips & Salsa candle a 2.1-star rating summed up their experience with a single phrase: "Nasty just nasty makes me gag." Meanwhile, another customer pungently described the Pizza & Ranch candle as "The most vile scent to ever penetrate my nostrils."
It's worth noting that Bath & Body Works has long been known for pushing the boundaries of scented home goods, but this year's offerings may take the cake. As one disgruntled reviewer wryly observed, these candles are perfect for those who want to "punish" someone with a particularly heinous gift.
Ultimately, while some might revel in the sheer novelty of these scents, others will likely shudder at the very thought of lighting one up in their home. And that's okay – after all, as any seasoned candle connoisseur will tell you, there's more to scented home goods than just a fleeting gimmick.
like what were they thinking? Holiday Dill-ight is literally the worst its like someone poured pickle juice all over your soul and bottled it up. And don't even get me started on the Pizza & Ranch one its like a nightmare come true for your nostrils. I mean im all for trying new things but this is just taking it too far lol can we stick to something more normal like vanilla or lavender please?
i mean, who needs a perfume that smells like pizza and ranch? 
it's already a pretty weird combo in real life, why would we want that in our home? some people might think it's funny or something but personally i just don't get it. the candle sale always happens around this time of year and it feels like they're trying to outdo each other with the weirdest scents. 
maybe stick to more normal stuff, you know?
. I mean, who doesn't love the smell of pickle juice or ice cream? But at the same time, I can see how they'd be super off-putting for some ppl 
. The "Coffee & Donuts" one actually sounds kinda interesting, but only if you're a coffee snob like me 
️. And omg, the "Pizza & Ranch" one is straight up weird... not sure about that one 
. Still, I guess it's all just for fun? 
Can't wait to see what ppl actually think of 'em 
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I get that some of the scents might be a bit...out there, but like, it's just a candle, you know? We don't have to love them or hate them - we can just appreciate the creativity behind 'em. And hey, if someone wants to "punish" their friends with a weird candle, that's on them, not us 
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- Nelson Mandela 
Sometimes the most unique (and off-putting) ideas can lead to incredible things! Maybe someone out there will find a candle that's just their cup of tea? 
