I Spent Way too Long Smelling Glasshouse Fragrances Last Weekend — But Also Worked Out the Best 6 Scents
From 'Arabian Nights' to 'Midnight in Milan', candles by Glasshouse Fragrances transport you to luxurious destinations around the world with just one whiff

One thing about me, I’m easily distracted. So while shopping at the mall with my friends last weekend, I found myself wandering off to my favorite section of the department store: fragrances and candles. And amongst all the scents sitting out on display, there was one brand that I couldn't stop sniffing: Glasshouse Fragrances.
Though I'd heard of the brand before, I had yet to have the pleasure of being in the company of these candles. And I mean, absolute pleasure. Featuring intriguing notes ranging from sweet florals to warm woods, many of the scents were named after locations from around the world, and I found myself drifting off after just one whiff.
"You have to be careful, though," Livingetc's interiors editor Emma Breislin had warned me prior. "They're certainly not subtle scents, but room-filling, mood-shifting fragrances that, should you pick wrong — looking at you, Birthday Cake — can quickly overwhelm a space. Find a good one, though, and you'll have every guest asking you where it's from the second they step through your door."
So, what are these best candle scents from Glasshouse Fragrances? Well, after standing at the stall for just over 45 minutes, I think I've worked it out. And honestly, I've been thinking about the six scents below ever since. In my humble opinion, these are honestly some of the best candles I've smelled, and the good news is they also come in home fragrance diffusers, interior fragrance sprays, and even car fragrance diffusers.
Price: $55
This was the first candle by Glasshouse Fragrances that I smelled, and immediately, I was hooked. With rich woody base notes of amberwood and sandalwood, 'Arabian Nights' smells luxurious and bold, but not overpowering. The woody notes are complemented with white rose, jasmine, saffron, and olibanum — creating a harmonious fragrance that can enliven a room.
Price: $55
As someone who frequents the Hamptons, I was eager to get a whiff of this candle. Inspired by the glamorous vacation spot, this candle certainly evokes the scent experience of an afternoon relaxing by the pool through petitgrain and lemon verbena, and an evening at Surf Lodge through green cognac and ambergris. As a full-bodied scent, this candle could instantly transform your home into a Hamptons getaway.
Price: $55
As one of the strongest scents from Glasshouse Fragrances, 'Kyoto in Bloom' is a fragrance that transports you to cherry blossom season in Japan. With notes of fresh lime, citrus, amber, sandalwood, and vanilla, this candle smells ethereal — like a breath of fresh springtime air. Both refreshing and calming, 'Kyoto in Bloom' is bound to have your home smelling amazing — all of your guests will be jealous.
Price: $55
As much as I love all the fragrances from Glasshouse Fragrances, 'Marseille Memoir' has to be my favorite. It's a medium bodied fragrance that emulates the scent of the French port city — a dynamic combination of urban edge through sandalwood, incense, and clove bud, and coastal charm through gardenia, carnation, and tuberose. Not overbearing, but a compelling scent that smells graceful and fresh.
Price: $55
Both opulent and sensual, 'Midnight In Milan' isn't just a candle scent, it's an olfactory experience. Immediately upon smelling this candle I envisioned myself in the Italian city on a glamorous night out during Fashion Week. After the shows and parties, scents of musk, rose, and saffron linger and create a luxurious and exclusive atmosphere — right in the heart of your home.
Price: $55
I was immediately taken aback by the strength of this candle. 'St Barts Bronze' truly transports you to the exclusive island with just one whiff. As a fresh fragrance, 'St Barts Bronze' smells citrusy through the notes of grapefruit and sweet orange, but is balanced out with undertones of vetiver and cedar. This scent could certainly takeover any room with lavish style.
These candles from Glasshouse Fragrances will certainly bring rich and alluring scents into your home, but they're not the only way to make your home smell good.
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Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Livingetc who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world, whether that was taking sewing classes in her hometown, or flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. She spent hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs, often sharing her opinions as if the TV could hear her.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was here she refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While there to study fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that felt intentional and personal.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at Tom Ford and later Cosmopolitan Magazine. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
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