If you think I'm crazy suggesting candles as a gift for a guy this Valentine's Day, think again. You'd be amazed how many men love fragrance and even love to shop for their favorite scent. And yes, I mean straight guys too.
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1. Belle Fleur Kyara Clove. I know. I rave about this one constantly and here I go again. Do your guy a favor and surround him with the scent of a real man-cave. This fragrance will make him feel like he is being cradled in the comfort of an over-sized, worn leather chair while surrounded by books and walls with rich wood paneling. As manly as this fragrance sounds, don't be afraid to put it in the bedroom. It's sexy and sultry and creates the perfect backdrop for a memorable night. Oh, la la.
2. Voluspa Warm Perique Tabac. Tobacco is a scent that many people have a hard time grasping in home fragrance, but give it a try and you'll be as addicted to tobacco candles as a chain-smoker is to cigarettes. Happily, this addiction is healthier. Voluspa Warm Perique Tabac starts off sharp in the cold throw but don't let that scare you. This candle is not about Grandpa's pipe. The fragrance warms up and opens like a fine wine as it burns to create a room filled with wide plank wood floors marred with years of memories, vintage leather bound books filled with history and fine tobacco. This fragrance works for any guy - from the guy that built the bridge to the one that designed it. If you're still not convinced your guy will love a candle, get him the tin. He can't break it and he can put the lid on it and jam it in his drawer until you arrive to avoid his friends mocking. (Trust us, this won't happen but we know how you think.)
3. ODIN 03 Century. There is no sexier candle on the market than ODIN. Period. Sleek black vessel that screams strength with it's extra-thick walls. Heavy metal, multi-purpose black lid. Dark wax. This is Old Spice Guy meets James Bond in candle form. Century offers hearty wood notes of silver birch and cypress layered on top of a sexy base of smoky vetiver and liquid myrrh. *drooling* If you don't have a guy in your life, buy this for yourself and all you'll see is six pack abs around you. Oh, yeah.
Surprise your guy with a candle this Valentine's day and he'll surprise you in all kinds of romantic ways. For more Valentine's Day gift ideas, check out our website.
