MANILA, Philippines - The preponderance of home-fragrance products in the market today makes one wonder if there is any real science behind the promise of a smell that can calm you.
The key is finding that certain smell that unlocks the deepest parts of your brain where your basic instincts, fondest memories and strongest emotions lie.
So where should Filipinos go to find that scent that means something special from their past or evokes specific moods?
While most people would gravitate to the flowery essences like the lavender that Mom used to wear or the musky scent of sandalwood from Dad’s aftershave, there is another unexplored source of comfort smells—the kitchen!
Enter Alice Blue Candle. Started in May of 2005, this innovative scented candle manufacturer has taken the familiar, much-loved smells of Banana Nut Bread, Berry Crumble, Vanilla Sugar and Butter Cream and infused them into pristine ivory-colored candles.
Tisha Namin-Gonzalez, founder and partner in the business, explained there are other unique reasons why these candles are so sought after by loyal customers as well as bazaar and mall patrons.
“We visualized a company that made products that are both environmentally sound and appealing to the senses,” Namin-Gonzalez said. “Everyone seems pleased with the quality of our candles. We’ve had many word-of-mouth referrals.”
Alice Blue candles are all made from imported soy wax, which is a renewable resource and is biodegradable. Only cotton and paper wicks (no wires or nylon) are used. Using soy candles is also a help to the homeowner since soot from soy candles, if any, is gray or white, not black. This eliminates the dark shadow of soot that often clings to light-colored walls when other candles are lit.
Alice Blue Candles are primarily sold on the ground floor of Glorietta 3 in Makati. They are also a mainstay in bazaars such as the monthly fair of the American Women’s Club of the Philippines. The company delivers, depending on the quantity ordered and the location within the Metro Manila. It also ships to other areas of the Philippines and overseas.
The best-selling scents among women are White Tea and Ginger, Lemongrass, Bamboo, Peppermint and Lavender. For men, the popular scents have been Mediterranean Fig, Cranberry Spice, Sandalwood and Orange Clove. Cafe Mocha and Hot Chocolate from the Café Collection are popular as well. In fact, the Berry Crumble scented candle is lit in the pay lounges of major malls in Makati, Alabang and Quezon City.
Visit www.alicebluecandle.com; e-mail alicebluecandle@yahoo.com or call 0916-3077466.
