PORCH SWING

C A N D L E S

Scent List

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* Seasonal Scents available January through July

NEW - Scents that have this symbol "¥"  are for our new "Lone Star" line - Take a trip through "scentral" Texas and pay homage to the great state. Tantalizing fragrances cover the south forty, all the way to the Hill Country, and back to the coast.

Scent Descriptions

(Below is a list of fragrances offered by Porch Swing Candles. This is only a description of the scents and does not mean all fragrances are available year-round. This list will change from time to time as new fragrances are added and old ones are retired. Please refer to the list above for our current year-round and seasonal scents.)

A Hint of Holidays

Childhood memories of holiday fruits and spices.

After Dinner

A smooth blend of Amaretto, Kahlua, and whipped cream.

Amaretto

Rich and sweet, just like almond liqueur.

Autumn Evenings

Sensual wind-down to a perfect day with an exotic slightly sweet twist.

Ana Banana's Nut Bread

Just the right blend of bananas, nuts, and bakery notes.

Angelina

Sophisticated blend of chocolate, vanilla, and patchouli in an intoxicating perfumy scent

Apple Jack

Fresh apple with a strong note of cinnamon.

Awakening

Calming blend of lavender and sage,int of peppermint and star anise.

Baby Powder

Fresh, innocent scent of baby powder.

Biscotti

Crisp and crunchy twice baked cookies with hints of vanilla and almond - an authentic Italian treat.

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, giving the base fragrance a baked cobbler type smell.

Brown Sugar Glazed Pecans

Almost caramelized brown sugar, with a heavy dose of pecans.

Butt Naked

A surprising tropical twist of bananas and berries.

Butter Rum Allspice

Warm vanilla, buttered rum and hints of sandalwood combine with allspice accents.

Buttercream Dream

The richest buttercream frosting you'll ever taste - er,  we mean smell.

Butternut Pumpkin

The perfect Autumn fragrance with a blend of butternut squash, pumpkin, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla.

Candy Corn

A Halloween and fall favorite, even tri-colored just like the candy (available through 10/31 only in 16 oz Apothecary) .

Casablanca Lily

The delicate floral creation highlights the beautiful scent of lily, skillfully blended with touches of fresh green and citrus notes.

Cedar & Saffron

This sexy masculine scent evokes thoughts of warm, woodsy evening by firelight. The sensual musk fragrance is elevated by the Indian saffron.

Cherry Slush

Tangy and sweet at the same time, just like a Cherry Slush from DQ (Only without the brain freeze).

Cherry Vanilla

The perfect combination of sweet cherries and rich vanilla.

Cinnamon Frosting

Spicy and sweet, this concoction will leave you drooling.

Cinnamon Red Hots

Just like the candies.

Coco Lime

A luscious blend of juicy fruits such as lemon and lime on a delicate heart of creamy coconut and fresh florals. Vanilla notes and sandalwood round the blend.

Cool Water Type

Patterned after the men's cologne of the same name.

Creme Brulee

A rich vanilla dessert with just the right touch of caramelized sugar.

Fall Festival

Apple, citrus, spice and pumpkin notes meld into this fabulous fall blend.

Forbidden Treats

A sweet and sour medley of green apples, cotton candy, and caramel, with a shot of whipped cream.

Frangipani

Americans refer to it as Plumeria; the rest of the world calls it Frangipani. Regardless of what its called, its a beautiful floral, sure to captivate lovers of the fragrant flower

Fresh Linen

A crisp and clean scent, reminiscent of fresh linens. 

Frothy Eggnog

A rich, creamy holiday drink with just a touch of spiced rum.

Fruitalicious

A fruit salad at its finest - apple, orange, lime and grape

Gardenia

Fresh floral, just like the delicate flower.

Gingerbread

Warm, spicy gingerbread baking in the oven.

Goldleaf & Hydrangea

A floral bouquet of lilies, rose, jasmine, and carnation on a background of wood and musk.

Grandma's Kitchen

Delicious "homey" scent with touches of clove, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Harvest

Warm, spicy fall favorite with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and a hint of pumpkin.

Herbal Rosemary

A lazy stroll in a formal English garden. Rub the soft leaf of a rosemary plant gently between your fingers for a clean invigorating scent.

Home for the Holidays

A cozy blend of Christmas tree and warm spices.

Honeysuckle

Powerful floral, complete with hints of sweet nectar.

Hot Apple Pie

Just the right blend of warm apples, spices and home baked pie crust.

Iced Tea

Tall glass of refreshing iced tea, complete with lemon.

Jasmine Orchidea

An intoxicating blend of jasmine and orchids, this fragrance combines the best of nature and the greenhouse in a lovely floral

Jelly Bean

That moment when you open a bag of Easter candy - sweet and yummy!

Kahlua Cafe' O'Lait

Coffee - house blend of the liquor and Colombian coffee - rich and strong.

Lavender

Distinct soothing scent of lavender.

Lemon Pound Cake

Fresh lemon baked into a light fluffy cake, topped with a powdered sugar glaze.

Lime Cilantro

A clean refreshing citrus blend with slight hints of jasmine and a background of musk and woody notes.

Magnolia

Velvety floral, with hints of lemon just like the magnolia tree blossom.

Mango Papaya

Successful marriage of tropical juicy fruits mango and papaya - sweet and yummy.

Mellow Melon

Our fresh blend of cucumber, honeydew, and watermelon.

Mistletoe

Fresh evergreen fragrance, kissed by berries and a sprinkle of spice.

Mornin'

Buttery country berry hotcakes fresh from the griddle to start the day.

Mulberry Mania

Very pronounced and distinct berry.

Mulled Wine

A combination of apple, clove, and cinnamon highlight this blend.

Northwoods

A special blend of fresh wintery balsam pine and lightly spiced cranberry - fragrance replacement for an artificial tree.

Nutcracker Sweet

Roasted chestnuts and walnuts merge with caramel.

Oakmoss

Hints of jasmine and rose form an earthy, masculine blend with cedarwood and patchouli on a background of moss.

Ocean Mist

Brisk ocean type scent, clean and refreshing.

Old Fashioned Christmas

Traditional holiday scent, complete with citrus, cinnamon, and clove.

Olive Blossom

Sophisticated upscale, and spa-like floral, but not in an overwhelming way.

Orange Cranberry

Tart cranberry, sweetened with orange.

Orange Vanilla

Smooth and mellow mix of orange and creamy vanilla.

Peppermint Bark

A minty-buttery aroma that starts out with a true, smooth, peppermint scent, and is then rounded off with a buttery warmth, like that of an after dinner mint.

Perfect Pear

Japanese pear combines with the tantalizing juices of green apple with the sweet drips of ripe peach and golden pineapple.

Pineapple Crush

Tropical paradise in the form of a true, fresh juicy pineapple fragrance.

Pink Sugar Type

A complex combination of cotton candy, vanilla and caramel with a hint of fresh Bergamot and orangey citrus top note.

Pomegranate

Succulent juicy fruit - sweet and refreshing.

Psycho

A psychedelic explosion of fresh fruit, combining lime, apple, orange, and grape.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

A creamy pumpkin with a warm touch of nutmeg, blended with rich cheesecake.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

A fall classic, with pumpkin, nutmeg, and a hint of spice.

Purely Herbal

Clean, fresh, and invigorating.

Red Clover Tea

A fruity and floral combination with fresh jasmine, lily of the valley, violets, and lavender, topped off with notes of fresh ripe peaches and raspberries.

Sandalwood Suede

A surprising blend of sandalwood and vanilla.

Sea Petals

A light floral blend of roses and violets with a touch of light green notes, blended with some fruity notes of peach, citrus, and strawberry.

Sex on the Beach

Upbeat blend of peach, orange and a splash of cranberry.

Signature

After 8 years, Porch Swing Candles is introducing its signature scent. Expect a slightly sweet intoxicating fragrance, sure to be a hit with men and women.

S'Mores

Bring on the chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows (avail. only in 16 oz. apothecary).

Smoke & Odor Eliminator

An air-freshening ozone type scent for masking odors such as cigarette smoke and pet smells.

Sparkling Holiday Cheer

Fruity and refreshing party punch.

Stonehenge

Smoked cedar wood, bergamot, and amber blend perfectly to invoke the ancient mysteries of the Druids.

Strawberry Daiquiri

A thorough immersion in the fresh fruit, you can almost taste tiny seeds!

Strawberry Kiwi

A well known favorite fruit combination, great for all year round.

Sugar Cookie

Still warm and fresh from the oven.

Sunflower

Heady floral, perfumey and complex.

Tea-Time

A Russian tea blend complete with fresh, pulpy orange, cinnamon, and clove. Smells like "Constant Comment" tea.

Texas Bluebonnets

A blend of honeysuckle, jasmine, and lilac with a light perfumey undertone.

Texas Christmas

Balsam fir marries with berries for a holiday classic.

Tuscan Vineyard

An Italian hillside covered with fresh, juicy grapes.

Tutti Fruitti

Powerful punch of summer fruits with just a hint of vanilla.

Twigs & Berries

Woodsy notes mingle with succulent red berries.

Vanilla Bean Supreme

The purest of all vanillas – smooth and creamy .

Vanilla Grapefruit

Fresh, distinct fragrance of grapefruit, blended with sweet vanilla.

Vanilla Macadamia Coffee

Rich bouquet of sweet vanilla and macadamia nuts.

Victorian Rose

True, mellow rose scent, not too overpowering or perfumey.

Whiskey Sour

Sweet citrus highlights this smooth blend of whiskey and sugary vanilla.

Woodland Wreath

A warm, woodsy evergreen fragrance with hints of balsam, blended with sandalwood, amber, patchouli, and light vanilla.

Yellow Rose of Texas

Not just your average rose. Captures the fragrance of the "other" state flower of Texas.

Yummy Cake

Fresh ooey-gooey white cake, straight from the oven.

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Revised: September 14, 2011 .