Going In Depth With Dusk

The Happy Lotus: Welcome to the latest scenterview, where we go in depth to find out more of what makes up some of The Happy Lotus' fragrances!  Today we're getting cozy with the scent 'dusk'.  Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Dusk:  Thanks for this opportunity!  I'm a scent that's pleasing to the nose, for sure!  I'm made up of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk. 

THL: I'm picking up on the vanilla, but it's not overpowering... it's subtle and almost creamy.  
Dusk: Well, as always, it depends on the sniffer, but yes, the vanilla is smoothed out with the notes of amber and musk.  

THL: I'm curious on your name - dusk doesn't really have a scent, so how did you come to be called dusk? 
Dusk: Ooooo excellent question!  Dusk doesn't really illicit a smell as much as it does an image, right?

It's Time to Relax with Coconut Lime Mojito! 

The Happy Lotus: Hi!  It's that time again ... another 'scenterview' with one of my candles.  And helllloooo there, coconut lime mojito!  
Coconut Lime Mojito: Hey there!
  
THL: Tell us about yourself - you smell amazing!  
CLM: Oh!  Well, thanks!  When it's time to chill out, look no further than me.  I'm made up of coconut, lime, and the slightest hint or orange.  

THL: Orange? I can't smell that at all!
CLM: Ya know, to tell you the truth, I can't either, but I can tell ya that the refreshing lime is the perfect companion to the sweet coconut!

Behind the Scents at The Happy Lotus   

Did you know the pictures on my website are taken by me? Yep! I've enjoyed photography my whole life, and for a while I actually debated on going to school to become a photographer.

Truth? When I realized nights and weekends would be a requirement for what I wanted to do, (at least temporarily), it was a deal breaker for me.  However, I still continue to educate myself; there's always something new and exciting to learn!   

While making candles is a creative process, I also *really* enjoy setting up and taking photos shoots of my candles. I use props around my house, but it's also nice (and a job perk!), to buy a prop that I can reuse as decor.

It's time to awaken your senses with the latest scenterview, Awakening!  

The Happy Lotus: Hello!  Today I'd like to welcome 'awakening' to the interview room!
Awakening:  Hello, everyone!    

THL: Wow, I'm picking up on some vanilla right away with you; am I right?
Awakening: Yes, you are!  I'm an elaborate fragrance.  Once you smell the vanilla, the next scents are musk and sandalwood. 

THL: Ooooo... *sniffs* ... I feel like there are also some fruity undertones as well?
Awakening: Yes, but here's where I get complicated.  You can find jasmine, lavender, orange, balsam, lemon AND grapefruit oils as well!

Cape Cod Hydrangea, Tell Us a Little About Yourself! 

Hey!  Today, we're meeting up with Heather's latest scent, 'cape cod hydrangea for a scenterview!  

The Happy Lotus: Welcome to our latest scenterview with our newest scent, cape cod hydrangea!  Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Cape Cod Hydrangea: I'm sweet with a hint of spice, showing off notes of lily, carnation, and orange. 

Welcome to the (top) shelf, One Night Stand!

The Happy Lotus: Well, let me just say, it's quite the honor to interview such an interesting candle.  Tell me about yourself!
One Night Stand: Well, I've got a little bit of masculine and a little bit of feminine to me, making me the perfect fragrance to burn any time of day or night.

THL: I like candles that have both, nice touch.  What scents are you comprised of?
ONS: I do, too!  It's tough to really declare a scent as either masculine or feminine, but I think musk scents are thought of as masculine, while florals are more feminine.  But the truth is in the eye of the beholder, or the "smeller" in this case.  I'm made up of woody and musk base notes, with herbs & amber, then infused with essential oils including sage, lavander, and orange.