Fudge! Fairy floss! Fairground favourites like caramel apples! Stepping into a candy store in small-town USA is a nostalgia (and sugar!) lovers dream. And now, thanks to Glasshouse’s new – but very retro-inspired release – that dream comes wrapped in wax, ready to burn and scented like a chocolate peanut butter cup melting in the sun
Glasshouse Fragrances, Australia’s reigning queen of scent (and the go-to for those who like their homes to smell like a luxury hotel, beach resort, or Parisian patisserie), has just dropped a get-it-while-you-can treat: the Glasshouse Limited Edition Peanut Butter Cups Candle. And, it’s every bit as mouthwatering as it sounds.
From the first sniff, this scent immediately sets itself apart from the typical dessert-inspired fragrance. It belongs to the Gourmand family – a fragrance category for scents so edible-smelling they tempt you to lick the air. This candle evokes the ultimate chocolate bar, blending creamy milk chocolate and smooth peanut butter with just enough sweetness to make your sweet tooth ache in the best way. However, the candle takes the cake (err cup?) with a multi-layered profile.
Top notes open with a hit of rich chocolate and roasted peanuts – think of the satisfying snap of unwrapping a peanut butter cup straight from the fridge. Middle notes follow with peanut butter, coffee bean, and powdered sugar, creating a warm, toasted nuttiness with a hint of cafe culture. And just when you think it couldn’t get more decadent, the base note of vanilla swoops in like the swirl of soft-serve on top of a sundae. It’s not cloying or overpowering – just cosy, creamy, and incredibly moreish.
The candle is housed in Glasshouse’s signature glass jar (chic and collectable as ever) with a design that leans into the chocolate shop fantasy – warm brown tones, vintage-inspired graphics, and a playful nod to retro Americana. Light it up, and within minutes, your space transforms into something between a Brooklyn candy store and a luxe dessert bar.
But, don’t be fooled. This isn’t just for sugar fiends or chocolate obsessives. Glasshouse masterfully balances the scent: it’s undeniably indulgent, yet surprisingly refined. There’s a toasty depth from the roasted nuts and coffee that stops it from veering into sugar bomb territory. So, it’s the kind of scent you can actually burn all day without feeling like you’re living inside a Reese’s wrapper.
And, in true Glasshouse form, the quality of the burn is spot-on. Clean, even, and with a throw that fills the room without knocking you over. A few minutes is all it takes for the scent to drift through the space like a warm hug – ideal for cosy winter nights, post-dinner lounging, or frankly, anytime you’re craving a treat without the calories.
Whether you’re a die-hard Gourmand fragrance fan or just someone who wants your living room to smell like dessert (without lifting a spatula), this candle is a must-sniff.
Warning: may cause spontaneous candy cravings and an urge to bake.