Are You Obsessed With Illinois’ Favorite Candle Scent?
As fall sweeps through Illinois, it’s time to embrace the cozy comforts of fall. One of the best ways to set the mood? By lighting a candle!
The season calls for scents that ignite warmth and nostalgia—like baked cookies, spiced gingerbread, pumpkin, and that comforting essence of “sweater weather.”
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However, while many states love these seasonal fragrances, Illinois has a different favorite. I'm surprised this is our favorite, but I guess the people have spoken!
Are You Obsessed with Illinois' Favorite Candle Scent?
Do you love the fresh, clean scent of cotton?
I do, but only if it's in my bathroom or laundry room! I want my entire house to smell like I'm living in a gingerbread house all the time. I loveeee sweet, warm scents!
Burning a cotton-scented candle can be reminiscent of a sunny day spent outdoors or the comforting smell of freshly laundered sheets. It may not give off the rich spices and sweetness of fall, but it's a calming backdrop to your seasonal decor and festivities.
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Vanilla seemed to be the most popular choice amongst the country, with pumpkin and lavender not too far behind. Wisconsin chose lavender, too. What's your favorite?
As leaves start to turn color, temps drop, and you prepare your home for the changing season, consider lighting a cotton candle alongside those classic fall fragrances. Maybe it'll become your new favorite scent!
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