Creating a custom candle with Chorus means building an experience uniquely yours. Selecting from our array of scent families lets you design a fragrance that strikes a chord with your mood, your memories, or the ambiance you want to set. Here, you’ll find a guide to our core scent families, each with its own personality and evocative qualities. Dive in and consider blending notes from multiple families to craft a candle that tells your story—one that’s uniquely in tune with you.

  Floral

Timeless and versatile, ranging from fresh and light to rich and opulent. They evoke elegance and can add a touch of softness or boldness to any fragrance blend.

Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Lily, Violet, Peony, Tuberose
Subfamilies: Fresh Floral, Soft Floral, Floral Oriental

  Oriental

Warm, exotic, and often spicy, Oriental scents are rich and sensual, with a blend of spices and resins.

Notes: Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk, Cinnamon
Subfamilies: Soft Oriental, Floral Oriental, Woody Oriental, Amber

  Woody

Earthy and grounding, woody scents evoke forests and nature, often adding depth to fragrance blends.

Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Patchouli
Subfamilies: Dry Woods, Mossy Woods, Aromatic Woods

  Fresh

Light and invigorating, fresh scents are clean and airy, capturing the essence of nature, water, and citrus.

Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Sea Salt, Basil, Green Tea, Pear
Subfamilies: Aquatic, Citrus, Green, Fruity

  Gourmand

Sweet, edible, and dessert-like, gourmand fragrances evoke a sense of warmth and comfort.

Notes: Vanilla, Caramel, Chocolate, Almond, Coffee

  Fruity

Bright and juicy, fruity scents are playful and vibrant, often paired with florals or citrus for freshness.

Notes: Peach, Apple, Berry, Fig, Melon

  Citrus

Uplifting and zesty, citrus fragrances are clean and refreshing, commonly used for a light, energizing feel.

Notes: Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lime

  Green

Fresh, crisp, and leafy, green scents evoke nature and cut grass, offering a cool, invigorating profile.

Notes: Grass, Leafy Greens, Herbs, Tea Leaves, Fig Leaf

  Aromatic/Fougere (foo-ZHEHR)

Herbal and clean, aromatic scents are often blended with woody or citrus notes, commonly found in masculine fragrances.

Notes: Lavender, Basil, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme

 Spicy

Adds warmth and richness, with either a hot and intense or a cool, refreshing spice.

Notes: Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Black Pepper
Subfamilies: Warm Spicy, Cool Spicy

  Leather

Deep, smoky, and rugged, leather scents are bold and sophisticated, with a slightly animalic quality.

Notes: Leather, Suede, Tobacco, Birch Tar, Smoke

  Marine/Aquatic

Fresh and watery, these scents evoke the sea and ocean breeze, bringing a sense of calm and coolness.

Notes: Sea Salt, Oceanic Notes, Algae, Driftwood

  Chypre (sheep-ruh)

Often sophisticated and complex, chypre scents are built on a base of oakmoss and woods, with a warm, earthy quality.

Notes: Oakmoss, Bergamot, Patchouli, Labdanum