February is our month. A month to celebrate boundary-breaking moments, reminisce about Black icons who’ve paved the way, highlight Black businesses, and bask in Black culture. In addition, it’s always a good feeling when businesses are taking part and celebrating us, too. One of those businesses is Bath & Body Works. In honor of Black History Month, they’ve collaborated with perfumer Gwen Gonzalez and designer Katria Judkins, and together, they created an exclusive candle collection. From sweet scents of sugared cinnamon to subtle notes of lavender and eucalyptus, there’s a scent for everyone, and your cart will be full in no time.
Here’s What To Expect
- Gwen’s Note — featuring notes of sandalwood, sage, and lavender
- Anna’s Garden — featuring notes of orange blossom, white tea, and jasmine
- You, Me, & The Sea — featuring notes of blue orchid, eucalyptus, and saltwater
- My Sweet Sisters — featuring notes of sugared cinnamon, toasted hazelnut, and cake batter
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Gonzalez and Judkins are a match made in heaven. The two teamed up to create four new limited-edition fragrances for the brand, all of which were inspired by Gonzalez’s personal memories. Using her impressive designs, Judkins was able to capture Gonzalez’s vision and bring the unique fragrance-filled collection to life. Implementing dreamy colors and golden accents, each candle is guaranteed to add a nostalgic and special aroma to your home.
“It’s an endlessly fascinating journey of self-expression and sensory exploration,” Gonzalez said of the collection. Judkins also expressed her hopes to inspire more young people to be creative and “help them see there is place for them in the creative field, whoever they are and wherever they come from.”
You can shop all four scents in Bath & Body Works stores and online. For a full look at the entire collection, keep scrolling.
Anna’s Garden
Light and subtle notes are what you'll experience when you light Anna's Garden. Gonzalez formulated this scent pulling inspiration from her mom, Anna, and her flower garden. It reminds her of home no matter where she is. Wrapped in an earthy green and luxurious gold packaging, this candle is the perfect extra touch of brightness to your space, especially with notes of orange blossom, white tea, and jasmine. Place this candle in your living space or bathroom to be greeted by a sense of freshness.
Gwen’s Note
Described as relaxing at home after a long day, there's no better time than the evening to light Gwen's Note. With notes of sage, soft lavender, and creamy sandalwood — Gonzalez's signature note — this candle will place you in a peaceful state of mind and help you unwind. "The dualities of warm and cool, caring and sensual elements in sandalwood have made it my signature note, " Gonzalez said of the fragrance. Light Gwen's Note in your bedroom to enhance your relaxation like no other.
You, Me, & The Sea
You, Me, & The Sea is a fragrance inspired by "a romantic getaway with my love, a memory captured in time." Think of the soft, yet roaring waves of the ocean, sandy beach, and ocean air all in one. Gonzalez does an amazing job producing a scent that reminds us of the stillness of the ocean by including notes of blue orchid, fresh eucalyptus, and saltwater. With a gold and blue ombre design by Judkins, light this candle in your bathroom and let it take to you the beach.
My Sweet Sisters
Sisterhood is an incomparable bond like no other, and that's where Gonzalez gathered inspiration to create My Sweet Sisters. Gonzalez grew up with sisters, which is what the sweet fragrance notes are inspired by. With sugared cinnamon, toasted hazelnut, and cake batter all blended into one, it'll satisfy your sweet cravings. Without a doubt, this candle takes the cake.
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