Summer’s here! We’re packing our picnic baskets and making shopping lists for our backyard bashes. Invite your sense of smell to partake in the summertime soirees with candles that smell like cupcakes and soaps scented like sugary sweets. These bath, body, and home creations smell just like your favorite treats!
These ultra-realistic self-care goodies don’t just smell like delectable eats. Many of them look just like the best-smelling summer desserts and snacks, too! So feast your eyes on these food-inspired soaps and candles—they’re a banquet for your senses. See what's on the menu this summer from our Maker members!
Pack a Picnic Basket for Your Senses With Food-Scented Candles and Soaps
Braelake (MD)
Birthday Cake
Maker: Javonnah Ford
Take a quick glance, and these ultra-realistic birthday cake bites look just like the real thing: Braelake whips up a wax version of a fluffy vanilla base frosted with buttercream. Better yet, these mouth-watering melts are topped with everyone’s favorite—a party of rainbow sprinkles!
“My entire house smells like cake,” drools one fan. “I will definitely purchase more of these!”
Reflect Studio (Canada)
Dark Chocolate Caramel
Maker: Shannon Campeau
Save room for this dessert-themed delight! Reflect Studio has the candle to satisfy any sweet tooth. Rich dark chocolate swirls with dollops of caramel into the perfect evening scent to top off any meal.
One whiff and you'll think your home turned into a confectioner's kitchen!
U Cute Foods (FL)
Tie Dye Fruity Candy Soap Bars
Maker: Jennifer Campestrini
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the calories! U Cute Foods serves up a delectable delicacy for your senses with this Tie Dye Soap Bar. Lather up with one of these rainbow cookies, radiating with a fruity, sugar-spun scent.
E-Baby Beauty (TX)
Butter Pecan Waffle Wax Melt
Maker: Nakia McDonald
Slide this melt into your wax warmer and beware: guests will belly up to the brunch table awaiting fresh-off-the-toaster waffles! The welcoming aroma of butter pecan whirls with snickerdoodle, drizzling with warm caramel. As appetizing as this brunch-favorite looks, it’s crafted with wax from top to bottom—so don’t take a bite!
“You could just eat it, and it smells so good,” raves one satisfied shopper.
Cactus + Vine (AZ)
House Red
Maker: Brigid Trainor
Kick back on a warm summer evening with a glass of your favorite red! This indulgent, merlot-scented candle is the perfect way to wine down with friends and family. Raspberry notes dance with black cherry, swaying alongside the romantic crackle of a wooden wick.
Everlasting Light Candles (NC)
Apple Pie
Maker: Ricky Lambert
This isn’t a pie you can sink your teeth into—but your sense of smell will thank you just as warmly! Light up a slice of the classic summer dessert to fill your space with sweet apples, crumbly crust, and a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Remember: it’s just a candle! So drop that fork and pick up a match instead!
Ariel's Candle Shop (NY)
Piece of Cake Wax Melts
Maker: Shaunet Rogers
Indulge the sugar craving with the sweet aromas of freshly frosted cake! These adorable, true-to-life wax melts pop with delicious aromas of warm butter, creamy vanilla, and gooey maple syrup. Only problem is you’ll have to swat away curious hands—they look sweet enough to eat!
It's five stars from this customer: “These are just so adorable, and the scents are amazing!”
Simply Soy and Scent (PA)
Blood Orange
Maker: Erica Giannantonio
Nothing screams summer more than an ice-cold, zesty beverage—and this candle invites your senses to take a sip! Simply Soy + Scent stirs up a tasty blend of tart grapefruit and blood orange for a cheery, refreshing scent that satisfies.
“Best smelling candle I have ever used!!!” How could you argue with that review?
omgbathtreats (Canada)
Mango Papaya
Maker: R Singh
Treat your sniffer to the sweet scents of summer happy hour! Bright and punchy notes splash from this luscious shower treat, modeled after a summer cocktail of tropical mango and papaya. Skin-softening ingredients like shea and cocoa butter add to the blissful bath brew.
Enjoy even more food-scented delicacies from Indie makers! 🧁
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