Sweet and Smoky with an Edge.
I love the smell of this candle. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from a bourbon scented candle. I wouldn't say it smells like bourbon, exactly, but it's a sweet, smoky scent that I've grown to love. This candle melts beautifully into a slippery, luxurious massage oil that leaves no waxy residue on your skin.Published: March 15, 2010
Pros:
Melts into a smooth, easily absorbed, high-slip oil with little waxy feel left on the skin.
Cons:
Brush is on the small size, candle is small for the price.
Follow-up commentary
9 months after original review
I used this candle completely, until the wick was gone and then kept the jar around just to smell the scent that lingered behind. I've recently ordered the Afterglow sampler set, because while I want another one, I can't decide which scent to try!
I've tried a variety of massage oil candles since I got this one and while the others are fine, this one stands out. The Bourbon scent evokes images of leather couches, men smoking cigars and sipping bourbon—sexy, male, sweetness—I love it!
I've tried a variety of massage oil candles since I got this one and while the others are fine, this one stands out. The Bourbon scent evokes images of leather couches, men smoking cigars and sipping bourbon—sexy, male, sweetness—I love it!
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Jimmy Jane Afterglow candles- Best Scent?
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what's the best Jimmy Jane afterglow scent? or the better ones?
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Well, first off, there are lots of threads on the scent of these candles already. But ignoring that, I think it's really up to your preference in smell.
In my experience, all the scents are fairly high quality, so it just depends on what you like. I personally favor the Dark Vanilla and Bourbon scents. My good friend prefers the Water Cucumber, while it is totally not for me. Some people love the Truffle Gardenia, but it's comparatively very floral. I would really like to try the Vetiver Honey in the ember series.
My recommendation would be to go with what is most similar to your usual favorite scent. Sweet edibles? Masculine spices? Flowers? Citrus? Or you could always try the sampler. More expensive but awesome :-) -
Quote: Well, first off, there are lots of threads on the scent of these candles already. But ignoring that, I think it's really up to your preference in smell.Thank you for replying! I have read quite a few posts on the scents, but I'm still indecisive.
In my experience, all the scents are fairly high quality, so it just depends on what you like. I personally favor the Dark Vanilla and Bourbon scents. My good friend prefers the Water Cucumber, while it is totally not for me. Some people love the Truffle Gardenia, but it's comparatively very floral. I would really like to try the Vetiver Honey in the ember series.
My recommendation would be to go with what is most similar to your usual favorite scent. Sweet edibles? Masculine spices? Flowers? Citrus? Or you could always try the sampler. More expensive but awesome :-)
The special edition scents look tempting, but I would also like to make sure I purchase something both my partner and I would like. Also I kind of wanted to get a general sense of what is most widely liked. Which I feel I could have gotten with a poll, but unfortunately I am not sure how to do that. I did see a post explaining that to post a poll it the option is next to the post discussion option, but I have seen no such poll option.
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Can you describe the scents of the Afterglow massage candles from Jimmyjane?
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If your own words and from your own personal experience can you please describe what the different scents are like? I'm having trouble deciding on which ones to get. Thanks! =]
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I did a review on the Afterglow Sampler set, but this is what I have with the scents.
Cucumber Water smells like a crisp, clear, watered down version of a cucumber melon scent, and is quite possibly my favorite. Pink Lotus has a decidedly floral scent to it; not overpowering but definitely there. It's hard to pinpoint anything more specific than "floral" for me on that one. Truffle + Gardenia (the special edition one, also available as a regular Ember candle) is also hard for me to pinpoint. It smells like an earthy floral to me, a more involved scent. Bourbon smells sweet to me, almost like molasses or something else I'd bake with. Dark Vanilla still smells like a generic "vanilla cookie" scent to me. And Grapefruit. To me, there's a hint of citrus and a whole lot more of something I can't put my finger on. When I first smelled it I thought back to the Habanero + Grapefruit mini Ember I have, only this is a little less spicy to the nose. JJ claims notes of grapefruit, bell peppers, and mandarin for this one. -
Thanks! I think the ones I want to try most are Dark Vanilla, Cucumber Water, and the Truffle Gardenia... and the Bourbon. Jeez I want to smell them all. Choosing which to buy online is difficult but I'm sure whichever one I choose I'll love it anyway. =]
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Afterglow Packaging
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I was just curious - Jimmyjane has changed the style of the Afterglow candle to the "pour spout" that's rocked by the Ember. Is EF still selling the old style with the brush as indicated by the picture?
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This is something I'd like to know, too. *Bump*
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The new version features a spout for easy pouring and that is what currently available on EF.
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oooo what a neat product!
I'm pretty intrigued by the fact it has a masculine scent. I'm a huge fan of candles but so many of them don't smell very masculine.
I think I just might like that scent! Great review!
Cool! I love candles.
How many massages would you say you can get out of this candle? I've got a Bwarm and I thought it wouldn't last that long, but it's still got some juice left after fifteen or so back rubs. Awesome review
This is the scent I'm dying to try
Great review!
I'd say quite a few. I've actually had this candle for several months now, but I don't use very much at a time. If you use the brush for application, you could probably get at least a dozen uses out of it.
Thanks for the great review. I can't wait to try this candle.
Great review. Thanks!
candles are a vice for me too great review!
thank you for the scent description
THANK U 4 THE REVIEW!