Personally, I think I would dig- fresh, cut grass; hot pavement after a rain; gun powder; sawdust; and sorority house. Nice.

someone mentioned a dirt smelling candle or perfume-- you could always use patchouli, but your friends might start calling you a dirty hippie. then some of your other friends will find it necessary to tell you that they HATE the smell of patchouli, not implying that YOU smell bad, but that people who wear it do... i mean, hey- they don't want to make you feel bad or anything, but they'll definitely let you know where they stand on the issue. and then the rest of the people you run into will say things like this: it smells like trees and dirt in here; who smells like insence?; did someone just light a spleef? you get the picture.. but if you have a strong sense of self, it won't bother you.

i'm trying to avoid the gender bias here, but since we're already separating men and women by candle scents, might i suggest that men stay away from candles to begin with? i mean, if they're so worried about SMELLING girly, i'm sure they don't want to APPEAR girly too.. allow me to suggest burning insence instead. it's more musky and creates much more of a "manly" ambiance with the slight touch of smoke in the air. make sure it isn't too near your guests though, because depending on what kind you burn, it could be a little heavy and overbearing. plus, the smell will permeate your clothes and you won't have to use your old spice at all! but then again, you might get all the "dirty-hippie" ridicule, so you might not want to take my advice anyway. oh well. happy days!

Or a real pine-forest-scented candle. Not just the fresh leaves,but also the dirt and composting dead needles. It all combines to make this incredible aroma that I have yet to find bottled up.

Or the thick, aromatic leathery skin that peels back to reveal a pecan in-the-shell. It smells so wonderfully resiny and earthy, and makes my mouth water.

On the raunchy smelling candles, I'd have to suggest Sweaty Belly Button Lint, or maybe Gym Locker. Ewwww!

--TwoDragons

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A few years ago around the holidays, Bath & Body Works had a mashed-potato scented candle. It smelled so realistic my mouth actually watered. I don't think I'd actually want my house to smell like that, though.

I liked the idea of cut grass scent so I looked it up and there are several companies that offer just such a candle.

I enjoy a sugar cookie candle but like most I can only burn it for a few minutes before it gets overwhelming. Most of the food ones though just lead to disappointment - coming home to the scent of fresh baked apple pie, for example, just to exhaust yourself in a futile search for the tasty treat.

Love the aroma, hate the chicken.

What I would like scents for are: candle in a pumpkin smell (no spice aromas), burning leaves, and that smell you get after it rains...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HjQEceCDxw

What about "Summer Sunday"? A mix of newly-mown grass and charcoal grilled steaks? Or "New Car"?

"Frat-House Party" for the nostalgic.

But I would have to vote for the candles that smell like single-malt scotches. Any aficionado can tell you that the smell of each is distinct and with its own identity, and the smell of the scotch is part of its delicious mystery.

Just no "Old Stogie", gods forbid.

In fact, I can't think of a reason why they haven't made a candle with added petrol. It's a surefire hit.

I would also like a scented candle that smells of wax. Yeah I know, a guy can dream.

Then they say they'll mail you when they are back in stock. Why not say so before putting in all your personal information, huh?