Honestly, you will love the Gold Canyon candles. Everything I have loved in my life, it seems, is being made cheaply…at the same or a higher price, might I add. ? I RECENTLY PURCHASED $500.00 ON CANDLES,$340.00 ON CAR JARS,ROOM SPRAYS,CAR ULTIMATE JARS,SCENT OKUGS,SCENT PLUG REFILLS AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF CANDLE HOLDERS,CANDLE JEWELRY,CANDLE SHADES ETC…UGH. If you want a strong fragrance try their Tumblers, they have too wicks which means they’ll give off a stronger fragrance but it will burn faster. But my mom has tarts from years ago she said she still uses that have more scent . However, I have bought 100’s of B&BW candles over the years and I’m sad to say I’m now having the exact same problem with them! I’VE NOTICED THAT YANKEE CANDLES HAVE TINIER WICKS,WAY LESS SCENT OIL AND NEW LABELS IN 2016-2017! I don’t use candles all that much but I love Febreze Noticables plugins. I burn candles all day everyday in my home. WHY WOUKD THEY CHANGE ANYTHING? Would have to agree as a long time yankee candle fan the candles just aren’t what they used to be . We are know for our fragrances and are not sure why the store manager would have said that they were changed. (and that’s for an unburned large 22oz. But then I get a coupon and get sucked back in. If my hubby can smell it (and he has sinus problems), then I know it’s a winner, lol. Discolors to a dark brown. Hi, I was googling candles when I found your blog. They also has wickless versions of the candle scents. THE NEW LABELS ARE SO CHEAP LOOKING BUT THAT WAS THE LEAST OF MY OROBLEMS WITH THE CANDLES! , Sorry for just now getting back to you. Lilac blossoms. We requested refunds and item changes and the items didnt arrive until two weeks after we requested them. only candles. But I have, at least, a dozen of the single wick, jar candles that are useless. I bought Yankee Candle for years and I don’t know what happened. But when it was sold… quite awhile ago, its never been the same. I even asked the workers there what was up and their only response was that there are different “levels” of scents. on our searches, I mean. I’ve used those and they’re nice, if you can find the scent you like. (I picked up 4 of these ones) 1 fills my home. IF YOU WANTED TO SAVE MONEY, THAT WAS ” NOT THE WAY TO DO SO”!!!!!! WHAT IS YANKEE CANDLE DOING? The wax was chunky, shiny, thick…Then the descent into corporate greed changed up the formulas, scent strength, texture and ruined them. Thanks to your blog, I heard about Kringle Candles and they are indeed run by the founder of Yankee’s son. I will try the bath and body works next. I used to love Yankee candles and will admit, still buy if they are having a good sale or I have some coupons. Their customer service is outstanding btw. It’s so good to see it’s not just me, or my nose, that are dissatisfied! Their quality control on soot is better than most. I’m a big candle addict and I enjoy the more highly fragrant candles that fill a large room. I don’t know if I have ever tried them..but you are not the first commenter to recommend it! I, too, was a die-hard customer/believer in Yankee candles. I WENT RIGHT BACK TO BATH AND BODY WORKS! Gold Canyon makes beautiful candles just like Yankee only Gold Canyon’s actually smell! I used to buy a Carolina jar candle at Fred Meyer that threw out scent but they were replaced with Smith’s Marketplace and their candles don’t throw. If you like oils, the Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and Farmstand Apple are AMAZING and fragrance my whole house (1500 sq ft) when they are burning in my bedroom. My husband is a public school teacher of 15 years, and retirement in 18 months is going to be tough. I must have been in denial. UGH! Oh no really!? Freedom candles? Please call your local store to check in-store availability before heading there. The one burning right now (Sunset Lake) is nice, very fragrant. Find discount Zep Inc. Yankee Candle Micro 3000 Air Freshener Refills, Buttercream, TMS1042433 at CleanItSupply.com. CP Soaping Notes: No acceleration/ricing. You can order them online. Most recently I bought Orange Splash and had to just take it back the next day. I absolutely agree, Yankee Candle has gone downhill, fast! And why not as fragrant? I’m glad I’m not the only one with this problem. Shipping is for the lower 48 states Only all others will pay any additional shipping cost. http://Www.toniscollection.com. I had to stop buying Yankee, more because of the lack of scent after it burns a little while. 6. Yankee Candle Home Sweet Home Scent-Plug Electric Home Fragrancer Refill Reg. I won’t be buying them any more. But the last few years they have not smelled like they use to. Bummer! However, the BB&W candles have lost my respect within the past year since they no longer have a throw, they don’t burn as evenly as they used to and they leave about an inch of unused wax at the bottom. I also like the simple look of their tumblers better than the traditional jars like Yankee Candle’s. Spent ages choosing it and eventually selected the True Rose scented one. I now buy Nest Candles, which are Mr. and Mrs. Salkin own line. I simply LOVE the rich crisp woodsy scents but as soon as the candle is lit for an hour, not a hint of scent is revealed, let alone a throw, unless you’re willing to place your nose on top of the jar just for a quick smell. I have smelled them right from the jar and they smell like to old original candles. They burn evenly and last a very long time. After they were sold they have been going down hill. Bath and bodyworks is definitely my favorite now. It was lit for 3 hours and spelt of nothing. The candles had standard fragrance longevity and the burn time they displayed on their bottom label is not accurate. Alot of their wall fragrances are candles too! Please call your local store to check in-store availability before heading there. It is a personal favourite. Thankfully Fresh Cut Roses is still living up to its name for its highly floral throw. (Just an assumption ) Have you thought of using Scentsy or tarts? The original owner’s son of Yankee candle started his own candle comapany called Gold Canyon candles which is mentioned earlier in this blog. Thanks~. I am glad I wasn’t going crazy and other people notice the change, too! Not affiliated with Tavern on the Green in Central Park in New York City, Yankee Candle Buttercream Classic 22 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Clean Cotton Classic 22 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Macintosh Classic 14.5 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Clean Classic Classic 14.5 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Lilac Blossoms Classic 22 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Macintosh Classic 22 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Buttercream Classic 14.5 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Midsummer's Night Classic 22 oz Jar, Yankee Candle Sun & Sand Classic 22 oz Jar. It’s freedom of speech? Until yesterday! Yankee Candle Company is, personally, incredibly nostalgic for me. I’m not sure where the previous poster got the info about Gold Canyon candles but they are from Arizona and started by Karen Waisath, it’s a catalog/ party company. If you expect your whole home to smell like the one single candle, try fragrance layering. I have yet to find one that doesn’t. The last time I bought Yankee candles will be the last time I ever buy them. Fingers crossed that they’re good! I bought a ton of them – specifically the Christmas scent (pine). You guys need to try Candleberry candles for a good throw . Most don’t realize that the original Yankee Candle owners sold the company a couple of years ago. This last week I just picked up 6 at ross and marshalls for 9-10 each. I REALLY DON’T TRUST THEM OTHERWISE ANYMORE! This is a perfect birthday present, it’s fragrance is superb and it also looks elegant. I’m still impressed with Gold Canyon. I cannot even smell the Black Coconut when I stand directly over it! Whoa. Only to be thrown to the curb by them. I have switched to Beanpod Soy Candles. I still occasionally receive Yankee candles as gifts, and that’s the only time I use them now…. Besides the unjustifiable price hike, they cut the amount of scents they once had in stock by more then half, and now the scent is all but gone in what they still make. LOL…. Long time reader, first time commenter *hehe* … I love Yankee Candle, but my husband has some weird problems with candles, so I don’t really get to enjoy them like I’d want to. Patti, I earned my samples & new catalogs free, too. I just purchased 4 Balsam Fir large jars and they are awful. It seems like this is the story of America. The only problem is, they burn up too fast. It’s a sad state of affairs as Yankee Candle used to be one of the best of the best, no more though. But if you look, there are at least 1000 different fragrances including some of your favorite Yankee Candle Types. Love them! Kelly, right on….I’m just as angry. Too bad, the company has been around forever, they started the candles rage and they were always superior to the other store brands, now no so much. Trying a new candle from patch nyc will keep you all posted. I decided to get online and do a search to see if I was the only one. I yearn for the day Yankee candles lasted so long that they strength filled the entire downstairs of my home. I haven’t tried the fall ones! I also use Bath and Body Works candles. , Interesting take on it. But please try Gold Canyon. hahahha mmm that hot apple cider one sounds yummy! It makes sense, but if that’s the case..who wants the lowest level? Did your husband like the new candle you brought home? I still buy some tarts from Yankee and got one of their Scenterpieces. So healthier! I love their wall fragrances! I was a die-hard fan of this company, even giving their candles as wedding gifts. Regardless of the strength of the fragrance, our bodies will become accustomed to something we smell regularly and we will no longer detect it (think of your own cologne or even shampoo that you don’t really smell on you but others can). Now, never again. I lit 2 one in kitchen and one in living room and it was so strong my eyes were feeling irritated. SHE SAYS, IT SAYS THAT IN THE DESCRIPTION! I use the smaller warmers and candles in various rooms if I want to change from room to room. Anyway, they have reinstituted better quality, I believe. I am so disappointed with yankee candle … How could they even sell their brand in Wal-Mart!!!!!! I was a BBW fan for years but noticed the same scents I loved had began to loose their potency over the years, so I did some research.Turns out that BBW had enlisted the help of Salkin (spelling ?) I have personally app. You can get them on eBay for $11 for the mason jar size. That said, I found, like you the $$$ and the quality do not match up any more. I have found the same problem trying different scents of Yankee Candle, I just bought a large one on Amazon Sweet Pea for $25.00! I used to be a Yankee snob but now I burn any quality brand that is on sale. Not only do they make for pleasant, calming scents, they also bring home some mood lighting to make your day. Others say they just prefer something light. I like Yankee Candle’s Cafe Au Lait and Buttercream fragrances. I love Yankee always have. They were very nice about it. But more than a few had the “drowning wick, wax pooling” or “tunneling” problems and had to be exchanged. A few years ago, they did have a few scents in these huge jars but I’ve only seen that once. 99. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I decided to keep it to one at a time. That one still makes my house smell good. They are not sold in stores. The YC spiced pear from the Encore Collection is actually REALLY strong. I paid 100 dollars extra baggage because off all the candles I brought home to Australia and I still enjoy those candle when I rotate them back in. I just cancelled a $70 online order with them after experiencing the worst customer service reps I’ve ever come across (and one of them was a supervisor!). I agree with Bath & Body candles—highly fragrant! I JUST KEPT ON GOING ON THE SITE AND BUYING AND BUYING AND…BUYING BUT AT FIRST I WAS HAPPY TO HAVE SUCH A COLLECTION BUT NOW, IM SO SO DISAPPOINTED ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! They have a stronger scent.. Yankees large is 27 dollars vs Gold canyon 19 dollars… I love u gold canyon! HELLO YANKEE CANDLE? I will look into the Gold Canyon and Beanpod candles. Village also burns for hours and all the way to the bottom with no black on the glass. Ladies, if you have not tried these candles yet, you are doing yourself a disservice. I just noticed that they used to have ones that made my whole house smell..and now the same ones won’t do that anymore? I am happy to hear its not just my nose! I told one of the YC sales reps in the store, if that’s the case, WHY don’t they use the same wax as they did with the Illuminations candles? Home Sweet Home Yankee scent in the ’90s was my holy grail candle. I have heard things about the safety of the oils too..not so much with candles. The last one I picked up was the Apple. Sometimes there is a scent that is more difficult for one person to smell while others smell it very strongly (cinnamon is a perfect example of this). Meaning that some candle scents will smell more than others. First the company went private bought out by an equity firm. Maybe they will change back to the old smells. Yankee Candle scents retiring is unfortunately a sad reality of life for Yankee Candles fans. I’m not sure how many it would take to fill your home with the scent, but they may be a good deal to check. Yes, he LOVES the candle and he actually has lit it more than me, which is weirder than I can put into words, because of his sinus problems, but it makes me happy! But as it said above about the different levels of scent, I’m one of those people who would prefer the lowest level of fragrance. I had to find YOU!! They cost about 9 CENTS PER HOUR to burn, & I Can’t tell you how good they are. Interesting! So disappointing. Please don’t waste your money on yankee candles, they smoke very badly. Freedom candles are superior! ???? I can’t burn candles because of my pets, but I love plug-ins. 30. Sam! Nothing at all except when your nose was up to it. I always sucked it up and paid because I thought it was worth the smell but not any more! The candles came two weeks late and almost did not make it in time for Christmas. Again, no throw. Can’t wait til August when they should be released! I buy the Root brand candles…they have cotton wicks and are made from beeswax and essential oils so they burn MUCH cleaner and have nice strong scents that don’t make me or my other family members who share the allergy have to leave the house. I have recently discovered Morenci candles and am pretty pleased with them. Thanks for the comment! Thanks…but there is a reason for it. Don’t waste your time on Yankee they don’t throw. It’s just so hard when it’s hit or miss! That’s terrible about your fund raising experience. I’ve been a yankee candle freak for a very long time. And with Target’s wide range of candles, you’re sure to find the right fit for you. Just one more thing I forgot to add. I was impressed because their warmer scents were in pods with tops. WHAT DID YOU DO AND WHY? I’ve checked with Yankee for years looking for Autumn Lodge. [email protected]! I haven’t had the time to devote to selling lately, but I order so much wholesale for myself, I’m still getting commission checks on just my sales. Classic Yankee Candle 22 oz jar. I love love love the vanilla scent that they just continued so I bought a lot of 12 on ebay. Yankee Candles Buttercream Housewarmer: rated 5 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. Now they don’t even have cute accessories at my local store…. I am having a hard time writing this post because I just can’t believe it. 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