Dec 2, 2011

Colonial Candle Introduces Exclusive, New Fall and Holiday Fragrance Collection

Colonial Candle, national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, introduces 10 new and exclusive fall and holiday candle fragrances designed to spark holiday memories and create new seasonal favorites. Colonial’s new collections will debut in showrooms across the country during winter 2012 markets, earlier than ever before to provide retailers with an extra opportunity to boost fourth-quarter sales.

Inspired by gourmet and environmental trends, Colonial’s 10 new fall and holiday candle fragrances are designed appeal to a broad range of customers with distinctive, appealing scents.

Available for delivery August 1, autumn fragrances include:
• Cassis & Cyprus: Tingling cypress and cassis romance fresh mint and water lily, creating a true dance for the senses. BR>• Pumpkin Coconut Torte: An enticing fusion of sweet pumpkin fruit, grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon and sugared clove blended with the smooth creaminess of warm coconut milk. BR>• Mandarin Nutmeg: An explosion of spicy jeweled orange, Satsuma mandarin, peach nectar and ground nutmeg combine to create an enticing and vibrant scent. BR>• Savannah Moss: Surround yourself in the beauty of Savannah moss with hints of warm amber, fresh balsam and jasmine. BR>• Autumn Spice Tea: Sweet orange opens the fragrance to coriander, nutmeg, saffron, and allspice. Apple and pear surround the scent with bottom note freshness. BR>• Maple Butterscotch: A rich and delightfully scrumptious combination of warm cinnamon, soft maple, caramelized brandy, and sweet undertones of smooth English toffee.

Available for delivery September 1, Colonial Candle’s new holiday fragrances include: BR>• Scarlett Amaryllis: Inspired by the beauty, mystery and magic of winter, the combination of bergamot flower, iced raspberry and citron zest enchants the senses. BR>• Emerald Fir: Warm notes of ground cinnamon, peppered clove and roasted nutmeg swirl with the essence of caramel apples, sweet brown sugar, mulled wine and a hint of darkened maple. BR>• Turbinado & Cream: Sweet sugary top notes make the perfect companion to sweet buttermilk with hints of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon and bottom notes of hazelnut and caramel. BR>• Sparkling Snowflake: The irresistibly refreshing scent of smooth white chocolate undertones blend with the frosted joy of sweet peppermint.

Colonial Candle’s new fall and holiday fragrances are available in 3.5-ounce, 8-ounce and 22-ounce signature oval containers; glass votives and tealights; 9-pack tealights; 3 x 4-inch pillars, 3 x 6-inch pillars and Simmer Snaps® wax melts. Suggested retail prices range from $2 for glass tealights and votives, to $25 for 22-ounce oval container candles.

“Our new Colonial Candle fall and holiday fragrance collection was exclusively designed by our fragrance experts to reflect the best parts of the fall and holiday seasons,” says Beth Sturm, Colonial Candle Director of Brand Development. “Trend-inspired scents combined with newly designed labels feature fresh, contemporary styling that appeals to a broad range of consumers. The new fragrances are ideal for holiday gift-giving, and to add authentic fragrance and style to the home.”

During the winter markets, Colonial Candle will also introduce two exclusive new lines, including the Destinations collection featuring fragrances evocative of renowned vacation getaways around the globe including St. Barths, Cape Cod and Marrakesh; and the company’s first luxury line called The Collection by Colonial Candle featuring five new premium fragrances in elegant three-wick, 16-ounce candles. Colonial Candle will also debut a fresh new look in labels and packaging, a new showroom experience with dramatically transformed spaces, and updated, sleek display fixtures.

About Colonial Candle BR>Colonial Candle, a national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, is known for its exceptional quality, exclusive fragrances, and trendsetting style. As master candle makers with more than 100 years of experience in candle craftsmanship, Colonial Candle products feature the finest ingredients and exceptional design, proudly made in the U.S.A. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Colonial Candle parent company MVP Group International designs, manufactures and markets an extensive line of candles and home fragrance products including scented candles, potpourri, other fragrance products, as well as exclusively designed holiday, seasonal and everyday gifts and home décor under the Midwest-CBK brand.