Blake Lively has been a fashion and beauty icon since her Gossip Girl days, so it’s fitting that she has finally stepped into the role of beauty brand founder. On Wednesday, the actress announced the launch of first-ever haircare line, Blake Brown, which will be sold exclusively at Target beginning August 4. Ahead of the release of the eight-product collection, Byrdie spoke to Lively about Blake Brown, including its unexpected fragrance inspiration—a $32 candle sold on Amazon.
According to Byrdie’s interview with Lively, nailing down a fragrance profile was “of the utmost importance.” The Deadpool & Wolverine star sought to create products with elevated scents inspired by her favorite fragrances, specifically citing Votivo’s Red Currant Scented Candle.
Votivo Red Currant Scented Candle
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Available on Amazon for $32, this scented candle has an earthy, fresh fragrance that combines notes of tart citrus, tropical fruit, and musk. It burns cleanly and evenly, thanks to the soy-blend wax, and it has a lengthy lifespan of 110 hours. A delicious scented candle is the key to giving your house a cozy, homey feel, and with this Votivo option, you can tell guests it comes recommended by none other than Blake Lively.
But you don’t just have to take Lively’s word for it—Amazon shoppers are fans of Votivo’s long-burning, intensely-fragranced candles, too. One reviewer called the Red Currant fragrance their “absolute favorite candle of all time,” writing, “I burn this candle all year long.” Meanwhile, another Red Currant fan wrote, “It’s unique, earthy but subtly sweet, calming, and warm,” adding that the scent is “comforting, cozy, inviting, and lovely.”
Votivo Moroccan Fig Scented Candle
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If Red Currant doesn’t seem like it would be up your alley, Votivo offers tons of other scents to choose from. For example, Moroccan Fig is a woody, rich fragrance with notes of cedarwood and amber. “Moroccan Fig is just a delightful scent—it’s warm and rich, and sort of floral-fruity with a hint of wood and spice,” said one happy shopper. “It’s hard to describe the scent because it’s so deep and complex, and I absolutely love it.”
Whether you prefer crip florals or earthy musks, there is a Votivo fragrance for you. Keep scrolling for more scents of the Lively-approved candle, and find out for yourself why it has racked up 1500-plus five-star customer ratings.
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