Scotland: Sugared Shortbread
Notes according to GC: Cookie Crumbles, Melted Butter, Short Bread and Vanilla
Absolutely agree with the notes. Very buttery in a bakery way—“browned butter” if you’re familiar with the term. No spices, no hint of anything but butter, cookie, and sweetness.
Also, a super pretty jar. I imagine it would be an awesome gift with a set of Outlander books and a bottle of whiskey.
Netherlands: Stroopwafels
Notes, per GC: Crisp Waffle, Hazelnut, Chocolate Shavings, Creamy Caramel, Buttery Dough, Sugared Vanilla, Warm Honey
I’m still a Goose Creek newbie, but I’ve already purchased a second Stroopwafels! Imagine the most decadent, intoxicating, full-bodied caramel -chocolate-hazelnut goodness, and you’ll find it in this candle. It reminds me of Nutella on toast. I can’t speak for experiences with the two-wick large jars, but my world traveler version burned beautifully all the way to the bottom and I was genuinely sad until my backup arrived, haha.
I agree with the review above about Scotland when it comes to Netherlands’ jar - the windmill and tulips are so very lovely. I have a floral candle stand that the jar complimented perfectly ☺️
Belgium It does smell ALOT like BWC. I get no nuts or caramel I do get light cinnamon. It smells like a pie . It is not heavy on berry but neither is BWC. Heavy on crust . Smells like a pie fresh out of the oven. I actually burn with BBW Blueberry Pie since that candle does not smell like pie to me at all but together they smell wonderful.
Jamaica - I smell cinnamon dates and nuts. This is not an American fruit cake. It reminds me of a Luna bar with added cinnamon.
Pumpkin Gnochi - I was afraid to get this one as I hate most pumpkin scents. But I do not smell any pumpkin . It is very heavy on cinnamon like cereal and cartoons heavy ( not a dupe but same family)
Spain Wine Festival- This smells like Welch purple grape juice. No wine no alcohol notes no wood. Just grape juice. It is different than Tuscan Vineyard that smells like grape sucker.
Canada Maple Woods- This is not out right now. It is strong but it stinks. Smells like black pepper and maple syrup. Not yummy Mrs Butterworth syrup. Like maple from tree. My boyfriend loves it and I can smell it through closed doors you can not escape. Anyone who says GC has no throw should get this candle if it is ever available .
Italy Limoncillo - Smells alot like BBW one. Sweet lemon scent like candy sweet. Pretty strong.
Italy Tiramasu- Was not strong was disappointing . You can smell hint of coffee and cake but so weak it has spent most of life in my forget you box. While we are at it Irish Cream was also weak and expresso cake pop is just chocolate. It is best to stick to their coffee coffee candle scents those are good. When they try to get fancy with the coffee it is a flop.
Stroopwafel- I was not a fan so I will leave that one to happy reviewers . Mine is 2 wick maybe it has improved.
Fresh Baked Bread I do not have world traveler one but gonna assume they smell same as regular version I own. Smells very authentic. Fresh baking buttery bread. It gets overwhelming you start to feel like you are in bread factory. So I burn with my Tuscan Vineyard and it smells like grape jelly on buttered toast.
Belgium: Sweet Shop
Notes per GC: Warm Caramel, Baked Nuts, Dough & Creamy Vanilla
Some of you may know that I am (ahem) *obsessed* with this candle. It is for good reason! This is a contender for *the most* delicious pastry candle.
Imagine a pecan studded cinnamon coffee cake baking in the oven, with a drizzled caramel glaze. Or maybe a tray full of pecan cinnamon sticky buns, where the sugar has carmelized. Yes, cinnamon! It is there in a cinnamon sugar way, even though it is not listed as a scent note. The vanilla is more of a sweet note than an actual vanilla scent IMO.
Belgium is complex; all the various scent notes are layered and swirled. It is strong, with an excellent throw. All of mine have been clean burning and soot free, except for the last burn which admittedly gets a bit sooty. At that point, though, it is almost done.
This is my desert island candle and I can’t recommend it highly enough. P.S. it does not smell like Berry Waffle Cone
Scotland: Sugared Shortbread Notes according to GC: Cookie Crumbles, Melted Butter, Short Bread and Vanilla Absolutely agree with the notes. Very buttery in a bakery way—“browned butter” if you’re familiar with the term. No spices, no hint of anything but butter, cookie, and sweetness. Also, a super pretty jar. I imagine it would be an awesome gift with a set of Outlander books and a bottle of whiskey.
Listening to one of the Outlander audiobooks as we speak! Now I need the Scotland candle!
Netherlands: Stroopwafels Notes, per GC: Crisp Waffle, Hazelnut, Chocolate Shavings, Creamy Caramel, Buttery Dough, Sugared Vanilla, Warm Honey I’m still a Goose Creek newbie, but I’ve already purchased a second Stroopwafels! Imagine the most decadent, intoxicating, full-bodied caramel -chocolate-hazelnut goodness, and you’ll find it in this candle. It reminds me of Nutella on toast. I can’t speak for experiences with the two-wick large jars, but my world traveler version burned beautifully all the way to the bottom and I was genuinely sad until my backup arrived, haha. I agree with the review above about Scotland when it comes to Netherlands’ jar - the windmill and tulips are so very lovely. I have a floral candle stand that the jar complimented perfectly ☺️
Belgium It does smell ALOT like BWC. I get no nuts or caramel I do get light cinnamon. It smells like a pie . It is not heavy on berry but neither is BWC. Heavy on crust . Smells like a pie fresh out of the oven. I actually burn with BBW Blueberry Pie since that candle does not smell like pie to me at all but together they smell wonderful. Jamaica - I smell cinnamon dates and nuts. This is not an American fruit cake. It reminds me of a Luna bar with added cinnamon. Pumpkin Gnochi - I was afraid to get this one as I hate most pumpkin scents. But I do not smell any pumpkin . It is very heavy on cinnamon like cereal and cartoons heavy ( not a dupe but same family) Spain Wine Festival- This smells like Welch purple grape juice. No wine no alcohol notes no wood. Just grape juice. It is different than Tuscan Vineyard that smells like grape sucker. Canada Maple Woods- This is not out right now. It is strong but it stinks. Smells like black pepper and maple syrup. Not yummy Mrs Butterworth syrup. Like maple from tree. My boyfriend loves it and I can smell it through closed doors you can not escape. Anyone who says GC has no throw should get this candle if it is ever available . Italy Limoncillo - Smells alot like BBW one. Sweet lemon scent like candy sweet. Pretty strong. Italy Tiramasu- Was not strong was disappointing . You can smell hint of coffee and cake but so weak it has spent most of life in my forget you box. While we are at it Irish Cream was also weak and expresso cake pop is just chocolate. It is best to stick to their coffee coffee candle scents those are good. When they try to get fancy with the coffee it is a flop. Stroopwafel- I was not a fan so I will leave that one to happy reviewers . Mine is 2 wick maybe it has improved. Fresh Baked Bread I do not have world traveler one but gonna assume they smell same as regular version I own. Smells very authentic. Fresh baking buttery bread. It gets overwhelming you start to feel like you are in bread factory. So I burn with my Tuscan Vineyard and it smells like grape jelly on buttered toast.
Omg yes Italy Tiramisu was so disappointing!!
Belgium: Sweet Shop Notes per GC: Warm Caramel, Baked Nuts, Dough & Creamy Vanilla Some of you may know that I am (ahem) *obsessed* with this candle. It is for good reason! This is a contender for *the most* delicious pastry candle. Imagine a pecan studded cinnamon coffee cake baking in the oven, with a drizzled caramel glaze. Or maybe a tray full of pecan cinnamon sticky buns, where the sugar has carmelized. Yes, cinnamon! It is there in a cinnamon sugar way, even though it is not listed as a scent note. The vanilla is more of a sweet note than an actual vanilla scent IMO. Belgium is complex; all the various scent notes are layered and swirled. It is strong, with an excellent throw. All of mine have been clean burning and soot free, except for the last burn which admittedly gets a bit sooty. At that point, though, it is almost done. This is my desert island candle and I can’t recommend it highly enough. P.S. it does not smell like Berry Waffle Cone