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Lists
Cinematic Summer in Scènt 36 films
What does summer smell like?
This list captures the magic of the hottest months of the year. A collection of…
Spring Awakening 30 films
What does spring smell like?
A varied selection perfect for embracing spring in your life. These are the films that…
The Essence of the Rom Com 24 films
A varied selection of films that have inspired our Rom-Com Candle Making Class.
If you'd like to us…
"What's your favorite scary movie?" 20 films
Do you like scary movies?
If you’re looking for a good scare or some sinister chills, here is our curated…
Summer Slashers 13 films
Ready to dive into the ultimate Summer Slasher marathon? 🔪 We’ve curated a killer lineup of horror’s greatest hits. Light…
10 Films to Watch When You Miss Your Friends 10 films
We've compiled a list of films with different portrayals of friendship that serve as the perfect reminder of the best…
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2025
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Smells like: a luxurious room at the Prague Continental hotel, the powdery snow of a classified mountainside location, and revenge best served with blind fury.
Top - bloody ballerina shoes
Middle - leather gun holsters
Base - blaze of a flamethrower
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2025
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Smells like: dating in the city, high-end tequila, and a twelve-million-dollar apartment.
Top - Coke and beer
Middle - Daisies
Base - Wedding cake
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1999
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Smells like: pages of a well-loved travel book, the soft drizzle of a London morning, and the quiet ache of falling for someone impossibly famous.
Top – Orange juice
Middle – Earl grey
Base – Linen sheets & honeysuckle
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1994
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Smells like: a $5 milkshake at Jack Rabbit Slim’s, freshly cleaned handgun metal, and adrenaline in the back of a Chevy Malibu.
Top – Vanilla
Middle – Gun powder
Base – Cigarette smoke
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I wanna live in Celine Song’s mind. I’m sure it’s cozy.
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what happens when a real yapper meets a real yearner
i think i could watch this film 10000 more times and never get tired of it
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When I first watched this at 22, I was so struck by how Celine spoke about love because for the first time I felt someone really understood how I felt about it. The desire to love and be loved is such a universal feeling and something I take such comfort in. And also her little speech about god and magic living in the space of getting to know someone!! Yes! That’s how I feel watching the lil bit of Jesse…
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The eye roll was everything oh and those chicken legs
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What does summer smell like?
This list captures the magic of the hottest months of the year. A collection of films that feel as fragrant as road trips, seaside escapes, and slow, sun-drenched afternoons—think Call Me by Your Name, Dazed & Confused, The Parent Trap (1998), Jaws, Before Sunrise, Roman Holiday, Moonrise Kingdom, and more.
Inspired by our cinematic summer candle-making class.