On a rainy day, there's nothing I like more than lighting a candle and sitting down to read. Don't get me wrong — I see the appeal of luxury candles with crisp scents and beautiful packaging. But when it's just me and my book on the couch, I want easy ambiance, and a sweet WoodWick candle gives me that.
My favorite one is the Cafe Trilogy, made up of three layers: vanilla bean, caramel, and biscotti. This translates to sweet, sweet, and sweet, with caramel as the most noticeable scent. Burning it makes me feel like I'm a coffee shop and a bakery.
I'm not sure if the layers smell distinct from each other, but there is a depth to the scent that comes from the layering. The candle burns evenly and it has lasted me for many months, even after burning it for up to an hour at a time.
The crackling and the sugar smell are the perfect sensory combination. The signature sound comes from the wick being literally made of wood, as opposed to string used in other candles. I love how the crackling merges with the noise of turning pages and the quiet of my apartment. It's like a fireplace and fresh cookies are sitting on my end table.
Lily Alig is the kitchen expert for Business Insider Reviews. As the section’s editor, she has been covering kitchen tools, small appliances, and gourmet food since joining BI in 2020.ExperienceLily joined the Reviews team as a fellow, and has since been both a reporter and an editor. In her role as kitchen editor on the Reviews team, Lily writes and edits articles to help expert and novice cooks navigate the kitchen. From garlic presses to pellet smokers, she has spent her journalism career helping readers optimize their cooking experience at home. Why you can trust LilyLily uses her interviews with professional chefs and hands-on testing experience (ask her about making 50 waffles in one day) to find the absolute best kitchen products.Living in a studio apartment in Brooklyn, NY, she knows preserving space and saving money are important considerations. She is most proud of growing the budget-focused and beginner-friendly coverage in the kitchen reviews space. In her work, she has learned that it’s more important to have fresh coffee grounds than a $1,000 coffee maker and one sharp chef’s knife is more useful than any knife block set. Her goal is to make it accessible and affordable to cook and enjoy good food. Expertise
