Bath & Body Works · Reviewed by Queen of the Girl Geeks · Published 2026-08-24
Based on a review by Queen of the Girl Geeks (accessed 2026-08-24).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about excellent price point for a 30-ounce candle ($29.95 compared to 14oz for $39.95) — just accept the candle's scent is described as 'a little on the light side' and needs testing during burning.
The reviewer is very positive about the Reserve Collection, highlighting the excellent price point and larger size of the candles compared to other collections. She praises the Santal and Amber room spray for its light and airy scent and finds the innovative design of the reed diffusers appealing.
This review introduces Bath & Body Works' new Reserve Collection, focusing on the Santal and Amber four-wick candle, reed diffuser, and room spray. The reviewer compares the Reserve Collection candle's size and price point to the existing ceramic collection. She also provides initial impressions of the scent and design of the new products.
For consumers seeking generously sized candles at an exceptional value, this Santal and Amber 4-Wick Candle from Bath & Body Works' Reserve Collection is a recommended purchase, despite its potentially lighter scent throw. The reviewer highlights its impressive 30-ounce size for $29.95, offering a significantly better price point per ounce than the smaller 14-ounce ceramic candles priced at $39.95, and praises the smooth, patterned jar design. However, the candle's fragrance, while pleasant, is noted to be a little on the light side, requiring observation during burning for full effect. If you prioritize candle size and value in a sophisticated, neutral scent, this collection is worth exploring. If you prefer extremely strong scents that fill a large room quickly, you might find this candle too subtle and should consider other options.
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The Reserve Collection features four fragrances: Lavender and Jasmine, Santal and Amber, Vanilla and Tonka, and Sea Salt and Musk, as well as Sweet Orange and Agave.
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The reviewer finds the Reserve Collection candle jars very pretty, smooth, and featuring a nice pattern, preferring them over the ceramic ones.
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The Reserve Collection four-wick candles are large, stated to be 30-oz candles.
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The 30-oz four-wick candles from the Reserve Collection are priced at $29.95.
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Ceramic collection candles, in contrast, are 14-oz and cost $39.95.
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The reviewer notes that the Reserve Collection candles offer a very good price point given their large size compared to the more expensive, smaller ceramic candles.
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Beyond candles, the Reserve Collection includes reed diffusers, wallflower plugs, refills, and room sprays.
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The reed diffuser vessel from the Reserve Collection costs $14.95.
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The reviewer highlights an innovative design feature where the reeds themselves are completely fragranced, eliminating the need to handle separate oil bottles like in other brands.
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The Santal and Amber scent is described as containing notes of sandalwood, fine cashmere, and amber.
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The Santal and Amber candle smells good to the reviewer, with clear notes of sandalwood and cashmere, but she notes it is a 'little on the light side' when unlit.
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The Santal and Amber room spray smells good and is described as light and airy, avoiding the overpowering nature of some concentrated room sprays.
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Beyond the primary notes, the Santal and Amber candle also includes Pillow Musk, Sheer Vanilla, Cotton Cashmere, Suited Petals, Amber Driftwood, White Birch, Velvet Woods, Tonka Resin, and Sugared Sandalwood, with a noticeable sweetness.
The Reserve Collection launched with four fragrances: Lavender and Jasmine, Santal and Amber, Vanilla and Tonka, and Sea Salt and Musk. It includes four-wick candles, reed diffusers, wallflower plugs, refills, and room sprays, focusing on neutral aesthetic and scent profiles.
The 30-oz Reserve Collection four-wick candles are priced at $29.95, which is a better deal than the 14-oz ceramic candles that cost $39.95. This makes the new collection more cost-effective for a larger candle.
The reviewer describes the Santal and Amber scent's core notes as sandalwood, fine cashmere, and amber, also mentioning Sugared Sandalwood. She finds the candle smells good but 'a little on the light side' when unlit. The room spray, however, is praised for being 'light and airy' and not overpowering.
The reviewer highlights this as an innovative design. Unlike traditional diffusers where you open a separate bottle of oil, these reeds are pre-fragranced, which she finds 'really cool' and convenient.
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The video provides a first look at the new Bath & Body Works Reserve Collection, which includes four-wick candles, reed diffusers, and room sprays in 'Zen neutral' fragrances. The reviewer focuses on the Santal and Amber scent, noting that the 30-oz Reserve Collection candles are priced at $29.95, offering a much better value than the 14-oz ceramic candles sold for $39.95. She appreciates the light and non-overpowering nature of the Santal and Amber room spray and likes the innovative design of the reed diffusers where the reeds themselves contain the fragrance.
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