Yankee Candle Company, part of the Newell Brands portfolio, has introduced two new holiday collections: Passport to the Holidays, inspired by global destinations; and Après Ski, inspired by the mountain air, fresh snowfall and ski lodge celebrations.
“Inspired by holiday traditions from around the world, the Passport to the Holidays collection brings the luxury of travel to consumers’ homes,” said Nick Virginio, senior director of brand management at Yankee Candle. “From the sweet scents of buttery croissants to the crisp freshness of icy air, these fragrances transport people to the holiday getaways of their dreams. Each candle in the Passport to the Holidays collection is crafted with a premium wax blend and high-quality fragrance oils, delivering a luxurious aromatic experience that captures the magic of the holidays.”
The Passport to the Holidays collection (pictured above) features six new fragrances available for a limited time:
- Big Apple Christmas: Inspired by the streets of New York City at Christmas with scents of fresh apples, spices and melted sugar cane.
- Parisian Holiday Brunch: Transports the consumer to a Parisian bakery with aromas of croissants, raspberry preserves, fig and brown sugar.
- London Christmas Tree: Inspired by the charm of afternoon tea in London with warm notes of ginger, black tea and cinnamon woods.
- ‘Tis the Sea-Sun in Sydney: Brings the consumer to Sydney’s sunny beaches with scents of tropical nectars, orange blossoms, sunscreen and sandy woods.
- North Pole Hideaway: Consumers can enjoy the magic of the North Pole with cool notes of icy air, arctic mint and snow powder.
- Munich Christmas Market: Inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Munich’s Christmas markets with smells of cookies, orange zest, star anise and dark chocolate. It is available exclusively at Yankee Candle retailers.
Yankee Candle Après Ski Collection
The brand is also unveiling a second holiday collection, Après Ski. It is exclusive to Yankee Candle stores and YankeeCandle.com and features six new fragrances that are made to evoke the ambiance of a snowy mountaintop ski lodge.
The Après Ski collection includes the following scents:
- Holiday Winterfest: Scents of citrus, fresh herbs and pine.
- Santa on Skis: A mix of clove bud, tart berries and vanilla.
- Vanilla Flurries: Aromas of sugared vanilla crystals, sweet amber and vetiver.
- Summit Stargazing: Fragrances of rainbow berries, winter tuberose and candied violet.
- Fresh Powder: Scents of snowdrops, winter pine and white musk.
Both collections are part of Yankee Candle’s “Scent You’ve Been Seeking” campaign, celebrating the heritage of crafting fragrances that enhance life’s most meaningful moments. It is grounded in the belief that the perfect scent should be easy to find and that fragrance can effortlessly bring joy, serenity and warmth into any space, the company stated.
The Passport to the Holidays collection is available for purchase at YankeeCandle.com, Yankee Candle retail locations and major leading retailers, including Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Meijer. The Après Ski collection is available exclusively at YankeeCandle.com and Yankee Candle stores.
Prices start at $12.99 for small tumblers and $30.99 for large jars, with select fragrances available in ScentPlug refills, wax melts, filled votives, medium pillars, 3-wich candles and melt cups.
