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The Skin You Choose: What Your Candle Color Says About You

At Circus, we’ve always believed scent is a form of self-expression. But so is color.

Whether you reach for moody Black or vibrant Red, you’re saying something — even before the scent hits the air. Because when you choose a Circus candle, you’re not just picking how it smells… you’re deciding how it lives in your space. How it reflects you.

So: what does your skin say about you?

The Elegant Deviant

You love a secret. Your space is intentional, a little shadowy, maybe velvet-lined. You burn candles to set the scene for yourself, for others, for the mystery of it all. If scent is a seduction, you’ve already won.

The Refined Rebel

There’s a structure to how you live, but it’s all your own. You’re the person who actually reads the book on the coffee table and makes the martini just right. White & Navy isn’t preppy. It’s controlled chaos, disguised as calm.

The Drama Queen, In the Best Way

You don’t just walk into a room - you enter. You’ve got a soft spot for bold gestures and unexpected intimacy. Red is a pulse, a flirt, a feeling you follow all the way to the edge. You probably text back… but only if the mood is right.

The Cool Minimalist

You’re not cold - you’re considered.

Gray is your calm center, your quiet luxury, your way of saying more by doing less. You believe in restraint that still leaves an impression - fresh linens, perfect lighting, and a scent that doesn’t shout, but absolutely speaks.

The Chic Maximalist

You believe more is more - but it better be intentional. You mix edge with elegance, softness with bite. You walk into a room and say something without saying everything. Every detail matters. Every contrast is considered. You don’t just contain multitudes - you style them.

The Offbeat Icon

You don’t follow trends. You follow feelings. Olive is your version of neutral - earthy, grounded, and just a little weird in the best way. You light Bound while rearranging furniture at 9pm or journaling under a mohair blanket.

Whatever hue you choose, make it yours. Because at Circus, scent isn’t just about how it smells - it’s about how it lives in your space, how it reflects your mood, and how it makes you feel. So go ahead, pick the candle color that speaks to you. And let it say everything.