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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.

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