I am a huge fan of Yankee Candles and I am also a huge fan of lemon scents, so this fragrance is a perfect combination for me. I have always loved anything with a lemon-y scent and as soon as I found the Country Lemon scented candles I was hooked. The Sparkling Lemon fragrance is a newer addition to Yankee Candles collection but it a new favorite of mine.

I often buy the votive samplers or wax tarts in a fragrance that I have not used before so that I can try it without having to spend a lot of money. The wax tarts cost around £1.20 and the samplers cost around £1.80 and both offer great value for money. I bought both the sampler and a wax tart as they were reduced to half price in my local Clintons store. They are also widely available on the internet for very competitive prices and can be found in larger department stores.

The candle wax is a really vibrant, bright yellow color and reminds me of summer and slices of lemon. The photograph on the packaging is a glass of lemonade and a slice of lemon being added to it, which is exactly what this candle smells like. Yankee are known for their true to life fragrances and this one is no exception. Whilst it does not smell like real lemons, it does smell like lemon products such as sherbet and lemonade. With this candle, you can experience all of the lemon sorbet, sherbet and lemonade without any of the calories!

The scent of the candle is very fresh and perfect for the summer. It is not one that I would use if I was wanting to relax, but it is a great pick me up and would be brilliant in the spring too as the first signs of summer arrive. As with so many of the Yankee Candles, the fragrance lingers and travels so well that you can catch hints of the fragrance as you move from room to room and it is still noticeable long after you have stopped burning the candle.

My overall opinion is that this is a wonderful, fruity scent that is perfect for the summer. It picks you up and puts you in a good mood. As the scent lasts so long it is great value for money and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys citrus scents. The wax tarts and votive candles are a great way to try a fragrance without spending too much money and the jars are a great investment when you find a scent you really love.