# Confection Scented Candles Hershey's Syrup Chocolate Candle Smells Like Childhood By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confection-scented-candles-hersheys-syrup-chocolate-scented-candle-brings-s References: [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/hershey-syrup-candle.cfm) I used to love the smell of [Hershey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-hot-chocolate-bomb)’s hot chocolate milk as a kid. It was always a lot of fun to drink, and kept me warm on cold nights. I usually don’t have time to drink it now since I’m so busy, but I still love the smell. With the Hershey’s Syrup Chocolate Scented Candle, anyone can enjoy the wonderful smell of hot chocolate, without actually having to make any (but if you want to, go right ahead.) This 14.5 oz hand-poured wax candle is sure to bring back many childhood memories as the candle provides a wonderful scent that fills the room with chocolate delight. Keep in mind that it is not edible, but it’s still a wonderful candle to have. Great for chocolate lovers everywhere! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Scented Candles for Nostalgia:** Incorporating scents that evoke nostalgic memories in candles can be a powerful selling point for consumers. - **Food-inspired Candle Scents:** Creating candle scents based on popular food flavors can expand the market beyond traditional candle buyers and tap into the food industry. - **Hand-poured and Artisanal Candles:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out high-quality, hand-poured candles with unique scents and packaging that can be marketed as a premium product. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery Industry:** Partnering with candle makers to create scents based on popular candy and chocolate flavors could be a new revenue stream for the confectionery industry. - **Home Decor Industry:** Creating custom candle lines with unique packaging and scents can add to a home decor company's product offerings and increase sales. - **Gift and Specialty Stores:** Providing unique and customizable candle options can attract specialty store shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cocoa Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-candle.md) - [Dark Chocolate-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-of-chocolate.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-homesick.md) - [Childhood Snack-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barney-x-mala.md) - [Bakery-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mornings-at-levain-candle.md) - [Nostalgic Candy-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyinspired-candles.md) - [Edible Birthday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-them-eat-candles.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-melts.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md)