# Tennis-Themed Candles The Otherland's Matchpoint Candle Was Re-Released in Time for the U.S. Open By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchpoint-candle References: [otherland](https://www.otherland.com/collections/shop-all/products/the-beach-collection?variant=12448526663789) & [otherland](https://www.otherland.com/collections/shop-all/products/the-beach-collection?variant=12448526663789) In honor of the U.S. Open kicking off, the famed [scented candle brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-candle) [Otherland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherland-collaboration) has launched a [tennis-inspired candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lalo-clubhouse), fittingly titled the Matchpoint Candle. The candle features an intriguing combination of scents that replicate the smell of a tennis ball with "a rubber-forward scent elevated by fragrances of freshly cut grass and cool cucumber." The Matchpoint Candle also boasts an avant-garde aesthetic. The jar features a mellow pink outer layer with a circular yellow arc atop. Inside the arc is a whimsical staircase in front of a beautiful, sunset-themed circular design. The brand's name, 'Otherland,' is placed at the forefront of the design in a gold, eye-catching font. This candle's unique smell and intriguing aesthetic is the perfect gift for tennis-enthusiasts who are seeking a novelty decor piece that fuses form with function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tennis-inspired Candles:** Opportunity to create scented candles with unique fragrances that capture the essence of different sports. - **Avant-garde Aesthetic:** Chance to explore innovative designs and packaging that appeal to consumers seeking visually appealing products. - **Novelty Decor Pieces:** Potential to create unconventional home decor items that are both functional and visually captivating. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Fragrances:** Tennis-themed candles present an opportunity for home fragrance brands to expand their product lines with sports-inspired scents. - **Design and Packaging:** The avant-garde aesthetic of the Matchpoint Candle opens up possibilities for design and packaging companies to collaborate with candle brands seeking unique visuals. - **Home Decor:** The fusion of form and function in tennis-themed candles creates a market for novelty decor pieces that entertain and enhance spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tennis Ball Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-and-sniff.md) - [Golf-Inspired Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-candle.md) - [Smart Fragrance Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherland-collaboration.md) - [Shoe-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taft.md) - [Football-Themed Collectible Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-collection-1.md) - [Tomato-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatoscented-candle.md) - [Mediterranean Summer-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-citron.md) - [Cheeky Candle Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-sheets.md) - [Aromatic Tomato Vine Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-vine-scented-candle.md)