Bath & Body Works | Polar Planet Specialty Lid Candles - Update Frosted Cranberry

Bath & Body Works | Polar Planet Specialty Lid Candles - Update

I asked in store about the Frosted Cranberry Candle because I read that after the Magic in the Air Candle was cancelled, Frosted Cranberry was to be set when it arrived, and I didn't see it on Monday anywhere.

It was not yet delivered.  Today it arrived and I wanted to make two updates...

There is no longer a specialty lid on it.  You probably knew that from it showing up on social.

And there is a new price sticker on it - $26.95 I believe.

There is a candle sale coming this weekend, so if you are in the market for candles, check it out...and stop and smell the Frosted Cranberry one...it's worth the sniff.

 

P.S. One more thing to note:

People were getting upset that the specialty lid was not on this collection of candles when they saw that it was coming from back room shares on Facebook groups and Reddit.  As one who shares let me point out that none of us would know anything about what is coming were it not for leaks.  When changes are made at a corporate level, they are made regardless of us knowing anything...so complaining to the sales associates/managers and on social is unnecessary.  It's not their fault.  That includes Sale Marketing pricing.  Early releases should be thought of as guides to plan our purchases...not definitive happenings until we are in the store looking at them.

I ask that a little grace be shown for our friends who work on making the store experience the best it can be...  Thanks for reading...XO


Polar Planet Specialty Lid Candle Collection -

Magic In The Air - Cancelled 10/23 production issues

Frosted Cranberry - no specialty lid

 

Bath & Body Works | Random Photos From Holiday 1 Release 10/28

Bath & Body Works | Random Photos From Holiday 1 Release 10/28

 

 

Bath & Body Works | New Gingham Genius

Bath & Body Works | New Gingham Genius 2024

 

 photo credit:Bath and Body Works / BaseNotes

 

How does it work? 

Customers can enter questions like “What fragrances are similar to Champagne Toast?” or “Which fragrances have jasmine?” and Gingham Genius will provide options! 

This is an exciting new way for customers to engage with fragrance before they shop online OR in stores! 

Gingham Genius will have a phased launch to allow time for the tool to build its fragrance finding skills! 

A small group of customers will begin to see it this week. Then, it will gradually roll to more customers each week. By the end of December, all customers will have access. 

What does this mean for you? 

Customers may come in with recommendations from Gingham Genius – your role is to direct them to the product and share additional fragrances or forms they may love!


Please Note:  Check out this report of the AI Gingham Genius reported to come back in September. 


BaseNotes

Retail Systems 

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Bath & Body Works | Sales Info: 10/28 - November, December 2024

Check out ALL OF THE SALES Here!  Just Updated

Bath & Body Works | Holiday 2024 Forever Red & You're The Only - Releases On 11/14 Body Care Sale!

Bath & Body Works | Holiday 2024 Forever Red & You're The Only - Releases On 11/14 Body Care Sale!

We knew they were coming for some time now...and we have seen that some stores have already sold off some of the candles during the last sale.  But officially, until they change their minds, we will see the Body Care and Candles in store on November 14th.


Bath & Body Works | Holiday 1 - Give BIG Little MOMENTS

Bath & Body Works | Holiday 1 - Give BIG Little MOMENTS

Holiday 1 (part two of the floor set reveal today, 10/28)


Bath & Body Works | Re: Yesterday's Merry "Chunky" Cookie Candle

Bath & Body Works | Re: Yesterday's Merry "Chunky" Cookie Candle

When I shared here the photos of the Merry Cookie Candle in a store, I shared because it was something I saw, and made note of it for myself - here on my blog archive.  I would have to look but whenever there is something like this, I make note of it...so if in the future I wanted to remember there is a post reminding me of it.  But it is also a heads-up for those shopping perhaps for a gift to check out the candle in case the aesthetic matters to you as well.

And truth be told, it's only as big of a deal and someone wants to make of it.  I made a joke...I like my candles like my peanut butter -- without chunks.

Or the check pour room vat.

I did not know what the candle smelled like because I cannot smell much of anything in the stores.   My choice.  So some blind buying things so far has not netted me a regretful purchase, because I stick to what I know. 

I know Merry Cookie...and I was surprised to see the wax a darker color.  I had no idea it joins the list of jalapeno scented items.  The Pumpkin Pecan Waffles items were so strong, and so off when I smelled them through a mask (I wear two), I did confirm what the manager suspected.  

My photos were shared on Reddit -  need I say more. Ah, DM's are fun.

I too have made candles in my younger days...I've never had frosting happen.  I have purchased tons of candles - to burn, to save and stored properly, it never happened.  I have candles that have that crystals looking stuff on them from Bath and Body Works.  I have had candles from Bath and Body Works that the oils have come to the surface over time. I understand the workings of wax and production of candles.

I was surprised yesterday when I grabbed the candle and turned it around to see the aesthetic of it off.  I checked another, and then the rest.  I was planning on gifting a few of the Merry Cookie (because of that cute bakery like label), and one for myself but I didn't like how the candles looked.  That's it.  

When I buy things I do think of the big picture too.

'What if' after the holiday passed I thought I would sell it off if I didn't use it.  Clear out some of the excess candles I have...Not everyone wants to hit it with a hairdryer to make it look pretty again.  I don't.  I shouldn't have to.  And a buyer certainly would not.

I looked at the candles, mentioned it to the staff, and made my choices for other candles.  It may be fine to burn, great...but for the big picture --- it wasn't a "fine for me purchase"....and I showed that by not buying it.

If you do....enjoy!



 

Bath & Body Works | Two Different Vanilla Romance Fine Fragrance Mists Packaging In Stores?

Bath & Body Works | Two Different Vanilla Romance Fine Fragrance Mists Packaging In Stores?

If you saw these two different bottles of Vanilla Romance on the shelves in store and wondered why, it is because the white bottle look with the more brushed metal sprayer was the initial release of the fragrance.

The clear bottle with a shinier sprayer is the replenishment that came afterwards.  

This happens a lot when the first round of release fragrance mists sell down and they are restocked.



Bath & Body Works | Shopping Today's Candle Sale - Or Not

I stopped in store today to check out some of the candles offered during this weeks candle sale with fingers crossed to see a Forever Red Candle...which was not yet out.  I grabbed soaps and a Tree Farm Candle  from the hexagon shelving unit while checking out some others there...wanting a Merry Cookie because of the cute label...only to turn them around and find this.

Hmm.  I have seen many variations of wax and the fun things they do....but this???  It's....Chunky.  Like what is going on in there...did someone fall in the wax vat?  I kid...kidding... but really...THIS PASSED QUALITY CONTROL?

Being stuck with Hot Cocoa & Cream candles from years ago that got an "aesthetic issue" I was told ---that looks like fiberglass crystals, and continues to grow more crystals...----"but it's finnneeeee" to burn----..sure...okay.....yuck and I didn't get them exchanged...and haven't burned any.

I know wax has to meet certain conditions or you can get imperfections; cooling issues, heat issues, storage issues...honestly, when I am buying something, I expect it to look good, and perform well.  I don't want to worry when I light it what other "TRICKS" it may do. And it shouldn't be my problem to contend with.

That entire season of Hot Cocoa & Cream was bad...and they still sit in a time out in the back of the candle closet making me mad when I see them.

So I was disappointed when I saw a shelf section full of Merry "Chunky" Cookie...with no others aesthetically pleasing, also known as good... left...so I passed on it.  Not a great look for a gift. 

What can I say, I like my candles like Peanut Butter ---Smooth without Chunks. 




Bath & Body Works | Perfect In Pink - Lip Oil & Perfume Mini Mist

Bath & Body Works | Perfect In Pink - Lip Oil & Perfume Mini Mist








Bath & Body Works | #bathandbodyworks_sweepstakes On IG - Emily In Paris

Check out Bath and Body Works on IG for their latest sweepstakes giveaway featuring the New, Upcoming Collaboration - Emily In Paris products.

 


 

Bath & Body Works | Cross Category BIG DAYS - Wallflowers $3.50, Soaps $3.50, Mists $5.95, & 3 Wick Candles $13.95

Bath & Body Works | Cross Category  BIG DAYS - Wallflowers $3.50, Soaps $3.50, Mists $5.95, & 3 Wick Candles $13.95

 

(two floor set days 10/20 and 10/27)  Holiday 1 begins in stores - 10/21 and 10/28

(two floor set days 11/24 and 11/27)  Holiday 2 begins in stores 11/25 and 11/28 

10/24 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/25 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles 
10/26 Cross Category  BIG DAYS - Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/27 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles

10/31 3-Wick Candle MEGA Event Associate Early Access Sale
11/1 - 11/3  3-Wicklifeinsidethepage Candle MEGA Event
11/7  Wallflower BIG DAYS Associate Early Access

 



 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Cancellation On The Magic In The Air - 3-Wick Candle Notice

Bath & Body Works | Cancellation On The Magic In The Air - 3-Wick Candle Notice


I shared this notice early this morning on my IG Stories while sitting in a doctors office with hubby.  I knew today was the last day for the Single Wick Candle Sale, and with news of the Magic in the Air being cancelled, I wanted to be sure to get the message out early.  By the time the doctors appointment was over and I got to the mall, all of the Magic in the Air Single Wick Candles were sold out.

I hope that they bring that scent back in some collection soon because many, so I am told, are disappointed.  I am not sure what "a production issue" could be.

The note to stores shared below reads:

"Set Frosted Cranberry upon receipt

Magic in the Air has been cancelled due to a production issue.  Sub Adjacent with 3-Wick Candle Fragrances (including Fresh Balsam)

Hold the following Christmas 3-wick candle ( with Over-the-Top lids) off the sales floor until 11/4"



 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 Dog Accessories Collection

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 Dog Accessories Collection

Pocketbac Holder - antlers light up and blink

Hand Soap Holder - antlers light up when depressed with the soap bottle

Shea Socks

Back Pack Cosmetic Bag


I grabbed the Dog Bag today! $19.95


Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 Gift Tags

 Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 Gift Tags


Bath & Body Works | Store Visit: 10/23

 Bath & Body Works | Store Visit: 10/23

 

 

 

Bath & Body Works | Today's Sales: Hand Creams, Hand Sanitizers $1.95 - Single Wick Candles $5.50

Bath & Body Works | Today's Sales: Hand Creams,  Hand Sanitizers $1.95 - Single Wick Candles $5.50




 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Updating Candle Sale Events

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Updating Candle Sale Events

For those who thought the $10.95 Candle Sale Marketing floating around was for this Thursdays Sale, it more than likely will be a $13.95 Sale event.

But coming after that sale, there is another Sale on Candles, a MEGA EVENT coming and we COULD see that price point then.  No Promises... Things get changed FAST so keep checking social for updates...and here is the list of a few more sales.

(two floor set days 10/20 and 10/27)  Holiday 1 begins in stores - 10/21 and 10/28

(two floor set days 11/24 and 11/27)  Holiday 2 begins in stores 11/25 and 11/28 

10/24 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/25 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles 
10/26 Cross Category  BIG DAYS - Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/27 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles

10/31 3-Wick Candle MEGA Event Associate Early Access Sale
11/1 - 11/3  3-Wicklifeinsidethepage Candle MEGA Event
11/7  Wallflower BIG DAYS Associate Early Access

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Feliz Navid, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa Collections

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Feliz Navid, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa Collection Items:

Candle

Wallflower Refill

Wallflower Unit

Gift Bag 









 


 

 




 

 

 


Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - A Few Accessories Found 10/21

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - A Few Accessories Found 10/21

I grabbed two of these chenille-look bags ($4.95/$3.95) for gifting, the quality of the bags is just okay.  They had offered others that were better.

If you love these jewel colored drawstring bags, grab them while they have them...before they sell out.  The Happy Hanukkah items would look great in the blue.

The back-pack Bear cosmetic bag color could, for me, be a little brighter, softer looking.  It looks a bit off color...not dirty but just not as I expected it would be.  I grabbed one at $19.95 even though that front fur piece was a thin, add on to the vinyl bag.

 


 




Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Polar Planet Collection Of Fragrances

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Polar Planet Collection Of Fragrances


Bath & Body Works | Tonight's Coffee Talk 10/22

Bath & Body Works | Tonight's Coffee Talk 10/22


  • As far as I know, the Candle Sale pricing we will see beginning this Thursday, 10/24 is $13.95.  That is the marketing that is out for this sale.  My understanding is that this is a BIG DAYS Sale - even though some are calling it a Candle Day Sale.  When I think of Candle Day -- I am thinking super good pricing and Candles being brought back and NEW ---  New.  And In December 6th, 7th, & 8th.  Let's cross our fingers for a great price...well made and Full of fragrance candles that are what we keep asking for, and okay, some we aren't expecting...but decent nonetheless.
10/24 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/25 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles 
10/26 Cross Category  BIG DAYS - Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles
10/27 Cross Category  BIG DAYS -Wallflowers, Soaps, Mists, & 3 Wick Candles

As I mentioned before, expect a bunch of these BIG sales coming at us as the B figures out what pricing we like paying and for what.

Don't wait too long to grab something you WANT for the Holiday Shopping, hoping for a better sale to grab it later...because if it sells out, and you miss out hoping to save a $1.00 on it...well, you know.  Sadness.

I haven't had coupons for some time, and when I go in to the store and see that thing I want... want, not need -- I am grabbing it.  I am earning a reward for the dollars spent so that helps a bit...so I can use those towards the Emily In Paris Collab coming next month. (November)  

It's shown to come out for Holiday 2, and I think that is around Black Friday Week (Thanksgiving Time)

The other mentioned collab afterwards should hit December...if they are trying to get both in for Holiday time.


  • The Forever Red and You're The One Candles are rumored to come out for this weeks sale. Both fragrances have returning, redesigned packaging in the Home Fragrance and Body Care Collections.  I did not see them mentioned for Holiday 2 release on the Fragrance Sheets. 

 

  • Do y'all think that the Sugar Plum Candy Lippies taste/smell like Grape?  I do.

 

Do you miss the full-on decorations the stores once had?  Decorated trees and things?  I do.. and I am noticing that there is a "less is more" kind of Holiday Theme going on.  At least there will be decorated Holiday Shoppers to take our treasures home.




(two floor set days 10/20 and 10/27)  Holiday 1 begins in stores - 10/21 and 10/28

(two floor set days 11/24 and 11/27)  Holiday 2 begins in stores 11/25 and 11/28 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Perfect In Pink Home Fragrance & Body Care Collection - Release 10/21

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Perfect In Pink Home Fragrance & Body Care Collection - Release 10/21


Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - My Stores Hexagon Table Holiday Assortment Of Body Care, Candles, and More

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - My Stores Hexagon Table Holiday Assortment Of Body Care, Candles, and More - 10/21

 Also includes: Merry Mingle,  Feliz Navid, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa Collections.

 

 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Men's Deep Ocean Body Care Collection

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Men's Deep Ocean Body Care Collection - In Store 10/21


 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Bright Christmas Morning Body Care Collection

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Bright Christmas Morning Body Care Collection

Home For The Holidays Body Care Collection - Bright Christmas Morning
What it smells like: that first waking up feeling on Christmas morning—fresh and exciting.

Fragrance notes: ripe red berries, blood orange and crisp apple.

  • Body Lotion
  • Body Cream
  • Fine Fragrance Mist 
  • Body Wash
  • Hand Cream
  • Travel Size Mist
  • Travel Size Body Cream
 



 

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Home For The Holidays Candles Set - 10/21

Bath & Body Works | Holiday '24 - Home For The Holidays Candles Set - 10/21

Holiday 1 - part one floor set 10/21 Home For The Holidays Candles added. The Peppermint Candies Pedestal was also released in my store today.


 


Home For The Holidays Vintage Candles - Candle Collection

Peppermint Bark - rich dark chocolate, melted white chocolate, crushed candy canes

Cinnamon Caramel Swirl - gooey caramel, grated cinnamon, vanilla bean, maple brown sugar

Mahogany Balsam - juniper berry fresh balsam, mahogany wood, sugared musk

Frosted Cranberry - iced cranberries, blonde woods, red apple