Father’s Day Fragrance Favorites
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
When gifting Thymes’ products, we naturally think of great gifts for our sisters, friends, daughters, and mothers – But something many may not realize is that candles and other home fragrance items make great gifts for dads, too!…
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Home Care Hints
Ways to make spring cleaning a breeze with Mandarin Coriander
Few rituals are more satisfying than spring cleaning. So before the crocuses lift their cheerful heads, be sure to make your chore list, assemble your tools and prepare for…
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All in a Lather
The Dish About Soap
Many people have strong soda pop preferences. Some lean toward brown eggs over white. Others think laundry powders are better than liquid. Six of one, half-dozen of the other.…
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Springtime Freshness with Millefleur
What’s not to love about the new Spring-inspired Millefleur Collection from Thymes?
This floral scent is full of jasmine, with nuances of hyacinth, lily of the valley, orange blossom and raspberry, creating the perfect fragrant canvas indoors.…
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Cozy Up to Vanilla Blanc
Let us introduce this creamy floral, gourmand fragrance
Thymes' captivating Vanilla Blanc collection redefines the feeling of cozy. An enchanting blend of enveloping warmth and comfort; this creamy floral, gourmand fragrance creates an aura of charm and allure.…
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Introducing Neroli Sol
We have expanded our Thymes portfolio with a modern, softer take on a tropical fragrance.
This winter, we expanded our Thymes portfolio with a modern, softer take on a tropical fragrance. Both citrus and floral, Thymes Neroli Sol blends these two fragrance families together to create an exotic escape – all in the comfort of your own home.…
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Meet the Plant One Tree Program
Thymes, a leading brand in the Specialty Market, creates a high level of innovation and uniqueness with their top-selling fragrance, Frasier Fir.
Thymes, a leading brand in the Specialty Market, creates a high level of innovation and uniqueness with their top-selling fragrance, Frasier Fir.…
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Embracing the Scent of the Season with Wit & Delight
Frasier Fir + Hygge = Match Made in Heaven
As fellow Minnesotans (and Midwesterners!) can attest, the seasonal change from fall to winter often feels like it happens overnight. One day you are walking in glorious sixty-degree weather with leaves crunching beneath your feet, and, quite literally, the next day sleet is whipping at your face when you walk from your car into your home.…
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Chocolaty Holiday Sweets
Learn how to create Hot Cocoa inspired treats!
As winter approaches, we are falling in love with the new variety of cozy smells offered in the Thymes Hot Cocoa Collection. Inspired by sweet ingredients that fill kitchens and dining rooms during the chilly seasons, Hot Cocoa is offered in Peppermint, Dark, and Milk Chocolate fragrances.…
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The Fragrance of the North
Inspired by the towering green trees of Minnesota
Inspired by the towering green trees of Minnesota, Frasier Fir’s crisp, fresh aroma is a reminiscent and beloved nod to the very state it was born in. A time-honored classic, Frasier Fir is giving back to its home state.…
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It's Simmered Cider Season
Learn how to make decorate your own Party Cart with Thymes!
Fall has quickly approached this year after a full and busy summer – but boy are we excited and ready for all the spicy cider, cozy sweaters and blankets, crunchy leaves and of course Simmered Cider Season here at Thymes!…
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Simmered Cider Fall Party
Celebrate this season with Simmered Cider
The much anticipated changing of the seasons is here and it’s filled with turningchanging leaves, crisper air, cozy blankets and lots of fun traditions. At Thymes, fall means crushed clove, spicy cardamom, rich bourbon, freshly-pressed apples, malted rum, smoldering spices and a new, cozy drink inspired fragrance…
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Springtime Formulas
Mandarin Coriander Formulation Information Revealed
Maybe it’s the optimist in all of us, but in the Midwest, we often find ourselves jumping to conclusions about the changing of seasons. For many of us, the second we see that all of the snow has melted, we instantly decide that it MUST be Spring!…
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Find Your Holiday Fragrance
Take Our Quiz To Find Your Perfect Holiday Fragrance
Having trouble picking a favorite holiday fragrance for yourself or for someone else as a gift? Take our quiz to find your perfect fit this holiday season!…
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From Candle to Kitchen
Five Ways to Upcycle your Gingerbread Candles
This year we’ve added some products with charming, reusable containers into our Gingerbread Collection – perfect for sifting, rolling and frosting your own delectable treats. Here are some tips & tricks from our Visual Coordinator & baking extraordinaire, Claire, on the tastiest and cutest ways to reuse your Thymes Gingerbread containers once you’ve finished enjoying your candle!…
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Holiday Celebrations
Taking Holiday Celebrations to the Next Level
Looking to plan the ultimate Holiday Celebration? Ask any party-planner-extroadinaire and they'll tell you that you'll need: great food and drink, fabulous decor, and sweet scents filling the air to set the mood.…
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Take an Outdoor Adventure
Get in touch with nature
What do the outdoors mean to you? At Thymes, we’re continually pulling inspiration for our products from our experiences with nature. For Brand Assistant, Maggie Sokoloski, the outdoors bring adventure, tell stories, usher in celebrations and serve as a reminder of how beautiful change is.…
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It’s in the Bag!
Thymes Sample Beauty Bag
There are two kinds of fragrance lovers in the world: One who finds something she likes and sticks with it, and the other who’s always on a quest of discovery. Thymes Sample Beauty Bags wonderfully satisfy both. That’s because our sample bags contain Thymes' best-selling fragrances, allowing you to purchase with confidence—and revel in variety.…
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Thymes on HSN
Thymes was featured on HSN on August 25th, 2016. Learn more about our experience!
The 25th Anniversary celebration of Eucalyptus and Lavender continued recently as Anne Sempowski Ward, CEO of Curio, the new parent company of Thymes, and Maggie Sokoloski, Thymes Marketing Assistant, headed to HSN for the day.…
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What Makes a Great Unisex Fragrance?
Our clean, fresh fragrances appeal to both males and females.
Only one chromosome, a smattering of hormones and a strong dose of socialization separate the sexes. So it’s no surprise that certain fragrances hit all the right notes for both genders’ noses.…
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Use Body Scrub
The most frequently asked questions we receive at Thymes about how to use a body scrub.
Give your skin the royal treatment with the best body exfoliator right in your own shower. Choose from a variety of options at Thymes.…
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Reed Diffuser 101
5 Ways to get the Best Bloom of Fragrance
It’s spring, so the fragrant blooms of buds and bulbs are popping up all around. But for those familiar with Thymes Reed Diffusers, nature’s freshest scents are abloom year round…
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Eros By Any Other Name
Why Certain Scents Arouse Passions
Before you buy your sweetie a bouquet, bottle of cologne or some other token of your affection, consider this: The first union of Cleopatra and Mark Antony took place amid a pillow of rose petals a foot and a half high.…
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Scents & Sensibility
Find Your Fragrance Personality
Nothing is more personal than fragrance. So, how do you choose a fragrance that's right for you or as a gift for someone else? Begin by thinking creatively about the individual. What are her habits? What does she hope for? These clues will likely align with one (or several) of our remarkably engaging fragrances.…
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Scents of Discovery
How to give a fragrance
Because fragrance is such a personal expression, the prospect of choosing a fragrance for another can be daunting. But by gathering a few hints and putting some thought into it, it’s possible to select a fragrance that will be both meaningful and appreciated.…
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Fresh-picked Fragrances
Choose a gift your Valentine will love
Because fragrance is such a personal expression, the prospect of choosing a fragrance for another can be daunting. But by gathering a few hints and putting some thought into it, it’s possible to select a fragrance that will be both meaningful and appreciated.…
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New Fragrance in Bloom
A reinvention of a classic favorite
How do you celebrate the 25th anniversary of an iconic fragrance with a fiercely loyal following (that may be an understatement)?…
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10 Tips for Surefire Gifts
Expert Tips From a Longtime Retailer
Choosing a gift seems easy: just give them something they’ll love. In reality, it can sometimes feel like trying to ride a unicycle. In heels. Backwards.…
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A Bouquet of Vanilla Ambrette
From Fragrance to Tangible Form
How do you render fragrance in three dimension? That’s what two members of the social media team at Thymes—Natalie Broderick and Lesli LeJeune—asked themselves one sunny summer day. The fragrance they were looking to evoke was Vanilla Ambrette, recently launched and already a new favorite for its creamy, comforting complexity.…
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A Star Turn for Thymes
Behind the Scenes at ‘The Balancing Act’
Imagine testing fragrances, blindfolded, in front of a studio audience. That’s what Julie Moran, host of The Balancing Act®, recently did as she experienced Thymes fragrances with Anne Sempowski Ward, CEO of Thymes, as her sure-footed guide…
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Refreshing Eucalyptus
Scents of Spring in the Air
Of all of our collections, Eucalyptus holds several distinctions. One, it’s one of our very first fragrances, and it remains one of our best loved. Two, its glistening-green scent packs all the optimism of spring…
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A Star is Born
Body Scrub Wins Coveted Allure ‘Best’ Award
Aqua Coralline Body Scrub, for those who haven’t yet discovered it, is a light foaming scrub that polishes dry skin to reveal a smooth, even texture. It’s an energizing skin slougher full of…
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Feeling Exposed? Tips for Winter Skin
Don't leave your skin out in the cold!
The wonderland that is winter, those three-ish months that put a healthy blush in our cheeks, can wreak havoc on our skin. The recipe is easy to see: bitter cold plus winter’s ultra-dry air equals…
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Ingredient Feature: Lavender
Calming, Clarifying and Intoxicating
Imagine walking through a verdant herb garden, where spikes of lavender sway in the breeze, releasing wisps of sweet, balsamic floral fragrance. In a word, heaven…
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More Azur, Please
An Oceanic Thymes Classic
The warmth of the sand. The salty spray of the surf. The softening effect of seawater on skin. A brisk ocean breeze. That’s the revitalizing…
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Moonflower Blossoms
A seductive, shimmering scent
A little black dress. Pearls. Strappy heels. This sartorial recipe has been a classic since the days of Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly. Polished with a spritz of sparkling Moonflower, and you’re…
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Let's Get Cozy
Gingerbread Turns Up the Warmth
Throw another log on the fire and get ready to ignite a new holiday passion: Gingerbread, Thymes’ latest seasonal fragrance. A modern fragrance inspired by age-old traditions…
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Freshen Up
Feel fresh and lovely with these summer fragrance trends
Let’s face it, the best part of summer can also be the worst. On one hand, the sun’s heat can be therapeutic and calming. On the other hand, it can make you feel, well, kind of like a wilted flower—not so fresh.…
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Scents of Wonder
An inside look at Thymes fragrance development
How do you design a unique fragrance that balances familiarity and intrigue and is rooted in botanical perfumery? Thymes Fragrance Specialist, Stacy Brown, shares…
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Ingredient Feature: Ginseng
A Wonder of the World
Ginseng, that fascinating root believed-to-be miracle worker for stimulating everything from skin circulation to swifter memory recall. It’s one of the fortifying herbal ingredients…
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Spice: The Variety of Life
An Aromatic Route
Two of the three wise men were right: spice is always a welcome gift. (Gold, of course, needs no invitation.) The treasures brought to celebrate the birth of the newborn babe—frankincense and myrrh—are among the oldest known spices, dating back thousands of years.…
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Home for the Holidays
Home Fragrance Gifts In The Bag
During this season of bustle, busy shoppers and helpful storekeepers are all trying to accomplish one thing: delivering the holiday goods…
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Ingredient Feature: Epsom Salt
Superstar Mineral Miracle
Despite its olde-timey associations, soaking with Epsom salts transcends its place in medical folklore to win a spot in modern science…
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Green Tea Redux
Thymes Classics Brings Back A Signature Scent
Green Tea aficionados are much like coffee addicts: they don’t want to go one day without it! And who can blame them? Clean and timeless, this mind-clearing scent is a bright balance between dynamic and harmonious, vivacious and soothing.…
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