Christmas Cabin vs. Christmas Cottage: What’s the Difference?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the difference between our beloved winter scent Christmas Cabin and our brand-new Christmas Cottage—so let’s break it down!
Both of these fragrances are warm, nostalgic, and festive, but they each bring a very different kind of cozy. Think of them as two sides of the holiday season: one is rustic and spicy, the other sweet and elevated.
Here’s a closer look to help you decide which one fits your seasonal vibe best (spoiler: they’re different enough that you might just want both in your holiday lineup). 🎄
✨ Christmas Cabin
Vibe: Rustic, spicy, and traditional
Christmas Cabin leans heavily into the cinnamon and clove, with that bold holiday spice hitting first. Bayberry, cranberry, and a touch of orange zest round it out with earthy depth—but without adding too much sweetness. If you're craving a classic, spice-dominant holiday scent that smells like a walk into a woodsy Christmas cabin, this is your winner.
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Fragrance Notes:
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Top: Cinnamon, Clove
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Middle: Bayberry, Cranberry
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Base: Balsam, Woods, Orange Zest
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Use in Soap: Not recommended (IFRA limit: 1.46%)
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Performance: Best for candles, wax melts, and home fragrance.
✨ Christmas Cottage
Vibe: Sweet, cozy, and elevated
Christmas Cottage opens with candied citrus and fresh ginger, then melts into a creamy base of vanilla, caramel, and warm spice. It’s not quite bakery—it’s more luxurious dessert-meets-holiday hearth, with a soft spruce note that keeps it grounded. If you want a scent that feels like holiday magic in a bottle, this one’s it.
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Fragrance Notes:
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Top: Orange Zest, Candied Lemon, Ginger Root
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Middle: Nutmeg, Fig, Cinnamon Stick
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Base: Vanilla Sugar, Caramel, Spruce, Pimento Berry
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Use in Soap: Soap safe up to 3.62% – perfect for bath & body
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Performance in CP Soap: Slight acceleration, mild scent retention, light tan discoloration
✨TL;DR Comparison
| Scent | Vibe | Dominant Notes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Cabin | Rustic & Traditional | Cinnamon, Clove, Bayberry | Candles, melts, room sprays |
| Christmas Cottage | Sweet & Elevated | Ginger, Orange Zest, Vanilla Sugar, Cinnamon | Soap, lotion, candles, B&B |
❄️ More Winter Favorites You’ll Love
If you’re building out your holiday collection, don’t stop at just Christmas Cabin and Christmas Cottage—here are some of our most-loved winter and holiday scents to explore next:
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Sweater Weather (Type) – A fresh, crisp blend that smells like chilly air, apple, mint, and cozy scarves.
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Honey Spiced Pear – Juicy pear meets warm honey and spices—perfect for those who love a touch of sweet sophistication (my personal fav),
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Roasted Pine Cone – Earthy and woodsy crisp forest pine highlighted by hints of raspberry and vanilla,
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Harvest Fig – A deep, fruity holiday scent with notes of fig, spice, and cedarwood.
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Vintage Christmas – Classic meets nostalgic in this blend of holiday berries, spice, and evergreen.
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Peppermint – Simple, sharp, and pure—a refreshing burst of cool that plays well in any blend.
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Silent Snowfall – Clean, comforting, and serene—like stepping outside during the first snow.
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Hot Cocoa – Rich, chocolatey, and delightfully sweet—nostalgia in a mug.
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Whispering Spruce – An elevated evergreen that’s grounding and refreshing without being overpowering.
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