Sniffing through the NEW KRINGLE HALLOWEEN 2024 scents with my Halloween loving 12 year old daughter

[@karenforsling4959]

Great to hear Stella’s thoughts! I think we’re all waiting for her collab with Kringle in which she names new scents … “Grandma’s Cutting Board” and “Old Doll” are destined for holy grail status!

[@MrKongsMom]

🤣🤣🤣 I agree. She has my knack for finding random similarities with other scents 🤣

[@staciesmom9639]

Thank you Stella! This was wonderful! Protect your child Mama. Well done.

[@MrKongsMom]

Always!

[@carrieo8677]

Stella did a great job giving 1st impressions and comparing the scents to things we can all relate to or have scents memories of! I’m definitely more of a pumpkin, bakery, spice lover in the fall months but I loved hearing the descriptions of these!

[@MrKongsMom]

I totally agree! I’m more of a Fall girly but some of these are really pretty!

[@savanah1407]

How cool of Stella to contribute!

[@MrKongsMom]

She as so happy to be included ❤️

[@kellylattimore5234]

She did such a good job. I feel like you should have her do all of your first sniffs with her. She does a great job and describing things that we can all relate to also for me as I can’t see it’s nice to hear what people think things smell like by looking at a picture or sniffing something.

[@MrKongsMom]

Great idea!! She had a blast! Totally told me she would help again.

[@dsyauch]

Wow okay Stella needs to do all first sniffs with you, love her take on the scents. Why do I want to try that doll one but gosh those labels nooooo haha!

[@MrKongsMom]

Some are super creepy this time around huh???

[@samanthagarcea5387]

Great job Stella! This was such a fun video! I am 44 years old and to this day still give my mom sh*t about making me wear my winter jacket over my Halloween costume lol! Never related to anything more when I heard Stella talk about that! 😆🎃👻

[@katiesjoyfullife]

Great job Stella & Melanie, I just have to say that it was so beautiful to watch your interaction with her because I could totally see the overwhelming love you have for her in your face. Motherhood is so hard, but it’s so beautiful too. ❤ Shocker: I think I’m going to purchase Skulls & Sonnet as well as Thirst (and then I’ll peel the labels off😂). I’m on the fence about Haunted Hallows.

[@MrKongsMom]

There is something in me that is like a switch when I look at her. I mean, it's love, right? Insane love and somehow I am still blown away that I grew her. I made a whole person and she is wonderful. And honestly, it makes me feel like despite the world being crazy and out of control, I know that SHE will do amazing things. She will be a positive energy and it gives me hope! We are lucky mommas! Your girls are wonderful too! Let's not forget the darling boy ❤️.

[@logannichole_304]

​@@MrKongsMom It seems like she was a baby just yesterday! Great job, Stella!

[@anns2scents136]

Stella did an awesome job talking about the scents..she was very precise and descriptive on each one...I wasn't considering most of the new ones based off of scent notes but hearing more about them today may have changed my mind..Thank you for going through these with us.

[@MrKongsMom]

Awe, Ann! I love that! Thank you for being here!

[@mrs.i.one12]

Lol, I just looked at the picture before reading your description and I thought, WOW, Melanie is really getting in the Halloween spirit early with her extra set of arms she’s got going on there behind her head 😂😂😂

[@JYoung-vl9xe]

Your comment made me look a little closer... hahaa yes! Stella gave her mama an extra pair of hands! 😄

[@MrKongsMom]

haha! It took us so many tries to get that picture lol!!! Her arms were tired haha!

[@mrmansion8672]

To me this is what Halloween candles should be

[@MrKongsMom]

Agreed! They do it extremely well!

[@ReillyWilde]

Love the thumbnail! Wow, Stella’s scent descriptions are amazing! Good job. 👏 looking forward to you & Stella’s post burn thoughts. BTW: do you know if Kringle is doing the order limit per candle this year like they did last year? That was very helpful for a more equitable Halloween shopping experience, IMO. 🛍️ Thank you both for sharing! 🎃 R🍁

[@MrKongsMom]

That I do not know but I know they should have good numbers available this year!

[@isabelr6292]

Good job Sella👏 she is adorable!

[@boysrus2]

Great job Stella & Melanie! I’m deciding which ones I will buy and this helped.

[@MrKongsMom]

So glad it was helpful!

[@emadinah]

Stella sweetheart, thank you for your feedback on these fabulous, unique candles. You did amazing, can’t wait til launch day💀👻🎃😘

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you so much! She loved that you addressed her specifically with your comment! She has read through all the comments and the smile on her face when she did was priceless. I have the best people watching!

[@emadinah]

@@MrKongsMom 😘😘

[@TJMcDowell]

I think Stella did fantastic!!! Nothing like truth from a child/almost teenager! Looking forward to more 1st impressions from her 😊

[@MrKongsMom]

I totally agree! They are the most honest people around haha! Sometimes a bit too honest lol.

[@wandatennyson9956]

Great job Stella! So enjoyed your first sniffs!👏👏

[@amycornell2307]

I loved that Stella joined you with her thoughts and opinions on these candles! She did a wonderful job! I hope she joins you again for future first sniffs.

[@MrKongsMom]

She will! She loved it!

[@TerriSchneider-be7hp]

Fantastic job Stella! I really enjoyed your first sniff impressions on the Kringle Halloween Candles. 👻🎃☠.

[@MrKongsMom]

I'm so glad!

[@cosycuratedcottage681]

Loved hearing Stella’s thoughts! She did a great job! x

[@zebralove2840]

I really really miss my daughter being that age. So this was enjoyable for me. I made my kids wear jackets when cold, my mom made me, Stella, it's all out of love. Great job!

[@MrKongsMom]

Oh it goes so fast! So incredibly fast! I hate that part.

[@ashleyw3552]

Great job Stella !! I’m not sure if I’ll purchase any of these new scents. I’m considering maybe a couple of the returning fragrances.

[@ChristmasKathy]

Love this! Great job!🥰🥰

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you Kathy!

[@cornellfoodie]

I love how Stella was able to explain what memories were being brought up by each of the scents. What an awesome talent! So many people can’t describe scents at all, yet she was very adept at expressing ideas and scenarios that were extremely relatable. Thanks for including her! ❤

[@MrKongsMom]

I totally agree!

[@samantharuber9498]

Really interesting descriptions from Stella! Amazing Job! She definitely is developing a strong nose for fragrance. She should definitely join you more often for these!! 😍💕 I’d love to see a fragrance video with both of you too. Maybe we can hear about some of Stella’s favorite perfumes.

[@MrKongsMom]

She had a blast! I think it got her motivated to change the wax in her room actually lol!!!

[@subi1677]

Excellent reviews 👏❤

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you kindly!

[@brisfuncollection597]

Hey Mr.Kongs 🐾 mom!! You look beautiful!! I enjoyed this so much!! I loved the guests of honor (Stella ) was wonderful!! I think you should do this👍🙂 more often!! Of course Alf is always adorable!! lol thank you so much for sharing this!! Too adorable 😊

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you kindly!

[@beckyray6548]

Stella did a great job!!! 👏

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you for that!

[@georgiakolster4143]

Great job Stella! 👏🏼 She did awesome for her first time! Hope to get more of her input in the future, she did really well at describing what she smelt! 😊

[@MrKongsMom]

She will for sure be back. She had so much fun and watching her read the comments.. ugh, she was beaming! You have all made her feel so good about her candle smelling skills!

[@scottvanhille5688]

Happy Sunday Melanie, ok, wow, Stella was amazing at her first impressions. Following her mother's foot steps? Pretty cool. This whole line including the Anabelle-looking Doll and Six Feet Under (makes me laugh) looks perfect for Halloween. Are you going to get Coven or It's Evil? Coven has three witches walking in the background and It's Evil has Georgie holding a red balloon from the IT movie with his back towards you.

[@MrKongsMom]

I had both last year Scott! Great scents! I love the perfumey incense vibes of Coven and It's Evil is a great gourmand actually!

[@debbietamasi8066]

Kringle has become my top candle company, but I will admit I am not too excited about these. Stella did an amazing job!

[@MrKongsMom]

Totally get it. Halloween is their big thing each year. Very popular with the Halloween crowd. There are a few more coming you might like 😘

[@debbietamasi8066]

@@MrKongsMom Can’t wait! I’m going to their flagship store on Sept 16 ( I live about 5 hrs away) so girlfriends and I try to make a weekend of it twice a year. It’s a wonderful place. I’ll let you know what I find!!

[@MrKongsMom]

Lucky! enjoy!

[@connorlovescandles]

Stella did so good! Loved hearing her input on these Halloween candles! She has to pop onto future videos! 😊

[@MrKongsMom]

Definitely!! I’m very proud of her. She was so nervous!

[@jg9622]

👏👏👏 to Stella. She did a great job, and she sounds like a smart, creative pre-teen. I feel it's wise to keep Stella off camera. Please have her join you again. I think her scent likes and dislikes would be similar to mine.

[@MrKongsMom]

She will absolutely join again, off camera of course. I learned my lesson lol.

[@tammymcdaniel1529]

Stella did a great job! She needs to do first sniffs on the Christmas ones.:).

[@MrKongsMom]

I think so too Tammy!

[@MelanieGanson]

I can’t wait to get my hands on Carnage. It sounds right up my alley. I love a good, creepy Halloween vibe. I hope Stella returns to share her thoughts on the fall pumpkin candles!

[@MrKongsMom]

After burning I can say, it is accurate as all get out haha!

[@tammytolbert5499]

Awww how great! my granddaughter is going to be Cruella this year! She was Alice in Wonderland last year. Thanks Stella! ❤

[@MrKongsMom]

So cool! I need to do a Cruella costume, but with pugs 🤣

[@Paytonbrody]

Thank you! I love amber scents too so now I need the perfume you mentioned!😅

[@MrKongsMom]

Honestly it's heavenly! Pure amber. Don't be scare off by it being a EDT formulation! The lasting power is there somehow!

[@amberr6589]

My favorite ⚽️ 🥅 playing 🦄 did great!!!! 👏 👏 👏 🙂 Stella’s description of scents were so good!!!!

[@loriwright1808]

Great job Stella! Come back again! 🤩

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you! 😃

[@saraspillers9865]

I enjoyed your video review with Stella.

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you kindly!

[@mollieschulman8872]

Hi girl! ❤this was so much fun! Stella has a great nose like her mama! These scents are completely out of my wheelhouse lol and I’m pretty sure the labels are going to give me nightmares 😂

[@AdrianaBerlanga1207]

Awesome job Stella! ❤ That was so fun to hear her input.

[@MrKongsMom]

I loved doing this so much. She said she’ll be back!

[@careyloveslipstick525]

Great job Stella! 🤩

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you!! 😁

[@betsybabf748]

I love the smell after rain. Stella did an excellent job.

[@MrKongsMom]

Yes! So many people crave that smell. I wish I did. I prefer the during the rain smells 🤣

[@amandahalley530]

Stella did a great job! I love sniffing through new candles with my daughters. It's one of my favorite things to do. And I think we can all relate to the dusty, old doll smell at grandma's house 🙃

[@MrKongsMom]

Right? I love how she can relate almost any smell to something else haha! Cracks me up!

[@heathernelson9142]

I loved getting Stella’s take on the fragrances, too. Wow! It seems like just last week, she was a toddler. Love the Melanie-Stella collab and hope for more. P.S. I hate the fact that the internet is such a (sometimes/often) negative place that you have to protect your kid from it, but I very much respect your protection of her.

[@MrKongsMom]

Ugh, can you believe how fast it has gone Heather??? I hate that part, but also kind of love it because she is growing into the most lovely young person. Very thoughtful, funny, good sass (you cannot give her any crap, she gives it right back lol!) and most importantly she is kind and caring. And her love of animals makes me so happy. She will rescue just about anything lol.

[@jaimeh761]

Oh I was hoping you'd get to review the Nevermore candle! It's the one I am most interested in with the Kringle drop. Stella did amazing! Her ability to associate smells with her life experience is amazing! And my daughter (10) also says old people house smell is definitely a thing! 🤣

[@MrKongsMom]

Kringle needs to bottle "old people house smell" lol. It's so funny because it's not meant to be a negative when Stella says it, it's just what she smells in her grandparents homes. I remember that smell from my Oma's house. It always comforted me. Hard smell to describe. It smells like love to me.

[@mrs.i.one12]

I was definitely into scary movies and Halloween at that age. Which is crazy to think out. It was 1988 when I was Stella’s age. Curly perms, mullets, Sea Breeze astringent, Sun In spray, Exclamation & Heaven Scent perfumes in my peach California caboodlez makeup case, oh my! Now I feel old 😂

[@Sufferingsassafrass]

Omg: Sea Breeze! I used it too and had forgotten about it! 😅 I was 12 in 1975…😮 ‘10-0-6’ astringent toner by Bonnie Bell was big then. I feel like a fossil. 😂

[@MrKongsMom]

10-0-6!!! I remember that!!!!!!

[@MrKongsMom]

So cool! LOVE it! All of it! A peach california caboodle was the dream back then!

[@Sufferingsassafrass]

@@MrKongsMom 🤣🤣

[@lindacozzi4922]

STELLA, great job!!! She’s a natural ! Mama too! I loved this video and the exchange between you both! Alf snoring on your laps is precious! Enjoy your weekend and please tell Stella she knocked it out of the park! Looking forward to future reviews from her!

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you so much!! I will absolutely pass this along to Stella! It will truly brighten here day! Hope you are well Linda!

[@julienathe9641]

Very impressed with Stella. She was very articulate. Many adults and kids would say "um" a lot, which she did not. Good job Stella!

[@MrKongsMom]

She is such a smart and funny girl! Adore her so much!

[@lucieweaver3324]

Great job Stella!

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zabethvi]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Stella did a great job!! Kringle Halloween scents are very interesting. The label on Dreadful Dolly creeps me out!!! The notes sound really good. If I were to pick 3 to purchase from the line it would be, It's Evil, Skull and Sonnet, Haunted Hallows. Great video!🎃🎃🎃

[@MrKongsMom]

It’s evil is a great gourmand!

[@jlcrews73]

I hope Stella gets to share her thoughts in more of your videos! She did an absolutely fabulous job! Thank you both for everything! 💕

[@MrKongsMom]

We will be doing more together ❤️

[@daisygirrl1234]

Kringle needs to hire Stella!!!!! 😂❤❤

[@MrKongsMom]

YES! I could see her being in the candle world somehow. She LOVES smells! Her perfume addiction is impressive lol!

[@summertofall]

Stella did a great job with her reviews! I probably wouldn’t have been that articulate about the candles at her age. I pretty much feel the same way about Halloween candles in that they can smell strange to me and I usually don’t like them unless they are pumpkin.🎃

[@MrKongsMom]

One thing I will say for her is that she is very well spoken for her age. All of her teachers say that at every conference. They also tell me she is a chatter box haha!

[@1cruzbat1]

Stella did an awesome job! And “Grandma’s Cutting Board” and “Old Doll” are fabulous names!

[@MrKongsMom]

Yes they are! She has a knack for comparisons, that's for sure lol!

[@wendygrego580]

You’re the first reviewer that could smell carnage for fewer than a few seconds and not gag.

[@candlekrazedgirlie1037]

Amazing job Stella! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! This was so fun!

[@MrKongsMom]

Glad you enjoyed it! So glad you joined us lady!

[@rosab7372]

Love Stella’s commentary, she did a fantastic job describing what she thought 🩵🩵🩵 rare video where everyone is present including penny😂

[@MrKongsMom]

It was a great video! I will treasure this one with her. I love that we can keep this little memory.

[@artsymom31]

Stella did so well! We need more Stella. She was perfect!!!

[@MrKongsMom]

Awe! This means so much! Thanks for your kindness!

[@Kaiwaza]

Wow..I love this scent line up and the labels, something different. Great job from Stella..she already has great opinions and a great descriptive sense of smell! Hope she does some holiday sniffs as well

[@MrKongsMom]

I totally agree! She has quite the nose! I will for sure have her back. She has been reading through the comments and they have so brightened her day! Thank you for your kindness!

[@BigBroDoug]

I am 100% agreeing with Stella on these. I love Halloween but the scents that candles like for Halloween are not for me. I don’t even bother with Halloween candles because I know I won’t like them. I stick with just straight up fall and bakery.

[@MrKongsMom]

Im a fall bakery girl too but some of these are very pretty actually! Skull and sonnet is a stunner!

[@zenone7575]

Loved hearing Stella’s considered thoughts on the fragrances. I miss my daughter at that age, time flies too fast ❤️

[@MrKongsMom]

I know!! I can hardly believe she is a teenager next year. It blows my mind. I feel very lucky to have her!

[@myhappyplacewithkime1430]

Hey Mel. I must be honest, I'm not really excited by any of these. At best, maybe the Dreadful Dolly candle, but none of the others are appealing to me. That said, I'll definitely be ordering a few of the returning favorites because I've never ordered them before, like Sinister, Halloween, Sleepy Hollow and Witches Cauldron. Sending hugs. ❤

[@ouiser1955]

So very happy to hear Stella. I remember her sweet little voice from many years ago. Time is flying by. I enjoyed her thoughts on these candles. Interesting perspective from a young person. You should definitely do a Mother Daughter candle review series. Would be fun! ~CeCe 😊 🌹

[@MrKongsMom]

I so love that you are still here after all this time. It means so much to me! Honestly when people who used to comment a lot suddenly stop, I always wonder how they are or what they are up to. It's such a strange relationship we form via this KZbin world, isn't it? I would so love to meet everyone!

[@ouiser1955]

@@MrKongsMom 🤗❤️

[@hollymyers4665]

Fantastic job Stella! Great descriptions. I love how she described how the fragrance did or didn't match the label.

[@MrKongsMom]

I totally agree! She has her momma's nose and I love it!

[@gramma6754]

❤️Stella

[@laura10777]

Wow, Stella! Great job! She is very smart and mature. 😊 I’d love to hear her thoughts more often!

[@MrKongsMom]

She will be back. We have more to share 😉

[@rona8148]

Great review ! Glad Stella was able to help! I am planning on picking up a few this launch. Dreadful Dolly and Haunted Hallows are the ones I am most interested in. How does 6 feet under compare to Dungeon from 2 years ago? That one smelled like wet concrete lol. Thanks again for the review!

[@MrKongsMom]

I am not familiar with Dungeon but if you are looking for something that smells like wet dirt, earth and petrichor, check 6 feet under out! SO authentic!

[@rona8148]

@@MrKongsMom thank you for letting me know, I will be ordering it for sure. So curious about this one after your review.

[@elizabethg.20]

Stella's descriptions were so helpful but from one Halloween girlie to another, I was disappointed she didn't enjoy them as much! Carnage seems right up my alley, love to throw in a complex/unique scent to the mix. Hope I get my hands on it! Thanks for the great review.

[@MrKongsMom]

I think she really likes the whole aesthetic of Halloween but the smells, the gory smells, maybe a bit much for her. Give her some time. She might warm up to the heavier scents. But she has grown up with a fall loving gourmand momma so I may have tainted her lol! Carnage is 100% realistic! If you like the smell of iron, blood and metal, this one is for you!

[@heatherwillis8930]

She did an excellent job! Thank you Stella!!

[@MrKongsMom]

Thank you for saying that!!! I means a lot to her and me!

[@Jesquetta1976]

Stella did an amazing job with her scent descriptions. I did order Dreadful Dolly.

[@MrKongsMom]

Love it!

[@pamcook5629]

Great job, Stella ! A chip of the ol' block.

[@MrKongsMom]

I could not be more proud! I used to have her explain candle scents to me when she was 6. She did great even back then!

[@tommyparrott4172]

Love this!! Great video Melanie and Stella! 😊❤ Please tell Stella that she did a great job explaining what she thought of the scents. She definitely seems to be following in your footsteps as a fragrance lover. Funny story, I actually found a totally new jar of Pandora's Box from the 2022 Halloween collection right before I started watching this video. It was hidden under my bed, lol. 😅Very interesting scent with some boozy and spice notes, but also kind of perfumy at the same time. Did you ever get that one? I also have about half of Graveyard Night from the same collection (scary pumpkin label). I feel like that one could be used throughout the fall as it does have a prominent pumpkin note along with spices and a tolerable caramel note. I probably won't be getting any from this year's collection as I am not buying online, hopefully next year! Kringle definitely does Halloween the best I think.

[@MrKongsMom]

She has loved reading through these comments Tommy. I wish I could bottle the look on her face to see so much positivity about something she did. I am so thankful so have so many awesome subscribers who would be willing to listen to a child explain something. It gives me hope for our crazy world that we value kiddos and their thoughts. I never got to try Pandora's Box!

[@catrice1296]

Thanks Stella!!!

[@wendygrego580]

Love this! 🥰

[@MrKongsMom]

So much fun to do!

[@smorgan7522]

Stella did great! U should do this again. Having her perspective was different then yours. It explained alot of what I want or don't want to order. 😊

[@MrKongsMom]

Awe, that is wonderful to hear! So glad it was helpful. Stella will be back!

[@lisasmith7]

Happy Monday ❌️ ⭕️

[@Adri.T]

Stella did a great job! Not for me...thank you for sharing your thoughts 😊.

[@Hobbyguy03]

I love kringle Halloween, with that said its a little annoying they bring back limited candles BUT they literally leave the same sticker on THEM! Seems lazy 😴, slap a new Cover if you're bringing the same candles back so the old ones seem a bit limited for us collectors.

[@MrKongsMom]

I feel like its always been their thing to re-release the old one's with the same labels but I totally get what you are saying. They are so famous for both the scents and labels on their halloween collections. I think they are just trying to be consistent.