March 2026: Thawing Out

March 2026: Thawing Out

Last weekend a blizzard hit Salem and received nearly two feet of snow (on top of the almost two feet that we already had). But when we look at the calendar it tells us that Spring is coming soon. 

Check out some of the blizzard footage from PurelySalem's Instagram reel!

SCENT FOCUS: March Candle of the Month


March’s subscription candle, Dark Forest, is here to act as a seasonal bridge to help us transition from the grip of winter into longer days and melting snow piles. It evokes the feeling of woodlands in the evening, with sparkling citrus, green moss, cedar, sandalwood, delicate wild mushrooms, and damp earth.


Companion Scents
As the season turns, these scents naturally layer with March’s energy:
Salem for grounding and atmosphere. 
Night Garden when you want depth without overly floral brightness.
 
And for those ready to lean into spring, a new collection arrives March 20.

WITH LOVE, FROM SALEM
As the large snow piles begin to melt, we are patiently waiting for the days to grow longer and the ground to emerge from winter slumber. And the great news is that winter hours are officially ending at our Salem shop!

Store hours:
Sunday-Friday 11-5pm
Saturday 11-6pm 


What’s New / What’s Next
On March 20, our Spring Collection arrives with a triumphant return of many seasonal favorites. 

Spring in the Witch City captures the essence of walking through historic streets of the Witch City with fresh cut grass, herbal lavender and sage, wildflowers with hint of bergamot. Available in 9oz candle and room spray.

Green Man is a captivating scent that begins with hints of orange, grapefruit, and an infusion of sage that enhance the natural earthy quality. Lavender adds a soft floral and herbal touch to the heart of this fragrance, while oakmoss, amber, and tonka round out the base. Available in 9oz candle and room spray.

Lilac is back due to the many requests we received! This scent is spring in a jar, with fragrant blooming flowers on a lilac tree caught in a warm spring breeze. Available in 9oz candle only.

Lily of the Valley is also returning! A bouquet of floral delights of classic lily of the valley with jasmine at the heart, rose and lilac. Available in 9oz candle only.

Sea Salt + Orchid has become a staple in our spring line up. Crisp ozonic top notes blend into mid notes of sea salt, lush green leaves, and intoxicating freesia all resting on a relaxing base of tonka bean, amber, and a hint of musk. Available in 9oz candle only.

Behind the scenes we're manifesting a lot of exciting new things, including a brand new core collection! More on that soon.