The fragrances we choose for our homes can be just as important and personal as our perfume choices. Certain aromas can trigger familiar senses in your memory – a scent you love personally, a fragrance your mum uses back home, or a perfume from an meaningful holiday, for instance – all of which can settle your mind, giving a physical sensation of the memory.
The best luxe-looking scented candles for under £16
Gallery12 PhotosWhat is the best brand of scented candles? What are the strongest smelling candles?
There are so many candles to choose from, spanning across a wide range of preferences, scents and budgets. Take Lush's range of vegan candles, which use rapeseed wax, coconut oil, coconut wax, and castor wax and are available in three hero heavenly scents – Orange Blossom, The Olive Branch and Sleepy.
Jo Malone London English Pear and Freesia Travel Candle
For the strongest scented candles, Jo Malone are incredible. You'll be able to sniff them all the way from the front door and the scent choices are beautiful and unique. Similarly, The White Company's candles easily fill a room with fragrance. Their winter scent – aptly named Winter – is a best-seller for a reason, while Wild Mint is lighter and fresher, and for holiday vibes, Seychelles cannot be beaten.
Rituals candles are another great choice – very reasonably priced, housed in sleek jars and formulated to last for hours' worth of burn time. The Ritual of Happy Buddha is an uplifting zesty orange and cedarwood scent, while The Ritual of Jing is a tranquil floral concoction.
Rituals The Ritual of Jing Scented Candle
Diptyque Citronelle Scented Candle 190G
For cool candle discoveries, Boy Smells is quickly taking off. The gender binary scents are designed to appeal to all with quirky mash-ups of typically “feminine” or “masculine” notes. Cinderose blends rose and smoke, Les combines blackcurrant and peach with cardamom and white cedar.
What's the difference between soy, beeswax and paraffin candles?
Soy, beeswax, and paraffin candles are made from different materials and have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Here are the primary differences between these types of candles:
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