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Let the Light in! Four spring scented candles for radiant joy

As the welcome sunshine of spring begins to filter into our lives, it’s the perfect time to refresh our surroundings and usher in the brighter, happier days ahead. The season of renewal is upon us, and with it comes the urge to shake off the swaddling of winter and embrace the vibrant colours and scents that spring has to offer.

Alongside the traditional spring cleaning, which clears our spaces of clutter and dust, it’s also a great opportunity to update our home fragrances. This is where candles come into play, often overlooked as a colder months-only delight, but equally magical in spring. They can bring an immediate and radiant joy to our surroundings, capturing the essence of the season and filling our homes with the promise of longer days and warmer weather.

 

 

 

Even unlit, these beautifully crafted candles fill the air with their inviting aromas, and we urge you to shake off the cobwebs, fling open the windows, and let these four fabulous candles into your life…

 

 

 

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Let’s start with La Montaña’s First Light Candle, a soul-cleansing blend of wild, aromatic mountain flora including fennel, rosemary, mountain pepper, and rockrose. This scent transports you to a serene mountain morning, where the air is crisp, and the world feels full of possibility. The founders describe it as a ‘heavenly fragrance’ that weaves a magical spell, capturing the essence of a new day and a new life. We heartily agree! As the first light of spring dawns, this candle embodies the promise of fresh beginnings.

£39 for 220g 

 

 

 

 

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Next, we have La Montaña’s Siesta Candle, a soothing lullaby for your senses. Featuring hushed lavender and a cooling herbaceous breeze of juniper and thyme, it invites you to pause and bask in the warmth of a spring afternoon. Imagine yourself gently swaying in a hammock, surrounded by the sun-baked fragrances of the countryside, as the crickets serenade you to sleep. This candle is a perfect way to unwind and let the tranquillity of spring envelop you.

£39 for 220g

 

 

 

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Moving to Cochine’s Juniper & Ginger Candle, we find a fresh and uplifting scent reminiscent of lush, green woods and exotic mountains. The crisp fragrance of juniper combines with the sweet spiciness of ginger, complemented by hints of clove, bergamot, and patchouli, all blended with the invigorating freshness of eucalyptus. This candle is a breath of fresh air, capturing the invigorating essence of spring’s awakening.

£45 for 230g

 

 

 

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Lastly for this spring-edit, Cochine’s White Jasmine & Gardenia Candle brings the elegance of Saigon’s sun-filled streets and gardens into your home. The delicate white petals of jasmine, gardenia, and peony unfold an enchanting aura that is both soft and sophisticated. With a burn time of over 50 hours, this candle gently infuses any room, creating a delicately evocative and inspiring atmosphere that feels like inviting the warmth of spring to stay. The blend of jasmine and gardenia, dancing with the blossoming blush of peony, echoes the brightness of the season, making you smile every time you enter the room.

£45 for 230g

 

These candles represent so much more than being beautiful home fragrances – we see them as gateways to the joy and vitality of spring. They remind us that candles are not just for winter; they can be a vibrant part of our spring rituals – lifting our spirits and filling our homes with the promise of longer days and warmer weather. Whether you’re seeking a refreshing mountain breeze, a soothing siesta, a crisp forest scent, or the elegance of tropical flowers, these candles will bring the radiant joy of spring right into your heart and home. And isn’t that something we all need a bit more of right now…?

 

Written by Suzy Nightingale

Bright Home Scents for a Fresh Start…

As the winter chill lingers, and the days slowly stretch towards spring, there’s a palpable yearning for renewal in the air. It’s that time of year when we find ourselves longing to shake off the cobwebs, fling open the windows and invite a breath of fresh air into our homes. But what if we could capture that essence of a new beginning, that promise of brighter days, in a more tangible form?

Well, in the world of home fragrances a simple flicker of a flame can truly transform your living space into a sanctuary of scent, transporting you to sun-dappled meadows, crisp mountain mornings, or the heart of a citrus grove. For those of who understand the transformative power of perfume, you know the right candle can be a passport to olfactory bliss, a way to infuse our homes with the very essence of optimism. Something we all sorely need right now!

 

 

 

 

In this feature, we’ll be exploring a curated collection of candles that promise to bring a fresh start to your home. From the invigorating zest of Calabrian citrus to the wild exuberance of summer blooms, each of these scented treasures offers a unique journey for the senses. We’ll wander through dewy grass at dawn, bask in the radiance of Mediterranean sunshine, and even indulge in a moment of fragrant daydreaming.

So, if you’re feeling the winter blues, prepare to be whisked away by the alchemical magic of master perfumers and candlemakers, and light these for instant brightness (literal and metaphorical!)

 

 

 

La Montaña First Light candle: £39 for 220g

We love the inspiration for this home scent, which is akin to throwing open the curtains and smiling as the delicate dawn’s rays caress your face. Say La Montaña: ‘On our mountain, at first light, there’s a heavenly fragrance in the air; before anyone starts an engine, or lights a fire, the air is clear, and still, and silent. The first breath of the day carries the perfume of wild mountain herbs, the alchemy of which, blended naturally on the breeze, weaves a magical spell…’ We’re here for this kind of olfactory magic, so beautifully recreated for your own home.

 

 

 

 

Aqua di Parma Luce di Colonia candle: £70 for 200g

Inviting you to ‘Infuse a sense of radiant brightness and refined lightness into your home’, Aqua di Parma bring the brilliance via mouthwatering ripe citrus notes of orange and lemon, with the crisper stems and leaves of the bitter orange tree, incorporated thanks to the petitgrain and neroli. Amidst these instant pick-you-up notes, earthy patchouli and cool vetiver gently ground the luminescence. One to light immediately and feel better, while being transported to the brighter climes of Calabria (yes please!)

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth Mastenbroek Blooming Wild candle: £45 for 220g

Forget the grey, freezing, sleety days and bask in this flower-filled candle sunny walk captured in fragrant candle-form. Joyous and exuberant, it’s a whole field of blooms that smells like sunlit summer meadows calling you to frolic. It may seem far away, but lighting this, with all its green layers of snapped stems and crushed leaves, brings the happy possibility much closer. Is it our imagination, or does the day seem brighter already…?

 

 

 

Paul Smith Daydreamer candle: £75 for 240g

If you’re feeling the back-to-work blues, take some time out for vital moments of perfumed pondering by lighting this, sitting back, closing your eyes for a minute, and letting your thoughts wander where they will. Fragrant meanderings are via head-clearing verbena, calming clary sage and a cool breeze carrying promises of bee-buzzed lavender and sun-warmed hay to come. Perhaps time to book your next trip away and dream of better days?

 

 

 

Stories No.2 Trio of Candles: £95 for 3 x 70g 

This is such a clever idea, because by splitting the original scent and reflecting the top, heart and base notes of STORIES Nº.02, this candle trio are fragrant facets to brighten any day. Inspired by, yet not identical to, there are some creative tweaks. Light one at a time or all at once for mood-boosting stroll through dewy grass, hazy drifts of pipe smoke on a frosted breeze, and stopping on a woodland walk to dabble your fingers in the silvery ripples of a stream. However you use them, they feel like scented whispers of freedom.

 

 

 

Whether you’re seeking to banish the winter blues or simply to add a touch of aromatic elegance to your abode, these candles are sure to spark joy and kindle the spirit of renewal. Join us as we light the way to a fresher, brighter home, one exquisite candle at a time. After all, in the world of fragrance, every new scent is an opportunity for a fresh start – and who knows what delightful discoveries await when we open our homes, and our senses, to these illuminating possibilities…?

 

Written by Suzy Nightingale

Can your home fragrance help you relax? Candles to soothe the senses…

Our just-published new issue of The Scented Letter magazine focuses on the ‘Rites of Spring’, and the ways we use fragrance beyond merely smelling lovely, to become part of a daily ritual of wellbeing.

Here we’re sharing our edit of the home fragrances that can help us wind down, chill out and truly relax – at any time, but these feel especially right for right now…

 

 

 

Ostens Illuminations Rose Candle £65

Ostens reminds us that, ‘In the valleys of Anatolia, Turkey, the harvesting of Rosa Damascena the ‘Queen of Flowers’ begins at dawn.’ And here, that cool morning air, filled with utterly spellbinding scent of these vibrant, jammy, voluptuous roses is captured in your home. The roses are so precious they’re ‘kept in the shade until reaching the copper distillation stills. Once transformed, the rose oil contains a concentrate of all the fragrance components of thousands of fresh flowers.’ Utterly exquisite, you’ll be totally hypnotised by the way this scent billows throughout your space.

 

 

La Montaňa Siesta Candle £39

This is one to reach for when you need to press pause on the day. it’s truly a soothing, scented lullaby for your senses, featuring hushed lavender, and a cooling herbaceous breeze of juniper and thyme. A summer swirl of calming herbs and flowers, It’s siesta time: close your eyes and ‘imagine yourself drowsing on a hot afternoon, gently swinging in a hammock in the shade of a tree, with the crickets chirruping, and the sun-baked fragrances of the countryside lulling you to sleep.’ Dreamy!

 

 

 

Stories No. 2 Trio £95 for 3 

Reflecting the top, heart and base notes of STORIES Nº.02 original fragrance, this extra special limited edition trio of candles ingeniously splits the facets on the original scent into three distinct scents for your home. You can choose to light one at a time or all at once (why not?!) for a memory-filled barefoot stroll through dewy grass, a soft, nostalgic drift of pipe smoke, and the the silvery ripples of a stream.Sustainably made, this scented candle collection manages to be ‘inspired by’ yet not identical to the scent you already love. Three times the gorgeousness to enjoy!

 

 

Paul Smith Daydreamer £65 

For blissed-out moments of perfumed pondering you can do no better than to light this, sit back, relax, and let your thoughts wander where they wherever they will. Fragrant meanderings are proffered via the immediately head-clearing verbena, calming clary sage and a spring breeze carrying drifts of bee-buzzed lavender and the sense of lightness that comes as a blessing at this time of year. Especially joyous for the soul in this yellow vessel with so-clever blue lid / stand combo; we feel this one will be re-lit throughout the summer, too.

 

 

 

Cochine Tuberose Absolute & Sandalwood £45

Do you dream of lighter, warmer evenings when you might even – gasp – still have a window or the patio doors open to the garden? Allow yourself to be lulled by the balmy, hushed headiness of the ‘alluring and intriguing tuberose notes combined with rich leather and sandalwood in this intoxicating, utterly addictive fragrance.’ It’s one that will calm yet seduce you, and no wonder, being exclusive created by master perfumer, Maurice Roucel. ‘This is the scent of exotic and unforgettable nights…’ says Cochine. And oh, we agree! Blissful.

 

Written by Suzy Nightingale

Winter Candles & Diffusers to Bring the Outdoors In…

In the winter we can often be pining for the outdoors but feel stuck at home, hardly wanting to crack open a window in gale-force winds, or be able to sit in the garden or take a long walk to feel at one with nature. However, we can bring the feeling and freshness of outdoors inside, and transform the stuffiness and whole atmosphere of a room simply by  switching up our home fragrances via ‘green’ and woody scented candles and fragrance diffusers.

 

Whichever option you plump for, here’s our perfumed pick of perfect home scents to look for right now…

 

 

Cochine Agarwood & Amber Candle £45 for 230g

This rich candle combines agarwood with the warmth of white amber, tuberose and patchouli. Known as ‘Wood of the Gods’, agarwood is highly sought after due to the unique richness of its fragrance, and feels like living in a fairytale forest.

 

 

 

La Montaña Cloudburst Candle £39

Inspired by the mountainside after a summer storm, when the rain clouds part and strong sunshine lances through, stirring up a heavy mist of fragrance. In this haze, notes from our herb garden mingle with fresh citrus. Utterly uplifting!

 

 

 

Stories Parfums Nº.02 Bougie Parfumée Scented Candle Trio £95 for 3

Uniquely splitting the notes of the fine fragrance between three candles, you can dot these around your room to create the ideal harmonious ‘scent-scape’, with velvety moss, moonlit herbs and roses, wisps of smoke and honeyed wood.

 

 

 

Cochine Juniper & Ginger Diffuser £60 

Combining the crisp scent of juniper with the sweet spiciness of ginger, reminiscent of lush, green woods and exotic, evergreen mountains; this uplifting scent has hints of clove, bergamot and patchouli with the freshness of eucalyptus.

 

 

 

 

La Montaña First Light Candle £39 

“On our mountain, at first light, there’s a heavenly fragrance in the air” Founder Cassandra says. “Before anyone starts an engine, or lights a fire, the air is clear, and still, and silent.” Frosted herbs, wild fennel, and a soothing breeze. Blissful.

Written by Suzy Nightingale