Looking to do a little shelf-improvement while we’re home more than ever? Up the cosiness of your space and invest in a statement piece! With a scents of style to match your own, have a nosey at our new flames and the classic {candles} worthy of waxing lyrical about. Whether a decadent votive is a deciding factor or only certain scents hit the right note, consider this an insider’s guide to our very best candles…
Embodying the spirit of wanderlust with each release, the {Nomad Noé} candle range has no shortage of personality; whether it’s the clean-cut design (spoiler: the ceramic vessels glow when the candle is lit) or the compelling scents that pique your curiosity, this Manhattan-based brand will not disappoint.
Can’t think where to start? Allow us to set your curiosity alight… The ultimate gift for a friend with their head in the clouds (or a book) at all times, Nomad Noé’s {Dreamer in London} evokes the quaint, rickety charm – not to mention, the colourful history – of our dizzying capital city.
Capturing the spirit of the festive season in a scent, the Jo Loves {A Home Candle} in ‘Christmas Trees’ makes you feel as if you’re snuggled up on a cold December evening with Frank Sinatra crooning away. Expertly formulated by the ‘English scent maverick’ behind some of the world’s most adored fragrances, Jo Malone, this gorgeous candle weaves notes of fresh pine with aromatic incense and amber to fill your space with a warm, cosy scent.
If you’d prefer to bring summer to your space instead, there’s no better candle than Cire Trudon’s {Giambattista Valli Positano}. An unmissable collaboration between Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli and one of the oldest candle companies in the world, this candle captures a scene of the Amalfi Coast on the cusp of summer: the bouquet of orange blossom, gardenia, white flowers, tuberose, lily, jasmine is fully in bloom, while notes of citrus offer a shot of sensory refreshment.
Like a salve for your soul, the {Vela – Jungle Candle} from Costa Brazil unites notes of sacred white and black Breu resin blended with the essences of wild jungle flora, crushed cypress root and Brazilian vetiver to alleviate stress, lift your spirit and enhance your mood. Inspired by the founder’s travels, allow this bewitching blend to transport your mind to the Amazonian rainforest with its therapeutic fragrance.
Crafted in France, {MAISON LA BOUGIE} is home to an array of artisanal candles and aesthetically pleasing matchboxes that are destined to fan the flames of your bougie obsession. The olfactory offerings are concocted at Grasse (a.k.a. the perfume capital of the world) and come in effortlessly chic, understated votives that make your maison more of a home, even after they’ve reached the end of their wick…
Though a trip to the Eternal City is off the cards, we’re consoling ourselves with a candle to rival its beauty… Held in an exquisite ceramic vessel that would make a decorative focal point in its own right, the {Roma} candle speaks of its Renaissance inspirations and Italian namesake with its heady blend of gurjum, cypriol and rose, accented by geranium, violet, oud, patchouli, saffron and gaiacwood.
Perfect for when things are hotting up at home, LELO’s {Flickering Touch Massage Candle} boasts more than a mood-setting aroma… Held in a chic black votive and made from all-natural soy wax, shea butter and apricot kernel oil with no chemical additives, this enticingly scented wax melts into an exquisite pool of luxurious massage oil. When passions are burning, this intoxicating candle is the perfect addition to your bedroom (or otherwise) rituals…