Scented candles have never been more ‘in’ than this season. The familiar Winter classics – Mulberry, Ginger, Nutmeg and Pine – are all back this year, but it’s the fresh, ‘citrussy’ scent stylers that have been stealing the spotlight. Both single notes and blends of Grapefruit, May Chang, Rose and Mandarin were all big at this year’s London Fashion Week.
Abahna, White Grapefruit and May Chang, £27
Zesty, fresh and very fragrant, this sweet, slightly lemony candle is full of feel good grapefruit factor. Fast becoming Abahna’s cult signature scent, it’s made in the UK from 100% natural bees wax with blended essential oils.
Jonathan Ward, Santissima Amalfi Candle, £35
Candle maker extraordinaire Jonathan Ward has conjured up a veil of Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Arabian Myrrh, Italian Tomato, Black Pepper Malabar, Oud, Rose de Mai and Bourbon Vetiver in this snow white candle.
Jo Loves, Layered Scented Candle, £75
Layer up for Winter with delicate Frangipani, herbaceous Wild Reseda and exotic Tuberose in this new limited edition three-layer candle from Jo Malone’s brand new (ad)venture, Jo Loves.
Ancienne Ambiance, Orange and Cinnamon Pillar Candle, £38
An elegant classic, this gold-dipped, 3-wick luxury pillar candle in Orange & Cinnamon burns beautifully and has plenty of staying power.
Jo Malone, Travel Candle Trio, £60
Light up December’s nippiest nights with this festive trio- a set of travel candles in Pine & Eucalyptus, Pomegranate Noir and this Winter’s limited edition Roasted Chestnut.
Neom, Moroccan Blush Rose, £150
NEOM’s 4-wick candle burns for 100 hours and the powerful essential oil scent can be used for treatments. Seductive and comforting, precious rose helps melt away stress. It’s the ultimate luxury candle for a sexy night in.
Matrushka, Scented Candles, £35
Made from all natural ingredients, pure aromatherapy oil and plant wax, Matrushka’s candles come in a variety of scents from Rosemary and Thyme to Ylang Ylang.
Fiona Klonarides also writes about beauty on her own site- The Beauty Shortlist