Home candles and fragrances, those subtle sorcerers of ambience, hold the key to unlocking a world of tranquillity and nostalgia. Beyond simply banishing unwanted odours, great scents have a knack of evoking a wave of emotions; the gentle flicker of a candle can ignite feelings of serenity and warmth, while the intoxicating bouquet of floral or spicy notes transports us to distant lands and cherished moments.
In a world where hustle and bustle reign supreme, these unpretentious wonders serve as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe and savour the present moment. And as you embark on your fragrant quest, be prepared to uncover the hidden emotions nestled in the essence of each candle and scent. There’s no place like home, especially when it smells this good.
Terres Blondes by Diptyque
A symbol of durable luxury, with refillable vessels designed by Cristina Celestino, Diptyque's ‘Les Mondes de Diptyque’ range comprises five scents inspired by locations across the world. Light the Terres Blondes candle to conjure up aromas of the great American west, with notes of wheat bran absolute, red cedar essence and burnt earth.
Goji Berry XL Fragrance Sticks Set by Rituals
The handmade glass vessel of this diffuser makes it a luxurious statement piece that is truly timeless. Meanwhile, the Goji scent exudes an irresistible freshness of a bouquet of roses, sweetened with blackcurrant leaves. Once the fragrance runs out, refill the glass with your pick of Rituals' many aromas.
Geranium Outdoor Candle by Loewe
The Geranium Outdoor Candle has a high-intensity fragrance with a floral scent that evokes the fresh aroma of the vibrantly coloured, flowering plant, known for its mosquito-repelling properties. It reveals rose notes once lit.
Scented Fan by Byredo
A new decorative expression in home fragrance, this scented fan is made of hand-polished birch, engraved with the Byredo logo, and high quality cotton – printed with the brand's signature Alphabeta pattern. Choose one of three scents: Bibliothèque, Cotton Poplin, or Tree House, for a subtle perfume. Each fan comes vacuum sealed to preserve its unique fragrance, and with a walnut wood holder for display.
Hacienda by Discothèque
A warm shock to the system, honey-colored light, a red-apple heart with an electric synth beat, violet eyes, a utopia for misfits, for wallflowers to bloom, almond tree blossoms on a crisp autumn night.
Sumi Hinoki Scented Matches by Officine Universelle Bully
Coated with a scented solution with notes of smoked Hinoki wood, cypress, juniper berries and incense, these matches elegantly perfume the atmosphere in the room with one swift move.
Smoke Handblown Candle by Perfumer H
Burnt cade, smoking birch tar and frankincense burn in harmony with cedar, oak and cistus absolute from Spain, to create an enveloping scent that is perfect for the home.
Ceramic Promenade Sur Le Rocher Diffuser by Grace de Monaco
The elegance of the French Riviera is distilled into this ceramic diffuser, with the smooth curves and sculptural flowers making it a work of art in its own right.
Comoros Pearl by Penhaligons
The sun shrouds the senses in a haze of tuberose. Winds cradle heady white flowers – intoxicated by warmth, succoured by spice. A sensual candle plucked straight from the heart of perfumed islands
Sarashina Aromatique Incense by Aesop
Incense featuring dry, woody notes of Sandalwood and warm, comforting spice that smoulders gently to emit delicate ribbons of aroma. Includes a Kanuma pumice incense holder.
Summer Rain Candle by Byredo
An olfactive interpretation of a rainy parenthesis on a hot day, Byredo's Summer Rain candle signals a reset – channelling a particular sense of freedom, the magic of summer. Opening notes of basil and spearmint announce a sudden release, and cool grass-like scents of green fig and sparkling ginger follow. The sweetness of tonka beans and sandalwood provide an energetic finish.
Bois Sauvage Room Spray by L’Objet
This aromatic spray enhances the mood of interior spaces and freshens linens. The fragrance evokes a walk on a wet forest floor, with notes of wild Italian bergamot, tobacco jasmine and spice.
Orange Blossom Candle by Loewe
This candle has a low-intensity fragrance with a complex, honeyed, earthy-yet-clean scent evocative of the flowers of the orange tree. Its citrus, sweet and freshly green aspects unfold to reveal notes of beeswax, soap and soil over time. Crafted in natural wax with one cotton wick, it’s presented in an orange-glazed terracotta vessel with a stamped base.
Room Diffuser by Gloved
Developed by perfumer Tom Daxon, a cedarwood scent has been meticulously reworked into an enveloping home fragrance. Woody, green, fresh, restorative, the aromas are familiar and sophisticated, evoking memories of a forest scene.
