There is just something special about walking through a pleasantly scented house. And no, you do not achieve this by buying a battery operated air freshener or liberally spraying can after can of home fragrance because let’s be honest, those run-off-the-mill scents just don’t last. A better option would be to invest in a good candle that’s infused with all the right essential oils to suit your mood and reflect your personality.
So without further ado, here are some of the best luxury candles that you, your home and your guests will absolutely adore.
1. Tilley Australia
With scents such as Tasmanian Lavender (who doesn’t love lavender!), Pink Lychee and Coconut & Lime, you’ll want to buy every type they have. Tilley candles are hand poured and made with premium vegetable based soy wax. Plus, their cotton wicks are lead free and you’ll get 40 hours of burning time with one jar.
Tilley doesn’t have a store in Malaysia yet but you can get your stash from Lazada.
2. Diptyque
The French certainly know how to whip up a good scent and Diptyque makes wonderful home and personal fragrances. Diptyque carries around 50 scents – all of which are divine and sophisticated – inspired either by a childhood memory, nature or journeys. My personal favourite is their 34 boulevard saint germain candle, a fragrance created to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary. It has a complex and soapy smell which I absolutely love. Within minutes of lighting the candle, my entire house was filled with this beautiful scent.
3. This Works
This Works is from the United Kingdom and they make all natural beauty products for every skin concern but they have an amazing range of candles too. Take your pick from Neroli & Sweet Orange, Petitgrain & Jasmine and Black Spice & Cedar plus many more. These candles are made with pure essential aromatherapy oils that will without a doubt transform your busy day into a calm and serene one.
You can buy This Works from Luxola which offers free shipping for orders above RM40.
4. Voluspa
Words cannot express how awesome Voluspa candles are and I cannot get enough of them. American made and loved by people all over the world as well as celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively and Colin Farrell, the makers of Voluspa are credited with developing clean burning – that means no harmful fumes! Voluspa’s creamy coconut wax blend optimises the flow of fragrance in the air so what you get is a lingering scent that lasts long after you’ve put out the flame. The best part about these candles are the fragrance combinations. From delectable scents such as Macaron and French Bourbon Vanille to decadent pairings like Champagne Rose and Gardenia Colonia, you will find pleasure in being indecisive.
You can get Voluspa candles from Zalora but stocks are usually limited. Voluspa is also sold at Sundays in Bangsar Village II.
5. Jo Malone
At Jo Malone, you are encouraged to mix and match the fragrances they have to create your own signature scent. And yes, you can do this with their candles too. According to Vogue UK, when Kate Middleton got married at Westminster Abbey, an insider reported that she requested the Abbey and royal bathrooms to be fragranced with her favourite Jo Malone scents – Orange Blossom, Grapefruit and Lime, Basil and Mandarin – in the form of candles, hand washes and lotions. If it’s good enough for Kate…
6. Tocca
Tocca was created in the 1990s in the beautiful island of St. Lucia and they carry an exquisite range of home scents and bath products.How can you not fall in love with names such as Cleopatra, a heavenly blend of watery cucumber and sweet grapefruit or Brigitte, a delicious blend of ginger, rhubarb and papaya? You can purchase Tocca at Thimble.
