8 candles for winter
Candle brands bringing seasonal cheer
1. Milkman
Candles in five soulful scents inspired by journeys around the world. We love Adgal by Dawn. “It’s an evocative scent that transports you to the medina of Marrakech,” says founder Matthew Bamford-Bowes.
milkmanstore.com
2. Earl of East
Escape to the sun with Primavera Estate, a candle collection ripe with the scents of Italy: Citronella, Ciliegia (cherry), Uva (grape), Chinotto ( bitter orange), and the one we’ve got on pre-order, Pasta! earlofeast.com
3. Mulier Studio
These beautiful, sculptural candles have an earthy fig leaf scent. They’re lovingly handmade in Madrid, but you can buy them online at A New Tribe.
anewtribe.co.uk
4. Verden
Verden’s signature scent, Festivum is pure Christmas in wax form. We love this joyful blend of warming woods and spices.
verden.world
5. Bramley Products
The Home candle is everything Bramley’s founders wanted their own homes to smell like. Namely rose absolute, spearmint and peppermint.
bramleyproducts.co.uk
6. Old Green
“We transform reclaimed materials – from bottles to fabric offcuts – into considered pieces for the home,” says Old Green founder Tori Fallesen. Their seasonal candles are made from repurposed glass bottles collected locally and can be used in the garden.
oldgreen.co.uk
7. Nata Concept Store
From macarons and artichokes to Brussels sprouts and, er, washing up gloves, Nata has imaginative candle themes covered. And you can get your hands on them at Palette, in Bath.
palettable.co.uk
8. Oliv Homeware
"Your sense of smell is linked to your emotions and memories. We keep this in mind,” say Oliver Thomas and Olivia Spickernell. Visit their shop in Lacock for candles in warming scents like Cuban tobacco and oak.
olivhomeware.co.uk