This month Cire Trudon candles have appeared in numerous publications such as Harrods Interiors Magazine, Homes & Gardens and Tempest, to name but a few. Their solid presence in the interiors world proves that these historically rich and lavish candles continue to stand the test of time as the most respected wax products out there.

New for this season are two spectacular fragrances guaranteed to infuse your home with gloriously intoxicating scents. The Merida scented candle was created in collaboration with renowned Mexican perfumers, Arquiste Parfumeur. With fragrance notes of ripe guava, blossoms, foliage, bark and a decadent hint of gun powder, the famous perfumers have created one of their most sumptuous scents yet.

The other fabulous new scent is a limited edition fragrance created with iconic accessories designer Yaz Buckey, which reimagines the classic Cire Trudon candle. The result is a ‘sophistipop’ inspired design – Yaz Buckey’s signature style, with bright pink label and sweet violet notes.

What do you think of these opulent new scents?

With a wonderful selection of scents including; Branche Vermeil, Makassar Ebony & Peach, Chestnut & Vetiver, Rose, French Bourbon Vanilla & Clove Pomander there is something to suit every taste. The collection ranges from deep earthy fragrances to sweet floral bouquets that would add a touch of elegance to any room.

The Voluspa Vermeil Collection is available in a range of candles and fragrance diffusers, all are handmade in Southern California & are presented in beautifully detailed glass jars. With fragrances this sumptuous, picking just one would be impossible…

Which glorious scent would you choose for your home?

The Blood Orange aromatic diffuser by Abode Aroma has a subtle but lively scent. Perfect for giving any room an invigorating lift, this diffuser is a great example of the sweet nature of this luxurious scent and also contains fragrance notes of blueberry & snow white jasmine.

If you are looking for a darker and more striking version of this fabulous scent, then look no further than the Italian Blood Orange Emporium range from MOR. Their luxuriously presented scented candle also incorporates the intoxicating aromas of roses and lily of the valley to create an extra special fragrance that will bring a touch of glamour to the home.

You can also treat your body to the energising scent of blood orange with these lavish hand and body washes & lotions from MOR.

Are you a fan of the sweet scent of blood orange? Will you be adding it to your home this spring?

Voluspa - Maison Blanc Ceramic Candle – Gardenia Colonia

This ceramic candle is fuelled by a love for art, fragrance & illumination. The scent features notes of gardenia blooms with creamy velvet and the wonderful art-deco design brings style and sophistication to any mantelpiece. 

Voluspa – Ceramic Candles

Voluspa’s ceramic candles are available in numerous colours and fragrances and their stunning designs mean that they don’t even have to be burned- simply pair them up together for an elegant and classy look.  Another idea is displaying them with their counterparts…

Voluspa – Scented Candles

… for a well-matched look and an intense fragrance. Also available from Voluspa are tinned candles, fragrance diffusers and gift sets- perfect for Christmas.

Where do you display your scented candles? Do you burn your decorative ones, or keep them for people to admire? 

Baobab’s Black Tie Collection

 The fragrance is a delicate and rare blend of agarwood with black rose. Perfect for New Year’s Eve, it creates a glamorous, heady atmosphere to lead you up to midnight.

Baobab’s Black Tie Collection

 The Black Tie candles use a special furniture fabric that shines almost black, then anthracite or radiant white gold in the light. Rainbow colours glitter within, creating an enigmatic atmosphere that perfectly matches the unusual scent.

Baobab’s Black Tie Collection

Do you collect Baobab candles? Keep an eye out for this new esoteric collection…

Max Benjamin – Fragrance Diffuser – Cinnamon & Cloves

 Seasonal scents are available in many forms, however, and candles make a very festive  addition to any interior…

Max Benjamin – Scented Candles

The Max Benjamin candles are visually attractive yet subtle enough to blend happily into any interior. The red, orange and silver candles would look fantastic incorporated into a festive vignette.

Jan Constantin

Although lavender doesn’t have holiday connotations, love certainly does. This lavender-scented satchel is perfect to hang from door handles or coat pegs during the festive period.

How do you fragrance your home during Christmas? 

Herve Gambs

It’s not only the diffusers that can fragrance your home. For a subtle burst of freshness, the artificial roses, orchids and amaryllis’ can be sprayed with Hervé Gambs scents. 

Herve Gambs

Handmade in the brand’s French workshop, each flower is beautifully realistic and they make a hassle-free, long-lasting alternative to real flowers.

Herve Gambs

The designer of these impressive flowers explores the world tirelessly, making his work unique, sensational and full of life. The brand was established over 20 years ago as the creative outlet of the man with the same name, and the design-architect and scenographer expresses his ideas in the form of intimate and personal collections inspired by nature and the world.

Do you often use fresh flowers in your home? Would you consider replacing them with artificial ones? 

Baobab – Brussels Flagship Store

 The new collection of candles is dubbed the Mountains range, and the furry vessels play host to fragrances such as Everest, Kilimanjaro, McKinley and Mont Blanc.

Baobab – Brussels Flagship Store

Baobab have updated their windows to display the new candles with pride. Each candle features the same fragrance-  clove bud & mistletoe- and each holder is wrapped in beautifully soft fur of different colours.

Baobab – Brussels Flagship Store

 As with all Baobab candles, they feature mineral, hand poured wax and high quality Egyptian cotton wicks. They’re wonderfully festive and make beautiful additions to the home for the Christmas season.

Do you own any new Baobab candles? What do you think of the new windows in the flagship store? 

Voluspa – 3 Wick Decorative Tin – Winesap Apple Spice

The limited edition Winesap Apple Spice scented candle by Voluspa has a distinctive aroma that beautifully combines notes of crisp deep red Winesap apples warmed with spicy clove bud, cinnamon, cardamom and a touch of creamy vanilla, reminiscent of hot apple cider brewing on the stovetop.. It’s presented in a beautiful green decorative tin holder with lid that features metallic detailing and would make a marvellous Christmas present.

Kenneth Turner – Stag Tealight Gift Set – Winter Berries

Speaking of Christmas presents, Kenneth Turner’s new Stag range is perfect for the holiday season. Featuring the fruity, festive fragrance of warm satsuma and sweet red berries with notes of orange, lime, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg blended with patchouli, this Kenneth Turner gift set features a two stag tealight holders, twelve tealights with hand poured wax and beautiful packaging. 

Designers Guild – Winter Cashmere

This Winter Cashmere scented candle by Designers Guild features herbal top notes of camomile and thyme that combine with a romantic floral heart of rose & patchouli, before the sensual vanilla base emerges. This scented candle comes in a prettily decorated glass holder featuring a stripe design in neutral tones. It is also presented in exquisite matching packaging, making it an ideal gift!

Neom – Travel Candle – Invigorate

If you’re going to be travelling in this cold weather, make sure you pack one of these. This travel candle by Neom features the Invigorate fragrance, a beautifully light and pretty scent. Combining violet and chamomile with cedarwood notes it creates an uplifting and invigorating scent. The ideal fragrance to inspire and motivate, it will sprinkle a little confidence into your world.

Fornasetti – Large Scented Candle – Burlesque

This Fornasetti scented candle features a striking design originally created by Barnaba Fornasetti with Armand and Martine Hadida – the founders of famed fashion store L’Eclaireur. It features the signature Fornasetti fragrance, Otto. Oriental, leathery & woody notes combine to make a unique scent that transcends time, season, gender and borders.

What will you be scenting your home with this side of the equinox?

Bring the sunny seaside into your home with the Beach scented candle by Nest. Capturing the essence of sparkling turquoise water it features lush coconut notes married with juicy melon and a luminous base of lotus flower and sensual woods. It’s housed in a white, handmade porcelain container inspired by the natural and elegant beauty of sea urchins.

Elton John has collaborated with Nest again to produce this Elton John Woodside Green scented candle. It has a sophisticated and unique arrangement of notes inspired by Sir Elton John’s favourite flowers from his floral gardens at Woodside in Old Windsor, England, including hyacinth, freesia, rose, and jasmine. This luxurious scented candle has been created to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, one of the world’s leading non-profit HIV/AIDS organisations.

Nest Fragrances are world renowned for combining exquisite fragrances with stunning glass holders & packaging for a complete luxury home fragrance experience. They also specialise in developing fragrances for world-class brands such as Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior and Estee Lauder.

Have you got a favourite Nest Fragrance scent?