The Long Lasting Scented Candles You Need To Fragrance Your Home

No matter how minimalist you like your home I am a firm believer that there is one thing you really need – a long lasting scented candle. These have changed dramatically over the years and gone are the days when you need to spend a small fortune on one whos scent lasts until the last burn. I adore Jo Malone and Diptique but they are luxury buys that I always save for the Christmas list. I have found four beauties who won’t break the bank but will still leave you with a beautifully fragranced home.

 

The first is by far the prettiest! Woodpecker and Weasel are based in Cornwall and hand pour their candles into Cornish oyster shells. There are a variety of colours and scents to choose from but I opted for the plain white with vanilla for my shells. The scent is light and not overpowering but fragrances a room quickly. You can buy a trio of candles for just £9 from their Etsy shop. I have these dotted around my house as well as their hand painted smaller shells, they make the perfect dressing table decoration.

I have reviewed Amphora Aromatics products before and continue to be impressed with this mini candle. It has a burning time of 20 hours which is impressive for the small size of the glass. I have the Bergamot candle which is lightly fruity and perfect for neutralising odours so, if you have a smoker in the house, this will take away the tobacco smell perfectly. The scent comes from essential oils so is well engrained throughout the candle meaning it lasts forever. For £5.50 you may as well buy one in every scent.

I know I know, I said no luxury brands but this one deserves a place. The Neom candles come in travel size at £16 each so they are more affordable than their full sized friends. Happiness is my favourite scent as it smells so spring like with the floral white neroli and citrus from the lemon. Although smaller this still burns for 20 hours although I’m not sure I would ‘travel’ with it as the name suggests.

Well used but still going strong is my Next New York candle that retails at just £10 with a burn time of 55 hours. I have had this so long that they have now changed the label design slightly although the scent is still the same – jasmine and orange blossom for more spring floral scent around the home. I am so impressed at the staying power of the scent around the home, it lasts for ages and I always burn this when I am relaxing in the bath after a long gym session.

I genuinely believe that the right scented candle can not only fragrance your home but also change your mood and lift your spirits. What are your favourites?

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