The holiday season is the most fragrant time of year, and with the right candles and wax melts, you can transform every room in your home into a sensory celebration. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, winding down after a long December day, or searching for the perfect gift, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Meet the Holiday Scents
This season, we're burning two signature festive fragrances, and they're available as both candles and wax melts so you can layer them throughout your home.
How to Burn Your Holiday Candles
Getting the most from your festive candles is all about the first burn. Always allow the wax to melt to the full edge of the jar on the first light. This prevents tunnelling and ensures an even, long-lasting burn throughout the season. Trim your wick to 5mm before each use, and never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
For a 35hr candle, that's roughly 8 to 9 sessions of beautiful fragrance, plenty to carry you through the whole festive period.
When to Burn Each Scent
Not all scents suit every moment. Here's how to match your fragrance to the occasion:
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Cranberry & Spiced Ginger: best for entertaining. Light it 30 minutes before guests arrive to fill the room with a bold, welcoming warmth. Perfect for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day gatherings, or a festive dinner party.
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Warm Spice Vanilla: best for winding down. Light it in the evening after the festivities, or in the bedroom for a cosy, restful atmosphere on Christmas night.
How to Layer and Combine the Scents
One of the most luxurious things you can do this Christmas is layer your fragrances across different rooms, creating a scent journey through your home.
Try this combination:
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Hallway / entrance: Cranberry Spiced Ginger Wax Melt. A bold first impression as guests arrive.
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Living room / dining room: Cranberry & Spiced Ginger Candle. The centrepiece of your festive space.
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Bedroom / bathroom: Warm Spice Vanilla Wax Melt. Soft and calming, away from the main event.
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Snug / reading corner: Warm Spice Vanilla Candle. Intimate and indulgent for quieter moments.
Avoid burning both candles in the same room simultaneously. The fragrances are designed to complement each other across spaces, not compete in the same air.
Room Positioning for Maximum Scent Throw
Where you place your candle or wax melt makes a significant difference to how the fragrance travels:
- Place candles on a central surface at mid-height (a coffee table or sideboard), not on the floor or a high shelf where heat dissipates before the scent can travel.
- Wax melts perform best near a gentle airflow, somewhere natural air movement (not a draught) helps carry the scent around the room.
- Avoid placing candles directly next to windows or doors. Cold air disrupts the melt pool and reduces scent throw.
- For open-plan spaces, use a wax melt burner rather than a candle. The continuous low heat gives a more consistent fragrance over a larger area.
The Perfect Festive Days to Burn
Make each day count with a simple fragrance ritual for the key moments of the season:
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Christmas Eve: Cranberry & Spiced Ginger. Build anticipation and excitement.
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Christmas Morning: Warm Spice Vanilla. Soft and magical as gifts are opened.
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Christmas Dinner: Cranberry & Spiced Ginger. Bold enough to hold its own alongside food aromas.
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Boxing Day: Warm Spice Vanilla. Relaxed, unhurried, and indulgent.
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New Year's Eve: Layer both. Cranberry Spiced Ginger in the main space, Warm Spice Vanilla in quieter rooms.
How to Gift These for the Holidays
Our festive candles and wax melts make genuinely thoughtful gifts, especially when presented with care. Here are a few gifting ideas:
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The Cosy Night In: Warm Spice Vanilla Candle and Wax Melt paired together. Ideal for someone who loves a quiet, indulgent evening at home.
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The Festive Host: Cranberry & Spiced Ginger Candle. A beautiful centrepiece gift for someone who loves to entertain.
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The Full Holiday Experience: All four products together, candles and wax melts in both scents, for the ultimate fragrance lover on your list.
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The Sampler: Both wax melts together. A lower price point that still delivers the full festive experience, perfect for a Secret Santa or stocking filler.
All products are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with natural coconut wax, so they're a gift you can feel good about giving.
Ready to Scent Your Season?
Whether you're burning for yourself or gifting to someone special, our holiday collection is designed to make every moment of the festive season feel a little more luxurious. Shop the full range and find your perfect festive fragrance combination.
