04/08/2026
When I started making candles, I was absolutely convinced I'd use essential oils.
I'm an aromatherapist. It felt like the obvious choice. The right choice.
So I tried.
First batch smelt incredible cold. Lit it, sat down with a cup of tea, waited. Nothing. The scent had burned off before I'd finished making the tea.
Second batch I used more. Lit it. It smelt like petrol.
That is not a candle anyone wants in their home.
Third attempt I finally got a scent that worked when burning. Then I worked out the cost per candle and nearly fell off my chair.
The truth is essential oils aren't designed for heat. They're volatile -- that's actually what makes them brilliant in a diffuser or a massage oil. But in a candle, that volatility works against you. The heat destroys the scent before it ever reaches the room.
Fragrance oils made specifically for candles are engineered to work with heat rather than against it. Mine are phthalate-free and paraben-free because I care about what you're actually breathing in your home.
I didn't switch because I stopped believing in essential oils.
I switched because I wanted your candle to still smell like something two hours after you lit it.
That felt more important than the story I'd planned to tell.
Have you ever bought a candle that smelt amazing in the shop and like nothing at home? That's what we're talking about. Questions below.
