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We've selected some seasonal scented candles by local brands for perfect for keeping or gifting

1. Lilin + Co

Created in collaboration with mega-influencer Jenn Chia of So, I'm Jenn, cult candle brand Lilin + Co presents a limited edition trio of specially curated scented soy candles inspired by the warmth of just being at home. Nostalgic and comforting, the delicious scents encourage you to take a trip back in time—whether it's exploring your grandma's room, opening an old phone book, or tasting the most buttery homemade cookies for the very first time. 

 

2. Eye See You

Based in Johor Bahru, Eye See You is a candle-making and aromatherapy studio. Crafting dreamy candles and holders which are straight out of a cottage-core fantasy, once you choose your design, you may choose your own scent from the studio's specially blended range of essential oils. Candles are made from natural soy wax and refined beeswax, then decorated with dried flowers and leaves.

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3. Kittuco Studio

Bright Beginnings are a pair of artisanal beeswax and soy wax candles created by Analogue Apotik, known for their wax based fragrances, in collaboration with design studio, That One Thing and housed in beautiful Jesmonite vessels handcrafted by Studio Kittuco. The idea behind Bright Beginnings was to inspire hope and joy for the coming year with two candles, named A Spark of Joy featuring fern, lavender and vanilla scents in a white vessel flecked with blue, and A Ray of Hope, filled with bursts of citrus and grounded with sandalwood and oakmoss in a blue vessel with white speckles.

4. Nudeco

Based in Penang, Nudeco's hand-poured scented candles are crafted from 100 per cent Vegan Natural Soy Wax. For Christmas, their limited edition candles are a delightful trio that transports you to Santa's Village Christmas Wonderland. The North Pole features musky amber and cedarwood notes while Dear Santa celebrates an intriguing combination of jasmine, cherry and fig. Then there is Christmas Wonderland, a magical mix of pine, cedarwood and fig tree.

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5. Borneo Candle Studio

Co-founded by a Malaysian and Bruneian, Borneo Candle Studio combines the talents of two passionate individuals who believe in handcrafting small batch eco-friendly candles. For Christmas, the studio offers two limited edition scents namely, Winter Solstice, inspired by the founder's holiday memories of white christmases and the scent of freshly cut Christmas trees, and Spiced Berries, a fruity scent of berries and plums complemented with precious saffron. 

6. Anbo

Committed to bringing a touch of luxury to every da, Anbo's limited edition Holiday series sprinkle extra joy and blessings with three candles. With cheeky names like Santa's Balls, Naughty Night and Sleigh me down, scents like pine, fir and currants are paired with more unexpected fragrances like ozone and fruit punch. For an extra special touch, Anbo's sustainable-themed packaging  comes with complimentary personalisation.

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7. 5 Luxe Scents

5 Luxe Scents create hand poured coconut and soy wax candles featuring complex scents and sleek vessels. Their new collaboration with Bentuk Bentuk, who hand make artisanal concrete homeware, has resulted in a limited edition series of candles in soothing pastel green and yellow pots. The three-wick candles are available in two scents, Berries on Toast, and Lavender & Ylang Ylang, with the added benefit of being able to reuse the concrete vessels once the wax is used up.

8. Lumi Beauty

Inspired by multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and founder of Lumi Beauty Chryseis Tan’s most-loved holiday memories, A Christmas Story Bundle features the beauty brand's complete collection of limited-edition candles. Carefully hand-poured with natural soy wax and blended with certified, premium fragrances from France, scents include the romantically floral Marrakech Me If You Can, fresh and fruity Pear Amore and subtly woody Eiffel For You.

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