Cover Check out our favourite homegrown scented candles (Photo: Getty Images)
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Here are our favourite homegrown scented candles guaranteed to transport you to cosier times
There’s nothing like a scented candle to add to the ambience of your home. Whether inspired by a cherished memory, a nostalgic setting, or even an atmospheric film, these candles can do more than just scent a room. For instance, you might be drawn to the soothing scent of lavender fields or an escape to a coastal town. In addition to their aromatic benefits, these sentimental objects can also double as eye-catching pieces of decor.
We explore locally crafted scented candles sure to add a personal touch to your living space while telling a story all their own.
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1. Candle Jenner
Candle Jenner takes inspiration for their captivating products from pop culture, moods and memories of “good times.” With their colourful packaging and witty slogans, these locally made scented candles can make for great presents for birthdays, holidays, and everything in between.
2. Saan Saan
These scented treasures from Saan Saan encapsulate the essence of nostalgia and cherished memories. They come bottled in small glass jars that blend into any living space. With their minimal packaging, these candles let their rich scents take centre stage. Their studio also offers candle-making classes, perfect for those who are in search of a fun new hobby.
3. Otte Hom
With unique scent selections and decorative packaging, these Otte Hom candles make for a unique addition to your home. Their labels feature original designs by artist Lorenz Raymundo, transforming each candle into your very own miniature art piece. Place one on top of your living room credenza for a pop of colour or on your vanity next to your collection of perfumes.
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4. Lumi Candles
These candles pack a punch with every flick of a matchstick. The brand is built on a standard but impressive range of fragrances, from classic bamboo to smoky cherry. They also supply other fragrances such as car fresheners.
5. Ilka
These sustainably crafted bespoke candles create a relaxing ambience with their polished appearance and long-lasting aroma. Each piece is hand-poured into ceramic jars, which are made at the pottery studio of National Artist Lanelle Abueva Fernando.
6. Calyx Life & Home
Based out of a small studio in San Juan, Calyx creates special scents that take inspiration from aspects of everyday life. Unlike many artificially scented products, the brand provides scents that are toxin-free and environmentally conscious, so don’t expect any runny or irritated noses. Aside from candles, they also sell other fragrance types like linen sprays and body wash.
7. Sunny Label
These delightful candles come in handpainted, brightly-coloured jars, adding a personal touch of character to your home. These are also made with natural oils and raw soy wax, ensuring the brand’s commitment to the environment. When lit, their wooden wicks mimic the sound of a crackling fireplace.
8. Simoy ng Haraya
Simoy ng Haraya derives their scents from beloved Filipino memories. From the familiar aroma of a homemade mango graham dessert to the enriching flavour of black coffee, each product transports you to those cherished nostalgic moments—a warm reminder of home.
9. 23rd Street Candle Co
23rd Street Candle Co offers a bold selection of goods, guaranteed to add a touch of sophistication to your living space. Like a true perfumery, they offer products form an impressive range of olfactory families. There is something for those who prefer fresh and vibrant aromas, while the same goes for candle enthusiasts who are drawn to a more rich and sensual bouquet.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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