Olfactory – ol.fac.to.ry adjective: of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell.
The first in our series shining candlelight on each of our unique fragrance profiles. We begin with one of the newest editions to our Signature Collection - the Earl candle. So named after Lottie’s favourite cuppa! In homage to a cherished morning ritual – waking up early before the bustle of the day begins and taking a moment to enjoy the calm. Where soft rays of sunlight permeate the room and the aroma of freshly brewed Earl Grey Tea infuses the air.
“As a treasured and familiar fragrance, it was crucial to match the Earl candle notes perfectly, and naturally we have two star players here: bergamot and lavender. For me, nothing emulates the calming tea tones and atmosphere better. We sourced the highest and purest quality essential oils for our lavender essential oil candle, which wholeheartedly captures my favourite ritual.” - Lottie
As a brand, a key component of our ethos is the notion of nostalgia and how different scent notes evoke and unlock memories. Lottie has spent time researching the incredible power scent has and the role it plays in transporting us back in time or to a familiar place. Earl is one of those fragrances that instantly instils a sense of calm. When scenting your space, it is important to define a purpose. If you are looking to create a cosy atmosphere to enable relaxation after a busy day or to dictate a gentle start to your day – Earl is your perfect companion. Composed simply of three ingredients: plant wax, lavender and bergamot essential oils.
“A simple combination elevated and set apart from the rest by the high-quality provenance of the ingredients. Perfecting the balance of the scent notes has made this blend hugely successful and effective. Predominantly bergamot as a top note with just enough lavender as a base note to cut through the citrus and bring that all important gentleness.” - Lottie
Bergamot is a bright and uplifting citrus oil extracted from citrus peel. It is the perfect anecdote for anxiety and is wonderful at balancing your mind and emotions. Lavender is famous for soothing your body, mind and wellbeing. Our lavender essential oil has been steam extracted from the flower and leaves of the finest French Lavender. It is an essential component to relaxation. Combine the two and you have a match made in heaven - especially in the form of our beautifully blended lavender essential oil candle, part of our wider collection of candles with essential oils designed to support wellbeing through scent.
As with all our candles, Earl underwent an extensive testing process to ensure we got it just right. We tested various wick sizes for the optimal burn. We tested various wick sizes for the optimal burn – and to help keep your candle in the best condition, we always recommend using a candle wick trimmer between burns for a cleaner, more even flame. With an emphasis this year on subtly scenting your space naturally using essential oils, our goal has been to create a gentle atmosphere distinguishing us from the rest – a new kind of clarity in candle scents, thoughtfully blended to enhance rather than overwhelm. We sampled many essential oil combinations before achieving our unique and bespoke recipe and we hope you love it as much as we’ve loved creating it for you.
Discover the full scent profile and shop the Earl candle, or explore our full range of natural soy wax candles - beautifully clean-burning natural candles that bring a gentle sense of calm to any space.