We just had a power outage and I was forced to burn no less that $300 in Jo Malone & Diptyque just to see where I was going. The house has never smelled better.
I have tried I think every candle out there but am obsessed with Glasshouse Candles. They're an Aussie brand but are triple scented & literally fill your home with the scent within perhaps 10minutes!! Love them 💗
I cannot be the only person who hates Yankee Candles? Idk I just don't find them great, for me they burn really unevenly and I get to the bottom of the candle and there's still tons of wax up the sides.
I got the electric Yankee candle melter off Amazon and it evenly melts the new tart line and when you use it up you can buy the cheap original tarts and put them into the container that came with the new ones. So its cheap and you can safely melt the wax with no tunnelling or fire issues. But best of all the smell is so superior!!!
I had the same problem with Yankee Candles, and after a few google searches I found that the manufacturer recommends burning the candles min. 2 hrs at a time. First I trimmed the wick to the length of 0.5 cm and burnt it for a few hours and now it's perfectly even. Also do not blow on it when putting it out, just put the lid on it.
I found a video on youtube about candles tunneling. They said to wrap the candle in aluminum foil for a couple of hours and it will burn evenly. I tried it and it works.
I have a ton of bath and body work candles. I stopped using them for a few months only because I tired Nest, Voluspa and Diptyque. When I started using BBW again, it felt ever harsh to me, like a lot of chemicals.
Hi Sophie, The reason why your Yankee candles are burning unevenly is because you have to burn the candles for a min of 3 hours.I buy my Yankee candles from QVC and they are so much cheaper on there. You can get three for about £40.00.Also you can buy some thing ( sorry I forgot the name) from Yankee candles ( on QVC) that will make the candle burn evenly.
Bath and bodyworks candles are my life lol, my husband is recently in USA on business so as you can imagine I have sent him with a list for Bath and bodyworks. I don't understand why we don't have them here in UK. You are looking lovely darling as always xoxoNisha
This was great, I've been looking for "how do you make candles with soy wax?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great exclusive guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
Hi Sophie! use a lumilid for your yankee candles (that metal ring that goes around the top) , there about £6 in the shop and they make such a difference to the burning time and it makes them burn evenly! no digging with a spoon haha xx
I'm obsessed with JoMalone (luxe and pricey so I use them only for special occasions, my fave), Yankee for everyday use and glade for when I don't have either but i need to have a candle burning lol! I agree that the Yankee candle jars are a bit dated! xoxo
Yankee candles burn evenly but you have to burn them first time so long that melty wax covers the candle top all the way. Sometimes i have burnt them even 5-6 hours straight. But yep, I agree, they are quite expencive. I love their tumblers with two wicks more :)
Yankee Candle also has jars that are straight edge and not bulky at all (you can also get fancy candle toppers for them). They are similar to Diptyque and Jo Malone jars, but larger and when burned out they make great makeup brush holders.
Sophie you neeeed to try glasshouse candles! They are available her in Australia and they are so beautiful and fragrant for even the tiniest burn time you need to get one or maybe in a couple months when I can afford it I'll send one to you! Xx
In the Middle East, Aramex is very popular. They're pricey, and have only ever had 1 small issue with a claim. Otherwise I've ordered a lot, and they're quick, have reliable tracking info, and work.
That diorama in the back 😍. Really enjoying your variety of content at the moment Sophie! One of the only luxury channels I watch anymore. You're very natural, informative and and personable 😊
loved this! ps to help candles burn more evenly, the first time you burn a candle 1) trim the wick to about half a cm 2) the first time you burn a candle, allow it to burn all the way across, it stops the ring forming and helps the entire jar burn evenly.
large yankee candles retail for 23.99 however are usally about 18 pounds on amazon, also if you buy a illuma lid which they recomend it doesnt tunnel nor go uneven
In America, the Yankee candles are shaped like our candy jars and flour/sugar jars. So to us they look old-fashioned and rustic, good for kitchens counters and bathrooms.
Hi Sophie, really nice video, I really like Candles :)) I had the same problem with ,,tunnelling,,wax in the jar and then I bought Topper for that. I recommend you Illuma Lid Jar Topper from Yankee Candle. Then I haven't problem with it and candle was burning on the same level. xxx
I love candles and have a few. I only use them when I have a relaxing bubble bath though, I don't light them anywhere else around the house as there for decoration lol
have you tried the crackling candles? it's lovely in the winter to hear the crackle. I have only found them at one store in canada but maybe in the UK they have more.
I completely agree with you about BBW candles. They are the best and you can get them for a great deal when they are on sale and you have a coupon code (which they have all the time). I got my 27 year old daughter a huge box of about 24 of them in different scents as one of her Christmas gifts this year. She said it was one of the best things she got. I love, love, love the Autumn and Winter scents. The Balsam smells just like a Christmas tree. I wish they weren't so expensive for you to ship. Thanks for your great reviews
You need to check out Trapp candles... you can’t beat the scents (tuberose, bob’s Flower shop, orange vanilla) for the price for the quality vs high-end diptyque etc
You can get Yankee Candles in different jars as well, not just the ugly one. If you go to their website, the simple ones are called Pillar and Tumbler.
You can now get Tumbler and pillar candles from Yankee candle which are much more aesthetically pleasing, however I do wish they did a range of candles in plain white/ cream. I often don't buy certain fragrances because their colour doesn't match my room. Alternatively I'd recommend their wax melts, they give off an even better fragrance and you can pop the tarts on a pretty wax/ oil burner! Mine is stain glass so puts pretty patterns on my bedroom walls :) Deffo going to make a bath and body works order! I love love love candles! Also try TKMAXX for candles, you can find SO many there! The only thing is sometimes you find on that smells incredible and then realise it's almost impossible to buy from the company it's made by in the U.K:( Ooooo and if you like sweeter fragrances then M&S do a Rhubarb fragrance candle which is to die for. Every time I'm burning it people ask me what it is. And you can smell it even when it's not lit. I always buy them to gift to friends and they can never believe that it's only from M&S because the quality is so good :) Love your videos! Love that you love candles as much as I do too :))
I'm actually really surprised you like bath and body works so much. I've had such an awful time with their candles. After the first burn, all the ones I bought ended up smelling like straight kerosene when though they smelled great when they were cool. I'm a really big fan of Voluspa though. I can't stop burning the one I have!
Great video, you are so right about the Yankee candles and how they look. Have you ever purchased one of the Fornasetti candles, they are really pricey, just wondered it they were worth it xx
I adore candles and have been using them for some years, but sadly have had to cut down on them due to the fact that they're making my white walls go sooty. This is not obviously noticeable until you have to wipe the wall, but I noticed that my white UPVC window frames and the glass are the same. I was cleaning my windows once and thought to myself "why are my windows dirtier inside than out!!" and it turned out to be the candles. I know some candles give off more soot/toxins (or whatever they're called) than others, but there are so many out there and I just love all of them. I buy a lot of my candles from TK Maxx and just pick random ones that take my fancy. I believe soy candles are supposed to be good for cutting the soot down. Any tips on how I can combat this, so I can continue to use them as often as I would really like? :)
totally agree with the uneveness of the Yankee Candle!! I was thinking to be the only one to have this problem with them!! Mine are all small so I believed it was the small jar but after see that also your big one to the same thing!! lol I can't believe I did desire them for so long...anyway for me the only way to have them burn almost equally is take a nail file or the white head soop and while the candle it's burning i'm pushing the solid wax inside in order to be near the flame as much as possible so in this way it goes well
Use aluminum foil to prevent candle from burning uneveningly, by wrapping the foil around the opening of the candle and curve the foil over the top edge. This will redirect some of the heat back inside the jar and melt the wax on the sides. Do this before the tunneling gets too deep other wise once those waxes gets melted it may flood over the candle wick.
The video I've been waiting for! Loved it! My fave candles are Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, and Peony & Blush Suede. Definitely going to try the violet one from Diptyque. as I love Parma Violets! Xx
Hi Sophie would really love to have a candle collection I always smell them when I'm in the shops but I have a parrot and it can be dangerous for them so can't have them downstairs, I have a couple in my bedroom but always afraid to light them just in case x
I have to agree with you! I've gone to Jo Malone and hated a candle scent but loved the fragrance, or vice versa. So weird! I thought I was the only one!
Heard so much about Baies from Dyptique as well. Haha I didn't like it in the store either but your recommendation is making me think of giving it a second chance! I also agree with you abt the jars of Yankee Candle, they look more ideal for kitchens lol.
When you said you hate Lime Basil and Mandarin I almost fell off my bed! I absolutely love that smell, but I've admittedly never smelled it in candle form, just as a cologne. It's a great day fragrance, but I can see how it might get too heavy in candle form.
Hi Sophie. Did you get hit hard with customs charges when you shipped over the bath and body works candles? I've always wanted to get more since but it in the US but worry about hidden costs xx
I love your hair! Tutorial/review please. I've always thought about getting extensions but I don't know how they would feel. Bath and Bodyworks is great for candles. I live in the US and I love their products (bath products/candles), usually the fresh/citrus ones. They're definitely great for the price point.
Hi Sophie, I'm also a candle obsessive 😍 have you tried candle belle? They are based in the U.K., good value for money and do a great range of scents. In my experience the scent pay off is great, although the packaging isn't necessarily on par with Diptyque etc. They also do wax tart melts which I use in a burner, which looks a bit more chic and you can get pretty cheap burners from Yankee candle. Anyway, I recommend candle belle as a uk based, slightly cheaper options (although my faves are bath and bodyworks and diptyque). Thanks for the vid, lots of love! ❤️
I always look forward to your videos Sophie, they're excellent. I haven't been much of a candle person in the past but I might just have to get some now! Oh, and I have the exact same sunglasses in your intro :) Lots of love!
Thanks for doing this video. It sounds like you like spicy fragrances for the wintertime. I have these Woodwick candles that are Christmas ginger cookie scented that I love using around Christmas time, even though it's super hot usually in Australia. It just adds to the feeling of the season. I am off to light a candle now!
Definitely with you on the look of the Yankee candle, I would never buy one as I just don't think they look nice. I can't believe they are so expensive! Much prefer Jo Malone and White Company personally. The Anthropologie angel food scent is gorgeous! xx
Hey Sophie you can get candle lids that help larger candles burn evenly. I have one for my larger Yankee candles and it really helps! They look like a lampshade on top of your candle 😂
Sophie, have you ever tried the Jo Malone rose oud scented candle? I burn that one (& wear the perfume) in the winter and i just can't get enough. I die that those candles are like $85 a pop! But I'm a sucker and keep buying them because there's just nothing else out there comparable for me
Hi Sophie, sorry about your bunny. 😢 I'm funny about fragrance in general and Yankee makes me ill. I love my Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir candle. The fragrances (perfume) are nice but I find they don't last and never pulled the trigger as I feel they are not worth the money. I just purchased my first Diptyque candle this weekend. Was a toss up between Baies and Tuberose, but went for Amber, as it seemed cosy for the rest of winter. I hope it's good!!! I feel, for me, a higher quality fragrance is the way to go. Big difference!!!
You're hair is especially awesome today own it lady! Candles are addictive, do you have Sabone in the UK? Their candles are lovely, beautiful packaging and good strong scent
I am obsessed with Bath & Body Works candles! I've been using them for years. In the stores here in the US, the big ones retail for $22.50 :(. But I just wait until they go on sale, and then I combine a coupon with the sale, so I will never pay more than $10 per candle. If I time it right, I can get a ton of candles at once for a great price then I'm set for awhile because each candle lasts a long time.
Hi sophie, I've been saving up for ages for a YSL bag and i think I'm nearly ready to get one.. but its calfskin and i'd feel SO guilty buying one :( what are your thoughts on the calfskin leather?
Yankee in the US is cheaper when I went to Florida we came home with loads of Yankee and bath and body works. Check out lily flame candles, they are really nice!
Great recommendations. Bath and Body ones are good. I also love Ikea ones. They're really cheap last for very long time. Also the fragrances are really nice.
Loved this video 😄❤️ Sophie you should definitely try ECOYA candles & GLASSHOUSE candles. Both are Australian brands so not sure if they're available in the UK but the scents are amazing!! 💚💜💙❤️
I'm mad for candles...I can't stand anything that smells like sweet food though. Gives me a headache. I find the Dyptique are disappointing unless you burn them in a tiny room or have a few going at the same time. My house is open plan and I can't smell them at all. If you want a lux range with a large smell payoff my favourite brand is CIRE TRUDON. Also in New Zealand we have a brand called ECOYA which seem to be getting bigger and bigger. Look them up... the French Pear and Sweet Pea are strong and good middle of the range for value.
The Jo Malone candles are amazing! I've just purchased one of the Oud-based ones and it's smells absolutely beautiful. Just unfortunate that it's so expensive!
I love candle reviews! I have a noticeable allergy to all candles made with paraffin wax, so those are always out for me. But good alternative wax release scent better, may explain why the bath and body works candles have hit or miss with their scent throw. Really appreciate seeing your lovely candle collection :)
I totally appreciate your honesty on the shipping company. Didn't have a pleasant experience either! In my opinion the co hasn't lived upto the hype. I'll have a look at the company you suggested.
When I saw the title of this upload, I laughed because I remember David complaining in another video about the number of candles you have stockpiled in the house. Men don't understand!!!
We just had a power outage and I was forced to burn no less that $300 in Jo Malone & Diptyque just to see where I was going. The house has never smelled better.
StylosityYourWay omg I’d make everyone in the house chip in. No presents for Christmas 🙊😂
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I have tried I think every candle out there but am obsessed with Glasshouse Candles. They're an Aussie brand but are triple scented & literally fill your home with the scent within perhaps 10minutes!! Love them 💗
I can't possibly have baking themed candles like imagine smelling cookies but there are none.
I cannot be the only person who hates Yankee Candles? Idk I just don't find them great, for me they burn really unevenly and I get to the bottom of the candle and there's still tons of wax up the sides.
Primark candles are a shout thought, the white tea and peony is my favourite smell! They burn really easily and have such a strong scent payoff
I got the electric Yankee candle melter off Amazon and it evenly melts the new tart line and when you use it up you can buy the cheap original tarts and put them into the container that came with the new ones. So its cheap and you can safely melt the wax with no tunnelling or fire issues. But best of all the smell is so superior!!!
I had the same problem with Yankee Candles, and after a few google searches I found that the manufacturer recommends burning the candles min. 2 hrs at a time.
First I trimmed the wick to the length of 0.5 cm and burnt it for a few hours and now it's perfectly even. Also do not blow on it when putting it out, just put the lid on it.
Mine burn fine for me. I can understand why people don't like them though. I prefer the two wick tumblers though.
I found a video on youtube about candles tunneling. They said to wrap the candle in aluminum foil for a couple of hours and it will burn evenly. I tried it and it works.
I have a ton of bath and body work candles. I stopped using them for a few months only because I tired Nest, Voluspa and Diptyque. When I started using BBW again, it felt ever harsh to me, like a lot of chemicals.
Please do an updated best and worst candle list
Hi Sophie, The reason why your Yankee candles are burning unevenly is because you have to burn the candles for a min of 3 hours.I buy my Yankee candles from QVC and they are so much cheaper on there. You can get three for about £40.00.Also you can buy some thing ( sorry I forgot the name) from Yankee candles ( on QVC) that will make the candle burn evenly.
Bath and bodyworks candles are my life lol, my husband is recently in USA on business so as you can imagine I have sent him with a list for Bath and bodyworks. I don't understand why we don't have them here in UK. You are looking lovely darling as always xoxoNisha
This was great, I've been looking for "how do you make candles with soy wax?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great exclusive guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
Hi Sophie! use a lumilid for your yankee candles (that metal ring that goes around the top) , there about £6 in the shop and they make such a difference to the burning time and it makes them burn evenly! no digging with a spoon haha xx
I'm obsessed with JoMalone (luxe and pricey so I use them only for special occasions, my fave), Yankee for everyday use and glade for when I don't have either but i need to have a candle burning lol! I agree that the Yankee candle jars are a bit dated! xoxo
I totally agree with you about Yankee candle jars. I love the fragrances but the jar could be more decorative
My fave are voluspa! They're so pretty!
Yankee candles burn evenly but you have to burn them first time so long that melty wax covers the candle top all the way. Sometimes i have burnt them even 5-6 hours straight. But yep, I agree, they are quite expencive. I love their tumblers with two wicks more :)
That Diorama in the background....perfection...and yes you look marvelous...❤
great video. Have you tried St Eval candles? They are from Cornwall and very lovely. x
Yankee Candle also has jars that are straight edge and not bulky at all (you can also get fancy candle toppers for them). They are similar to Diptyque and Jo Malone jars, but larger and when burned out they make great makeup brush holders.
Hi Sophie, the way to make a candle burn evenly is before lighting it trim the wick down . Always works for me x
Sophie you neeeed to try glasshouse candles! They are available her in Australia and they are so beautiful and fragrant for even the tiniest burn time you need to get one or maybe in a couple months when I can afford it I'll send one to you! Xx
I feel so attacked right now 'cos Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is my statement perfume 😂😂😂
the candle might smell different from the perfume, because of all the wax and who knows what complicated chemistry.
+Maria S
Oh god, I'm sorry Maria!! 🙈🙊Weirdly, i have the room spray and cologne - love them. But to me, the candle version stinks!😷😵xx
My fav!
Thanks for feeding my candle addiction!!! I so understand your frustration about the bath&bodyworks issue...
In the Middle East, Aramex is very popular. They're pricey, and have only ever had 1 small issue with a claim. Otherwise I've ordered a lot, and they're quick, have reliable tracking info, and work.
That diorama in the back 😍. Really enjoying your variety of content at the moment Sophie! One of the only luxury channels I watch anymore. You're very natural, informative and and personable 😊
What are your thoughts on NEOM candles? Their organic but not many ppl mention them on you tube...
These are great candles as they use 100% Pure Essential oils which are better for your health
Their stuff smells amazing!!😩😫😍
If you can’t get a YC to burn correctly you need to use a lid and wick trimmer every time . I rarely ever get a tunneling candle following that rule .
loved this!
ps to help candles burn more evenly, the first time you burn a candle 1) trim the wick to about half a cm 2) the first time you burn a candle, allow it to burn all the way across, it stops the ring forming and helps the entire jar burn evenly.
Try cire trudon candles they are the best, expensive but worth the money. They have a shop in london
THE BAG IN THE BACKGROUND IS GORGEOUS DO A VIDEO ON ITTTTT
Mawj Al-Hammadi yes!!!!! I was thinking the same ! Diorama
large yankee candles retail for 23.99 however are usally about 18 pounds on amazon, also if you buy a illuma lid which they recomend it doesnt tunnel nor go uneven
in the US yankee candles have some sleeker smaller tumblers instead of just the jars.
if you get a candle topper for the yankee candle it makes them burn to the edge
I feel the same way about White Barn! I always smell my BBW candles, but the White Barn ones I hardly smell at all. It's so weird.
In America, the Yankee candles are shaped like our candy jars and flour/sugar jars. So to us they look old-fashioned and rustic, good for kitchens counters and bathrooms.
Hi Sophie, really nice video, I really like Candles :)) I had the same problem with ,,tunnelling,,wax in the jar and then I bought Topper for that. I recommend you Illuma Lid Jar Topper from Yankee Candle. Then I haven't problem with it and candle was burning on the same level. xxx
I love candles and have a few. I only use them when I have a relaxing bubble bath though, I don't light them anywhere else around the house as there for decoration lol
Baylis & Harding have some beautiful ones! I got one for Christmas and if I remember it was something and pomegranate. It's gorgeous!
have you tried the crackling candles? it's lovely in the winter to hear the crackle. I have only found them at one store in canada but maybe in the UK they have more.
I completely agree with you about BBW candles. They are the best and you can get them for a great deal when they are on sale and you have a coupon code (which they have all the time). I got my 27 year old daughter a huge box of about 24 of them in different scents as one of her Christmas gifts this year. She said it was one of the best things she got. I love, love, love the Autumn and Winter scents. The Balsam smells just like a Christmas tree. I wish they weren't so expensive for you to ship. Thanks for your great reviews
great video :) I usually get my candle fill in the TK Maxx home section, or airport for Jo Malone candles :)
You need to check out Trapp candles... you can’t beat the scents (tuberose, bob’s Flower shop, orange vanilla) for the price for the quality vs high-end diptyque etc
Great video, nice change :) I love all these candles but Yankee! I have given a lot of the fragrances a try and they never have a good payoff!
You can get Yankee Candles in different jars as well, not just the ugly one. If you go to their website, the simple ones are called Pillar and Tumbler.
Hi Sophie Shohet CAN YOU PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON HIGH-END SUNGLASSES thank you xxx
You can now get Tumbler and pillar candles from Yankee candle which are much more aesthetically pleasing, however I do wish they did a range of candles in plain white/ cream. I often don't buy certain fragrances because their colour doesn't match my room. Alternatively I'd recommend their wax melts, they give off an even better fragrance and you can pop the tarts on a pretty wax/ oil burner! Mine is stain glass so puts pretty patterns on my bedroom walls :)
Deffo going to make a bath and body works order! I love love love candles! Also try TKMAXX for candles, you can find SO many there! The only thing is sometimes you find on that smells incredible and then realise it's almost impossible to buy from the company it's made by in the U.K:(
Ooooo and if you like sweeter fragrances then M&S do a Rhubarb fragrance candle which is to die for. Every time I'm burning it people ask me what it is. And you can smell it even when it's not lit. I always buy them to gift to friends and they can never believe that it's only from M&S because the quality is so good :)
Love your videos! Love that you love candles as much as I do too :))
I'm actually really surprised you like bath and body works so much. I've had such an awful time with their candles. After the first burn, all the ones I bought ended up smelling like straight kerosene when though they smelled great when they were cool. I'm a really big fan of Voluspa though. I can't stop burning the one I have!
Love your set up in the background,im thinking of picking up Baies for summer
you need to dry glasshouse candles. They're basically number 1 in Australia. super popular here.
love your makeup table behind you! please give us a tour!
I love candles!! Looking good Sophie xx
Great video, you are so right about the Yankee candles and how they look. Have you ever purchased one of the Fornasetti candles, they are really pricey, just wondered it they were worth it xx
I adore candles and have been using them for some years, but sadly have had to cut down on them due to the fact that they're making my white walls go sooty. This is not obviously noticeable until you have to wipe the wall, but I noticed that my white UPVC window frames and the glass are the same. I was cleaning my windows once and thought to myself "why are my windows dirtier inside than out!!" and it turned out to be the candles. I know some candles give off more soot/toxins (or whatever they're called) than others, but there are so many out there and I just love all of them. I buy a lot of my candles from TK Maxx and just pick random ones that take my fancy. I believe soy candles are supposed to be good for cutting the soot down. Any tips on how I can combat this, so I can continue to use them as often as I would really like? :)
We sometimes get the Bayliss & Harding candles, they have 3 wicks in, but they last so long😍they smell amazing too! Xx
totally agree with the uneveness of the Yankee Candle!! I was thinking to be the only one to have this problem with them!! Mine are all small so I believed it was the small jar but after see that also your big one to the same thing!! lol I can't believe I did desire them for so long...anyway for me the only way to have them burn almost equally is take a nail file or the white head soop and while the candle it's burning i'm pushing the solid wax inside in order to be near the flame as much as possible so in this way it goes well
Use aluminum foil to prevent candle from burning uneveningly, by wrapping the foil around the opening of the candle and curve the foil over the top edge. This will redirect some of the heat back inside the jar and melt the wax on the sides.
Do this before the tunneling gets too deep other wise once those waxes gets melted it may flood over the candle wick.
I recommend Penhaligon's candles, such good quality and twice a year they are half price....
I highly suggest Glasshouse Candles from Australia, nicely layered top, middle and bottom notes that go well together and smell divine.
The video I've been waiting for! Loved it! My fave candles are Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir, and Peony & Blush Suede. Definitely going to try the violet one from Diptyque. as I love Parma Violets! Xx
How is the throw on Voluspa candles?
Hi Sophie would really love to have a candle collection I always smell them when I'm in the shops but I have a parrot and it can be dangerous for them so can't have them downstairs, I have a couple in my bedroom but always afraid to light them just in case x
Nothing beats True Grace candles..... Second are Parks of London (exclusive collection)
I have to agree with you! I've gone to Jo Malone and hated a candle scent but loved the fragrance, or vice versa. So weird! I thought I was the only one!
Heard so much about Baies from Dyptique as well. Haha I didn't like it in the store either but your recommendation is making me think of giving it a second chance! I also agree with you abt the jars of Yankee Candle, they look more ideal for kitchens lol.
When you said you hate Lime Basil and Mandarin I almost fell off my bed! I absolutely love that smell, but I've admittedly never smelled it in candle form, just as a cologne. It's a great day fragrance, but I can see how it might get too heavy in candle form.
Hi Sophie. Did you get hit hard with customs charges when you shipped over the bath and body works candles? I've always wanted to get more since but it in the US but worry about hidden costs xx
I love your hair! Tutorial/review please. I've always thought about getting extensions but I don't know how they would feel. Bath and Bodyworks is great for candles. I live in the US and I love their products (bath products/candles), usually the fresh/citrus ones. They're definitely great for the price point.
Sophie..your intros are everything!
Hi Sophie, I'm also a candle obsessive 😍 have you tried candle belle? They are based in the U.K., good value for money and do a great range of scents. In my experience the scent pay off is great, although the packaging isn't necessarily on par with Diptyque etc. They also do wax tart melts which I use in a burner, which looks a bit more chic and you can get pretty cheap burners from Yankee candle. Anyway, I recommend candle belle as a uk based, slightly cheaper options (although my faves are bath and bodyworks and diptyque). Thanks for the vid, lots of love! ❤️
I always look forward to your videos Sophie, they're excellent. I haven't been much of a candle person in the past but I might just have to get some now! Oh, and I have the exact same sunglasses in your intro :) Lots of love!
Thanks for doing this video. It sounds like you like spicy fragrances for the wintertime. I have these Woodwick candles that are Christmas ginger cookie scented that I love using around Christmas time, even though it's super hot usually in Australia. It just adds to the feeling of the season.
I am off to light a candle now!
Definitely with you on the look of the Yankee candle, I would never buy one as I just don't think they look nice. I can't believe they are so expensive! Much prefer Jo Malone and White Company personally. The Anthropologie angel food scent is gorgeous! xx
Hey Sophie you can get candle lids that help larger candles burn evenly. I have one for my larger Yankee candles and it really helps! They look like a lampshade on top of your candle 😂
Diptyque are my favourite candles of all time !
did u try ikea's candles??? I am in love with caramel ones ❤❤❤❤
Sophie, have you ever tried the Jo Malone rose oud scented candle? I burn that one (& wear the perfume) in the winter and i just can't get enough. I die that those candles are like $85 a pop! But I'm a sucker and keep buying them because there's just nothing else out there comparable for me
Jenny Ashton just bought that one for the first time and LOVE it!
You should try Cire Trudon candles.
I will check out the White Company's collection. x
Hi Sophie, sorry about your bunny. 😢 I'm funny about fragrance in general and Yankee makes me ill. I love my Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir candle. The fragrances (perfume) are nice but I find they don't last and never pulled the trigger as I feel they are not worth the money. I just purchased my first Diptyque candle this weekend. Was a toss up between Baies and Tuberose, but went for Amber, as it seemed cosy for the rest of winter. I hope it's good!!! I feel, for me, a higher quality fragrance is the way to go. Big difference!!!
You're hair is especially awesome today own it lady! Candles are addictive, do you have Sabone in the UK? Their candles are lovely, beautiful packaging and good strong scent
I am obsessed with Bath & Body Works candles! I've been using them for years. In the stores here in the US, the big ones retail for $22.50 :(. But I just wait until they go on sale, and then I combine a coupon with the sale, so I will never pay more than $10 per candle. If I time it right, I can get a ton of candles at once for a great price then I'm set for awhile because each candle lasts a long time.
Hi sophie, I've been saving up for ages for a YSL bag and i think I'm nearly ready to get one.. but its calfskin and i'd feel SO guilty buying one :( what are your thoughts on the calfskin leather?
Yankee in the US is cheaper when I went to Florida we came home with loads of Yankee and bath and body works.
Check out lily flame candles, they are really nice!
Great recommendations. Bath and Body ones are good. I also love Ikea ones. They're really cheap last for very long time. Also the fragrances are really nice.
i have go in. to scentsy candle burners can keep them on all day 🖒
Loved this video 😄❤️ Sophie you should definitely try ECOYA candles & GLASSHOUSE candles. Both are Australian brands so not sure if they're available in the UK but the scents are amazing!! 💚💜💙❤️
Hi Sophie! You must try the candles from an Australian company called Glasshouse Fragrances 👌🏻 Amalfi Coast,Tahaa and Rio De Janeiro are amazing! 😘❤
I love this video!! ❤️ I am so addicted to candles especially bath and body works!!💖🌹🌻🍓🍐🕯😍Your hair looks beautiful💖💆🏻🌟
I'm mad for candles...I can't stand anything that smells like sweet food though. Gives me a headache. I find the Dyptique are disappointing unless you burn them in a tiny room or have a few going at the same time. My house is open plan and I can't smell them at all. If you want a lux range with a large smell payoff my favourite brand is CIRE TRUDON. Also in New Zealand we have a brand called ECOYA which seem to be getting bigger and bigger. Look them up... the French Pear and Sweet Pea are strong and good middle of the range for value.
The Jo Malone candles are amazing! I've just purchased one of the Oud-based ones and it's smells absolutely beautiful. Just unfortunate that it's so expensive!
Rather get Diptyques
Hi Sophie love all your videos your such a inspiration xx
I love candle reviews! I have a noticeable allergy to all candles made with paraffin wax, so those are always out for me. But good alternative wax release scent better, may explain why the bath and body works candles have hit or miss with their scent throw. Really appreciate seeing your lovely candle collection :)
Hello from Chicago, IL. I didn't see DW home candles mentioned, it's my favorite! The jars are beautiful, have a good burn and they smell amazing.
Love candles so much!! Jo Malone velvet rose and oud is my favourite xx
I love the new backgrownd, such a fresh change.
You’d probably like the Margot Elena Rose candle bc it’s also fresh and not overly heavy rose.
And I love your new room set up! 😍
Your hair looks great!
OMG you HAD to feed my candle addiction!!!! Great video as always!!!
Loved the set up of this video :D I'm addicted to candles too x
I totally appreciate your honesty on the shipping company. Didn't have a pleasant experience either!
In my opinion the co hasn't lived upto the hype.
I'll have a look at the company you suggested.
yes please!!! hair tutorial!!! you are so good at describing the scents! I find that really helpful! thank you so much!!! one of the kindest women!!!
also, for the people in canada, I am pretty sure you can find Voluspa candles at "Chapters" (the book store)
Lamby03 I have seen that brand in Chapters/indigo. I want to see some beeswax candles.
yes I thought I did too!
ick! I don't!
When I saw the title of this upload, I laughed because I remember David complaining in another video about the number of candles you have stockpiled in the house. Men don't understand!!!
This background is so classy and sophisticated