Sustainability in every flicker
Welcome to The Scented Essence Candle Co., a Hertfordshire (UK) based candle studio creating non-toxic soy wax, candles and wax melts in small batches. Each piece is hand-poured using natural, 100% biodegradable soy wax and carefully chosen, clean, phthalate free fragrances for a beautiful, true to life scent throw, without the nasties! Everything is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, finished with thoughtful, plastic-free packaging. And because sustainability is part of how we do business, we plant a tree with every order so you can light up your home and do a little good for the planet at the same time.
Our candles are free from
CMR substances • Hormone Disruptors • Silicones • Parabens • Phthalates • PEG • Acrylates
Meet The Maker
Hi! I'm Cheryl the heart and hands behind The Scented Essence Candle Co. I hand-pour, label and pack every order myself from my candle studio in Hertfordshire, usually with an iced latte in hand, playlist ON! and two cheeky, four-legged studio supervisor pups, keeping me company and scheduling the snack breaks.
"So delighted with my beautiful candles - they look and smell so amazing! I got Palo Santo and Wild Tuberose and the scents are really well balanced and sophisticated. The candles are really great value for the price. Im obsessed! Would be a lovely present for someone (or treat for yourself).
"Ive been following The Scented Essence's journey from the beginning. I bought a selection of the candles and could not be happier with the scents! The candles are beautiful, they look elegant and classy and brighten up my home. I love the eco friendly packaging they arrived in too!
Read our blogs
Why is scent so subjective ? Candle Scent Throw Explained and How to Choose the Right Candle for Each Room
Ever wondered why your candle can smell different every hour, in every room and stronger or more subtle to different people?
Not sure what “scent throw” really means, or why the same candle can smell different from one person to another and from one room to the next? This guide breaks down hot throw vs cold throw, why melt pool matters, and why scent is so subjective, from nose blindness and genetics to the coriander effect.
Plus a practical room by room guide to help you choose the right candle and scent style for your space.
7 Tips For a Less Chaotic December!
This blog shares 7 tips to get organised for Christmas and enjoy a less chaotic December, from brain dumps and present boxes to evening rituals, little joys lists and gentle self care ideas!
The autumn scent everyone's talking about!
The autumn scent everyone’s talking about - Meet Honey Pumpkin, the scent that began my candle journey. It’s the autumn favorite people ask for year after year. Learn how it came to life and why it sells out each autumn.
Description
Smells like: fallen rain on the ground, where damp earth meets the gentle sweetness of green apple and jasmine. Earthy, dewy, and grounded in nature, it feels like the calm that lingers after a passing storm.
Description
After The Rain captures the scent of a forest rainstorm, where the air is alive with petrichor, raindrops, and the soft mist of fallen rain. Bright top notes of green apple, cucumber, and orange zest meet a heart of lemongrass, coconut, and jasmine. As the scent deepens, earthy accords blend with vanilla bean, cedar, oakmoss, and musk, evoking the quiet beauty of nature refreshed. It’s a fragrance that feels pure, complex and restorative, like a breath of fresh, warm air after rainfall.
Scent Notes: Petrichor, Green Apple, Lemongrass, Jasmine, Cedar & Oakmoss.
Product Details:
Hand-poured in small batches in Hertfordshire using natural soy wax and clean, non-toxic fragrance oils.
• 180ml amber glass jar with gold lid
• Approx. 30–35 hour burn time
• Vegan, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free
• Free from phthalates, parabens, silicones, PEGs, and endocrine disruptors
• CMR free (no carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxins)
• Packaged plastic-free, with recyclable materials
• One tree planted with every order
Style: Clean, dewy, and deeply grounding, like nature after rainfall.
Product Safety & Traceability (GPSR Compliant):
Manufacturer: The Scented Essence, Hertfordshire, UK
Contact: via our website contact form at www.thescentedessence.co.uk
