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We tried scented candles from Boots, Aldi, B&M, Jo Malone, Yankee Candle, Neom and one didn t live up to the hype
We tested candles ranging from £3 to £50 in price and this was the verdict
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Is there anything better than coming home, lighting a scented candle and settling in for the night?
For many of us, it s the perfect end to the day but getting a good quality candle that lasts a while, has a scent that lingers and doesn t break the bank can be a difficult task.
With life getting back to normal there s no doubt the usual stresses of everyday life will soon be back with a bang - and what better way to cure it than with a relaxing scented candle, perhaps while you re enjoying a bath or even just laying on the couch.
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Working from the kitchen table, as so many of us are at the moment, has changed the way lots of us feel about our home.
Once house-proud and home-loving, we’ve grown sick of the sight of the same four walls. There hardly seems any point even clearing up after ourselves when no one else is ever going to knock on the door and pop in for a brew. Not any time soon, anyway.
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These are the candles we canât live without this winter By Kiana Murden
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(CNN) While youâre spending more time than ever at home, we hope youâve been turning your abode into the space of your dreams. Weâve been working hard to organize our junk, set up our WFH office and create a space that makes us smile each morning (since practically everything else is so chaotic). An amazing candle is the cherry on top that can transform your home into a cozy oasis, and sometimes even transport you to a destination you wish you could visit right now.
For years, scented candles have been the perfect go-to gift, whether as a thank-you for a dinner party hostess, a last-minute birthday present or a pick-me-up treat for yourself in lockdown.
And when it comes to the clueless seeking something for the partner in their life, they’ve been a godsend, providing a welcome alternative to flowers and chocolates.
When lockdown first hit back in March last year, people did all they could to turn their homes into cosy places of sanctuary, with comforting smells playing a key part. As a result, sales of scented candles soared.
John Lewis reported a 182 per cent increase in online searches for candles in 2020 which, in turn, led to a 79 per cent increase in sales compared with the previous year. Joe Coggrave, the retailer’s buyer for fragrance, says: ‘With our homes having also become offices, gyms, schools and restaurants, never has it been more important to make them feel as comfortable as possible.’