Fragrance Families

Fragrance Families

Fragrances are categorised by different families. The most common fragrance families are floral, oriental, woody and fresh. You will also discover other fragrance families such as chypre and fougère, but also, more modern ones such as gourmand, green and citrus. Here are the ten most common fragrance families.

1. Floral: These candles are made with floral scents such as rose, lavender, jasmine, and magnolia. They provide a fresh, natural aroma and can create a relaxing and peaceful ambiance.
2.  Oriental: Oriental candles are made with scents like patchouli, sandalwood, and musk. They create a warm and inviting atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a cosy ambiance.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Woody: Woody candles are made with scents like sandalwood, cedar, and pine. They create a natural, earthy ambiance and can be perfect for creating a calming atmosphere.
4. Fresh: Fresh candles are made with scents like clean linen, ocean breeze, and rain. They can provide a refreshing and rejuvenating atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
5. Fougère: Fougère candles are made with scents like lavender, oakmoss, and coumarin. They create a classic and refined atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a sophisticated ambiance.
6. Chypre: Chypre candles are made with scents like bergamot, oakmoss, and patchouli. They create a luxurious and elegant atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a romantic ambiance.
7. Green: Green candles are made with scents like grass, leaves, and herbs. They create a fresh and natural atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a rejuvenating ambiance.
8. Aquatic: Aquatic candles are made with scents like sea salt, ocean mist, and beach grass. They create a refreshing and calming atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a relaxing ambiance.
9. Citrus: Citrus candles are made with scents like lemon, grapefruit, and orange. They create a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a happy and energizing ambiance.
10. Gourmand: Gourmand candles are made with scents like vanilla, caramel, and chocolate. They create a warm and cosy atmosphere and can be perfect for creating a comforting ambiance.

Candle Chandler - Handmade Candles and Candle Accessories

A Candle Chandler? - "a handmade maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap". A chandlery was originally the office in a wealthy medieval household responsible for wax, candles and soaps as well as the room in which the candles were kept. 

We are a modern-day handmade candle chandler, hand pouring soy wax candles using traditional methods and skills but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers, tealights and wax melts.

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Last update 13th April 2023