Sustainability in every flicker
Welcome to our candle oasis in Hertfordshire, where luxury meets eco-friendly living. We're a small, female-owned business passionate about proving that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand. Each of our candles is lovingly hand-poured in small batches using natural soy wax and infused with non-toxic, premium fragrances - no harmful chemicals here!
Our elegant matte glass vessels come in soothing shades of muted pastels. They're not just beautiful; they're reusable! After your candle has burned bright, plant wildflowers in them with our seed paper dust covers and watch them grow. Plus, for every order placed, we plant a tree. Yes, really!
Ready to ignite your senses and make a difference?
Our candles are free from
CMR substances • Silicones • Parabens • Phthalates • PEG • Acrylates
Meet The Maker
Learn more about the woman behind the brand.
Candle & Wax Melt Care
Learn more about how to get the very most out of your products.
"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
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.
The Art of Candlelight in Autumn | Creating Our Autumn Candle Collection.
As autumn evenings draw in, candlelight becomes more than ambience—it’s a ritual of warmth and calm. Discover how our Autumn Candle Collection was created to capture the season’s beauty in scent and flame, from crisp woodland walks, romantic evenings in to a perfect golden dusk.
Why ‘Non-Toxic’ Isn’t Just a Buzzword to Me – A Candle Maker’s Personal Journey
What happens when candle making affects your health? When you're faced with the very real possibility that you might have to give up on your dream?
This is the personal story behind my journey with chemical sensitivity, allergic asthma, and the serious health challenges that came with it. I spent months researching how to make candles without the ingredients that were making me unwell. “Non-toxic” isn’t just a trend for me. It’s the result of lived experience, deep research, and a commitment to creating candles in the safest, cleanest way I can.
Product Of the month
Smells like: twilight in a secret garden, where ripe plum and velvet petals drift into the depth of patchouli, romantic, mysterious, and endlessly enchanting.
Description
Damson Plum feels like stepping into dusk in a hidden floral garden. Juicy dark fruits meet soft floral tones, anchored by the richness of patchouli, creating a fragrance that is both romantic and mysterious.
This hand-poured, non-toxic candle is crafted in Hertfordshire with natural soy wax and clean fragrance oils, designed to burn beautifully while staying kind to you and the planet. It’s the perfect scent for evenings when you want your home to feel elegant, alluring, and full of quiet depth.
Scent Notes: Damson Plum, Rose & Patchouli.
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: Romantic, mysterious, and endlessly enchanting.
Product Safety & Traceability (GPSR Compliant):
Manufacturer: The Scented Essence, Hertfordshire, UK
Contact: via our website contact form at www.thescentedessence.co.uk
Intended use: Scented decorative candle for home fragrance
Safety: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep away from children, pets, and flammable materials. Burn for a maximum of 4 hours at a time on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Conformity: Fully compliant with UK CLP and GPSR product safety requirements.
