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The Brilliant Bean: Our Favourite Vanilla Facts
Vanilla is one of our favourite scented candle ingredients at Dexter & Mason. We love vanilla’s sweet and heady scent – and there is certainly nothing vanilla about its cultivation and history.
All About Amber
What is amber? Amber oil is one of our favourite base note scents; however, all is not as it seems… We take a closer look at this musky, resinous fragrance, where it comes from, and its uses today.
The Benefits of Lavender
Lavender is traditionally associated with many benefits. Dexter & Mason takes a look at how lavender scented candles and reed diffusers can promote feelings of wellbeing and relaxation.
The Fragrance Notes in Scented Candles
When we’re describing Dexter & Mason scented candles, we use terms such as “top notes”,”heart notes” and “base notes”. But what do these actually mean, and why is it important for a scented candle to have notes and tones?
11 Random Facts About Candles
At Dexter & Mason, we’ve found out all sorts of fascinating facts about candles. In case you come up against a round about candles in your online pub quiz, we’ve gathered together some of our favourite candle facts. You’re welcome.
How to Keep your Home Smelling Fresh
At Dexter & Mason, we’ve naturally been thinking about the best ways to keep homes smelling fresh during lockdown, and we’ve come up with some top tips to bring those gorgeous spring aromas indoors.
How to Use a Reed Diffuser
Last year, we introduced our gorgeous collection of reed diffusers; and although we’ve used the same scent blends, we love the different type of aroma they give. Here’s a bit more about reed diffusers and how to make the most of them.
The Best Scented Candles for Valentine’s Day
With their winning combination of evocative scents and a romantic, gentle glow, scented candles make perfect Valentine's Day gifts. Some fragrances are better-suited to romance than others, with naturally sensual and appealing qualities. Which candles should we be...
How To Re-use Your Glass Candle Jar
At Dexter & Mason, we try to re-use our empty glass candle jars. Here are a few ways to re-purpose your scented candle jar once the wick’s burned down.
Why We Love the Smell of Mulled Wine
At Dexter & Mason, we love the scent of mulled wine, with its rich claret tones and zesty citrus hit. Let’s take a closer sniff of the festive season’s favourite tipple.