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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.
Leather, Tobacco and Whisky: take a sniff of our more unusual scents
What smells do we conjure up when we think of scented candles? Flowers, definitely, especially favourites like lavender and roses. Fresh smells, such as sea breezes and linen. Spicier scents for Christmas. Our Autumn and Woody collections of candles seem to have...
The Scents of the Autumn
We describe scents as “autumnal” – but what does that actually mean? What does autumn actually smell like? At Dexter & Mason, we’ve been thinking about this, as we’ve been putting together our Autumn Collection of scented candles. Here are some of our favourite fragrances of the fall…
The Best Candles For Your Home: A Room-By-Room Guide
Scented candles are the perfect way to create different moods in separate parts of your home. We’ll take you on a tour around a house, and make room-by-room suggestions from Dexter & Mason’s scented candle collection.
This smells amazing, it is full of fragrance every time and really lasts! An absolutely beautiful candle and a perfect gift.
Emily - Peony & Blush Suede Candle
What a beautiful fragrance. The room was filled with the heady smell of bluebells and reminded me of my visit to Scotland earlier this year.
Heidi - Bluebell Wood Candle
I absolutely love this candle! It’s perfect for warm, cosy nights and makes a wonderful alternative to traditional Christmas candles.
Debbie - Frankincense & Myrrh Candle
This lasted over three months. The scent was just as the candle, giving a constant strong scent. Very impressed and will definitely be ordering more.
Jackie - Bluebell Wood Reed Diffuser
This is the strongest smelling diffuser I’ve ever had! I absolutely LOVE it the lavender scent is amazing. Highly recommended.
Ayla - Lavender Reed Diffuser
This is one of those fragrances that takes you back to a fantastic holiday experience you’ve had in your life. Also love the Whisky scent with my evening ritual of a wee dram.
Mark - Cuban Tobacco & Oak Candle