by Alison | Mar 6, 2021 | ingredients
We’re so excited to have launched our lovely new candle, Narcissus. The fresh and spring-like fragrance is inspired by the Marie Curie charity’s famous flower symbol, and we’re selling it to raise money for this wonderful cause. To celebrate the new candle...
by Alison | Sep 15, 2020 | ingredients
The word “vanilla” has come to mean a bit dull over recent years. At Dexter & Mason, we think this is rather unfair, as vanilla has long been one of our favourite scents. It also comes with quite a history, and is one of the most impressively fussy...
by Alison | Aug 16, 2020 | ingredients
If we say “amber” to you, what do you think of? The colour, resin, traffic lights, Jurassic Park? Amber oil is actually one of our favourite fixatives when we’re blending scents, and it makes a great base note. But what actually is amber, and what...
by Alison | Jul 14, 2020 | ingredients
Lavender oil is known for its medicinal properties. It’s been a popular anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for centuries, and has been used for a variety of conditions from alopecia to fungal infections. At Dexter & Mason, we’re not experts in the...
by Alison | Jun 12, 2019 | ingredients
We love lavender. Its fresh fragrance and vibrant shade never fail to please, and our lavender scented candle is one of our best-sellers. However, there’s far more to this much-loved flower than its pretty blooms and heady scent. Here’s a look at some of...