’Tis the season for scent. At this time of year, candles are lit and incense is constantly burning in my home. Scent is one of the easiest ways to make an impression as soon as someone walks through the door – messy shoe racks and cluttered coat hooks can be forgiven when visitors are greeted by a comforting fragrance. It can put people at ease and give your home an upgrade without lifting a finger.
Zara Home is doing some of the high street’s best buys right now, and its scented candle range is full of eye-catching designs. This one, in particular, brings to mind a more expensive design I dream of owning by design studio Moro Dabron.
Named Ambergris Rose, the candle has a rich, atmospheric fragrance. Zara describes it as bringing to life ‘the interior of an ancient castle’, with roses, warm woods, amber and myrrh.
A beautiful fragrance in a beautiful vessel makes a candle feel that much more special. The beauty of these vessels is that there are multiple different ways they can be reused once the candle has burned down. This one would make a lovely pen pot for a desk, a holder for toothbrushes or a vase for a small posy. They also have a larger, more ornate style which I’d love to plant some spring bulbs in.
To get the most of your vessel, once you’ve finished the candle, remove any leftover wax and the wick holder, then wash in warm, soapy water and dry it thoroughly before reusing.
Each candle also comes with an elegant card for a personal message, making it a thoughtful Christmas gift.
If this one isn't quite your style, there’s a whole load of scented candles in beautiful pots out there, so we’ve rounded up the best below.
Scented candles in vessels worth keeping
