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SCENT + SUSTAINABILITY

Whether you love something floral or earthy, pine-based scent, we’re shining a light on the best Irish candles on the market right now.

Once upon a time, candles were seen as nothing more than a finishing touch for home decor. But thanks to the recent self-care movement and the year that was, candles have proven to be an affordable luxury we’re just not willing to do without.

Whether it be for a night of reading or a soak in the bath, candles set the tone for elevated living. With the market flooded with options, choosing your favourite can be a minefield, but our curated collections offer a little something to suit all tastes and budgets. In fact, it’s uplifting to know just how many homegrown options are available too. Not only does buying an Irish candle support local businesses and craftspeople, but their scents are usually far kinder to your senses (and the planet) than their mass-produced counterparts.

So, to help you find your new home scent, we’ve rounded up the best candles made by Irish designers.

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SÓMAS

Hand-poured with love in county Cork, Sómas captures the magic of the Irish landscape through an array of luxury scents. The word Sómas translates directly to 'Ease' or 'Comfort' which is fitting giving as each one of their scents evokes just that.

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MAX BENJAMIN

Irish-owned Max Benjamin is run by brothers Mark and David Van den Bergh in their studio in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Hand-poured, natural candles and contemporary design have made Max Benjamin a household name. Now stocking refillable candles, you no longer have to worry about product waste.

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LA BOUGIE

There is a world of difference between a La Bougie candle and the mass-produced aromas of the high street. La Bougie candles are created entirely by skilled perfumers in their West Cork chandlery using prized aromatics and botanical oils from around the world.

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RATHBORNES 1488

A model of luxury and artisanal hand-crafted work, Rathbornes is the world's oldest candle company, crafted in Dublin for over 500 years.

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