Moments

A candle for the moment you're in

Nobody lights a candle because they need the light. You light one because you want the room to feel different. These are the moments we make our candles for, and the ones we'd reach for in each.

Candles for reading

A good reading candle should help you settle in and then stay out of the way. Heavy, sweet scents tend to compete with the page. Something cleaner works better: herbs, woods, a bit of lavender.

Candles for a long bath

Bathrooms are small, warm and steamy, so scent travels quickly. You need less than you think, and a softer fragrance usually works better than a strong one.

Candles for after work

There's an hour after work, before the evening really starts, when the day is still in your head. Lighting a candle is a small, physical way of marking the change.

Candles for when guests are coming

Scent is part of the welcome, but it shouldn't fight with dinner. The trick is to light candles in the living room and entrance about half an hour before people arrive, and keep the dining table unscented.

Candles for slow Sunday mornings

Mornings call for lighter scents. In daylight a heavy fragrance can feel like too much, while something clean and soft just makes the room feel looked after.