Himalayan Mist
Lavender · Sage · Pine · Cedar
Lavender, sage and cedar. It clears the air instead of filling it, which is exactly what you want for a long chapter.
Moments
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.
Light it ten minutes before you sit down so the room has time to fill, then keep it a few feet away rather than right next to you.
What we'd light
Linen Grove
Bergamot · Cotton · Coconut
Light and clean. Good for reading in bed, when you want the room to smell fresh rather than perfumed.
A few tips
- Burn it for an hour or two at a time, which suits a reading session well.
- Keep it out of drafts so the flame stays steady and doesn't flicker on the page.
- Trim the wick before you light it. A short wick means a calmer flame.
More on looking after your candle in our candle care guide.