Home fragrance worth finding, from makers worth backing.
We test candles from independent UK makers so you don't have to guess. Try before you commit, find what's right for your space.
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TAILORED TO YOUR TASTES
PERSONAL
Scent Quiz
Profile Mapping
Mood-Based Discovery
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DETAILED CHOICE CRITERIA
INSIGHTFUL
Scent Note Visuals
Scent Note Library
Scent Strength Indicators
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QUALITY ASSURED
CURATED
Tested for Burn Time
Natural Waxes Only
Hand-Poured in Small Batches
The Six Scent Profiles
Our scent discovery framework is rooted in six fragrance identities — Bloom, Fruity, Bright, Verdant, Earthy, and Sweet Spice. These profiles help you navigate fragrance with ease, bringing clarity, confidence, and personal meaning to scent selection.
If you're not sure what to buy, start with this.
Clean, balanced, and noticeable without being overpowering — this is a reliable first scent for people who want something calming and easy on the nose. A classic, fresh, essential-oil scent.
Best for:
- working from home
- slow evenings
- winding down
Scent selection is an incredibly subjective and complex experience. We embrace it.
Every product is vetted for quality and categorised according to our scent-discovery framework, ensuring you find products you'll love with confidence.
Best Sellers
£30.00
Scent strength: Present
£26.00
Scent strength: Present
£26.00
Scent strength: Bold
£26.00
Scent strength: Present
£30.00
Scent strength: Bold
£26.00
Scent strength: Present
The Perfect Treat for Candle & Self-Care Lovers
Our Trusted Partners:
We're building a community that values both wellbeing & craftsmanship...
In a world filled with mass-production, thousands of Etsy listings and crowded shelves, it can be hard to know which products are worth it. That's why we're creating a community of talented local artisans who value craftsmanship, quality and the power of scent for wellness.
FAQs
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We partner with candle artisans who use 100% natural plant-based waxes and IFRA-approved fragrances & essential oils to make their candles. All our suppliers follow UK CLP regulations to ensure safe use at home. We interviews, test & vet all of our chosen partners for quality and value for money (not everyone makes the cut!). See our process for more details!
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Because we work with small-batch makers, some scent options may sell out quickly. If your match isn't available you'll still be able to choose from the remaining in-stock options! Or send us a message at contact@themellocompany.co and we can help recommend a scent for you based on the ones available for that month!
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No! We offer all of our candles as individual purchases. However, if you do choose our seasonal subscription you can pause or cancel your membership at any time by logging in to your customer portal.
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We offer free shipping for subscription purchases and subsidized flat-rate shipping for all other purchases at £1.85 within 2-3 business days, tracked
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Our MelloBox subscription includes 1 full-sized luxury candle (¬45-55 hour burn time), a surprise wellness item, soothing eye-pads, a unique story behind your candle & scent, a reusable velvet pouch and our signature Mello gift box.
VEGAN
ORGANIC WAX
POURED IN BRITAIN
UP TO 45-HOUR BURN TIME
FLAT-RATE SHIPPING
“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.”
- Helen Keller