WHY USE SCENTED CANDLES IN THE SUMMER?

Most of us associate the cold, dark winter months with candle burning, as we try to create that warm, cosy feel we hanker after when it’s lashing down and blowing a gale outside; but scented candles can bring just as much joy and atmosphere to your home in the warm, summer months.

Firstly, MIXMY’s refillable Primary Candles have been created using a very high percentage of the finest fragrance oils. This, combined with our sustainable, 100% natural vegetable wax, and the very specific blending technique we use to hand craft our luxury scented candles, means the hot and cold scent throw of MIXMY candles and refills are incredible – don’t just take our word for it, read our reviews!

The ‘scent throw’ is how well a candle distributes its fragrance when lit (hot throw) and when not lit and at room temperature (cold throw).

MIXMY’s cold scent throw, in particular, is heightened during the summer months as the heat intensifies the fragrance infusion in the air – emitting its beautiful fragrance and scenting your home even when not lit!

Secondly, the practice of summer scenting can lift spirits and bring joy as you burn scented candle fragrances that evoke the essence of summer – uplifting scents that capture the feeling of warm weather, blooming flowers, sun-ripened fruits and holidays.
So even if the sun disappears for a while (as it’s prone to doing in the UK!), bring the essence of summer into your home; and when the sun does put in an appearance, use scented candles to add another dimension to alfresco dining – transforming your outdoor space into a #SunbathedMediterraneanTerrace or perhaps the #VibrantBalearics!

Thirdly, kitchen odours can be intensified and linger due to the warm weather, so a scented candle works wonders at keeping your kitchen smelling fresh.

And finally, as MIXMY fragrances have been designed to combine with each other to create whole new fragrance combinations, you have the choice of burning Primary Candles alone for a powerful aromatic statement, or alongside each other to create personalised Scent Destination™ fragrance combinations to suit your mood, the weather or the occasion. For this reason, MIXMY refillable Primary Candles are a great and unique gift (or treat to yourself!) as they bring a sense of fun to home fragrance.

I’ll be pairing the following Primary Candles to create three very different Scent Destinations™ this Summer:

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Scented candles should be burned, not saved for best. This is because the fragrance in scented candles isn’t static - it evolves and degrades over time due to natural processes, even when the candle is not lit, so over time, this leads to a gradual loss of scent intensity.

The beauty of a MIXMY candle is in the experience, not its shelf life… so get burning!

Do you burn or save for best?
When creating MIXMY, combinable fragrances were at the top of my list as I wanted MIXMY fragrances to work all year round. 
So rather than the lighter, fresh fruity and floral notes being mainly limited to the warmer Spring/Summer months; and the heavier spicy and woody notes dominating the Autumn/Winter months; MIXMY fragrances have been created to be used alone and smell incredible, but they can also be paired with each other to create entirely new fragrances, meaning both the lighter and the heavier fragrances can be used year round, and allows you to really personalise and tailor-make your home fragrance experience.

Do you have out-of-season home fragrances sat waiting for their season to come round again?
The best gifts aren’t just opened, they’re experienced. 🎁✨
Give the gift of combinable and refillable luxury home fragrance with MIXMY.

What’s the most memorable gift you’ve ever received?
Early Spring is the time to open up the garden. Our walled terraced garden is very much an extension of our home, allowing us to throw open the doors and move the entertaining outside.

Power-washing the paving is my love-hate Spring job. I hate doing it, but I love the way it transforms the outdoor space… although it’s not been too bad this year as I did a second power-wash at the end of the Summer.

A few years ago, I had some covers made for the garden furniture and the outdoor kitchen - I was sick of the normal outdoor covers blowing off and not being 100% waterproof, so I had covers made using robust, waterproof yachting fabric, and they’ve been brilliant… but it’s time they’re packed away and the furniture comes out of hibernation. Let the outdoor living commence!

What are your Spring jobs?
Pure Beauty Awards London 2023 Finalist Lux Life Perfect Gift Award 2024 - Best Luxary Sustainable Scented Candle Company