Dundee Candle Works Review And Competition Ends 01/07/24

I love to support small businesses and one company I came across recently is Dundee Candle Works. Dundee Candle Works are a company making traditional candles of the highest quality in Scotland. As well as making candles they make a variety of reef diffusers and gorgeous-smelling gift sets that make the perfect gift.

So when Dundee Candle Works contacted me to review some of their candles and give away a prize to my readers I could hardly say no.

So who are Dundee Candle Works?



Dundee Candle Works are a small company based in Scotland that produces high-quality coconut wax candles and diffusers. The coconut wax they use is sustainable and the candles are made in small batches to get the freshest fragrances possible.

Why make these candles with coconut wax you may ask? Coconut wax is derived from the fruit of the coconut palm, a renewable and eco-conscious alternative to traditional waxes such as soy wax which is connected to Amazon deforestation and paraffin wax which is connected to the petrochemical industry.

The candles and diffusers are vegan and use natural fragrances, whilst the packaging is 100% biodegradable, which is great to see.

I was sent three candles to try - Whisky Marmalade, Earl Grey and Verbena and Jute and Tobacco.

When they arrived they were nicely packaged as each candle comes in a jute fibre bag which is 100% natural.

Candles

Whisky Marmalade


The whisky marmalade candle has notes of orange, mandarin, and bergamot, as well as sensual patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver. It finishes with base notes of dark amber and musk.

The candle smelt to me like a whisky cocktail. It had hints of spices and oranges and smelt warm, sweet and spicy.

Earl Grey and Verbena



The Earl Grey and Verbena candle has notes of bergamot, orange, lemon and cedar with base notes of oud.

This candle has an unique smell of Earl Grey and the flora verbena fragrance.  The combination of these fragrances to make a fresh-scented candle.

Jute and Tobacco



The Jute and Tobacco candle has top notes of bergamot and magnolia, and middle notes of heliotrope, jasmine and plum. The base note of patchouli, myrrh, tonka bean and vanilla is calming and comforting.

I found this candle transported me back to my childhood with the woody smell of Bensons and Hedges cigarettes and the honeyed smell of flowers in bloom.



All the candles I were sent retail at £18 each for 180ml and burn for approximately 45 hours. The fragrances are warm and fresh and don't overpower the room, instead leaving a scent that lingers gently. It is fabulous knowing that the scents and the candles themselves are all natural and are kind to the environment. So two thumbs up to me for Dundee Candle Works!

Today on my blog I am giving you the chance to win a coconut wax trio of three 180ml marmalade candles. These candles consist of 1 x 180ml Marmalade & Lime candle, 1 x 180ml Whisky Marmalade candle & 1 x 180ml Marmalade Gingerbread candle. Retailing at £50 this is a great prize for all you candle lovers everywhere.



Entry is via the Gleam app and is easy to do. You have to be in it to enter so good luck everyone!

Win A bundle of candles from Dundee Candle Works

Open to the UK Only
Must be Over 18 to enter
Competition ends 01/07/24

150 comments

  1. my favourite smell is the smell of fresh coffee!

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  2. I love the smell of vanilla

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  3. My favourite aroma is the scent of vanilla pods.

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  4. fresh bread baking (JooDee)

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  5. My favourite smell is freshly cut pine

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  6. I love coconut smell

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  7. mine is cinnamon, not just at Xmas but anytime !

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  8. Gemma van Geffen3 June 2024 at 16:30

    I love coconut

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  9. Rena Plumridge3 June 2024 at 17:10

    Coconut

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  10. Difficult to choose between Stocks and Freesias. Both divine.

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  11. I love citrus, especially oranges

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  12. For me it’s the smell of a gardenin full bloom.

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  13. Charlotte isobelle3 June 2024 at 20:49

    I love rose in scents.

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  14. When it is smells for around the home then Iike a citrus or Beaumont

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  15. It has to be the smell of freshly ground coffee.

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  16. I like the smell of freshly spun candy floss

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  17. I love the smell of new carpet.

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  18. Old fashioned roses, they have such a delicate fragrance its beautiful

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  19. I adore the scent of lavender

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  20. Neroli and Bergamot

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  21. Neroli and Bergamot

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  22. I love vanilla

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  23. These sound perfect...subtle and fresh, very relaxing.

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  24. My favourite smell is baking bread

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  25. My favourite smell would be cinnamon, love the Christmassy scents

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  26. I love the smell of jasmine

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  27. I love the smell of lavender. It relaxes me! - Corinne Peat

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  28. I love the smell of coconut and vanilla

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  29. I love the smell of coconut as it reminds me of holidays!

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  30. A freshly brewed pot of coffee. I don't even drink it, I just like the smell!

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  31. I love the smell of freshly ground coffee, especially in the morning!

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  32. Freshly washed laundry

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  33. I love lots of different smells. For this I'll choose Roses

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  34. Love the smell of freshly baked bread.

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  35. I'm a suckered for anything with vanilla

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  36. I love the smell of roses

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  37. For a candle, I love the smell of vanilla

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  38. I love the smell of the kids when they have just been freshly bathed

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  39. I'm super basic and love vanilla, although if I'm feeling exotic, I'll go with rhubarb!

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  40. My favourite scent is cinammon 🙂

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  41. The smell of fresh sweet peas, picked from the garden

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  42. Citrus, particularly grapefruit

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  43. ylang ylang

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  44. I love the smell of coconut or an aftershave type smell

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  45. Natalie crossan10 June 2024 at 22:36

    Vanilla

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  46. I love the smell of citrus

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  47. newly mown hay

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  48. Nag Champa, I even wear the oil as perfume

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  49. I love the smell of Vanilla or Fresh Linen

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  50. I love floral scents or the smell of clean laudry

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  51. My favourite smell is lime

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  52. I have a few favourite smells I love coconut suncream, cut grass, hot rain and lavender

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  53. I love the smell of freshly brewed coffee.

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  54. anything fruity

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  55. Freshly cut grass, or burning wood

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  56. Lindsey Stuart18 June 2024 at 11:51

    I love the smell of lemons, I find it;s very refreshing and clean smelling.

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  57. Apart from the aroma from baking filling the house it has to be the smell of a new born baby in the first couple of weeks of life.

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  58. Vanilla is my favourite

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  59. Freshly mowed lawn

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  60. Zesty lemon smell

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  61. Freshly baked bread

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  62. It's weird but I love the smell of petrol 😹 though I don't go out of my way to seek it out as it's obviously hazardous.

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  63. My dog after his bath

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  64. Frankincense, magnolia, bergamot . . . .and swarfega

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  65. I love the smell of roses xx

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  66. I love the smell of a newly opened jar of coffee

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  67. Tropical Scents are my fav

    Becci Cleary

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  68. I love zingy fresh citrus pink grapefruit etc. Also love bergamot

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  69. lavender

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  70. Orange marmalade smell is delicious

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  71. I love the smell of Lavender. Uplifting.

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  72. Vanilla or Lavender depending on my mood, although spiced apple around the festive season

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  73. I love the smell of coconut oil

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  74. Love the smell of vanilla x

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  75. For candles and reed diffusers my favourite smell is May Chang, so fresh!

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  76. Carole Colbert1 July 2024 at 13:30

    I love lavender

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  77. Fruity scents, especially raspberry, rhubarb, strawberry, orange

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  78. I love coconut or citrus smells.

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  79. Jasmine, it's such a beautiful scent

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  80. I love the smell of vanilla

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  81. I Love The Smell Of Citrus Scents Or Lavender

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  82. Fresh Bread

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  83. Samantha Morrison1 July 2024 at 16:28

    my favourite smell is lemon

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  84. I really like vanilla, but fig comes a close second.

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  85. James Holyland

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  86. I love sandalwood bergamot and geranium

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  87. I love sandalwood bergamot and geranium

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  88. cookies baking in the oven

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  89. Coconut always makes me think of holidays

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  90. I love citrus smells

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  91. I love patchouli

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  92. Mine is jasmine.

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  93. It has to be coconut.

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  94. Lavender is my favourite smell.

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  95. Freshly cut grass

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  96. Love the smell of freshly cut grass

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  97. I like the smell of vanilla.

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  98. I like the smell of vanilla.

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  99. Bergamot is my favourite

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  100. Bergamot is my favourite

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  101. I like the smell of bacon.

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  102. Patricia Barrett1 July 2024 at 22:30

    I like the smell of bacon.

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  103. I love the smell of roses

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