The Christmas Collection is finished - this has to be my favourite time in the studio; pouring the most festive scents :) The candles have been poured, tested, labelled and are now sitting ready for the launch, which feels very exciting after weeks of working on them quietly behind the scenes.
There’s always something special about creating a Christmas collection. They need to feel festive, of course, but I also want them to be the kind of scents you genuinely want burning throughout November and December, not just on Christmas Day.
This year’s collection has three very different personalities, and I’ve loved seeing them come together. I’m not quite ready to reveal everything just yet, but I thought I’d give you a little hint.
Something warm & spiced
The first fragrance is rich with citrus and spice; think warm orange, festive clove and that unmistakable scent that instantly makes the house feel ready for Christmas.
It’s comforting, traditional and probably the one that feels most immediately festive.
Something sweet & fresh
The second is much lighter and more playful. Cool, sweet and beautifully fresh, it has that nostalgic peppermint character that feels crisp, cheerful and very Christmassy.
It’s the kind of fragrance that brings a little brightness into the darker evenings.
Something warm, nutty & indulgent
This one is softer, richer and much more gourmand. Think warm, nutty sweetness with a smooth, indulgent finish - the kind of fragrance that makes the house feel instantly cosy and festive.
What I love most is how different the three fragrances feel. One is warm and traditionally festive, one is sweet, fresh and playful, and one is rich, nutty and comforting.
Together, they feel like three different moments of the Christmas season - from the first decorations going up, to cosy evenings at home and those slower days when the house is full of festive food, candles and people you love.
As always, every Cicely & May candle is hand-poured in small batches in our Lancashire studio using soy wax and carefully selected fragrance oils.
For now, the finished candles are lined up and waiting.
I’ll be sharing the full Christmas Collection very soon - including the names, fragrance notes and launch details.
Love,
Kirsteen x