1 Fright light
There’s no rule to say your candles have to be pretty – or perfectly cylindrical. If you’d prefer an edgier (or eerier) option, check out this skull-shaped delight from Zara Home, in perfect time for Halloween tonight.
• Skull candle, Dh99, Zara Home stores nationwide
2 A slow-burner
The British brand Pairfum creates scented candles made from natural wax mixed with essential oils. All are hand-poured by skilled artisans in the United Kingdom and have a natural-cotton wick. We’re coveting this bergamot-and-black-tea offering, which has a burn time of between 50 and 60 hours.
• Pairfum candle, Dh173, Cities, The Galleria Mall, Dubai
3 Tea time
The Italian fragrance house Acqua di Parma has been in the business of making things smell good since 1916, so you’re in safe hands if you invest in one of its candles. Made by hand, Foglie di Te offers a delicate oolong-tea scent and is adorned with natural tea leaves.
• Acqua di Parma candle, Dh405, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall
4 Pure picks
The home-grown Pure Candles brand offers handcrafted, eco-friendly candles made from soy wax. There are 15 signature scents on offer, including the Chanel No 5 Luxury Candle, a three-wick lime, basil and mandarin mix and a lemon grass and sage option. Take your pick.
• Pure Candles, starting from Dh90, www.littlemajlis.com, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and other stores and spas nationwide
5 African aromas
The Baobab collection was first envisaged in Tanzania and is named for the baobab tree of the African savannah. The candles are now crafted in Belgium, but the brand remains inspired by the exotic scents and scenery of faraway lands. Its candles are designed to serve as decorative objects, but they don’t come cheap.
• Astra candle, Dh1,012, Cities, The Galleria Mall, Dubai
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