Have you heard of Purcell and Woodcock? If not, you're about to hear it a whole lot more!! If you have, you know exactly why!
Purcell and Woodcock is an Irish company specialising in luxury scented candles and diffusers.
When I got the opportunity to review this stunning range I was a little apprehensive, I am quite a candle connoisseur! And I really know what I like and what I don't.
I LOVE these.
First and foremost the Frangrances-
The fragrances are devine!!! Gina kindly sent me, a "Floral Fushion" Diffuser. I normally don't like floral frangrances but this is absolutely stunning. It smells so fresh and clean and really light in the air. I have it in my loo and although the room is quite small the scent is not over powering at all! The diffusers retail at €27-€30
I was also sent a large candle in the scent "SeaSalt and Driftwood" again a beautiful fresh fragrance, perfect for any space in your home/business. This candle retails at €18.
And lastly I received a Mini Spa Candle set.. This is fantastic. And for €20 it makes a really great gift. Inside are four smaller candles in four different frangrances. The only problem is trying to choose which one to use first!! The scents are intoxicating- MidnightPomegranate (my personal favourite) it's a little darker scent but still very light and not too overpowering! Basil mandarin, Mango Guava and Bamboo Green tea! All light really fresh, very uplifting scents. Scents that I am very confident everyone would love. For the first time ever with a candle company I genuinely love every scent.
Secondly the ingredients, Purcell and Woodcock candles use pure soya wax in their candles and natural frangrances. The use 100% cotton wicks, lead free. Meaning no harsh chemicals in your home especially for me with my little ones! I don't know if it because of the natural ingredients but the wax doesn't seem to burn as fast as other candles I have used in the past. They are lasting longer than other candles I've used, so far!
I love the packaging and it comes in beautiful expensive looking boxes with a gift bag if you are giving it as a present. But what is really unique and such a beautiful touch is Ginas home advice card. With bits that even after all these years of buying luxury candles I never knew... There are many tips but these two are my favourite..
1. The first time you burn your candle burn it for 2-3 hours, allowing the wax to burn evenly across the surface to the edge of the glass. Frangranced candles develop a burn memory and candles that have not been burnt right to the edges on their initial use will "tunnel" and burn unevenly through the centre of the wax causing wax to be wasted. (I never knew this!!)
2. Do not burn your candle for too long. The maximum a candle should be burnt is 4 hours. If you want to burn for longer trim the wick, let the wax cool and relight.
Gina also gives care advice for her diffuser. Again a unique and clever little add on. My two favourite pieces of advice on Purcell and Woodcock diffusers are.
1. To increase the fragrance throw, turn the reed sticks upside down and reinsert every couple of days! You can turn a few reeds every few days or all the reeds everyday. Keep in mind the more reeds you turn and the more often you turn them the faster the fragrance will evaporate.
2. In smaller spaces, use fewer sticks so that the fragrance isn't too over powering!
Their Christmas scent is Cinnamon and white Ginger! I just love a Christmas scent in the house when the tree goes up!
Purcell and Woodcock is the perfect gift for almost anybody this Christmas.
Teacher, Lollipop lady, Mum, Sister, Friend. Or even just for yourself. With so many beautiful fragrances you can't go wrong. I am so impressed with Purcell and Woodcock and I am certain you will be too!
To see the rest of their range or to purchase check out their website..
I received Purcell and Woodcock products in exchange for an honest review. As always, my opinion is my own.
