I’ve sniffed all of M&S’s new viral candles, and I’m here to tell you that parting with your hard-earned cash for these will not be a purchase you regret.
M&S is one of the best places to shop for the best candles and best reed diffusers. Affordable and beautifully scented, the supermarket’s fragrance section has made quite a name for itself, producing products that have a designer look and smell.
As soon as I heard about M&S's latest viral scented products, I knew I had to make the pilgrimage to my local store to give them a sniff for myself. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
After spotting the candles in the store, the first thing that really stood out to me was their sophisticated look. Each fragrance: Bed, Cloud, Air and Ember is held in a neutral, textured vessel that gives them an instantly expensive look. They’re lovely to look at and touch, with a rough, textured surface and a decent weight in your hand.
My standout fragrance was Cloud, which M&S describes as a ‘gourmand & amber’ scent. To me, it smelt warm and cosy, a comforting fragrance you’d definitely want to add to your bedroom ideas.
M&S claims this range of neutral candles has racked up over 350k views online, and to be fair, I feel like every time I open TikTok or Instagram, I’m flooded with videos of influencers trying out the new range.
All the candles are available in a single-wick and three wick candle, and in all honesty, I liked the smell of every candle. I had to display some serious self-control not take the entire range to the checkout.
This candle was my favourite and smells like a fluffy marshmallow, with hints of vanilla and a layer of tonka bean for extra depth. Gourmand scents are the most ‘edible,’ and M&S says it has notes of honey, chocolate, vanilla or caramel.
Ember, which has notes of cardamom, black pepper and sandalwood, for a sophisticated yet slightly spicy scent.
Air is better for those who prefer a fresher scent. The candle smelled bright and had notes of melon and heather. It was delicate and fresh, making it a great spring scent.
Bed is described as smelling like fresh bedsheets. With splashes of lime, orange blossom and white musk, it’s light and floral. You could definitely use it to make your home feel more relaxing, and as with all the other scents, it is available in a single and a three-wick candle.
All the scents are available in these beautiful diffusers. Each scent has a slight different vessel in texture or colour variation. I personally love the subtle pink hue of the Cloud diffuser.
The most budget friendly part of the collection are the room sprays, and I think they're a seriously underrated tool for scenting your home. They are great to spray before guests arrive or to instantly set a more zen mood in a living room when you finish work.
I’ve always rated M&S candles. From their viral light-up candles (which smell as good as they look, trust me) to their viral Apothecary range, which draws frequent comparisons to high-end designer fragrances. At the moment, I can’t get enough of Yuzu & Pomegranate Scallop 3 Wick Candle (£12), which smells so fresh and fruity, it’s perfect for spring.
Which of the new M&S scents will you choose?
