There are few sensations more instantly soothing than lighting a scented candle. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve chosen a high-end brand or a £4 supermarket dupe with suspiciously similar packaging: this simple act can soften the edges of the most stressful days (and make you feel like you just about have your life together at the same time).
Simply ignite the wick, watch the flame flicker to life, then let your fragrance of choice waft through the room while feeling equal parts smug and sophisticated. Extra points if the scent is designed to evoke some hyper-niche experience, like flicking through old tomes in a vintage bookshop, walking into a bakery on a sunny morning, or perusing a specific flower market at dusk.
