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Literati & Light Lost Time Candle Review

Literati & Light kindly sent me one of their Lost Time candles to review, I specifically requested this scent which is described as a blend of orange blossom, neroli, lime-flower tea, cut grass, chestnut trees, and water lilies, because I’m a huge fan of citrus scents and I really LOVE any tea type aromas.

Lost Time brings back to life the nostalgic aroma of a treasured childhood garden, the scent was inspired by Marcel Proust’s “Á La Recherche Du Temps Perdu” (In Search of Lost Time). 

This is a really luxurious and complex aroma. On a cold smell, you can really get the tartness and zest from the orange blossom, neroli and lime-flower tea elements. When it’s melting the earthiness comes through from the grass and floral elements. It reminds me of sitting outside in the Spring, sipping on a really comforting cup of citrusy, herbal tea.
This is one of the fanciest candles I’ve ever had and one of the strongest, the uplifting aroma filled our entire living area with its scent and I could even smell it when it wasn’t burning. For me, that’s a sign of a very special, and extremely well-made candle. Read More

Literati & Light Candle Company

Literati & Light was born of two great loves: fragrance and literature. They were inspired by great works of literature and their candles use fragrance notes that are carefully chosen from the literary text that inspires them so that they really do tell a ‘scented story’.

Literati & Light were inspired by the ‘Proustian Phenomenon’ which is the idea that scent triggers memories, so certain smells remind us all of the moments in our own stories. Incidentally, their Lost Time candle is an homage to Marcel Proust, who’s ability to write the memory triggering sensation of scent is what lends the terms its name.

Their debut collection of six candles are all inspired by modernist (early 20th century) works of art and aesthetics. All of their design is done in-house and the patterns on the boxes reflect an element from the story of the book e.g. Lost Time has an art deco inspired ‘madeleine’ print, and they carefully select fragrance notes before having them expertly blended by external perfumers to create bespoke, distinctive fragrances.

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On Parade – Brandy, Leather, Cedar Wood, Sandalwood, Rose.
Jazz Age – Champagne, Verbena, Citrus, Iris, Musk, Jasmine.
Lost Time – Orange Blossom, Neroli, Lime-Flower Tea, Cut Grass, Chestnut Trees, Water Lilies.
Lighthouse – Sea Salt, Driftwood, Hyacinths, Water Lilies.
Seven Woods – Irish Turf, Moss, Vetiver, Lime Trees, Bluebells.
Garden Party – Cut Grass, Tea Rose, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Lilies.

All of Literati & Light’s candles are made from sustainable soy wax and high-grade beeswax to give superior hot and cold throws. They are poured by hand in England using artisan techniques and they use the maximum amount of fragrance in every drop of wax.

Literati & Light are available on Not on the High Street, and on their own website, which is the place to read more about their story and if you’d like to hear more about upcoming and new products you can join their mailing list.

Stay tuned for a product review from us and Literati & Light, but until then be sure to show them some love on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram.

Lilian Jones Citrus Zest Candle Review

I’ve been craving citrus scents a lot lately so I was super happy when Lilian Jones sent me their Citrus Zest candle to try out and review.

The scent is described as…

“The wonderful aroma of orange. This is reminiscent of Mediterranean citrus groves, and will fill your room with refreshing zesty scents, perfect to unwind after a long day.”

Lilian Jones Citrus Zest Candle Review

Within minutes of having my candle lit, as the scent description says, it had filled the room with it’s delightful and zesty fragrance. I even text Sarah then to tell her how amazed I was with it. Read More

Zax Beeswax Hillbilly Home Brew Mason Jar Candle Review

We’ve reviewed a good few candles from Zax Beeswax here on V&L and with every one we’ve become bigger fans of this great brand.

Using the finest US sourced pure and natural beeswax, Zax Beeswax provides a variety of candles, soaps, and more for your home. Handmade for quality, their beeswax candles and other products are an excellent, all-natural alternative that use sustainable ingredients and are packaged in recycled materials.
Zax wax is triple filtered, inspected for quality, and hand poured and finished into a final product.
You can choose from a selection of mason jar candles, votives, tea lights, pillar candles, and more. They also feature handmade soaps using quality beeswax purchased only from family and individually owned apiaries in the United States.

If you’re a long time reader you’ll know that I love my spicy scents like cinnamon and that I’m obsessed with anything apple scented, so Zach chose very wisely when he sent me a Hillbilly Homebrew scented candle to review. Read More