Scented candles - from temples to living rooms. A brief history of fragrance in your home
The fascination with scents has been with mankind since the dawn of time. From ancient temples to modern dwellings, scent has played a key role in our lives - as a carrier of emotions, memories and moods. Scented candles, so obvious today, are the result of centuries of development and the need to make everyday life special.
From fragrant resins to scented candles
In the past, scents were mainly used for ritual and medical purposes. Resins and herbs were burned in temples to connect with the divine or to purify a space. Their intense scent had more than symbolic significance - it was believed to protect against disease and evil energies.
In time, the first candles appeared, first from fat, then from beeswax, and then from paraffin wax. Their main purpose was to give light - so much so that the unit of light intensity became the candela, or the power of one candle.
But it's not the end of evolution.
The birth of scented candles
The real breakthrough came when they began to combine the function of light with the function of smell. At first they were simple compositions - lavender, rose, carnations. Over time, citrus, gourmand, forest notes and even... the smell of pumpkin pie or fresh laundry.
Today we have thousands of compositions to choose from. And most importantly we consciously choose a fragrance according to our mood or intention. Aromatherapy meets everyday comfort.
Why we love scented candles?
Each scented candle is more than a decoration - it is an emotion enchanted in the wax. With it, you can:
- create the mood for a romantic evening,
- calm down after a hard day,
- relax while taking a bath,
- bring back childhood or vacation memories,
- give the interior character and depth.
Scented candles are also a self-care ritual. When you light a candle, you give yourself space - to breathe, to be here and now, to feel safe. Whether you reach for classic vanilla, fresh mint or hemp notes, this flame is for you.
Interesting facts you may not know
- In ancient Egypt, aromatic ointments were used to perfume the air in temples - before candles were even developed.
- Beeswax candles were once a luxury reserved for the elite - because of the purity of the burn and the fragrance.
- Soy candles are a 20th century invention, linked to the need for an environmentally friendly alternative to paraffin.
- In Japan, the ritual of lighting a candle and incense was (and still is) part of meditation.
- Some scented candles are inspired by famous desserts or perfumes, such as crème brûlée or white musk.
Scents that create memories
Light a candle and invite an aroma into your interior that will become your new memory. It could be the smell of your grandmother's Christmas baked goods, a whiff of a spring meadow, the sea breeze from holiday walks...
This is the magic of candles - they take you back in time, even though you stay in place.
Choose a scented candle for yourself
Whether you like candles with a wooden wick, large candles in glass or elegant candles for a gift, with us you will find a fragrance for every emotion and every interior: