Nothing quite compares to the ambiance created by candle light. Top this off with a whiff of something wonderful, and you’re well on your way to creating the ultimate entertaining environment. We trawled the shelves of department stores nation-wide and tried & tested this season’s latest scented releases. We shortlisted the collection down to 5 of our most recommended scented specialities. Here goes;

Top left; The Empress and Darya by Jonathan Ward London £35 www.jonathanwardlondon.com

Top right; Otto by Fornasetti Perfumery £99 available from Selfridges

Centre; Pondichery by Eliska Design £35 eliskadesign.com

Bottom left; Spiritus Sancti by Cire Trudon £55 united-perfumes.com

Bottom right; Neroli by Malin+Goetz £37 liberty.co.uk

To mark the festive season, French candle manufacturer Cire Trudon have launched a classic christmas scent. Nazareth- the candle, reeks of all things festive. Clove, orange and cinnamon arouse memoirs of christmas past whilst burnt incense and olibanum offer a smooth, heavy hearted, spiced aroma. Read more →