The Inspiration Behind Candalia Fragrances

Fragrance has always been something I have been fascinated about and it has always been my dream to create a collection of fragrances to share with the world. Each of my scents are inspired by memories and it gives me great pleasure to introduce a few of my favourites.

My idea to start a home fragrance brand stemmed whilst I was on holiday in Dubai, so it’s fitting one of our first fragrances was Oud Rose.

Oud Rose

Inspired by the exotic desert landscape and mystique of the Middle East, the Oud Rose fragrance will take you on a luxurious Arabian adventure without leaving the comfort of your home. Infused with aromatic spices, it has notes of Persian rose balanced by earthy cedarwood and warm amber – the perfect dream.

I wanted my brand to be more than just home fragrances, I wanted to highlight the importance of wellness, well-being and giving yourself time to reset. This was the inspiration behind Soie Lavande.

Soie Lavande

With the hectic pace of modern life, it is essential to prioritise mindful moments of a good self-care routine – Soie Lavande was created to help you do just that.

Let notes of calming lavender, fresh lily of the valley and earthy white tea wash over you as you instantly feel your mind and body relax.

As well as my scent obsession, we love to travel. One of our family traditions is to make sure we take time to go on a holiday together so we can connect as a family. This is one of our highlights during summer and Fleur D’Oranger always brings back these beautiful memories.

Fleur D’Oranger

Our Fleur D’oranger fragrance leads you through a sun-drenched citrus grove, with a bounty of fresh fruits ripe for the picking. It has notes of floral orange blossom balanced by fragrant rosemary and basil, plus the addition of musk for a smooth finish. This uplifting scent will brighten your home (and mood) no matter the season.

Although I was born and raised in London, my family and I moved out to the countryside for a sense of calm. Pear & Freesia reminds us to enjoy more of an open leafy green space, closeness to nature and a calmer and peaceful pace of life.

Pear and Freesia

Our Pear & Freesia candle will transport you to a lush, abundant garden situated in England’s quaint countryside, surrounded by acres of sprawling woodland. The inviting aroma is blended with balanced notes of citrusy grapefruit, earthy musk and woody patchouli that will brighten up any day or transport you to a botanical dream. Light it to instantly add a touch of warmth and charm to your home.

Aside from these four, we also have Tonka BeanPomegranate & Pink PepperSpring Bouquet and Oud Bois de Santal which all have stories behind them too. Let me know if you would like to know more…

At Candalia, we are always working on developing new fragrances and continuous improvements on our current scents. I am so grateful to have come so far in being able to create these beautiful products that I can share with the world.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them.

Alia x