Welcome to Alight Candle Company, an independent home‑fragrance brand based in Mapperley, Nottingham, creating beautifully handcrafted scented soy candles designed to bring calm, comfort and everyday luxury to your home. Every candle is made by hand in small batches, using sustainable materials, carefully developed fragrances and a commitment to ethical, eco‑friendly production.
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Who We Are
Alight Candle Company is a small, Nottingham‑based business specialising in hand‑poured scented soy candles, wax melts and home‑fragrance products. We blend craftsmanship with wellbeing, creating scents inspired by nature, slow living and everyday moments of calm.
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Our mission is simple: beautiful fragrance, thoughtful design, and sustainable choices at every step.
Scented Candles Handmade in Nottingham by Alight Candle Company
Where We’re Based
All of our candles are made in Mapperley, Nottingham, where we pour, label and package every product by hand. We’re proud to be part of Nottingham’s thriving independent‑maker
community, regularly attending local markets and events across the city and surrounding areas.
What We Make
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Hand‑poured scented soy candles
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Soy wax melts
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Seasonal and limited‑edition fragrances
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Gift sets and curated candle collections
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Bath & body essentials
Each product is crafted with care, using high‑quality ingredients and thoughtfully developed scents designed to elevate your space.
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How Our Candles Are Made
Every Alight candle is made in small batches to ensure consistency, quality and a clean, even burn. We melt natural soy wax, blend it with premium essential oils and fragrance oils, and pour each candle by hand into recyclable glass vessels. Once cured, every candle is individually finished, labelled and packaged with attention to detail.
This slow, hands‑on process is what makes our candles truly special.
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Why Soy Wax?
We use 100% natural soy wax because it’s:​
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Cleaner burning
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Longer lasting
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Vegan friendly
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Biodegradable
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Better for indoor air quality
Soy wax allows our fragrances to shine while offering a smooth, even burn from start to finish.
Fragrance Development
Our scents are developed with balance, clarity and wellbeing in mind. From fresh citrus blends to warm musky florals, each fragrance is designed to create atmosphere - whether that’s calm, comfort, energy or relaxation. See our Fragrances page for more information.
We test every blend extensively to ensure strong scent throw, clean burning and a beautiful experience in your home.
Sustainability & Ethics
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do:
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Natural soy wax
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Recyclable glass vessels
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Plastic‑free packaging
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Vegan‑friendly ingredients
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Cruelty‑free production
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Made in England
We believe luxury should never come at the expense of the planet.
Buying Online
You can shop our full range of handmade candles directly through our website. Every order is packed with care and dispatched from Nottingham, with delivery options available across the UK. Visit our shop.
Local Collection
If you’re based in Nottingham, we offer local collection from Mapperley. It’s a great way to support a local maker while saving on postage. Just select 'Click & Collect' at the checkout.
Markets & Events
We regularly attend artisan markets and community events across Nottinghamshire, including:
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Ruddington Village Market
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Seasonal craft fairs
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Local independent maker events
Come and say hello - we love meeting customers in person. Just visit our Events page to find out where we’ll be each month.