Imole candles: Review & Giveaway
Regardless of whatever state my house is in, there is one certainty when you step inside the door – I will always have a candle burning. I love walking into a room and smelling a fresh scent on a dull day, a festive aroma in the build up to Christmas, or a combination of smells which bring back an old memory. I have tried so many different candles over the years and am always open to trying brands. So when we were asked to review Imole Candles, I couldn’t wait to discover some new scents!
Imole is a word derived from the Yoruba language in Nigeria which in its earliest manifestation is the expression of light, meaning: “House of Light.” The term can also be used as a form of endearment, of which Latifah, the founder of Imole Candles, was referred to by her late mother. Each Imọlẹ candle is handmade at her home in London, and all candles are made with 100% natural soy wax, all hand-poured with love, care and thought.
The first thing that struck me about the candles was just how contemporary and utterly stylish they are. With three ranges to choose from – Ayebaye (classics), Ibile (traditional) and Tunu (concrete wax burners) there really is something for every one, and every occasion. I think it’s always lovely to give decorative items as gifts, there are always such lovely candles available or home decor vases for sale.
The first candle I chose was from the Ibile range which Latifah designed with inspiration from Africa in mind. Using a blend of exquisite fragrances, these candles also feature wooden wicks that create the soothing sound of a crackling fire when they burn. Each concrete vessel is handmade and no two are exactly the same. I chose the Cinnamon & Apple candle which has always been one of my favourite scents.
The packaging of each candle is stunning, presented in a sleek gift box and tied with co-ordinating ribbon. Inside the candles are kept secure inside a drawstring cotton bag and the moment I opened it the scent really hit me! Made from 100% natural soy wax, the aroma instantly reminded me of Christmas and cosy Winter nights by the fire. Priced at £30 I think this is a really beautiful gift that everyone would love!
The second candle I chose was the Thai Lime & Mango candle, was from the Ayebaye range. This collection of dual- wick scented soy candles provides the continued dedication to greater fragrance release and a cleaner, more efficient burn. More light, less wax residue and pure, clean fragrances, and they are amazing!
Combining Indian lemongrass, Italian lemon and Thai lime, supported with pineapple, melon, grapefruit and mango, the smell was so refreshing and uplifting. In a white matte glass with a flat braided wick, complete with a metal lid, also in a stylish presentation box, it has a burn time of up to 50 hours which, for £25, is amazing!
Each container is different, no two are the exact same and they are sealed so they can be reused for plant pots or storage which is such a great idea! Again the candle comes in a gorgeous presentation box and at £45, with a burn time of 60 hours, is a really special gift for someone special.
We are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Mandarin & Sandalwood candle of their own simply by entering via the link below. The winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck!
Mandarin & Sandalwood candle.
I honestly love the sound of Mandarin & Sandalwood as it sounds so fresh and spring like
cinnamon and apple candle x
The Mandarin & Sandalwood candle sounds nice
Mandarin & Sandalwood.
The Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds extra nice. Love candles. Thank you.
I would love to try the Mandarin & Sandalwood candle
Thai Lime & Mango
Mandarin and sandalwood sounds a good combination.
Out of the ones you tried, mandarin and sandalwood, although the cardamom and mimosa one on their website sounds v. interesting too.
I’ve never heard of this company before, I love the pretty packaging. Thai lime and mango sounds amazing!
the cinnamon and apple sounds lovely
Thai Lime & Mango
Can’t the sound of these Fragrance all sound lushThe name Italian lemon and Thai lime has caught my eye.
There’s a Cuban Tobacco and Oak scented candle on their website, which sounds amazing. I would probably opt for Mandarin and Sandalwood, though.
Cinnamon and apple, love cinnamon!
Oh I love the sound and look of these Imọlẹ candles! I really love to support independent businesses like this. Especially those using pure ingredients. Those candles really do sound like a beautiful gift!
The Mandarin and sandalwood candle would be my first choice, I love citrus scents!
Mandarin & Sandalwood candle although the others sound nice too
Thai Lime and Mango sounds exactly my sort of scent. We are big candle fans and always like to have one burning in the evening
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds good to me
Thai Lime & Mango
I think the Mandarin & Sandalwood
It’s Mandarin & Sandalwood for me
The Mandarin & Sandalwood x
I love sandalwood so to win the prize would be fab.
The Mandarin & Sandalwood for me please
Thai Lime & Mango sounds fab!
Mandarin & Sandalwood
The mandarin and sandalwood sounds lovely
I’d like to try all of them! They look stunning too.
The mandarin and sandalwood sounds fantastic, as does the Lime and Mango, some lovely scents!
The Lime and mango one sounds the nicest but I’m sure all are lovely
Love the smell of cinnamon so the cinnamon and apple
The mandarin and sandalwood sounds lovely.
Mandarin & Sandalwood.Pure relax.xxx
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds divine, I love posh candles, they leave a lovely fragrance!
Frankincense & Myrrh
I love the sound of all of these candles, they sound like they would smell gorgeous. I also really like the design of them. They look beautiful. I love a good candle and have about 8 in my living room alone! I need to try these candles now 🙂
Mandarin & Sandalwood for definite. I love the scent of Sandalwood!
Cinnamon and apple, it’s always a lovely smell in the home
Thai lime and mango
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds fabulous!
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Cinnamon and apple is one of my absolute favourite combinations so I’d love to try that one.
the cinnamon and apple
Thai Lime & Mango candle
Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds lovely
mandarin and sandalwood definitely
would really love to try the mandarin and sandalwood x
Mandarin and Sandlalwood
I too love candles and always have one burning to help me relax. I love the sound of them, and I’m sure i’ll adore the smell too!
cinnamon and apple candle
the apple and cinnamon sounds delicious!
Thai Lime and Mango
Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds lovely.
I would have chosen the mandarin and sandalwood because citrus scents are my favourite candle aromas and sandalwood is also a lovely scent.
The Mandarin & Sandalwood candle
The Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds lovely!
I would love to try mandarin and sandalwood
Has to be Mandarin & Sandalwood
Mandarin and sandalwood sounds gorgeous
Mandarin and sandalwood areally to of my most favourite scents. I looove candles!
Always like the smell of Sandalwood so the Mandarin and Sandalwood would be my first choice to try.
Madarin and Sandlewood! 🙂
They all sound so divine but I would especially love to try the Thai Lime & Mango x
Thai Lime and & Mango sounds fab!
Lime and Mango- love zesty citrus scents when the sun’s shining 🙂
Oh lime and mango sounds lovely, these candles are stunning and presented lovely!
These look and sound fab!
Cinnamon and apple
The Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds lovely
the lime and mango sounds great! i love citrus
I would love to try the Thai Lime and Mango candle, it sounds so lush!
Definitely the Mandarin & Sandalwood.
The scent i would most like to try would have to be cinnamon and apple
Thai Lime & Mango x
Thai lime and mango ?
I’d like to try mandarins and sandalwood
I would most like to try Black Opium.
I would most like to try the cinnamon and apple because it sounds like an apple pie!
The lime and mango candle
Love everything lime so I will pick Thai Lime & Mango candle
I have never heard of this brand before but I love the concrete candle. I can imagine using the pot afterwards to plan cacti! I think they would look amazing. Its unusual to find a brand which offers such diversity normally its one option ins a handful of scents. I know where I am going to look next time I need a candle x
I love the sound of the Thai Lime & Mango candle. x
Cinnamon and apple
Lime and Mango sounds amazing
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds wonderful
Mandarin and sandlewood please
Thai lime and mango sounds lovely
Thai Lime And Mango. Thankyou for the competition x
Mandarin & Sandalwood candle.
Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds lovely
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Cinnamon & Apple candle<3
I bet the Thai Lime and Mango is wonderful = I would love to try that one
cinnamon and apply, absolutely gorgeous, would love to win
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Lime and Mango sounds lovely
Thai Lime & Mango
Lime and Mango sounds perfect
i would love to try the Thai Lime & Mango candle i love citrus smells x
Mandarin and sandalwood.
I really like the sound of the Mandarin & Sandalwood candle, it sounds lovely and relaxing.
Cinnamon and apple
I’d like to try the cinnamon and apple
Cinnamon and apple sounds lovely!
I would like to try the Thai Lime & Mango scent.
Orange Blossom
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Thai lime and Mango sounds divine
Cinnamon and apple bet it smells lush x
Would love to try the cinnamon and apple
Cinnamon and apple x
I would most like to try the Thai Lime & Mango candle.
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds lovely x
I love the sound of Night Blooming Jasmine – the sound reminds me of holidays in Greece
Thai lime and mango sounds nice
Cinnamon and apple Xx
Mandarin & Sandalwood
I would most like to try the Thai Lime and Mango scent.
love thai lime & mago lovely and fresh xxxxx
Mandarin and sand wood
The Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds amazing, l love fruity flavours so this sounds lovely!.
They all sound lovely but I would especially like to try the Thai Lime & Mango scent.
Mandarin and Sandalwood
I think the Mandarin & Sandalwood candle would be lovely
Thai Lime and Mangi sounds nice
thai lime and mango
Lime & Mango sounds lovely x
Cinnamon & apple
Mandarin and sandalwood sounds lovely x
The mandarin and sandalwood does sound nice xx
Night Blooming Jasmine.
They all sound incredible and would die to try them all but I really liked the sound of the Mandarin and Sandalwood one so fingers crossed! 🙂
I would choose the Thai Lime & Mango candle, – sounds like a lovely combination
Definitely the mandarin and sandalwood – I love both of those scents separately so they must smell amazing together x
Cinnamon and apple would be lovely especially at Christmas.
the thai lime and mango sounds lush but i think i would prefer the mandarin and sandalwood
Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds lovely to me!
The Jade Orchid & Lotus Blossom scented candle sounds lovely
Lime and mango
Mandarin & Sandalwood.
Mandarin & Sandalwood Sounds very nice so would love to give this a try
I’d love to try the cinnamon and Apple candle
Ooooohhhh choices…. mandarin and sandalwood
Mandarin & Sandalwood.
the lime and mango sounds amazing but I do love sandalwood so the mandarin and sandalwood just wins!
cinnamon and apple candle
Cuban Tobacco and Oak sounds nice!
The Thai lime and manor sounds right up my street. I had some wax melts in that scent and they were amazing!
the cinnamon and apple one sounds nice
Cinnamon and apple sounds lovely!
The Jade Orchid & Lotus Blossom sounds fantastic
The Cardamom and Mimosa, you can never have to many candles and difussers
Cinnemon & Apple does sound amazing, I think it must be like apple crumble.
Thai Lime & Mango sounds good enough to eat – let alone smell!
love to try the Mandarin and Sandalwood, sounds soothing, whilst uplifting with the Mandarin zing!
Has to be the mandarin and sandalwood it sounds lovely
I like the sounds of them all! I would really like to try Cuban tobacco and oak!
I would love to try the Cinnamon and Apple
I would love the mandarin and sandlewood one first…
I love bergamot in a candle / diffuser. However, lime and mango sounds lovely ?
Cinnamon and Apple sounds good enough to eat!
disclaimer, if i win, i wont eat it.
The Mandarin and Sandalwood candle scent sounds lovely.
Lime and Mango, it sounds like the perfect Summer scent
All of them as i havent tried any yet.
Would love to try the Thai Lime & Mandarin as I haven’t tried anything like that before. Do love the Sandalwood but have had a few Sandalwood before so would be lovely to try something different.
cinnamon and apple candle, would be lovely smelling in my lounge.
I love the sound of Mandarin & Sandalwood
Love the Cinnamon and apple candle!
I love candles! Mandarin and Sandalwood sounds beautiful!
cinnamon and apple
Cinammon and apple candle its always my go to scent, i always buy my candles, air freshners and even car air freshners in this scent i love it!
Cinnamon and apple candle
Mandarin & Sandalwood
I would love to try Thai Lime and Mango
Mandarin and sandlewood sounds so nice
Mandarin and Sandlewood sounds lovely.
I am the biggest candle addict so I would love to try them all especially the Thai Lemon and Mandarin to up,ivy my home beautifully. Thanks for the chance xxx
Mandarin and sandalwood sounds nice
Jade Orchid & Lotus blossom
the lime and mango sounds lovely – I am a big fan f fruity scents
Mandarin and Sandlewood sounds like a dream, isn’t it amazing how something as simple as a candle can take away stress and anxiety. I love having a calming atmosphere and I’m sure this candle would be amazing for the job.
The lime & mango.. I bet it’s super fresh!
They all sound lovely, Mango and lime especially
id love to try the Mandarin and Sandlewood
Thai Lime and Mango sounds lovely and exotic x
cinnamon and apple candle
Probably the cinnamon and apple, but they all sound great
Thai lime and mango
the lime and mango candle
Lime and Mango sounds good x
Thai Lime & Mango
Lime and mango
The Mandarin & Sandalwood sounds just like the sort of fragrance I would choose to purchase
Lime and mango sounds refreshing
Cinnamon & Apple. I love the spicy ones and Cinnamon is my favourite.
cinnamon and apple candle
mandarin and sandalwood, always have loved the smell of sandalwood.
I would most like to try mandarin and sandalwood 🙂
Mandarins and sandlewood.
Mandarin and sandalwood.
The Thai Lime and mango scent sounds Devine
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Night blooming jasmine
Thai lime and mango, very exotic, bet it smells amazing!
They all sound like they smell absolutely amazing! I think I would love to sample the Thai Lime and Mango.
Jade Orchid & Lotus Blossom sounds like a fragrance I would love to try. I am candle crazy so I am sure I will make my way through all the fragrances now I have found a new lot to try lol.
Mandarin & Sandalwood
This gorgeous Mandarin & Sandalwood, it sounds lovely. I would love to win this candle.
Mandarin and Sandalwood
cinnamon and apple candle x
Cinnamon & Apple i love the smell 🙂
Cinnamon and apple
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Mandarin and Sandalwood
Thai lime and mango
The mandarin and sandlewood sounds Devine I’d love to try x
cinnamon and apple candle x
Frankincense & Myrrh, I love that fragrance combination.
Mandarin & Sandalwood
Cardamom & Mimosa.