Behind the Flame: Candle Guides, Tips & The Truth About Candles

If you've ever wondered what Pumpkin Spice actually smells like, you're certainly not alone.

So what exactly does it smell like?

The answer might surprise you.

Our Banana Bread Recipe🍌

• 1 handcrafted Banana Bread Candle
• 1 cosy blanket and mug of something hot
• Your favourite book, series or playlist
• One rainy evening (optional, but highly recommended)

How can a candle smell like a buttery, flaky pastry fresh from a French bakery?

In a world that celebrates productivity, busyness, and being constantly available, taking time for yourself can often feel like a luxury. But science suggests the opposite. Self-care isn't selfish, it's one of the most important investments you can make in your health, wellbeing, productivity, and happiness. These small moments of recovery can have a surprisingly powerful impact on how you feel throughout the week.

Discover the truth behind one of the candle industry's biggest marketing buzzwords. We explore whether "non-toxic candles" actually exist, what the science says, and the questions you should really be asking before buying your next candle.

What started as an idea to capture a feeling quickly became one of our most-loved summer candles and a signature Wildrace scent.

Behind most candles on the market, is a surprising amount of hidden plastic, here's how we removed plastic from our products.

Looking for the best luxury candles in the UK? Here’s what actually matters in 2026 — and the brand setting a new standard.

Creativity isn’t optional for our business, it’s the foundation of everything we stand for and the backbone of Wildrace as a brand. Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day and we have never felt more heard.

If you’re looking for simple ways to improve your wellbeing this season, these spring outdoor activities in the UK are a powerful place to start.

There are days when we don't need productivity. We need steadiness, or comfort, or quiet.

Scent won't fix everything. But it can shift a room and sometimes that's enough.

Here's a simple guide I use myself in the studio.

Inside the candle industry: hormone disruptors, hidden ingredients, and our journey to creating not only a truly hormone-safe candle but one that helps.