Cinnamon and Ginger Candle

Christmas Gift Guide: MANdles to keep the men in your life happy this Christmas

You heard it here first (or perhaps you didn’t, it’s not a new trend): candles are not just for the women in your life! That’s right, this Christmas treat your other half, your Dad, your friend, or any man in your life for that matter to one of our ‘MANdles’ - trust us, he’ll thank you for it…
“Candles are not just presents for colleagues or friends when you don’t know what else to get them. They’ve become room scents and wonderful perfumes, which enrich your home. And now men have caught on to them: ‘’mandles’’ have been specifically created for men, with male-oriented scents.”
— The Independent
The Spices Home Fragrance

the spices: for the christmas chef

Perfect for the Christmas host with the most - you know the type, Christmas cookery programmes on repeat from September to perfect his pride and joy: his turkey; chef’s hat and novelty apron on from 9am Christmas morning, won’t accept any help in the kitchen on the day…

“A perfect centrepiece for the Christmas Day table, inspired by festive treats by an open fire, our Cinnamon and Ginger 3 wick soy candle perfectly captures the festive season with the zest of lemons and orange. Warmth of the wood fire is embodied through spices such as Cinnamon, Ginger, Thyme and Nutmeg.”

Available in 30cl soy candle, 100ml reed diffuser and 3 wick soy candle, it’s spicy, warming and oh so festive!

Other Christmas scents include:

- The Pines - Pine and Peppermint

- The Mulled Wine



the hampshire: for the outdoorsy type

Perfect for the man in your life who loves nothing more than being outdoors - be it bike rides through the woods, foraging in the forests of just anything to get out of the house, our Hampshire scent is the perfect scent for this manly man.

“Inspired by family bike rides exploring the woodlands of the New Forest, our Hampshire products are beautifully scented with Rosewood and Velvet Moss - citrus top notes with pear and armoise lead into a heart of amber, English lavender and jasmine, which lie on a base of sandalwood, musk and vanilla.”

Available in 30cl soy candle, 100ml reed diffuser and 3 wick soy candle, it’s woody, it’s powerful and it’s a little bit sweet (just like him!).

Other woody scents include:

- The Northamptonshire - English Leather and Oak

- The Buckinghamshire - Cedar and Wild Berries

- The Pines - Pine and Peppermint


The Bedfordshire Candle

the bedfordshire: for the sweet tooth

Perfect for the sweet tooth in your life, or for your ‘honey’, if you’re into pet names of course…

“Inspired by busy Bedfordshire bumblebees, our Bedfordshire products are beautifully scented with Honey and Nectar Fruits - a natural sweet essence of spring golden honeycomb, a true sticky and rich honey aroma.”

Available in 30cl soy candle, 100ml reed diffuser and 3 wick soy candle, it’s sweet, it’s sticky and it’s the perfect amount of rich.

Other sweet scents include:

- The Devon - Cream Tea

- The Suffolk - Amber and Sweet Orange

- The Cambridgeshire - Cassis and Black Vanilla

- The Midlands - Damson and Bramble



the cornwall: for the surfer dude

This one is for the men who love nothing more than a day by the coast - whether it’s a long coastal walk, a full day surfing (no matter the weather) or just fish and chips by the seaside. Trust me, he’ll love it, and you’ll want his aftershave to smell like it!

“Inspired by long summer days exploring enchanting Cornish rock pools, our Cornwall products are beautifully scented with Rock Salt and Driftwood - a mesmerising floral marine scent where refreshing notes of seaweed and green algae lie in cool rock pools livened by a fresh coastal breeze and enhanced by touches of cyclamen and water lily. At the base of the fragrance, sparkling salt-crusted driftwood is warmed by amber, patchouli and musk.”

Available in 30cl soy candle, 100ml reed diffuser and 3 wick soy candle, it’s fresh, it’s coastal and it’s so masculine.

Other coastal scents include:

- The Dorset - Seaweed and Juniper

- The Sussex - Sage and Sea Salt



the lakes: for the explorer

Perfect for the lovers of long, brisk walks in the Lake District…

“Inspired by long walks exploring the lakes, mountains and valleys of the breath-taking Lake District, our Lake District products are beautifully scented with Freshwater Minerals - a fresh, earthy accord with a woody, mineral base.”

Available in 30cl soy candle, 100ml reed diffuser and 3 wick soy candle, it’s fresh, it’s earthy and it’s so outdoorsy.

Other fresh scents include:

- The Somerset - Apple and Fresh Fig



can’t decide on just one scent? mix and match 3 with our candle trio gift set!

Show the man in your life that you’ve really thought about him, and choose 3 of his favourite scents, or maybe 3 of his favourite places, creating a bespoke gift set containing 3 scents he’ll adore.


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A red rose and patchouli scented soy wax candle inspired by Lancashire is shown next to its sustainable candle box with red rose illustration

The Lancashire Candle

Candle | £25

Ditch the petrol station bouquet in favour of a rose-scented hand-poured soy candle. They last longer, smell better, and they are perfect for setting the scene for a romantic at-home date night. 

Han-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax, this Red Rose & Patchouli scented candle is the perfect choice for a romantic date night.

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A luxury glass match bottle from the Home County Co. with Red Rose illustrated gift tag.

Luxury Match Bottle

Luxury Match Bottle | £15

The perfect accompaniment to a candle? Matches, of course.

As any candle lover will tell you, the act of lighting a candle after a long day is a ritual in itself. This elegant glass bottle filled with long-length safety matches is a beautiful accessory that will stand proud beside your red rose and patchouli soy candle.

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The Surrey Reed Diffuser

For a Valentine’s gift that will last, opt for one of our floral reed diffusers. The delicate lavender and chamomile fragrance of The Surrey diffuser will gently scent your home for 4-6 months, and the glass bottle itself can be used long beyond thanks to our eco-friendly refills.

A subtle and relaxing floral blend, The Surrey scent boasts notes of fragrant lavender, calming chamomile, and a gentle touch of sweet vanilla.

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The Shropshire 3-Wick Candle

What better gift to give your sweet pea than The Shropshire 3-wick? Inspired by the lush pink bloom that was engineered in the market town of Wem, our sweet pea scent has sweet, floral top notes and base notes of warm woods and vanilla. 

With a burn time of 75 hours, our luxurious triple wick candles make for a beautiful centrepiece on your Valentine’s tablescape. A thoughtful and indulgent way of saying “I love you”.

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A 250g amber jar of dead sea bath salts scented with Sea Salt and Wood Sage

The Coast Bath Salts

Bath Salts | £14-20

A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.

Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.

Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.

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A red rose illustrated greeting card with lots of love message from the Home County Co. is shown with its navy envelope.

Lots of Love Greetings Card

Greetings Card | £3

No Valentine’s Day gift is complete without a heartfelt, hand-written card.

Home County Co. luxury greetings cards are printed in Somerset on beautiful textured card stock manufactured in the Lake District.

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