Autumn is here, which means cosy nights in with a hot chocolate, crisp air touching your skin, wrapping up in warm layers, and the crunch of orange, crimson, and yellow leaves beneath your feet.
Autumn is my favourite season. I love comforting food, lighting a scented candle as the evenings draw in, and the fresh feeling that the season brings.
ESPA has just launched a range of wellness candles that are designed to evoke a mood, fill your room with a delightful aroma, and ignite the senses. From soothing geranium and frankincense aromas to restorative eucalyptus and lavender scents, there’s a candle for every vibe.
In this review, I share my honest thoughts on the brand-new ESPA Positivity Candle. Does the candle smell sophisticated? Is it worth £45? Does the candle burn for the promised 50 hours? I answer everything in this post.
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About the ESPA Positivity Candle
The ESPA Positivity Candle is a 240g candle, priced at £45, with a burn time of around 50 hours, according to the brand. Made from a mineral wax blend, it’s infused with ESPA’s Positivity Signature Blend, a fragrance designed to encourage an optimistic state of mind.
The scent opens with sparkling notes of orange, bergamot, and delicate white flowers that instantly feel bright and refreshing. As the candle burns, a heart of petitgrain, geranium, jasmine, and eucalyptus emerges, adding a gentle floral and green balance. Finally, the base notes of cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, and benzoin bring warmth and depth, leaving a grounding, cocooning finish.
Together, the fragrance layers create an atmosphere that feels both uplifting and reassuring, perfect for moments when you want to clear your head, invite positivity in, or simply let a sense of calm optimism fill your space.
ESPA advises burning the candle for a minimum of 2 hours but no longer than 4 hours on each use for optimal results and to ensure the candle continues to burn evenly.
Honest ESPA Positivity Candle review
I really like the ESPA Positivity Candle.
Firstly, I love the candle design. It comes in a chic white ceramic vessel that looks expensive, embossed with the ESPA logo. This is a luxurious aesthetic and would look perfect on any feature wall or shelf. It’s the sort of candle that would blend in seamlessly with any home décor.
I like the fragrance. It has a sophisticated and deep scent that, to me, smells slightly floral, quite musky, and citrusy. This is the type of aroma you’d find on a spa day. I agree that it’s an uplifting scent, as it makes my living room smell bright and awakened. It’s not the sort of scent I’d usually go for, as I opt for gourmand notes like vanilla, cinnamon, or tonka, but it makes for a refreshing change.
From when I first lit the candle right to the final burn, this wellness candle continued to have a potent aroma that truly filled the room. I don’t find it overwhelming, but it’s definitely not a subtle aroma. To me, this makes the candle worth the £45 price tag. It smells like an expertly crafted aroma that lifts the room. There’s nothing I hate more than a weak candle that you can barely smell!
As for the burn time, it does burn for approximately 50 hours. The candle burns evenly without tunnelling. It’s long-lasting and high-quality.
Rating: 4.5 stars
I’d give this 5 stars if it had a gourmand vanilla aroma or a fresh linen scent, as they’re my faves. However, the aromatherapy candle is refined, smells fantastic, and burns brilliantly.
An ESPA candle would make an amazing birthday or Christmas gift for a loved one or simply for anyone who loves a nice-smelling candle – including yourself! It’s definitely worth £45 if you like candles and powerful fragrances.
Sarah Sarsby is the owner of Honest Reviews Woman. With over 7 years' experience of writing in the fields of beauty and lifestyle, Sarah is passionate about all things content, makeup, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle. She has combination skin, is obsessed with lip gloss, and loves cookie dough.