La Montaña’s candle offering capture the fragrances of the Mediterranean and encases them in wonderful jars with nostalgic artwork that’s crying out for a mantlepiece to proudly live on.
The ‘Mistela’ is perfect for now. Inspired and named after a Valencian dessert wine, the Mistela candle features notes of raisin liqueur and spices like cinnamon, clove bud, star anise, orange and coffee. It’s a warming aroma that perfectly represents the mood of frosty British winters – when all you want to do is curl up in a big jumper and hibernate.
But, of course, we’re not all winterphiles – and if you (or your giftee) still can’t stop dreaming of warmer climes, ‘August Sunset’ might be a better choice, both figuratively and literally. This fragrance evokes memories of hazy summer evenings with floral fragrances aplenty: orange flower, rose and geranium, with a balmy touch too. It will literally transport you to dusk in a secluded Spanish location. Sounds pretty good to us…
All La Montaña candles promise a minimum of 40 hours burn, and are individually hand-poured by artisan candlemakers in the UK – featuring the finest quality mineral wax that’s sulphur- and paraben-free. They’re truly luxurious, truly beautiful, and we definitely won’t judge if you end up keeping a gift purchased one for yourself. In fact, we’ll probably be doing the same.
lamontana.co.uk From £36.