Review: Black Cherry Candle from Esmeralda Candle Co
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A rich, room-filling scent that’s as luxe as it is comforting.
When it comes to candles, I’m usually drawn to comforting and familiar scents (for instance, I own a lot of lavender and vanilla,) so I admit Black Cherry wouldn’t have been my first pick, but after hearing it’s a best seller from Esmeralda Candle Co., I decided to give it a try. And honestly? I can see exactly why it’s so popular.
First Impressions of Esmeralda Candle Co.
The candle arrives packaged in a glass 200g matte black jar, complete with a matching lid, which is safely tucked into a gift-ready box, all tied up with a bow. The overall look is simple but undeniably luxe, and creates the perfect presentation for a candle, no matter if you are looking to gift it or treat yourself.
The Scent Experience of Black Cherry
From the first sniff, the fragrance is rich, fruity, and deep. The bold cherry note is the star of this candle and is balanced well with a tart undertone, which keeps it from being too sweet. Once lit, the scent throw is really impressive, filling up the room without leaving the feeling of it being too overpowering.
Burn Quality & Performance
With around 45 hours of burn time on offer, I found the candle burned consistently, pooling well on the very first use (something you always want to see). The soy wax and cotton-core wick combination helped allow for a clean, smooth burn with no unpleasant smoking or sooting, just a steady, glowing flame.
Conscious Ingredients
Esmerelda Candle Co. have carefully thought through every aspect of their candles and made sure they are:
- Vegan & Cruelty Free
- Made with phthalate-free fragrance oils
- Pet-safe and non-toxic
- Made using soy wax
This helps make for a wonderful choice if you want to know exactly what has gone into your candle.
Tips for Best Use
- Let the wax pool fully to the edges on the first burn to avoid tunnelling (candles have burn memories)
- Trim the wick before each light for a cleaner, longer-lasting burn.
While simple, these tips can help get the most from your candle, offering up a better scent experience and longer life.
Value for Money
With an RRP of £24.99 but at the moment on sale for £19.99, the price sits right in the same area as some well-known brands. However, Esmeralda Candle Co. goes that step further thanks to its beautiful packaging, thoughtful ingredient choices, and outstanding fragrance throw. Plus, supporting a small family-run business adds that extra feel-good factor. (Check out my previous post on them to find out more about them as a company).
Who Will Love This Brand
In my opinion, this candle would suit just about anyone who loves home fragrance (and if you’re more of a reed diffuser fan, they have those too). I personally think it is perfect for the living room, bedroom, self-care rituals, or as a gift. Honestly, it feels like a little indulgence every time I light it, and yet price-wise, it is very in keeping with other brands.
Final Thoughts
The Black Cherry Candle is a must-try. With its stunning presentation, indulgent fragrance, and clean burn, it really does feel like something special. While it wasn’t a fragrance I would have thought to try at the start, I have definitely ended up being a huge fan of it, and I completely understand why it’s one of their best sellers.
The Black Cherry candle has an RRP of £24.99 and can be bought from Esmeralda Candle Co.
What do you think of the sound of this candle? What sort of fragrance do you like?
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I’d go for Bakewell Tart. It sounds like a great autumnal smell and perfect for getting settled down for the evening.
Lavender for a relaxing scent at night in the bedroom
Raspberry Daiquiri I think, or the Black Cherry. Would burn it in the bedroom 🙂
black cherry sounds lovely, I would use it in the living room
I’d choose Clean Cotton and put it in my living room
Lime basil and Mandarin sounds lovely, fruity, fresh yet beautiful. I’d love to light this in the main room, to make it inviting and calming.
I love the idea of the new Myrrh and Tonka candle. I would burn it in my study to calm my mind when I’m working or reading.
I would find it hard to choose between The Black Cherry and The Vanilla. I always have a vanilla one in my dining room and I don’t think after all this time that would change but I think I would use The Black Cherry in the bathroom when indulging in a bit of quiet me time.
Bakewell tart! Sounds so unique and I would put it in my living room!
Bakewell Tart would be perfect for our kitchen diner
Bakewell Tart sounds like it would smell amazing! I would have to gift mine as I live with my dad who has COPD, we can’t burn anything with a scent. But my sister would love this to burn in her home 🙂
I really like the idea of the food related candles, I think the Bakewell Tart candle would smell lovely in my living room, although it might make me feel hungry!
bakewell tart sounds dreamy – home cooking /baking everyday in my kitchen
The Lemon Notes, I’d have it in my bathroom
i would love to try peony blush suede in my living room for cosy nights in
This sounds like it smells amazing.
Clean cotton is lovely, I love the scent of it!
Lime , basil and mandarin in our longue to perk me up
Myrrh and Tonic is the one I’d choose for my bedroom, should be very relaxing
Lemon Notes would be lovely in the bathroom
I would choose the clean cotton candle and light it in my living room
I like the sound of the Buttery Croissant and think it would be the perfect smell for the kitchen
BAKEWELL TART MUST SMELL REALLY YUMMY I WOULD PUT IT IN MY LOUNGE
I choose the vanilla for my living room 😍
Ooh anything fruity, but the Bakewell Tart sounds yummy. I’d put in the porch so any visitors would think I’d been baking!