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 choose blueberry & vanilla and light it in my dining room 🙂
I think I might choose the Myrrh & Tonka Scented Candle. It sounds intriguing, although I am sure they all have gorgeous scents.
Pumpkin Spice would be perfect for Halloween in the hall
I’d go Pumpkin Spice with it being Autumn and pop it in my hallway so it’s a nice welcoming scent.
Black cherry on the side of my desk in the living room as a little self indulgence when working from home!
Black Cherry scent love it
I would choose the Raspberry Daiquiri and it would light up my living room.
oooh black cherry…..
Clean Cotton sounds right up my street smell wise
I would love the Black Cherry scent and use it in my living room!
All of their candle options sound amazing. The Raspberry Daiquiri scent caught my eye.
The Myrrh and Tonka sounds amazing and would be perfect in my lounge
Black Cherry in the bath room
Lavender Scented Candle, In my Study, To help me concentrate.
The Myrrh and Tonka candle sounds really interesting and an unusual scent I’d love to try.
I love the smell of lavender, anywhere really but in the living room would be good
I would light my Black Cherry Scented Candle in my dining room.
I love the sound of the blueberry vanilla candle, I’d light it on my bedside of an evening as I’m winding down
I love the smell of black cherry it’s not as sweet as normal cherry which is perfect for this time of year
The Myrrh and Tonka candle sounds very appealing and I would use it in the living room.
This is such an amazing giveaway!
I would choose the Clean Cotton and use it in my bedroom, I just love that smell!
I’d love to try the lime basil and mandarin candle and I’d like it in the kitchen when I’m working to energise me.
I would choose the Clean Cotton as both my daughter and I love this scent. I would burn it in the living room or where ever the dog is after a rainy day walk.
The Myrrh & Tonkasou ds just what I need in my new kitchen whilst I get used to the operating instructions on the appliances. I have waited for Fifty years for a brand new kitchen and I would like this experience to be a highlight (I’m not naturally domesticated!). The description of this candle makes it sound relaxing and sublime.