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From cake school to candle studio, discover how Fair Cake Candles was born and how founder Uma creates timeless, memory-led fragrances with the help of LLCS.

The demand for dupe perfumes has grown rapidly over the last few years, and here at London Luxury Candle Supplies (LLCS), we’ve seen that demand increase time and time again.

Consumers are more fragrance-savvy than ever. They love iconic scents, but they’re also open to discovering high-quality alternatives at a more accessible price point. This shift has created real opportunity for independent brands to enter the perfume market with confidence.

Starting your candle-making journey begins with the right equipment. The Itsy Bitsy Wax Melter has been designed to make melting candle making waxes simple, safe, and approachable for beginners. Compact, easy to use, and ideal for small batches or workshops, this electric wax Melter offers a reliable solution for those looking to create high-quality candles with confidence from the very first pour.

Botanical candles are undeniably beautiful, but they can pose serious safety risks. In this blog, we explore why traditional botanical candles are considered dangerous and introduce our innovative double-walled botanical candle jars—designed to deliver the botanical look safely, without fire hazards.

If you’ve ever Googled “paraffin candles”, chances are you’ve been met with a flood of alarming headlines, fear-based blog posts, and marketing claims suggesting that paraffin wax is somehow dangerous, outdated, or harmful.

The reality?

Much of this narrative is misinformation, driven more by competitive marketing than by science.

Paraffin wax has been used in candle making for over a century — not because it’s cheap or inferior, but because it is reliable, versatile, and exceptionally high-performing. It remains one of the most widely used candle waxes in the world for very good reasons.

Let’s break down the myths and talk honestly about paraffin wax — without scare tactics, without bias, and with real industry insight.

By Alex, Founder of London Luxury Candle Supplies

Hi, I’m Alex — the founder of London Luxury Candle Supplies, and I’m just going to say it…

I absolutely HATE Black Friday.

Discover how Copper and Green are redefining festive luxury. Our first Christmas Colour Catalogue pairing explores this rich, earthy duo — the perfect balance of warmth, nature, and modern elegance for Christmas 2025.

Every so often, a fragrance comes along that completely stops us in our tracks. The kind that makes you lean in, breathe deeper, and immediately think, “We need this.” That’s exactly how Noir Extreme made its way into our collection — unexpectedly, passionately, and absolutely meant to be.

In this blog, we're going to tell you the story of how this fragrance came to be, and why it's going to be your number one best seller!

This autumn, we decided to experiment with something a little different –pumpkin pillar candles – and we must say, they turned out amazing! 

Pillar candles are such a versatile product. With the right ingredients and equipment, they’re surprisingly easy to make and offer your customers something truly unique. Unlike jar candles, pillars double up as decorative display pieces, making them perfect for autumn styling and gifting.

In this blog, we’ll share exactly what we used, how we made them, and why we think you should add pillar candles to your product range this season.