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Matty’s Candles — Business Profile
Matty’s Candles is a Nottingham-based maker of hand-poured scented candles, wax melts, and reed diffusers for people who care about fragrance, design, and doing things the right way. Founded by **Matthew** in the East Midlands, we’ve grown from a kitchen table idea into a trusted British brand with **160+ five-star reviews**, loyal repeat customers, and a thriving white-label arm that supports independent retailers and creators across the UK. Our products are **vegan, soy-free and paraffin-free**, made with a signature **coconut and rapeseed wax** blend that burns beautifully and aligns with our values from day one.
## What we believe
We make products we’re proud to use at home. That means materials chosen on purpose, not by habit. We chose **coconut and rapeseed wax** because it delivers a clean, even burn and excellent scent throw—without leaning on soy (which is linked to deforestation in some supply chains) or on paraffin (a petroleum-derived wax). We don’t use beeswax either; we keep bees to **support local pollination**, not to harvest their wax. Every decision is guided by a simple principle: **great fragrance, minimal compromise**.
## What we make
* **Scented candles** in a range of sizes and vessels, each wicked and tested for an even melt pool and consistent performance.
* **Wax melts** that deliver room-filling fragrance quickly and cleanly.
* **Reed diffusers** for steady, low-maintenance scent in living spaces, bathrooms, and offices.
* **White label candles, melts, and diffusers** for brands that want premium, ready-to-sell products without the complexity of formulating and testing from scratch.
Our fragrance library spans crowd-pleasers (fresh citrus, clean florals, warm amber) and more distinctive blends (herbaceous, ozonic, gourmand). Seasonal releases keep the range fresh, and we’re happy to guide customers to the right notes for their space or brand.
## How we make it
Everything is **poured in small batches** for consistency. We match wick types and sizes to each vessel, test across multiple burn cycles, and balance fragrance load for hot and cold throw without smoke or sooting when used correctly. Quality is the priority: we cure candles before dispatch, batch-code every product, and keep methodical records so every run is traceable.
Safety matters. All products are supplied with **CLP-compliant labels** and clear care instructions (trim the wick, avoid drafts, allow a full melt pool, don’t burn for longer than recommended). Fragrance materials are sourced from reputable suppliers and aligned with current standards.
## White label & trade
Matty’s Candles is a proven partner for boutiques, lifestyle brands, corporate gifts, and event planners who want their name on high-quality home fragrance. We make white-label **simple**:
* **Unbranded bases with CLP on the underside**—ready for your label or packaging.
* **Low sensible MOQs** to help you test and scale without over-committing.
* **Reliable repeatability:** we keep formulae and batch notes so your second order smells exactly like your first.
* **Design support:** we can advise on naming, scent curation, and packaging choices that fit your audience and margins.
If you’re building a range, we’ll help you structure a collection (e.g., Fresh, Floral, Warm, Seasonal) and ensure the top, heart, and base notes make sense across the line. Our goal is simple: **premium feel, fair pricing, dependable lead times**.
## Sustainability in practice
Sustainability isn’t a slogan for us; it’s the base layer. Our **coconut and rapeseed wax** blend supports UK and European agriculture and avoids petroleum feedstocks. We prefer **recyclable, minimal packaging**, and we work continuously to reduce waste in pouring, wicking, and fulfilment. We encourage customers to **reuse or recycle jars**, and we design our packing to protect products in transit without piles of plastic.
Locally, our beekeeping project helps **pollinate rapeseed fields** around Nottinghamshire. We don’t take beeswax; we support the bees so the bees can support the landscape that, in turn, supports the crops behind our wax. It’s a small but meaningful loop: **local fields → pollinators → raw materials → hand-poured candles**.
Why customers choose us
1. **Clean, plant-based wax** – Coconut and rapeseed wax for an even burn and strong scent throw, without soy or paraffin.
2. **Vegan and cruelty-free** – Always.
3. **Fragrance you can feel** – Balanced, layered scents that lift a room without overwhelming it.