a sucker for romance. unwound started from a pure passion for aesthetic scented candles. the ability of a fragrance to take your space to somewhere different is unmatched, whether it be with the warm, comforting notes of vanilla, the fresh, vibrant tones of citrus or the sweet, spring-like flowery fragrances of a floral scent.
keeping in line with the ethos of unwound, we wanted to source products that are sustainable, vegan, cruelty free and pure, so that you can indulge in a guilt-free experience. our scents are high quality imports, paraben free, phthalate free and silicone free, with flavour profiles to suit even the most discerning olfactory.
all designs are hand-picked and chosen with a specific vision in mind. we wanted to choose styles that would add a piece of art to your space, and could form part of the decor. almost too pretty to burn.
we have recently added handcrafted, scented luxury soaps to our range, perfectly complementing our existing offering.
our recipes are formulated through rigorous testing and quality checks and each candle is hand-poured and sustainably packaged.
unwound also curates design pieces to add to your home space, including unique candle holders and vases.
if you don't see something you like, let us know. we'll see if we can source something else for you. if you do see something you like, you can also let us know. we like good feedback too.
we hope you enjoy your unwound experience as much as we enjoyed curating it for you.
keep checking back, we have so many cool things in the pipeline.
our best range: entirely eco-friendly, biodegradable and recyclable, from every ingredient, all the way down to the packaging we use. our jarred candles are made from pure soy wax meaning they are entirely natural and contain no additives. they burn longer than paraffin wax as they have a lower melting point and produce less soot with a cleaner burn.
all our soy candles are vegan, non-toxic and cruelty free. our scents are high quality imports and are paraben free, phthalate free and silicone free.
our jesmonite jars and trays have been sourced from a proudly south african supplier and each one is handmade, making each piece entirely unique. jesmonite is an eco-friendly water-based type of resin, non-toxic and without solvents or harmful chemicals, making it safe for the planet and for you. due to its adaptability, it was named london design fair's material of the year in 2017.
did you know that our packaging 95% eco-friendly? the tape is cellulose based and biodegradable and even the aerothene (what your candle is wrapped in) is recyclable. that's guilt-free indulgence.
french vanilla - deliciously fragrant and warm with a sweet hint
top: lemon cream, absolute blossom
mid: raw vanilla, tonka bean
dry: french vanilla, amber
coconut & lime - vibrantly fruity with a hint of the tropics
top: antilles lime, lemon palm, freesia, white bergamot
mid: coconut water, sugarcane, dragonfruit
dry: vetiver, bourbon vanilla
exotic woods - deep, woody and masculine
top: orange zest, bergamot, eucalyptus
mid: raspberry, saffron, neroli, clove bud
dry: sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, vanilla
ylang ylang - sweet and citrus with a hint of spice
top: orange zest, bergamot
mid: ylang ylang, clove bud, sweet sage, cyclamen
dry: sweet patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla
lemongrass & ginger - citrus & spice
top: lemongrass, lime, ginger root
mid: elemi, lily of the valley, geranium
dry: sandalwood, raw vanilla
sandalwood & musk - sweet & woody
top: honeysuckle, chamomile
mid: oakmoss, tonka bean, cashmere
dry: sandalwood, white amber, musk, vetiver
cactus blossom - sweet & fruity
top: crisp air accord, fresh succulent, sun drenched leaves
mid: geranium, rose petal, water lily, cyclamen, lemongrass
dry: musk, clove bud, oakmoss
fresh pine - woody & crisp with a hint of mint
top: green apple, lemongrass, pineapple
mid: fresh balsam, rosemary, juniper
dry: sandalwood, cedar, fir needle, raspberry
oud
warm smoky notes with tinges of dampened wood. subtly blended with hints of floral and fruit, but overall musky and sensual
cardamom kulfi
aromatic and sweet with notes of rosemary and a hint of pepper and lemon. rich and creamy vanilla beans, coconut cream, sandalwood and saffron threads
spiced biscuit
notes of cinnamon, anise, clove and nutmeg on a bed of vanilla and tonka beans. often likened to a "chai latte"
bergamot & cedar
a complex, striking blend of fresh, zesty, and earthy notes. bergamot adds a bright and lively citrusy aroma with slightly spicy undertones. cedar grounds the fragrance with its warm, woody scent.