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Welcome to Essence

The soy candles people continue to buy since 2020 because they actually smell great.

Hand poured in Christchurch with over 25 fragrances designed to fill your home.

Calm - Comfort - Lift - Luxury - Cozy

Rated by 200+ NZ customers

"Amazing scents and beautiful jars. I love candles and these are some of the best I have ever had!"

Karen

"I can smell my diffuser every time I walk past the room. I just love it!"

Sharon

"My candle smells delicious when it's burning and people always comment on it when they come around."

Michelle

Our Products

Soy Wax Candles

  • Hand poured in Christchurch, NZ
  • Natural soy wax
  • Strong scent throw
  • Great fragrance options
  • Long burn time
  • Phthalate-free fragrance oils
  • Refillable
  • Small NZ Business
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White wax warmer with a package of 'Essence French Vanilla' wax cubes on a light wooden surface.

Soy Wax Melts

  • Hand poured in Christchurch, NZ
  • Natural soy wax
  • Strong scent throw
  • Great fragrance options
  • Phthalate-free fragrance oils
  • Great price
  • Long lasting
  • Small NZ Business
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Essence glass diffuser on a wooden surface with a neutral background

Reed Diffusers

  • Perfect for continuous fragrance
  • Hand poured in Christchurch, NZ
  • Strong scent throw
  • Great fragrance options
  • Long lasting
  • Phthalate-free fragrance oils
  • Small NZ Business

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Car Diffusers

  • Perfect for continuous fragrance in small spaces
  • Hand poured in Christchurch, NZ
  • Strong scent throw
  • Great fragrance options
  • Long lasting
  • Phthalate-free fragrance oils
  • Small NZ Business
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Featured collection

  • NZ wool blanket. Green and gray plaid blanket on a wooden ladder against a white wall
    $115.00
    $115.00
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  • NZ wool blanket. Plaid blanket draped over a wooden ladder against a white wall
    $95.00
    $95.00
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  • NZ wool blanket. Blue plaid blanket draped over a wooden ladder against a white wall.
    $95.00
    $95.00
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  • NZ wool blanket. Plaid blanket with orange, blue, and brown colors draped over a wooden ladder.
    $95.00
    $95.00
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  • Monty NZ wool blanket. Plaid blanket draped over a wooden ladder against a white wall
    $115.00
    $115.00
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  • NZ wool blanket. Red and beige checkered blanket on a wooden ladder against a white wall
    $115.00
    $115.00
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