Guides and Recipes

Our blog is your go-to source for inspiring tips and easy-to-follow tutorials for all skill levels in homemade fragrance creation. Explore creative ideas to customize your creations, learn professional techniques, follow our brand news, and find inspiration to bring your projects to life, free of charge.

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Legislation
[2026] UFI declarations for selling your creations

Since 2021, certain products have had to carry a new element on their labels: the UFI. Here is everything you need to know.

[2026] Fondants et bougies… Ne pas les confondre avec des aliments !
Legislation
[2026] Wax melts and candles… don't mistake them for food!

Selling wax melts and candles that look like food is now governed by Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety. We explain everything in detail.

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Legislation
Candles with minimal CLP labelling: is it possible?

Find out how the Terre de Bougies range of 1% fragrances can multiply your homemade scented candle production by 10, while cutting costs and preserving scent throw.

[2026] Les obligations liées à la vente de bougies et fondants parfumés
Legislation
[2026] Legal obligations for selling scented candles and wax melts

What are your legal obligations when you sell candles or wax melts? Whether you are a private individual or a professional, we explain the requirements in detail.

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Wicks
Choosing the right wick for your candles

The wick is a crucial component in candle making: it ensures your candle performs at its best by carrying the heat of the flame down to the wax to fuel the burn.

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Wicks
A guide to candle wicks: everything you need to know

The wick is essential to candle making: it is the heart of the burn, drawing up the liquid wax to fuel the flame.

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Waxes
How to remove candle wax stains from fabric, furniture or glasses

Candle wax can build up on your furniture, but don't panic! With these tried-and-tested tips, you will soon remove even stubborn wax and rescue your home.

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Melts
Our scented Snapbar wax melt recipe

Create your own Clamshell-shaped scented wax melts with this simple, budget-friendly recipe. Perfect for fragrancing your home or giving as a gift, this tutorial takes you through it step by step.

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Melts
How to make scented wax melts: our guide

Handmade scented wax melts, those little wickless treasures of wax, are perfect for filling your home with a captivating fragrance. Ideal for large rooms, they offer a stronger scent throw than traditional candles.

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Diffusers
Learn how to make DIY home fragrance products: our guides

Create a warm, cosy decorative atmosphere with a variety of scented products. Wax melts, diffusers, pillow mists and scented wax hangers turn your home into a haven of fragrance.

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Candles
Making a massage candle for a tender moment for two

Thanks to its physical and psychological benefits, candle massage is becoming more and more popular.

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Candles
Make your own moulded candle at home, the easy way

Prefer making moulded candles? You're in the right place! Liquid wax is poured into moulds to create candles in all kinds of shapes.

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Candles
Making your first handcrafted scented candles

Learn how to make handcrafted DIY scented candles with this beginner-friendly round-up.

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Candles
Homemade candle tutorials and recipes

Making candles at home has become more accessible with the rise of DIY. To help you get started, we offer simple recipes and video tutorials.

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Personalisation
Candle dyes: the different types and how to use them

To customise your DIY candles, choose dye chips, liquid dyes or even marbling paint. Personalise to your heart's content and create one-of-a-kind candles!

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Personalisation
Customising candles: everything you need to know

Discover how to customise your candles and create unique decor. Explore how to choose a container, how to use moulds and the various types of dye.

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Wicks
Common candle wick problems and simple ways to fix them

Find out how to fix the most common problems with candle wicks.

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Wicks
Prepare and fit your scented candle wick with ease

Once you have chosen your candle wick, you need to know how to use it properly for an optimal burn.

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Diffusers
Liquid scented blends: an original way to fragrance your home

Liquid scented blends have recently become popular, offering a unique alternative to traditional wax melts for fragrancing your home.

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Diffusers
Make your own reed diffuser for your home, the easy way

Find out how easy it is to make a reed diffuser and scent your home without a flame. From choosing the base (Augeo, DPM, isopropyl myristate, etc.) to dosing the fragrance and selecting the reeds, follow our advice to create a personalised diffuser and enjoy a subtle, elegant scented atmosphere at home.