A lit amber glass jar candle labeled 'Rainy Day Cafe' sits on a table with an open book, a mug of coffee, and scattered book pages in a cozy, warm setting.

Candles named after the moments you miss...

We don't name candles after fragrance notes. We name them after the moment you're trying to get back to - and after three years, there are a lot of them to choose from.

Shop the Scents

Whimsy & Wist started in May 2023 with a handful of scents and one idea: that a candle should bring something back. Bookworm was one of the first, and it's still here.

Everything is hand-poured in small batches in Northamptonshire, in plant wax, with eco cotton wicks and plastic-free packaging.

Signature Scents
Our nature-led fragrance range. Vegan, cruelty-free, and free from phthalates, parabens and silicones.

Essential Oils
A smaller collection scented with pure essential oils only - no fragrance oil. For the evenings that need something quieter. Sleep, Rebalance, Kitchen Garden.

Not sure which memory is yours?

The Scent Discovery Box has nine of our most-loved scents in wax melt form, for £14.95. Find the one, then come back for the candle.

Whimsy Wax Club

A small seasonal ritual, once a month. A new wax melt edit through your letterbox, free shipping, cancel, pause or skip anytime. £12.95.

Join the Whimsy Wax Club

What's New For Autumn 🍂

Dark evenings, thick socks, something warm in the oven. This year's newest autumn scents are Apple Crumble and Rainy Day Café - buttery, spiced, and best lit at four in the afternoon when the light starts to go.

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