Candle Journal

A collection of stories about our brand and useful information about all things candle related

Candle Snuffer - how to extinguish a burning candle

Candle Snuffer – the safe way to extinguish a candle

What exactly is a candle snuffer you may ask? Its a simple tool for safely extinguishing or "snuffing" out the flame of a burning candle. Originating in ancient Rome, candle snuffers were usually made of bronze or other metals. In the…

Wedding Venue - La Limonaia - Scented candle wedding favours. Connection between scent and memory.

The connection between Scent and Memory

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The connection between scent and memory is inextricably linked. Our sense of smell is the most powerful and evocative of all our senses. The nose is the first thing to greet us in the morning and the last thing to say goodbye at night, but…

Nobile – The Story behind the fragrance

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Our Nobile rose oud candle fragrance encapsulates a true sense of aristocracy, nobility, power and privilege all in one scent. It is a tribute to the aristocratic merchant class of Lucca who rose to prominence during the 11th century. In…

Floral Jasmine Fragrance of the renaissance garden at Villa Grabau

Otium – The Story behind the Fragrance

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Otium - our floral jasmine scented candle fragrance is inspired by the Italian Renaissance garden of Villa Grabau. According to Pliny the Younger (a lawyer, author and magistrate of Ancient Rome), the purpose of a garden, was “otium,”…

La Limonaia - luxurious Lemon Bergamot Scented Candle

La Limonaia – The Story behind the Fragrance

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La Limonaia, our lemon bergamot scented candle fragrance is inspired by the famous Limonaia at Villa Grabau. An impressive and majestic winter conservatory for the lemon trees, it transforms into a romantic wedding venue during the summer. …

Ideas for re-purposing your empty candle jar

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We try to be as sustainable as possible, which is why we offer our candle refills and encourage you to reuse your candle jar once your candle is finished. Here are some simple tips and ideas on how you can re-purpose an empty candle container. Clean…

What Makes a Luxury Candle Brand stand out from the rest?

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Italian Luxury Candle Brands At Luci di Lucca, the term “luxury” is synonymous with craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness. Creating a luxury candle is a multi-faceted journey - the fragrance, the wax, the wick, the container, the packaging…

How to trim your candle wick

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Should you trim your candle wick? You may not know it, but if you have been lighting and blowing out your Luci di Lucca candles without doing any kind of maintenance, you could be doing your candle a disservice. A few small steps - such…

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Luci di Lucca is a luxury lifestyle brand of scented, natural wax candles, hand-crafted entirely in Italy. Founded in 2020 whilst under lockdown, we create our candles slowly in small batches, using sustainably sourced ingredients and responsible packaging.

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