M&S’s fragrance offering is one fire right now, and we meant literally. Marks & Spencer has one of the most talked-about own-brand perfume collections, with scents starting from just £7 and drawing comparisons to some of the biggest names in fragrance, from Le Labo to YSL. Now it’s upped the game with a brilliant range of spring candles, beginning at a tenner and offering some truly iconic options.
Top of the list? A new line-up of candles finding inspiration not in designer names but from M&S’s very own food hall. In what has to be the best brand extension since Colin the Caterpillar got a giant girlfriend, the brand’s beloved cocktail ‘tinnies’ have been turned into scented candles.
There are four to choose from, all at a very palatable £10. Lovers of a sweet guilty pleasure are well served here, with Pina Colada and Pink Passion Star Martini tinnies being poured into beauty hall jars, each with a fragrance that will be rather evocative to anyone who’s ever cracked open an M&S tinny on a train after a long, hard day. (A scented candle is probably a better way to unwind, but who are we to judge!)
Or for something more crisp and zing on the olfactory palette there’s a Mojito scented candle and, of course, a classic Gin & Tonic. They literally do what they say on the tin.
The candle packaging is as spot-on as the fragrances, with a design that’s an uncanny recreation of the M&S cocktail tinny ‘label’. The best touch of all, though, has to be the lid: a rubber seal shaped like a ring-pull can top, which can be popped back on to preserve the wax between burning. You’ll need them, because the candles promise a 100 hour burn time.
As you’d expect, the tinnies have made social media giddy and giggly, but they’re not the only enticing new option in the M&S spring candle line-up. Here are a few other fresh arrivals worth a look.
M&S X Kelly Hoppen, No. 3 Fragrance Scented Candle
Part of a new, luxe-looking collaboration with interior design guru Kelly Hoppen, this glass jar candle wouldn’t look out of place in a show home or a five-star hotel. The expensively understated scent of lime, lemon, mint and basil fills a space beautifully.
Kelly Hoppen No. 3 Fragrance Scented Candle
Seasalt & Cedar Confetti 3 Wick Candle
M&S has a knack for creating pretty jars that look far pricier than its price tag suggests. Housed in baby blue confetti glass, this candle delivers the fresh, breezy aroma of a coastal getaway.
Seasalt & Cedar Confetti 3 Wick Candle
Apothecary Warmth 3 Wick Candle
Since the launch of M&S’s £12 Apothecary Warmth EDP in 2024, it's been compared to Le Labo’s beloved Santal 33. The accompanying bath, body and home range, including two candles, has just been reformulated with a longer-lasting version of the fan-favourite scent, so your home can smell just as gorgeous as you, all day and all night long.
Atelier Rebel Rose Scented Candle
Part of M&S’s Atelier fragrance family, Rebel Rose is a feminine scent with a twist. It blends distinct notes of leather and rose, balanced by saffron and black pepper - plus it will look beautiful on any bathroom counter.
&Sleep Sleep Candle
This candle, from M&S’s rest-promoting &Sleep line-up, is ideal for a relaxing wind-down ritual. Infused with geranium and lavender essential oils, it helps set a soothing mood for bedtime.
Scentiments Wild Meadow Scented Candle
Bound to brighten any room, the Scentiments Wild Meadow candle comes in a cheerful yellow glass jar and promises to bring joy with every light. It blends notes of fruity cassis, floral rose and earthy sandalwood — perfect for the sunny spring days ahead.
Scentiments™ Wild Meadow Scented Candle
