Wickford & Co candles are incredibly popular, with some even being sold on Amazon and Ebay for more than double the price.
Home Bargains is known for having a great selection of candles so similar to Yankee Candle for a fraction of the cost.
As well as scents for all year round, Wickford & Co are also known for their seasonal candles.
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This year, its hot cross bun candle has returned, and for just £2.99, I had to give it a try.
The candle
I was really impressed by the size of the candle and it definitely resembled a Yankee Candle medium, which are £21.99 from Boots.
For £2.99, the candle looked exactly the same as a Yankee, with the same glass jar design and colourful label.
With some rather delicious looking hot cross buns on the label, I really hoped the scent lived up to the imagery.
Once lit, I was absolutely amazed by how much the candle really did smell like a hot cross bun, to the point where it made me a bit peckish.
The soft glow of the wick was really relaxing, and the scent was powerful but not too overpowering, which you can often find with some candles.
With a 95 hour burn time, this candle is perfect for Easter time, and leaves a delicious scent in the room even when you’ve blown it out.
I was incredibly impressed with this candle, and will continue to choose this budget brand over Yankee any day.
The verdict
Let’s just say the smell of this candle was good enough to eat, perfect for hot cross bun lovers.
It’s not too sickly or strong, and adds a really nice subtle cinnamon scent to your living room for Easter.
I was so impressed with this candle, and for less than £3, I couldn’t believe the quality of the product.
I’ll definitely be visiting Home Bargains more regularly for candles, especially if they smell as good as this one..
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