it's all about the burn
ambustum is a small independent candle studio based in London making small batch, hand poured scented candles. Our name comes from the latin word meaning burn and for us, that's all the really matters. Long lasting, clean burning, beautiful candles made with you in mind.
Discover our Bestsellers
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Honey & Tobacco Candle
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Pear & Freesia Candle
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Sandalwood Musk Candle
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Christmas Tree Candle
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Candle Making Kits
Relax and get creative with our all new Candle Making Kits. We’ve taken out all the tricky stuff, so you can actually enjoy creating your very own 50 hour coconut and rapeseed wax candle!
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Our Conscious Candle Tins
Shop TinsMade in London using solar power, our tins are infinitely recyclable.
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The Classic Collection
Shop ClassicOur signature black jars come in 3 sizes. The perfect gift for any occasion.
Let customers speak for us
from 91 reviewsI recently attended a candle-making workshop, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us through every step of the process, from selecting scents to learning the proper techniques for pouring and setting the wax.
What I appreciated most was how hands-on and engaging the entire session was. Not only did I get to create my own custom candles, but I also learned a lot about the science behind candle-making, like the different wax types and wick choices. The environment was warm and inviting, which made it even more enjoyable.
By the end of the workshop, I had a beautiful bespoke handmade candle, the instructor provided us with all packaging to gift wrap our personalise candle.
I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to tap into their creative side, learn a new skill, or even make thoughtful gifts for loved ones.
It was a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to attend another session in the future!
We are all already long time fans of the Sandalwood Musk, but this time as the price of the seconds is so attractive, we also ventured the seasonal White Christmas and love it as well. What I really love about all the scents, is that they are very subtle which makes them perfect for our use in the office even when receiving clients. We love Ambustum (great service, fast dispatch) and we love to "save" the seconds (thereby ofcourse also saving ourselves ;-)
Lovely packaging. Incredibly rich scents. Will be buying more.
Wow!! My colleague purchased your fragrance samples and we often give them a try in the office, and I couldn't get enough of Damascena. I ordered last week and oh wow I have NEVER tried a scent like it, I am obsessed! I have had sooo many compliments from friends at the weekend, so apologies in advance if you have an influx of orders!😂 Thank you SO much again! I am so happy and will definitley be stocking up in a few months!!
Excellent ad ever. Highly recommended.
The flaws are so minimal on these candles you really wouldn’t know they are seconds. The perfumes are unaffected. They are extremely good value for money and smell devine . Would highly recommend.
Christmas has started early and Noel is my favourite and White Christmas. Currently burning Lemon and Ginger - what can I say I’m a fan 😉
I absolutely love these candles and burn them in 2 rooms of my house as I love the scent so much!
I ordered the fragrance samples from Ambustum ahead of Super Seconds Festival. They arrived promptly and not only are the scents absolutely gorgeous, but the little illustrated cards that come with each one are also beautiful! All of the scents are amazing, and it was very difficult to choose which candles to purchase!
Ambustum standards are so high it’s very hard to tell the difference between the seconds and the full price!
Smoky and sweet. Kind of like my Geandfathers study (if he were secretly a beekeeper). Was shipped the same day and on my doorstep in 2 - highly recommend!
Got the fragrance samples to help me choose candles, there were a few scents that I could not quite guess if I would like them from their description.
The cutest small box arrived with stunning photos/prints, per each sample. I could honestly put them all together in a frame, so beautiful
Really impressed that these were sent out free. One of the worst thing about buying candles online is not being sure of the scents. The sample cards were great, with good, long-lasting fragrance.
Lovely little box of sample cards which are heavily impregnated with the various fragrances. I will be ordering very soon
I was so excited to try this new scent and add to my growing collection (Sandalwood Musk and Tomato Leaf which also are amazingg), and I was NOT let down. I purchased the sample pack to test which fragrance would be best for me and Daodar smelt incredible. I've since invested in the candle and it is my absolute go to for an evening! Smells fantastic and I've had loadss of compliments!! Thank you so much X