Rooted in travel. Crafted at home.
Each scent tells a story of escape and return.
Why?
I’ve always loved scented candles — probably too much. But over the years, I got frustrated by how unpredictable they could be. Some smelled beautiful in the shop but barely scented a room; others burned unevenly or disappeared overnight.
Beautiful fragrances
Drift & Root began as a way to create the candle I was always searching for: clean, consistent, and beautifully made. Fragrances that fill a space but never overpower it.
Nostalgia
Scent has always been nostalgic for me — a way to travel without going anywhere. Every fragrance is tied to a memory, a place, or a moment that still lingers.
Small batches. Simple ingredients. Thoughtfully made.
Every candle is hand-poured in small batches using a carefully balanced blend of soy and coconut wax. The coconut helps the candle to burn slower and more evenly, giving a smoother finish and a stronger scent throw. It's a premium blend - a little more costly, but worth it for the cleaner burn and longer lasting fragrance.
We use natural fibre wicks for a steady, even flame, and premium fragrance and essential oils that have all been tested and labelled in full accordance with CLP regulations. Every scent has been developed through plenty of trial and error to make sure it performs as it should.
No shortcuts. No mass production. Just candles made with care, designed to look good, burn beautifully and leave nothing behind.
Sustainability
Sustainability has been part of Drift & Root from the start - not a label we've added on later. Every decision we make, from materials to packaging, is about balance: making something beautiful while keeping our footprint small.
Our candles are vegan, plastic-free and poured in small batches to reduce waste. Every element - the glass container, label, dust cover and postcard - is recyclable or made from recycled materials. Everything in the box can go straight into household recycling.
We're always looking for ways to go further - finding better materials, rethinking waste and exploring how our packaging could make its way back to us for reuse. It's a slower way to work, but it's the right one.
Delivered with care.
We currently deliver across the UK using fully recyclable packaging. Orders are usually dispatched within 24 hours, and any order £25 or more qualifies for free standard delivery.
Every parcel is packed by hand to make sure it arrives safely - no unnecessary plastics, just sturdy, recyclable materials.
We know that when you choose to buy from a small business like ours, you're taking a chance - and that means a lot. We put a huge amount of care into every candle and genuinely hope you love it. But if something isn't right, we'll always go the extra mile to make it right. Every customer matters.
Our journey doesn't end here.
New destinations, including Copenhagen and Tofino, are already in the works. Follow us on social media or join our mailing list to see where Drift & Root go next.
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