Candles & Fragrances

Candles & Fragrances at RB12

This category covers scented candles and room fragrance sets designed to sit alongside the rest of a considered interior, rather than as an afterthought by the till. At RB12 the range is small and specific: pieces chosen for how they look on a shelf or console as much as how they smell.

Both products currently in stock come from Blomus, a brand better known here for its decor and tableware. The candle and fragrance set share the same Fraga design language, so they sit comfortably together or alongside other Blomus pieces.

Choosing Between a Candle and a Fragrance Set

A scented candle gives you flame, light and fragrance in one object, useful for a dining table, mantelpiece or bathroom shelf where you want a visual focus as well as a scent. A room fragrance set is a longer-term, flame-free option, better suited to spaces where you want continuous scent without needing to remember to light anything, such as a hallway, bedroom or office.

If you already have candle holders or other lit decor in a room, a fragrance set avoids repeating the same idea and gives you a second layer of scent without adding another naked flame to the space.

Placement and Proportion

A single candle or fragrance set reads best on a surface with some breathing room around it, rather than crowded among other objects. Console tables, sideboards, bedside tables and open shelving all work, provided the piece isn't dwarfed by taller items nearby.

In a bathroom, keep candles away from direct water exposure; a shelf or the corner of a vanity top works better than the edge of a bath. In a hallway or entrance, a fragrance set at eye level or just below tends to have the most noticeable effect as people pass.

Materials and Finish

Blomus is known for pairing considered materials with restrained, functional design, and the Fraga pieces continue that approach. Expect a finish that reads as understated rather than decorative, so the candle or fragrance set sits well next to glass, ceramic or metal accessories rather than competing with them.

Because scent and wax are involved, keep pieces out of direct, strong sunlight, which can affect both the fragrance and the finish of the vessel over time.

The Fraga Collection

Both products in this category belong to the same Fraga range from Blomus. The Blomus Fraga Scented Candle is the single-item option, suited to anyone wanting one considered piece for a specific spot. The Blomus Fraga Room Fragrance Set is the fuller option, useful as a gift or for furnishing more than one room at once with a matching scent.

Choosing between them largely comes down to whether you want an open flame in the room and whether you're furnishing one surface or several.

Caring for Candles and Fragrance Sets

Trim a candle wick before each lighting to keep the flame even and reduce soot on the vessel. Burn a candle long enough for the wax to melt evenly across the surface on first use, which helps avoid tunnelling later on.

For a fragrance set, keep the diffuser or vessel upright and away from direct heat sources such as radiators, which can alter how quickly the scent disperses. Store any unused components somewhere cool and dry until needed.

Pairing with the Rest of the Room

Candles and fragrance sets work naturally alongside other small decor pieces. Consider pairing the Fraga range with candle holders for a fuller tablescape, or with vases & flower pots and ornaments on a console or sideboard for a more finished shelf.

If you're furnishing a bathroom specifically, it's worth looking at the wider bathroom accessories range so the candle or fragrance set fits with towels, dishes and other fittings already in the space.

Shop Candles & Fragrances at RB12

RB12 stocks the Blomus Fraga scented candle and room fragrance set as part of its wider gift & decor range. Browse the full category for finishing pieces that sit alongside furniture and lighting from the same considered European design sensibility.