Sophie Allport has launched five luxury hand-poured candles: Fig and Ginger, Pomegranate, Cinnamon & Orange, Eucalyptus, and Lemongrass.

They are made in England and have been specially developed to create the optimum burn time and the best fragrance release. They are made using high quality mineral wax to achieve a long, clean and even burn.

Made from 100% mineral wax blended with a high quality fragrance, these handmade candles will burn for up to 40 hours while gently perfuming your room. The neutral white candle is beautifully displayed in a clear glass tumbler embossed with the scent name in Sophie’s signature handwriting. Each candle is presented in a high quality grey gift box. Whatever the occasion - Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day - Sophie Allport Candles make the perfect personal gift.

Sophie explained, “The gift industry continues to see a huge surge in the popularity of candles. They are so much more than just decorative objects these days. They can add something special to your home and have gone from being a utility object to a lifestyle feature. Today’s customers are busy and often stressed. The economic climate has seen more people stay in to save money and I think people are treating themselves to something like a luxury scented candle to help unwind and give their homes a relaxing atmosphere.

"I presonally love Scented Candles and picked all the fragrances myself. Each one reminds me of a certain time in my life that evokes wonderful memories of travels, holidays and seasons," said Sophie, "Candles can provide ambient lighting, highlight the festive mood of a particular season or holiday, and provide a celebratory spirit. With Christmas round the corner and Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter approaching they make great gifts. I think dinner guests are also arriving with candles these days rather than chocolates and flowers because they last longer.”