I ran to smell M&S’s new viral candles, and they did not disappoint – these designer-look scents will instantly elevate your home this spring
You won't regret adding these scents to your basket
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I’ve sniffed all of M&S’s new viral candles, and I’m here to tell you that parting with your hard-earned cash for these will not be a purchase you regret.
M&S is one of the best places to shop for the best candles and best reed diffusers. Affordable and beautifully scented, the supermarket’s fragrance section has made quite a name for itself, producing products that have a designer look and smell.
As soon as I heard about M&S's latest viral scented products, I knew I had to make the pilgrimage to my local store to give them a sniff for myself. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
Checking out the latest range of stunning scents.
After spotting the candles in the store, the first thing that really stood out to me was their sophisticated look. Each fragrance: Bed, Cloud, Air and Ember is held in a neutral, textured vessel that gives them an instantly expensive look. They’re lovely to look at and touch, with a rough, textured surface and a decent weight in your hand.
My standout fragrance was Cloud, which M&S describes as a ‘gourmand & amber’ scent. To me, it smelt warm and cosy, a comforting fragrance you’d definitely want to add to your bedroom ideas.
M&S claims this range of neutral candles has racked up over 350k views online, and to be fair, I feel like every time I open TikTok or Instagram, I’m flooded with videos of influencers trying out the new range.
All the candles are available in a single-wick and three wick candle, and in all honesty, I liked the smell of every candle. I had to display some serious self-control not take the entire range to the checkout.
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Bed is described as smelling like fresh bedsheets. With splashes of lime, orange blossom and white musk, it’s light and floral. You could definitely use it to make your home feel more relaxing, and as with all the other scents, it is available in a single and a three-wick candle.
I’ve always rated M&S candles. From their viral light-up candles (which smell as good as they look, trust me) to their viral Apothecary range, which draws frequent comparisons to high-end designer fragrances. At the moment, I can’t get enough of Yuzu & Pomegranate Scallop 3 Wick Candle (£12), which smells so fresh and fruity, it’s perfect for spring.
Which of the new M&S scents will you choose?

Kezia Reynolds joined the Ideal Home team as News Writer in September 2024. After graduating from City, University of London in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Kezia kicked off her career spending two years working on women’s weekly magazines. She is always on the lookout for the latest home news, finding you the best deals and trends - so you don’t miss a thing!