Guides and Recipes

Our blog is your go-to source for inspiring advice and easy-to-follow tutorials for those new to home fragrance creation. Explore creative ideas for personalising your creations, learn professional techniques, and find inspiration to bring your projects to life, free of charge.

Un couple se tient la main entouré d'un verre de vin, d'une bougie parfumée et d'une rose rouge
Candles

Creation of a massage candle for a sweet moment for two on Valentine's Day

The practice of candle massage, thanks to its physical and psychological benefits, is becoming more and more popular.

Création de bougies moulées en coulant la cire fondue dans le moule en silicone
Candles

Easily make your own homemade Molded Candle - Recipe

Do you prefer to make molded candles? You are in the right place ! Liquid wax is poured into molds to create candles in various shapes.

Socle en céramique avec une bougie coulée parfumée posée sur un plan de travail marbré
Candles

Make your first artisanal scented candles

Learn how to create DIY handmade scented candles with this perfect guide for beginners. Discover the essential basics, from choosing the appropriate wax (vegetable, mineral, or animal) to the importance of the wick, including the ideal perfume for your creations. Use our tutorials and recipes to explore different techniques and personalize your candles. Don't forget the essential accessories like the thermometer and the wick centralizer for successful manufacturing. Arm yourself with patience and let your creativity shine with our detailed tips for making unique and fragrant homemade candles.

Noix de coco remplie de cire végétale à côté d'une bougie de soja
Candles

Get off to a good start with our Artisanal Candle recipes

Making homemade candles has become more accessible with the popularity of DIY. To help you get started, we offer simple recipes and tutorial videos, as well as a glossary of technical terms. Find out how to create scented, molded, or themed candles like Valentine's Day massage candles or Halloween candles. Choose the wax, the wick, the container, and add perfumes, dyes, and decorations as you wish. Use the right accessories, such as a thermometer and scale, and, if necessary, invest in melting equipment to increase your production. Create your own unique, personalized candles with our guides and tips.

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Bougies parfumées coulées dans des contenants en béton
Perfumes

Understanding everything about Perfumes for Candles, Soaps and Ambiance

Discover everything you need to know about fragrances for candles, melts and soaps with Terre de Bougies. Our fragrances, made in Grasse by master perfumers, offer a unique olfactory palette with more than 500 choices.

Plan de travail avec une noix de coco remplie de cire végétale et des bougies
Candles

Learn DIY Candle Making - Guides

Discover the art of creating homemade candles, a hobby that has become very popular with the DIY movement and interior design trends. Whether for pleasure or to start a business, our complete guides will support you in making candles. Learn to master different waxes, highlights and customization techniques. Also explore the fascinating history of candles and the various types of candles, from poured in containers to molded and dipped. Start your adventure with our guide to waxes and give free rein to your creativity to beautify your interior.

Noix de coco remplie de cire végétale, à côté de bougies
Melts

Learn how to make scented fondants - Recipes

The artisanal scented melt, this little treasure of wax without a wick, is perfect for diffusing a captivating scent in your home. Ideal for large rooms, it offers a more intense diffusion than traditional candles.

Diffuseur de parfum posé sur une table avec des fleurs de coton devant un canapé
Diffusers

Learn how to make DIY ambient products - Guides

Create a warm and cozy decorative atmosphere with various scented products. Melts, capilla diffusers, pillow mists and scented suspensions transform your interior into a haven of scents.