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As the weather gets hotter, the need for scented candles increases — to keep the odours at bay, of course. If you want to refresh your room, office or even bathroom and have everything smelling great, look no further because we compiled a list of the best locally-made scented candles for you.

We asked some Dawn employees their favourite scented candles and here are our top picks.

Ink and Poetry by Honey I’m Home

Zahrah Mazhar, Dawn.com

According to their website, it has top notes of Thai lime, heart notes of Turkish lavender and Roman chamomile and base notes of ink on parchment and Italian bergamot.

The candle can be purchased here. It’s available in three sizes and the prices range from Rs1800 to Rs5,600.

Caramel and Cacao by The Karachi Candle Company

Aniqa Atiq Khan, Prism

The candle is created with hand-churned and dry-roasted cacao, the essence of dark coffee beans, mixed with caramel in a base of dense, dried vanilla pods.

It can be purchased here and it retails for Rs3,500.

Anguri Baagh by The Karachi Candle Company

Siham Basir, Images

Anguri Baagh has a floral scent with notes of fresh grass, magnolia blossoms, tube rose and raat ki raani.

The candle can be purchased here and retails for Rs3,500.

Beach Walk Resort by Honey I’m Home

Faheem Hashmi, City FM89

The candle has top notes of salted ocean water and pink water lily, heart notes of glittery sand and plan leaf and base notes of Maldivian coconut and iris.

It can be purchased here. The candle is available in three sizes and the prices range from Rs1800 to Rs5,600.

Lavender by Hunza Candle

Muzhira Amin, Prism

According to their website, the candle is a “refreshing symphony of bergamot, lemon, and citrus, cradling the soothing essence of lavender, with a base of cedar, eucalyptus, and camphor”.

It can be purchased here. The candle is available in four sizes, with prices ranging from Rs1,700 to Rs4,500.

Soothing Sleep by Hunza Candle

Mahira Sarfraz, Dawn.com

This aromatherapy candle is going to help lull you to sleep, with notes of mandarin, neroli, coffee, and mocha blended with tonka bean, labdanum, and vanilla.

It can be purchased here, and is available in three sizes ranging from Rs2,300 to Rs4,500.

Tobacco and Vanilla by Colish

Alizeh Saigol, City FM89

This candle is described as “a sweet and spicy blend of tobacco leaves and warm vanilla coupled together with some spices in this heady scented candle”. It’s perfect for someone looking for a more masculine scent.

It can be purchased here. The candle is available in three sizes with the price ranging from Rs1,800 to Rs5,600

Motia Noir by The Karachi Candle Company

Sophie Ali, Digital Sales

An ode to the iconic motia [Arabia Jasmine] flower, this scent is one you can find across all candle companies.

You can purchase The Karachi Candle Company’s version here, it is available in three sizes with the price ranging from Rs1,300 to Rs5,100.

Gajray by Scents on Fire

Alfiya Sohail, Aurora

Another motia inspired pick. This candle is part of their upcoming Heritage collection and is not available on their website yet.

Chief Saab by Jugnu Candles

Zohaib Ahmed, Dawn.com

A masculine scent with a profile that is woody and earthy. This candle has notes of tobacco leaves, brandy with amaretto, and honey and oak. Perfect for the chief saab in your life.

The candle can be purchased here, and is available in two sizes at Rs3,400 and Rs5,500.

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Abdul Sattar Abassi, Dawn.com

Our Managing Editor has “never purchased a candle in his life”. Yes, we’re just as shocked as you are. Here’s hoping this list gives him some inspiration.