Simon James Home welcomes Autumn with four new fragrances - from Mediterranean citrus to nostalgic pencil shavings

The award-winning Kent-based home fragrance brand launches its latest collection, just two days after celebrating its second birthday.

Simon James Home is celebrating the arrival of autumn with four new additions to its award-winning home fragrance collection: Bergamot & Grapefruit Candle, Limoncello Spritz Candle, Pencil Shavings Candle and Pencil Shavings Diffuser.

The new scents bring together bright Mediterranean citrus, the sparkling character of a favourite cocktail and the warm, nostalgic aroma of freshly sharpened pencils.

The launch comes just two days after Simon James Home celebrates its second birthday, marking another milestone for the handmade Kent business, which has grown its collection to 24 candle scents and 8 diffuser scents.

The expanded range offers something for every mood and interior, with distinctive fragrance families including Bakery, Food, Cocktail and Designer-Inspired scents.

Bergamot & Grapefruit is a bright, sparkling and uplifting citrus fragrance inspired by the freshness and sunshine of the Mediterranean. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, bitter orange and ginger, alongside a light, tea-like freshness that feels clean, elegant and effortlessly refreshing.

A soft floral heart of peach, rose and white flowers gives way to a refined base of cedarwood and musk. Vibrant yet beautifully composed, it brings brightness and a spring in your step as summer begins to turn towards autumn.

Limoncello Spritz joins Simon James Home’s Cocktail candle range. Fresh, fruity and full of character, it opens with apple, fresh green leaf and lemon before revealing a colourful heart of cranberry, grape, peach, rose and strawberry. Musk and fruity base notes complete this playful, sparkling fragrance.

Pencil Shavings is a warm and nostalgic scent inspired by the comforting aroma of freshly sharpened pencils. Warm spices and myrtle lead into a woody heart of cedar, amber and cypress, while vetiver, creamy sandalwood, rosewood and musk create a smooth and distinctive base.

Pencil Shavings will be available as both a candle and a reed diffuser, allowing customers to enjoy the fragrance throughout their home.

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“Launching four new products just two days after our second birthday feels like a really special moment for us. We’ve spent the past two years building a collection that feels distinctive, personal and genuinely enjoyable to explore, and these new fragrances are a lovely reflection of that.

“Bergamot & Grapefruit and Limoncello Spritz bring brightness and energy, while Pencil Shavings has that wonderfully nostalgic, woody character that makes you stop and take notice. With 24 candle scents and 8 diffuser scents now available, there really is something for every scent preference - whether you’re drawn to bakery, food, cocktail or designer-inspired fragrances.”

As with the wider Simon James Home collection, the new products are handmade in small batches in Kent. The brand is known for its luxury soy wax candles, distinctive fragrance profiles, sustainable approach and accessible pricing.

The four new products will be available from Friday 28 August 2026 via the Simon James Home website and select retailers.

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