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To ask if £50 on a candle is worth it?

188 replies

Dishwashersaurous · 01/02/2021 22:08

Close friends milestone birthday is coming up this month. Years ago we had all agreed that we would have a spa day for her birthday.

Obviously that is not an option at the moment and we can't even book for the future as don't know when spas will be open.

So I wanted send her something to recreate the spa at home experience. About £50 budget.

She's really into luxury skin brands etc . I'm not and therefore a bit shocked by some of the prices.

So is a neom candle at £50 worth it, or is there something just as good and nasty expensive.

Just feel like sending only a candle doesn't seem like much

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Whitecup4 · 01/02/2021 22:08

No way! That’s ridiculous.

Itsabloodyeuphonium · 01/02/2021 22:11

I was all ready to come on here and say no, don’t be ridiculous of course it’s not worth it.

But if it’s a present and she is into that then actually it’s better to spend £50 on one thing she’d like than a few cheap things she won’t think as much of.

Doyoumind · 01/02/2021 22:11

I wouldn't. How can a candle possibly be worth £50? You could buy a diffuser and oils for less and the diffuser will last a lot longer than a candle.

GnomeOrMistAndIceGuy · 01/02/2021 22:12

I think they are. I like Jo Malone. Smell amazing and last hours!

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combatbarbie · 01/02/2021 22:13

If you got me a Jo Malone or equivalent candle complete with packaging I would be over the moon. It's a luxury that we wouldn't normally spend on ourselves isn't it, isn't that part of the logic behind gifts? (unless there is something I need, in which case I'll say...)

WagnerTheWehrWolf · 01/02/2021 22:16

If she's into high end candles then it's worth it for her. I personally wouldn't spend that much on a candle but would happily spend it on a couple of lipsticks instead. Which is equally frivolous.

A diffuser is a good idea though. Oliver Bonas have a lovely ceramic one for £45 and that would recreate the scent of a spa day.

www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/essential-oil-aroma-diffusers-321711

Woodlandbelle · 01/02/2021 22:16

What about a bottle of champagne and cheaper candle and a magazine or book? Same amount of money?

GinaJaffacake · 01/02/2021 22:18

If she’s into candles then yes, sure. If someone bought that for me I’d smile and thank them then it would be straight to the charity shop or the bin if it was stinky.

Chuckleknuckles · 01/02/2021 22:18

I usually buy dypthique candles. Baie, Figurer or Feu des Bois (sp on all 3 of them might be off). I was recently given a candle by Ormonde Jayne, Casablanca Lily. It was around £50 for the small one which is divine.

ImAncient · 01/02/2021 22:20

www.jomalone.co.uk/home/candles/charity-candles

I love these - really pretty as well.

Floralnomad · 01/02/2021 22:21

@GinaJaffacake

If she’s into candles then yes, sure. If someone bought that for me I’d smile and thank them then it would be straight to the charity shop or the bin if it was stinky.
Totally agree with this .
MrsFrisbyMouse · 01/02/2021 22:21

The White Company have a new spring one for £20. Combine with a book/magazine, nice face mask and a mini bottle of fizz, or gin in a tin!

Martinisarebetterdirty · 01/02/2021 22:21

Neom aren’t worth it (they are often on sale and you can get for less, so it feels expensive for them) but diptique are definitely worth the money.

Purpleberet · 01/02/2021 22:22

If she's into luxury skincare and likes candles then I think it would be appreciated. As PP said about Jo Malone - I don't think I could bring myself to spend on it, but I've been made up when gifted it because it feels like a real indulgent treat.
On the other hand I have friends who would see it as a waste of money and rather have, say, a bunch of Yankee candles.

Stripesnomore · 01/02/2021 22:23

I’d be thrilled with this as a gift. It isn’t something I would buy myself but would love it as a gift.

Holothane · 01/02/2021 22:26

No chance silk pillowcase weighted blanket, even toiletries they’d last longer. But not a candle.

PinkyPinkerton · 01/02/2021 22:27

Candles as gifts are lovely, if you get the scent right. Nowt worse than a stinky (to the recipient) candle.

LynetteScavo · 01/02/2021 22:31

I'd be very excited if you bought me a Diptyque candle, but wouldn't really want a Yankee Candle.

Yes they are expensive, who he is why they're a treat as they're not something you'd usually buy for yourself.

There are in between brands though.

IveNameChangedAgain2020 · 01/02/2021 22:31

I'm sorry to say but I'm really into my candles and wax melts and cheap candles (eg Yankee candles) are horrid and would be regifted I'm afraid. I do think more expensive candles are worth it (Diptique for example) and it's a real luxurious treat to receive them as a present. I have loads and getting one as a gift still makes me smile!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 01/02/2021 22:32

I would love a Diptyque candle for my birthday as it's not something I would normally buy for myself.

I would really like one of these Wild Thing candles from Ashleigh & Burwood www.ashleigh-burwood.co.uk/products/scented-candles/wild-things
I love the Tiger one in the container but it's £90, however you do have the container to keep once the candle has been used.

I think if your friend likes her luxuries & is into candles then a posh candle would be a lovely present.
I've had Clarins candles as freebies in the past & they are nice too.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 01/02/2021 22:33

I’ve found neom candles before at tkmaxx but really cheap so probably not one of those. I love jo Malone or jo loves

moofolk · 01/02/2021 22:33

No way

Maassi · 01/02/2021 22:34

Loathe cheap candles and Neom is a favourite of mine that I'm given for christmas and birthdays by assorted offspring (As an aside Lookfantastic are offering 15% off them atm)

FlyingByTheSeatof · 01/02/2021 22:36

Not if she's not interested in expensive candles.

I'd be really disappointed it it were me and would prefer something else

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