Wax Melt Heaven — Hand-Poured, Eco-Kind & Seriously Strong | Matty’s Candles
Hunting for the UK’s best wax melt? Pull up a chair (and maybe a burner). At Matty’s Candles, we hand-pour small-batch coconut & rapeseed wax melts that throw scent like they mean it, look gorgeous on your shelf, and won’t make your eco-conscience twitch. If you’ve tried the usual suspects and felt a bit “meh,” this is your glow-up: cleaner melt, cheekier charm, and a scent cloud so luxe your living room will text “who is she?”
Why our wax melts slap (in the nicest possible way)
No wick, no smoke—just pure, room-filling fragrance when your melt gently warms. Our signature blend (coconut + rapeseed wax) is the not-so-secret sauce that holds and releases perfume notes beautifully. Translation: top notes sparkle, hearts bloom, and base notes purr for ages. Pop in a cube, press play on your evening, and let your home do the flirting.
- Planet, but make it pretty: UK/EU-grown rapeseed and responsibly sourced coconut. No paraffin, no soy, no palm, no beeswax.
- Handmade in the UK: Real humans pour, cure and pack each bar. We’re fussy, so you don’t have to be.
- Value that actually values you: Our standard snap bar is 80g for £5.50 — that’s about £0.069 per gram. Your wallet can exhale now.
- Longevity you’ll feel: With a decent burner and the right scent family, a single cube can give 8–12+ hours of fragrance. Full bars deliver multiple sessions across days.
Proof you can sniff at: price-per-gram & materials
We only compare what puts Matty’s on top. Because why would we brag about anything else?
How we worked it out: We took clearly published weights/prices for like-for-like wax melts, calculated price per gram, and noted the wax type where brands make that info public.
| Brand | Typical Unit | Weight | Price | Price / g | Wax / Eco Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matty’s Candles | Snap bar | 80 g | £5.50 | £0.069/g ✅ | Coconut & rapeseed; soy-, palm-, paraffin-free; handmade in the UK. |
| Village Wax Melts | 3 heart melts | 40 g | £3.49 | £0.087/g | Hearts (≈14 g each); recyclable packet. |
| Yankee Candle (UK) | Wax melt | 22 g | £2.49 | £0.113/g | Premium paraffin wax; up to 8 hours per melt. |
| Sassy Scents | Wax melt | 70 g | £6.99 | £0.09 | Soy blend; handmade; odour-eliminating line. |
| Henry & Co Fragrance | Single melt | Large Bar | £8.50 | — | Handmade; minimum 8 hours guidance. |
The gist: Matty’s wins on price-per-gram among the big names we analysed — while serving a paraffin-free, soy-free, palm-free recipe. Big value, teeny footprint, maximum vibe.
Burn time without the guesswork
Burn time depends on your burner (electric vs tealight), room size and scent choice. Mainstream benchmarks across well-known brands hover around 8 hours per melt. Our community-tested guidance shows that, with a proper 4-hour tealight or a good electric warmer, a quality cube can deliver 8–12+ hours, especially with deep or woody profiles. A full 80 g snap bar? Multiple sessions across days. Pro tips:
- Start with one cube. You can always add, but you can’t un-melt.
- Use a proper melt burner. For tealights, pick reliable 4-hour ones.
- Let it fully pool before judging the strength. Patience = payoff.
- Swap when the scent fades. The wax won’t vanish; the fragrance will. Wipe, reset, repeat.
Coconut & rapeseed wax: the secret handshake
We get asked why we don’t use soy or paraffin. Easy:
- Performance: Rapeseed’s lower melt point + coconut’s fragrance-loving structure = smooth, even pools and impressive diffusion.
- Practicality: Easier cleanup and less residue. Your burner will thank you.
- Ethics: Rapeseed supports local agriculture under strict standards; coconut comes from the fruit, not the tree.
- Principles: No soy, palm or paraffin—on purpose. This blend was chosen for scent quality and footprint.
Result: a cleaner, more nuanced scent throw that stays fabulous from the first melt to the encore.
Pick your mood: fragrance families that sing in wax
- Fresh & Clean (Fresh Linen and friends): Breezy aldehydes, airy florals, and that crisp “I totally folded the laundry” energy.
- Citrus & Aromatic (Lime, Basil & Mandarin): Sparkling top notes and leafy coolness that make kitchens and home offices feel zippy.
- Floral & Powdery (Jasmine, Baby Powder blends): Soft-focus comfort with a posh wink.
- Gourmand & Sweet (Vanilla, Cherry Bakewell): Dessert-adjacent deliciousness, minus the crumbs.
- Woody & Amber (Damson Plum, Rose & Patchouli): Velvet depth and candlelit drama for evenings that deserve a soundtrack.
We love weaving in little cultural nods too—rose for romance across centuries, patchouli’s bohemian swagger, citrus as a traditional home-freshener—so your wax melt doesn’t just smell nice; it tells a story.
Comparison snapshot: where Matty’s shines
We promised only the categories where we sparkle. Behold:
| Feature | Matty’s Candles | Village Wax Melts | Sassy Scents | Henry & Co | Yankee Candle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handmade in UK | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Large brand |
| Wax type | Coconut & rapeseed (no soy, palm, paraffin) | Not always specified | Soy blend | Not specified on listing page | Paraffin |
| Eco emphasis | UK/EU rapeseed; responsibly sourced coconut | Recyclable packs noted | “Organic/eco” soy blend | — | Corporate sustainability pages |
| Weight transparency | 80 g per bar | 40 g per 3 hearts | 60 g per melt (USD site) | — | 22 g per melt |
| Value (price per gram)* | £0.069/g | £0.087/g | — | — | £0.113/g |
* Based on clearly published product examples at the time we checked.
No shade—just receipts. We love a friendly race, we just prefer to win it.
How to use your wax melt like an absolute pro
- Don’t overfill the dish. One cube first. Power moves can wait.
- Give it five. Let the wax fully pool so top, heart and base notes can stretch their legs.
- Vent after. Enjoy that scent bubble, then crack a window once the burner’s off.
- Rotate scents by room. Fresh for kitchens, gourmand for snug corners, woody/amber for chill nights. Interior design… but nasal.
Ready to build your signature scent wardrobe?
Start with 3–4 bars across different families to scent-zone your week. Think: bright citrus for Monday motivation, clean florals midweek, and something ambered or gourmand for weekend cosy. Your home, your rules—our melts, your applause.
Helpful FAQs (short, sweet, scented)
How long does one bar last?
An 80 g bar is designed for multiple sessions. With typical use, individual cubes can give 8–12+ hours, depending on scent and burner.
Are your melts vegan & cruelty-free?
Absolutely. No animal-derived waxes, no testing, no soy, no palm, no paraffin, no beeswax.
Which warmer should I use?
A proper wax melt burner. For tealights, pick quality 4-hour versions. Electric warmers are fab for set-and-forget.
Can I mix scents?
You rebel. Yes—try half-and-half combos in the dish (start small). Vanilla + anything = instant bakery.
Sources Matty’s Candles, Village Wax Melts, Yankee Candle (UK), Sassy Scents, Henry & Co Fragrance.
Final nudge: If you want better value per gram, a cleaner ingredient list, and a cheeky little powerhouse of scent, our wax melts are built to out-perfume and outlast the usual suspects—while staying kind to your space and the planet. Add to basket. Add two. (We won’t tell.)