Urban Apothecary

Urban Apothecary is the British home-fragrance house behind some of the most considered candles and diffusers on the UK market – luxury scents in mid-century-influenced ceramic and glass vessels designed to live with rather than hide. The collection at Heal's covers candles, diffusers, room sprays and gift sets in scents from the brand's full library.
  • Signature Smoked Leather Natural Reed Diffuser Signature Smoked Leather Natural Reed Diffuser
  • Signature Green Lavender Natural Reed Diffuser Signature Green Lavender Natural Reed Diffuser
  • Signature Oriental Noir Scented Glass Candle Signature Oriental Noir Scented Glass Candle
  • Signature Green Lavender Scented Glass Candle Signature Green Lavender Scented Glass Candle
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    Signature Coconut Grove Natural Reed Diffuser Signature Coconut Grove Natural Reed Diffuser
  • Signature Smoked Leather Diffuser Refill Signature Smoked Leather Diffuser Refill
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    Signature Coconut Grove Diffuser Refill Signature Coconut Grove Diffuser Refill
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    Ruby Black Viper Natural Reed Diffuser Ruby Black Viper Natural Reed Diffuser
  • Ruby Black Viper Scented Glass Candle Ruby Black Viper Scented Glass Candle
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    Ruby Black Viper Diffuser Refill Ruby Black Viper Diffuser Refill

    Urban Apothecary is a British home-fragrance brand that pairs serious scent composition with vessel design that reads as homeware as much as packaging. The candles in particular have built a strong reputation among interior designers for finishes that work in considered modern interiors rather than reading as branded products on a shelf.

    The standard 300g candle burns for around 50 hours of slow burning; the larger 700g formats stretch to 120+ hours. Trim the wick to 5mm before each burn to prevent smoking and uneven wax. Burn for at least two hours on the first lighting to establish a full melt pool that prevents tunnelling.

    Yes – the candles are hand-poured in the UK using sustainable wax blends, with cotton wicks and natural fragrance oils. The vessels are produced through European ceramic and glass partners chosen for finish quality. Country of origin is published on each product.

    The brand's bestsellers (Black Tea & Cassis, Vetiver & Black Cardamom, Champagne Rose) work in most rooms without becoming heavy. Avoid the heavier oudh and tobacco scents in small bedrooms where they can become overwhelming. The brand's discovery sets are the safest first purchase for households that haven't tried the range.

    • Create This Urban Scandi Style Table Setting
      Create This Urban Scandi Style Table Setting
      For the second instalment of his masterclass in Scandi style table settings, acclaimed interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid talks us through his ‘Urban Copenhagen’ Dining display. Urban Copenhagen “Celebrating the fun side of Denmark’s capital, these sleek Scandinavian styles pair perfectly with urban interiors. Formal but with an out-there edge, this Scandi table and dining setting is the ideal way to wow your guests. Sparkle and shine: Henning Koppel Pitcher £275, Cobra Glass Carafe £54, Cobra Candelabra £140, Cobra Tumbler in Medium £25 (set of two), Cobra Dinner Plate £19 and Cobra Candle Holder £26 all from Georg Jensen shown with White Marble Cheese Board £75, LSA Wine Glassware from £30 and Santol Cutlery from £12, True Grace Dinner Candle £3 and Linen Napkin in Denim Blue £10. “A Scandi institution, Georg Jensen have been crafting elegant silver for over a century. So when it came to curating this sophisticated selection, I simply had to build around their sculptural silver centrepieces such as the Henning Koppel Pitcher and Cobra Candelabra. These modern forms are mirrored by other dinner and glassware pieces from Georg Jensen’s Cobra range. To provide accents of colour, incorporate bouquets of flowers and candles in a range of tones - I have used faux flowers from Abigail Ahern and Dinner Candles from True Grace.” Take a seat: Lau Dining Table by Stua £1655 shown with Offcut Stool by Tom Dixon £150, Eames DKR Chair £459, Laclasica Chair by Stua £335 and Sonny P Carver Chair in Cemento Grey Wool £325. “To emphasise the gleaming silver, white china and glassware table setting, I have paired with the Lau Dining Table by Stua - the Dark Ash finish creates a sultry contrast that evokes the dark nordic forests found throughout the region. The use of mix and match chairs nods to the eclecticism of Scandi style; the Laclasica Chair by Stua continues the theme of dark woods; the Sonny P Carver Chair contrasts with its upholstered shell; while the iconic Eames DKW Chair is functional minimalism at its finest.” — Now that you've mastered the art of the swanky Scandi table display, why not try your hand at Emilio's Midnight Sun setting or start building your own by browsing our contemporary dining room furniture. Shop Now Back to top