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Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Sweet Pea and Tea Rose

Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser - Sweet Pea and Tea Rose
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Sweet Pea and Tea Rose

Two Magical Fragrances Combined

Sweet peas have been cultivated since the 17th century and a vast number of cultivars are commercially available. They are grown for their flower colour (usually in pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and white, including bi-colours), and for their intense unique fragrance. They are grown by gardeners for private enjoyment or for exhibition, and in the floristrytrade. 

The Tea roses are repeat-flowering roses, named for their fragrance being reminiscent of Chinese black tea (although this is not always the case). The colour range includes pastel shades of white, pink and (a novelty at the time) yellow to apricot. The individual flowers of many cultivars are semi-pendent and nodding, due to weak flower stalks. In a “typical” Tea, pointed buds produce high-centred blooms which unfurl in a spiral fashion, and the petals tend to roll back at the edges, producing a petal with a pointed tip; the Teas are thus the originators of today’s “classic” florists’ rose form. According to rose historian Brent Dickerson, the Tea classification owes as much to marketing as to botany; 19th-century nurserymen would label their Asian-based cultivars as “Teas” if they possessed the desirable Tea flower form, and “Chinas” if they did not

Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser - Sweet Pea and Tea Rose
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Sweet Pea and Tea Rose

Alison Banton is the founder of Brooke and Shoals

Sumptuous Scents As part of this drive for scent-excellence, she formulates her divine smells by blending fabulous fragrance oils and natural essential oils. She also uses an exceptionally high level of fragrance within her candles and reed diffusers. The combination of both of these factors, create a divine aroma with a strong fragrance-throw that really lasts. 

Take a look at Alison making her Scented Candles in Ireland.

Alison Banton making Candles
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser - Sweet Pea and Tea Rose
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Sweet Pea and Tea Rose

Fragrance Details:

This scented diffuser combines the delicate scent of sweet pea with pretty base notes of tea rose to create a fragrance blend that is comforting, reminiscent of bygone days.

Fragrance Mood: Comforting & Nostalgic.

Product Details:

Net weight 120ml /4floz
Made in Ireland using an alcohol-free glycerine base
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Includes natural rattan reed sticks
Lasts approximately 4 – 5 months

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Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia

Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia

We love the combination of zesty lemon and mandarin with the smoother more relaxing notes of magnolia. This scent has been crafted by Alison Banton to be one of the most relaxing of her range.

Her vision was simple, high quality, divine fragrances, natural wax, beautiful packaging and Irish made. Her customers loved them. She built on her experience of fragrance by going to Grasse in the South of France, the capital of fragrance, to study it in more detail and gather new inspiration.

Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia

The Brooke and Shoals  philosophy centres on the creation of divine fragrance, made using a combination of essential oils and fine fragrance. We use only natural wax in our candles, which is kinder to the environment than paraffin wax. Our diffusers use a glycerine base from a renewable source that is alcohol free. Our body products contain organic active ingredients and are 100% natural. A high standard of Irish manufacture ensures consistency in the quality of our products. These features combined with our beautiful packaging, are the reason why Brooke & Shoals candles stand out from the crowd.

Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia
Brooke and Shoals Reed Diffuser – Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia

Product Details:

Net weight 120ml /4floz
Made in Ireland using an alcohol-free glycerine base
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Includes natural rattan reed sticks
Lasts approximately 4 – 5 months

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Skelligs Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Skelligs Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Skelligs Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Skelligs Michael

8 Miles off the County Kerry Irish coast lies two crags called Skellig Michael. The gaelic word Skellig means ‘splinter or stone’ and its named after the archangel Michael who appeared near there to banish serpents into the sea.

Skellig Michael’s monastic remains can be approached by a number of narrow and steep flights of stone steps which ascend from three landing points. The island became a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site in 1996. Because of the often difficult crossing from the mainland and the exposed nature of the small landing spot, the island is only accessible to the public during the summer months. This unique location was also used more recently in a Star Wars film for the retreat of an older Luke Skywalker.

This video gives you an idea of just how wonderful this place is.

Skelligs Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Skelligs Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

We love the sharp citrus of this fragrance candle, which then also has more subtle wild grass smells and a wonderful earthy base. This invigorating scent encapsulates the joy and wonder of this ethereal place.

Skelligs Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Skelligs Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Alison Banton Fragrances

The Founder of Fragrance and Memories Alison Banton became captivated by the alchemy of fragrance at a very early age. Guided by her wonderful Aunt Mollie she created her own ‘scents’ using carefully selected blooms from her aunt’s circular rose garden in Ireland. With the assistance of the mystical ‘babbling brook and the whispering shoals’, (along with a little help from Aunt Mollie!) the blend would magically be transformed overnight into a wonderfully fragrant mixture that was presented to the enchanted little girl. This experience ignited a life-long passion in Alison and as an adult she began her journey into the world of perfumery, studying in the French town of Grasse. 

Product Details:

Gross weight: 440g/15.5oz
Made using a natural wax blend
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Lead-free cotton wick
Up to 45 hour burn-time

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Glendalough Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Glendalough Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Glendalough Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Two Lakes, epic mountains and a monastery from the 6th Century nestled amongst a tranquil wood. Welcome to the home of St Kevin and a beautiful fragrance crafted to relax and unwind you.

The Glendalough region is one of the most stunning tourist attractions of Ireland. The name itself even means ‘nestled amongst two lakes’ and the monastery there ( which is 1500 years old) is something for a pilgrimage for many.

Glendalough Scented Candle- Fragrance and Memories
Glendalough Scented Candle- Fragrance and Memories

We love this video from YouTube that captures much of what makes this so magical.

Glendalough – Celtic Croft

This bespoke fragrance created by Alison Banton is inspired by a Spring Walk through these hallowed grounds of the majestic monastery. There are leafy green fragrances blended with lovely woodland notes and an aroma that makes you think of that fresh clean moment just after a rain shower in the mountain air.

Glendalough Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Glendalough Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

After enjoying family holidays exploring Ireland, Alison found herself inspired by the captivating beauty of her home country. Determined to capture each wonderful experience to memory, she focused not only on the breath-taking sights she encountered, but also on the wonderful array of scents that surrounded her.  As someone who understands the power of fragrance, she knew innately that these scents would be instrumental to evoking these memories in the future. On further reflection, Alison realised that scent could help many others to access their treasured memories of Ireland, in a unique & special way. She had a desire to create a collection which would capture the essence of the Emerald Isle, transporting you there in a heartbeat. And so Fragrance & Memories was born.

Product Details:

Gross weight: 440g/15.5oz
Made using a natural wax blend
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Lead-free cotton wick
Up to 45 hour burn-time

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Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

The Wild Atlantic Way

There is nothing to compare to the 1500 miles of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. For those that are homesick or want to bring something of the rugged beauty and magic of this part of the world into their home this handmade Natural Wax Scented Candle from Fragrance and Memories is perfect.

This landscape has secluded coves, stunning windswept beaches and epic cliff walks stretching endlessly along Irelands stunning West Coast.

We adore this YouTube video of the Wild Atlantic Way and it helps you get a real feel for why this is one of Irelands greatest assets.

Wild Atlantic Way – Celtic Croft

Our Scented Candle

The scented candle weighs 6.5oz and will easily burn for up to 50 hours filling your home with a scent crafted to take you to this magical place. There is a subtle feel of flower meadows and gorgeous coastal heather infused with the ozonic sea salt smell creating a very fresh and invigorating scent that makes you feel like you’ve spent a few hours there.

Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Alison Banton at Fragrance and Memories

As scent is strongly linked to emotion, the Fragrance & Memories Collection has been created to capture not only places in Ireland we all love to visit but also magical moments we have experienced there. Each bespoke Fragrance & Memories scent designed by Alison Banton has been designed to capture a special moment at a unique location in Ireland & to embody the the sense of joy and wonder that is evoked.

celtic croft – Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Alison is a passionate supporter of Irish made products & has been producing her candles & diffusers in Ireland since day one. Producing her products in Ireland means that she can ensure consistent high quality & provide support to the Irish economy – something she also feels very passionately about. This commitment to quality means that Fragrance & Memories only uses the highest quality ingredients in their products, from their soy wax based candles, to their alcohol-free diffusers made with a glycerine base. Fragrance & Memories candles are made using cotton lead-free wicks & their candles do not contain parafin wax.

Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle - Fragrance and Memories
Wild Atlantic Way Scented Candle – Fragrance and Memories

Fragrance Mood: Invigorating

Fragrance Family: Coastal Floral

Product Details:

Gross weight: 440g/15.5oz
Made using a natural wax blend
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Lead-free cotton wick
Up to 45 hour burn-time

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Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle – Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel

Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle - Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel
Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle – Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel

Brooke and Shoals founder Alison Banton  decided to create her own range of candles that were superior to other Irishmade candles on the market. Her vision was simple, high quality, divine fragrances, natural wax, beautiful packaging and Irish made. Her customers loved them. She built on her experience of fragrance by going to Grasse in the South of France, the capital of fragrance, to study it in more detail and gather new inspiration.

Sandalwood has been highly valued for its fragrance for centuries. Vanilla was first introduced to the west by the Conquistador Cortez and is even to this day Vanilla is the second most expensive spice to produce because it is so labour intensive. The addition of Salted Caramel to this scent completes this opulent fragrance with the enchantment of ancient sought after exotics with the modern comforting notes of caramel.

Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle - Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel
Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle – Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel

Originally, Alison’s wonderful fragranced candles and reed diffusers were sold only in her own shop in Greystones. However an increasing number of enquiries from other stores to stock her ranges, led her to scale up the business to meet the growing demand for her high quality, Irish made, design-led products. 

Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle - Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel
Brooke and Shoals Scented Candle – Sandalwood Vanilla and Salted Caramel

Fragrance Details:

Combining the heart warming notes of sandalwood & powdery vanilla with sweet patchouli to create a soft mythical fragrance that soothes the soul.

Fragrance Mood: Soothing.

Product Details:

Made in Ireland using a natural wax blend
Contains high quality fragrance & essential oils
Lead-free cotton wick
Up to 45 hour burn-time
Net weight 190g/6.5oz. Gross weight: 440g/15.5oz

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