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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi launches new NEOM and White Company candle dupes for up to £55 cheaper – exact date they're hitting stores
ALDI is launching a luxurious selection of home fragrances this week - including versions of NEOM and White Company candles, for a fraction of the price. Life can be incredibly stressful at times, so it's important to take some time to yourself to relax and unwind. 5 Wellness has become a growing trend in recent years, with influencers and celebrities making large amounts of cash for flogging candles and incense. Many wellness products can have hefty price tags, so for those who want to feel good without breaking the bank, Aldi has the perfect solution. Landing in stores on June 5th, the budget supermarket is launching a selection of "wellbeing inspired" fragrances, with prices starting at as little as £3.99. The collection includes premium candles, reed diffusers and essential oils, "with each scent crafted to help boost well-being". The three scents are 'Joyful', a combination of Neroli, Mimosa and Lemon, 'Peace', which features notes of lavender and jasmine, and 'Balance', which features a blend of rose, lime and black pepper. Aldi's Spa Candle is priced at £3.99, and has been compared to NEOM's Happiness Candle, which is priced at £38, making the budget offering £34 cheaper. The supermarket is also selling a pack of three essential oils for £3.39, a fraction of the price of NEOM's Happiness Essential Oil Blend, which is priced at £23. The bargain retailer is also selling a more premium selection of home fragrances, including a Premium Glass Candle for £9.99. This invigorating candle has been compared to The White Company Tuscan Grove Large Candle, which is priced at £65, making the Aldi candle £55 cheaper. The premium Aldi candles come in either Bergamot and Vanilla, Lemon & Neroli or Mint & White Tea. A closer look at Aldi's new Hotel Collection candles and diffusers The luxurious candles are part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, and can be found in the middle aisle of stores. Aldi launches new Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday, and feature everything from beauty dupes to garden bargains. However, you'll have to be quick if you want to snap the lavish candles up, since as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. More Aldi Specialbuys And the candles aren't the only bargains landing at the German discounter this week. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible Aldi has revealed 36 garden essential products, including Crocs dupes. Prices start at just £1.99 and go up to £19.99, with several top-shelf items for a fraction of the cost you'd pay at big-name stores. That includes Mini Pruning Shears, scanning at Aldi for just £3.99 — a whopping 65 per cent cheaper than Tesco's price. Shoppers can also snap up more luxurious items from the bargain chain, like Solar Marrakesh Crook Lanterns for £12.99 — around £17 less than similar ones at Scotts of Stow. Garden lovers after comfy outdoor footwear might find Aldi's Crocs dupe the perfect fit. The discount supermarket's Summer Clogs will be flying off the shelves for a mere £3.99.
The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
The £3.50 M&S buy homeowners are using to make their whole house smell like a ‘boujee candle' without a single flame
A HOMEOWNER has revealed how she gets her whole house to smell like she's had a "boujee candle" burning all day - without lighting a single flame. Hannah explained she's a big fan of the cleaning products in Marks & Spencer, with the green tea and bergamot £3.50 concentrated disinfectant among her favourites. 3 3 And as well as using the liquid in its intentional way, she's also figured out a clever hack to make her home smell like the scent. "Fill a sink with some M&S disinfectant and your house will smell like you've burnt a boujee candle all day!" she wrote over a video on her TikTok page. "I'm sorry but this smell..." she captioned the video. And people were quick to comment on the clip, with one writing: "Need to try this, love their cleaning products!" "The almond toilet gel as well," Hannah replied. "Ooh this would be great in my hand steamer too," another added. "Just need to check it's pet friendly!" "I fill a dishmatic brush and do my radiators and skirtings every few days too," a third revealed. "We do this too!" someone else added. "Yessss I do this with Zoflora when it's on sale," another admitted. Shoppers are racing to buy 'nostalgic' homeware from M&S - it's like being 'transported back in time' & looks 'designer' And the positive reviews of the disinfectant kept on coming in the reviews section on the Ocado website - where you can nab the product online. "I just love the floral fragrance- doesn't smell like a disinfectant at all and makes the house smell clean, fresh and lovely," one wrote. "This product smells amazing ,subtle but also fragrant enough that a little goes a long way," another added. "I always add a couple of capfuls to my weekly wash and makes the laundry smell really fresh. "I also add some to my reed diffusers when they are running out of fragrance and they make the whole house smell clean and fresh." "Lovely long lasting smell, smells divine," a third commented. "Good value when compared with leading brands," someone else wrote. "Very long-lasting fresh and floral fragrance." The disinfectant also comes as a spray, in the same scent, with one person writing in their review on Ocado: "Always keep this spray handy for holidays and trips and completely blitz wherever were staying. "Toilet flush, tv remote, door handles, light switches etc. "It smells really nice and seems to last a long time too!"
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi's new £9.99 candle is said to be a dupe of The White Company's £65 version & there's two scents to choose from
THE White Company candles have racked up a cult following, but they come with a hefty price tag. Thankfully Aldi has released a dupe for the £65 swanky candle - and it only costs £9.99. 2 Aldi's new Flat Ribbed Hurricane Candle is said to be a luxe-looking home fragrance that has three wicks. It comes in two scents - Pink Rhubarb and Floral Blanc - and is said to burn for up to 64 hours. The fresh Pink Rhubarb fruity scent is said to offer a 'unique combination of tartness and sweetness' and has 'a hint of sugar to invigorate while remaining comforting.' Meanwhile their 'elegant' Floral Blanc features white flowers for a 'clean' scent to make ' every day feel like a special occasion.' The 700g candle has a sophisticated ribbed glass design, and according to Aldi 'smells far more expensive than it is.' At £9.99 you'll be saving around £55, representing a saving of 85 per cent. You won't have to wait to get your hands on the replica candle, as it is available in Aldi stores from today, May 29. The White Company dupe isn't the only item arriving in Aldi's home fragrance collection. Returning to stores are the supermarket's 'shopper favourite' Revival Candles and Reed Diffusers. The 200g Revival Candle and 100ml Reed Diffuser cost £3.49 and come in three scents: Relax, Serene, and Peace. Aldi is selling a cheap $4.49 item that will transform your garden into a colorful summer paradise The wellness-inspired scents are made from 'eucalyptus and tea' for Serene and 'lavender and sage' for the Peace – which sounds ideal for a calm and cosy summer setup. Meanwhile, their Relax scent is made up of vanilla and rose with 'fresh florals', for a 'romantic and sophisticated' aroma. Each scent is encased in a coloured glass, with the candles offering 40 hours of fragrances and the diffusers lasting up to eight weeks. Those looking to update the scents in their homes will need to hurry though, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone! What are the best Aldi beauty dupes? ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness. Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews: Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi's £18) Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic. Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea's £10) Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie's £292) Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle's £17.50) Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox's £26) Lacura Miracle Cream Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden's £28) Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh's £52) Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow's £42) Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder's £34) Lacura Tinted Lip Oils Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil The White company was founded by Chrissie Rucker in 1994 and began as a 12-page mail-order catalogue from her partner's spare room. As of 2024, The White Company had 70 stores across the United Kingdom.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Matalan is selling a £9 dupe of Diptyque's £168 super-size candle – it burns for 105 hours & there's matching diffusers
IF you love high-end scents but hate forking out for them, then you're in luck. Matalan has launched a range of candles to give Diptyque a run for its money. These supermarket scents come in super-sized candles as well as diffusers to make your whole house smell luxurious on a budget. The candles come with three wicks to ensure they burn evenly and come with 850g of product to give you 105 hours of burn time for just £9 each. It's a massive difference from the designer version which costs an eye-watering £79 for 300g. The diffusers on the other hand, come with one litre of fragrance and cost £18 a pop. Matalan has launched the new range in four stunning scents so that there is something for everyone. First is Ebony Flame, which has a sophisticated scent with notes of Frankincense, Pink pepper, Cypress, Violet, Raspberry, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Guaiac wood, Amber and Vanilla. Also available is Red Desire, with notes of Saffron, Jasmine blossom, Spun sugar, Cedarwood, Sheer white flowers, Amber, Golden musk and Oakmos. There's also the candle called 'Fun & Fabulous' featuring Jasmine, Herbal accord, Vetiver, Amber, Cedarwood, Leather, Musk and Frankincense notes. Last but not least is Velvet Petal & Oud with Rose, Sweet quince paste, Peony, Saffron, Agarwood Sandalwood, Patchouli, Arab wood, Dry amber, Musks and a touch of vanilla. Impressively, the glass jars look very similar to Diptyque's with a similar oval logo on the front. Shoppers are 'sprinting' to Tesco to nab £3.75 buy that makes your house smell 'incredible' but so much cheaper than £35 The White company scent The new collection is limited edition so if you want to get your hands on them you best head to their website or your local Matalan store now. But it's not the only deal shoppers are going wild for in Matalan. The White Butterfly Duvet Cover, normally priced at £21, is available for less than £1 when new customers sign up to Top Cashback. The deal is available online across the UK and applies to the double size set, which includes the duvet cover and matching pillowcases, both featuring a delicate embossed butterfly pattern. New Top Cashback members can get the set for just 50p after claiming a £2 cashback bonus, while existing members can still enjoy a hefty saving, picking it up for £15.50 with the same bonus. Offers are also available on the single and king sizes. One happy customer wrote: "Outstanding in quality and style. Even more stunning than I was expecting. So reasonably priced in fact I will be purchasing a second set. I would 100 per cent recommend this product."
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Matalan's new £9 candle collection smells just like high-end favourites - without the luxury price tag (and they're set to fly off the shelves)
Matalan has launched a new range of candles and diffusers - and they look and smell like a £75 designer brand only for a fraction of the price. Eagle-eyed shoppers are racing over to Matalan, where they can snap up the brand's new £9 candle collection offering scents that rival high-end favourites without the luxury price tag. But act fast, because this limited-edition range is bound to sell out. You'll be forgiven for thinking that Matalan has changed its family-friendly prices for designer figures when you see the new Unmissable Collection. The first Matalan Unmissables launch has delved into the world of luxury-inspired candles and diffusers. Offering a slice of designer style and scent through compelling price points, it's a great chance to add a touch of elegance to your home ahead of a summer of entertaining. But there's a catch. Available in a limited number, you'll want to hurry to the check out as the candles and diffusers are sure to sell fast. There are plenty of candles and diffusers on the market, but Matalan has thrown its hat into the ring with a covetable new range that are promising to be an affordable swap to high-end brands. And you're going to want to take note. Diptyque lovers looking for a purse-friendly alternative will appreciate the stylish design. Undeniably chic, the limited-edition candles come in four new luxury scents, designed to infuse your home with impressive scent payoff that's sure to draw in the compliments. And they cost just £9. There are four scents in Matalan's collection. First up is the Fun and Fabulous. While a nod to the name of another big-name designer brand, it's similar in scent, too, infused with summery scents of jasmine settling into a bold base of frankincense, leather, vetiver and musk. Ebony Flame also has warm notes with frankincense, pink pepper and cypress, and finishing with patchouli, vanilla and amber. Velvet Petal and Oud is the more floral option with damascus rose, a heart of peony, saffron and a warming base of patchouli and soft musks. Finally, Red Desire with saffron, jasmine blossom and spun sugar at the top, it's addictive and sweet with a heart of cedarwood and sheer white florals. While they may look too pretty to light, at just £9 for a huge 850g, these are candles you can actually light. And, with an impressive 150 burn time, these would make for an impressive centerpiece and will see you through a summer of busy entertaining, ensuring your home smells wonderful for guests invited or not. And if you prefer the flameless design and constant smell payoff of a diffuser? Matalan has you covered there, too, with generous 1000ml bottle for just £18. Delivering continuous fragrance for an astonishing 60 to 80 weeks, these combine generous sizing with premium-quality scents. 'These are products you'd expect to see with a far higher price tag' said Charlotte Dewhurst, Director of Marketing at Matalan. 'From the size and style to the depth of the scent, they feel premium through and through, but at prices our customers can truly get excited about.' You can shop the new Matalan Unmissables online from £9 and in 34 stores.
