Yankee Candle employee explains why some jars have 'Home Inspiration' on label
Yankee Candle's 'Home Inspiration' label has finally been explained.
At first glance, the label makes no scents (excuse the pun).
But thankfully an employee who sells products from Yankee Candle - which has over 600 fragrances - has provided us with an answer.
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Whether it be Clean Cotton or Cherry Blossom, or Christmas Cookie or Spicy Pepperberry, the American candle retailer and manufacturer has remained a popular brand amongst Brits.
The beauty is that you can stick one on the dining table, in the kitchen, in the bedroom, and even in the loo if you're posh.
But while hunting for them in the shops, you may have noticed that some come with the words 'Home Inspiration' on the label – something that’s left fans scratching their heads.
Are these a true Yankee Candle? What’s the difference? What does it MEAN?
Well, an employee for the brand has revealed that there’s a pretty simple explanation.
In short, yes, they are still Yankee Candles, but they’re not part of the original brand.
TikTok user Ash Reid had posted a video on the platform to reveal that the candles were previously being sold at Home Bargains for just £4.99, holding up a Warm Vanilla Home Inspirations product to the camera, and then also Sunny Cotton candle.
“This is your sign to run to Home Bargains,” she said.
At the time of writing, Home Bargains no longer stock Yankee Candle on their website.
In the comments, an employee for the company pointed out what the ‘Home Inspirations’ line actually was.
“Home Inspiration are not the original Yankee Candles,” she wrote, adding: “I work for Yankee Candles and get asked this question regularly, it's a cheaper version.”
Indeed, Home Bargains explained on its website: "Make your home the place everyone wants to be! Home Inspiration® from Yankee Candle® is here with scents for every occasion.
"Treat yourself or find the ultimate crowd-pleasing gift that says you truly care."
Others joined in on the conversation online, with one saying the ‘cheaper’ candles ‘don’t smell as strong at all’.
“I second that they don’t smell nowhere near as strong as original Yankees,” another agreed.
But many were just happy to get their favourite candles at a lower cost, with someone else writing: “Yet again, they're still Yankee so who cares.”
One other said: “They're still Yankee Candles though and they tend to have nicer scents.”
The employee also shared some more insider knowledge about the candles, after another TikToker asked why trimming the wick ‘doesn’t stop the jar going black’.
She replied: “Avoid placing your candle in a draft if the sorter wick hasn't sorted it as a flickering wick causes soot build up."
Anish Vij