We often associate candlelight with dark and cosy winter nights, but finding the right summer candle is the best way to keep your space smelling great and feeling refreshed year round. As the days grow longer and the air warmer, transitioning your home fragrance from heavy, spiced winter scents to light, invigorating summer notes can completely transform your living environment.

A well chosen summer candle doesn't just mask odours; it enhances the seasonal atmosphere, making your rooms feel lighter, more open, and more connected to the outdoors.

Whether you are looking for a zesty pick-me-up for your home office or a floral escape for your bedroom, seasonal scents are essential for maintaining a revitalised home throughout the brighter months.

Here is our guide to the perfect summer scents…

Fresh Citrus Candles

Fresh citrussy scents are great options for kitchens or home offices as they help to boost your mood.

Pott Picks: Eden Candle

Eden is a zesty candle with bergamot, vetiver and cedarwood.

Pott Picks: Orangery Candle

Our Orangery Candle smells like you have stepped into an orangery - fresh and bright for the summer!

Coastal & Fresh Candles

Seasalt helps to bring a sense of ocean into your home which can bring some cool and fresh relief to warmer days. 

Pott Picks: Seasalt Candle

Our Seasalt Candle truly smells like the sea - with notes of seasalt, driftwood & muguet. 

Floral Candles

Floral scents like rose mimic the classic English countryside garden which help to bring the magic of summer inside.

Pott Picks: Roses Candle

Our limited edition Roses Candle combines oud, rose petals, vetiver and raspberry, with a base of cedar wood and patchouli.

Herbal Candles

Green & herbal candles are another great way to bring the outside in.

Pott Picks: Tomato Vine Candle

Our newest candle for summer is Tomato Vine. Our Tomato Vine Candle smells exactly like picking a ripe tomato straight from the vine - green, earthy, fresh and unmistakably Tomato.

Citronella Candles

To keep any unwanted visitors at bay, opt for a classic citronella candle. Citronella candles are a great way to extend your long summer evenings outside.

Pott Picks: Citronella Candle

Our Citronella Candle is bright, fresh and citrussy. The classic for summer nights. But a bit like marmite…you either love it or you hate it (we love it).

If you aren’t a fan of citronella, try candles blended with lemongrass. 

Pott Picks: Tropic Candle

Our Tropic Candle has lemon and lime to start, with lemongrass and eucalyptus and base notes of peach and cinnamon. It is less intense but with similar properties to citronella.

Diffusers

And if you are looking for an alternative to a candle this summer, try our refillable Diffusers.

Just like our candle Potts, our Diffusers are made to be refilled. Our 150ml diffuser refills come in a selection of your favourite scents. 

Diffusers let you enjoy a beautifully consistent, long-lasting 24-hour fragrance throughout your space and are a great alternative for warmer days.

Explore all of our seasonal scents here!