Wax Melts

Our wax melts are hand-poured in Hampshire with soy wax and made to fill your home with fragrance. Warm a piece in a burner and enjoy the scent, with no wick and no flame on the wax itself. Every wax melt is vegan and cruelty-free.

Why choose Hampshire Candles wax melts?

  • Soy wax: soy wax melts at a low temperature and holds plenty of fragrance.
  • Snap bars, your way: our 80g Snap Bar breaks into six cubes and is £6.00 in most scents. Our 50g Mini Snap Bar has ten smaller snaps and costs £3.75.
  • 200+ scents: over 200 fragrances on Mini Snap Bars, from perfume inspired to fresh laundry.

How to choose your wax melts

Start with a scent family: perfume inspired wax melts, fresh laundry, sweet or fruity. Want a bigger scent throw for a large room? Try our strong wax melts. Our guide to the best wax melts in the UK explains what makes a wax melt smell strong.

For the season, browse Christmas wax melts and autumn and Halloween wax melts. To try several scents, pick a wax melt bundle or a wax melt collection box. For gifts, there's the wax melts advent calendar, the wax melt starter kit and our wax melt subscription box.

How to use wax melts

Snap off one or two pieces and place them in the dish of a tealight wax burner or a flame-free electric wax melt burner. As the wax warms, it releases its fragrance. When the scent fades, let the wax set, pop it out and add a fresh piece. Our step-by-step guide explains how to use wax melts, or browse all wax melt burners. New to wax melts? Start with Wax Melts 101. You can also match scents with our soy candles.

Wax melts FAQs

How long do wax melts last?
You can melt the same wax again and again until the scent fades. How long that takes depends on the scent, burner and room. See how long do wax melts last.

Which wax melts are strongest?
All our wax melts are highly scented. For the biggest scent throw, start with our strong wax melts.

How much are your wax melts?
Mini Snap Bars are £3.75, and 80g Snap Bars are £6.00 in most scents. Free UK delivery on orders over £45.

Do they work in electric burners?
Yes. Our soy wax melts work in both tealight and electric wax melt burners.

Are wax melts safe for dogs and cats?
We can't give veterinary advice. Keep burners out of reach of pets and children, never leave a lit tealight unattended, and ask your vet if your pet is sensitive to fragrance. Read are wax melts safe for dogs and cats.

What Is a Wax Melt?

A wax melt is a scented piece of wax, much like what you’d find in a candle but without the wick! To fill your home with fragrance, you simply warm up and melt the wax melt using either an electric melter or a tea light burner. Feel free to take a look at our wide range of wax melters.

Wax melts are becoming more and more popular and many now favour wax melts over candles as the best way to make your home smell lovely.

Why Choose Our Soy Wax Melts?

Our wax melts are made using premium fragrance oils and natural soy wax, giving you a cleaner, longer-lasting scent compared to traditional paraffin wax.


  • Highly scented for maximum fragrance throw

  • Long lasting scent you can enjoy for hours

  • Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free

  • Hand-poured in the UK

Strong, Long Lasting Fragrance for Every Home

Looking for long lasting wax melts UK that actually fill your home? Our blends are designed to create a noticeable scent throughout your space – even in larger rooms.

Popular scent types include:

  • Perfume-inspired wax melts
  • Fresh and clean fragrances
  • Fruity and sweet scents
  • Warm, woody and oud blends

👉 Explore our Strong Wax Melts and Perfume Inspired Wax Melts collections for even more intense fragrance options.

How to Use Wax Melts

Simply place a piece of your wax melt into your burner and enjoy hours of fragrance. Suitable for use with both electric and tealight wax melt burners.

👉 Pair with our Wax Melt Burners for the best results.

Wax Melts FAQ's

How long do wax melts last?

How long a segment lasts depends on the fragrance, your burner and the size of the room. When you can no longer smell it, it's time for a fresh piece.

Are soy wax melts better?

Why soy wax? We use 100% soy wax because it holds fragrance beautifully and melts at a gentle, low temperature.

Why can’t I smell my wax melts?

This can depend on airflow, burner type, or scent fatigue. Try switching scents or using a stronger fragrance.

How do I use wax melts safely?

To use wax melts safely, always place them in a suitable wax melt burner designed for either tealight or electric use. Use only standard 4-hour tealights to avoid overheating, and never overfill the dish with wax. Keep your burner on a heat-resistant surface, away from children, pets, and flammable materials.

Ensure the area is well ventilated and never leave a lit burner unattended. If using an electric wax melt burner, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and avoid using incorrect bulb wattages. Allow the wax to cool before removing or changing it.

By following these simple steps, you can enjoy your wax melts safely while getting the best scent throw from your home fragrance.

What are wax melt candles?

"Wax melt candles" is another name for wax melts: scented pieces of wax, like a candle without the wick. You warm them in a wax burner rather than lighting them, and the fragrance fills the room as the wax melts. Our guide to how wax melts differ from scented candles explains more.

How do I use wax melt candles?

Snap off a section or two, place it in the dish of your burner and warm it with an unscented tealight or an electric burner. When the fragrance fades, let the wax cool and set, pop it out and add a new piece. Always follow the instructions supplied with your burner.

Can I use wax melts in a candle warmer or wax melting pot?

Wax melts are designed for wax melt burners, which have a dish or pot on top made to hold melted wax. Only use them in a warmer the manufacturer says is suitable for wax melts. Our candle warmer guide explains the difference.