M&S Launches Mojito-Scented Candle Modeled on Its Popular Canned Cocktail

Com. The candle comes in a green glass jar featuring a design very similar to the beverage can. It delivers a fresh, aromatic, zesty and slightly sweet fragrance that testers said closely evokes a mojito. The supermarket's tinned mojito contains lime juice, mint flavourings and white rum.

In the candle, subtle notes of mint and lime predominate, with a faint hint of rum that may stem from the classic pairing of those ingredients rather than an actual rum scent. The candle's throw and potency were described as somewhat underwhelming despite the accurate aroma profile.

Those seeking an uplifting yet subtle scent are likely to appreciate it. M&S states that each candle in the range offers a burn time of up to 100 hours. The candles are large with long wicks, supporting that claim although independent long-term testing has not yet been completed.

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The candle forms part of a broader collection of cocktail-themed home fragrances from the British retailer. Each product in the line replicates both the visual branding and olfactory character of M&S's ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Reviewers noted the packaging successfully captures the distinctive look of the beverage can while the scent profile prioritises the dominant lime and mint elements.

The warmth associated with rum appears more as an associative effect than a distinct fragrance note.

M&S claims all candles in the range will burn for up to 100 hours. The physical dimensions and wick length of the products make this duration plausible according to initial assessments. However, the fragrance intensity was judged lower than expected for a product intended to fill a room.

The scent remains pleasant but does not project strongly. " — Independent review, 2026 (The Independent) The product targets consumers looking for a lighter, more understated home fragrance rather than an overpowering one. It is positioned as an accessible luxury item within the supermarket's expanded home range.

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