There are fragrances that suit the brightness of summer, beautifully light, fresh and effortless. And then there are fragrances that feel made for the moment summer gives way to something slower and warmer. Myrrh & Sandalwood belongs firmly in the second category. This is ARRAN's newest home fragrance, a warm, enveloping blend crafted using oils sourced from around the world, infused with the essence of our island home. It is the kind of scent that makes a room feel immediately more considered, more comforting and more like somewhere you actually want to be as the evenings begin to draw in. The Fragrance Myrrh & Sandalwood opens with a soft, layered warmth, amber, orange and rose coming together in a way that feels immediately familiar without being obvious. The heart of the fragrance is where it earns its name: sandalwood, myrrh and a touch of nutmeg create something rich and slightly spiced, without ever tipping into heaviness. The base of tonka, vanilla and musk rounds everything out into a finish that is smooth, comforting and genuinely long-lasting. Top notes: Amber, orange, rose Heart notes: Sandalwood, myrrh, nutmeg Base notes: Tonka, vanilla, musk It is a fragrance that works beautifully in a living room on a still autumn evening, in a bedroom where you want the atmosphere to feel intentional, or anywhere in the home where you want warmth without weight. Why It Works So Well in Autumn There is something about the combination of sandalwood, myrrh and vanilla that feels particularly suited to the season. As the days shorten and the temperature drops, we tend to crave fragrance that grounds us something with depth and warmth that matches the mood of the time of year rather than working against it. Myrrh has been used for centuries for exactly this quality. It is resinous and deep, with a natural sweetness that pairs effortlessly with the smoothness of sandalwood. Together with tonka and vanilla in the base, the fragrance creates an atmosphere that feels genuinely cocooning the olfactory equivalent of drawing the curtains, lighting a candle and settling in for the evening. The Products The Myrrh & Sandalwood collection is available in three formats, each crafted with the same care and quality that runs through everything in the ARRAN Home range. 8cl Mini Candle — £10.50 The perfect introduction to the fragrance, or a beautifully presented gift alongside a larger product. Burns for up to 12 hours. 28cl Candle — £32.50 Our signature candle, housed in ARRAN's bespoke glass vessel featuring subtle ripples inspired by the waters surrounding the Isle of Arran. Made with a plant-based soy wax blend, formulated for a consistent fragrance release and even burn performance. Presented in an FSC-certified recyclable carton with a textured paper finish and embossed island detail. Burns for up to 30 hours. 200ml Reed Diffuser — £36.50 For a continuous, no-effort fragrance experience, the reed diffuser delivers a gentle and consistent release of Myrrh & Sandalwood throughout the day. Ideal for hallways, living rooms or any space where you want the fragrance to be quietly present at all times. All products are suitable for vegans. A Note on the Candle The ARRAN glass vessel is one of the details we are most proud of across the home collection. The subtle ripples in the glass are a direct reference to the waters that surround the Isle of Arran, a small but considered nod to the island that inspires everything we make. The soy wax blend has been carefully selected to create a smooth, opaque finish with an even melt pool, and the FSC-certified carton is fully recyclable. Explore the full ARRAN Home collection and discover the perfect fragrance for every room all made on the Isle of Arran.
