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A Festive Transformation at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel

Discover The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, where Neill Strain Floral Couture unveils a season of quiet luxury. Our first Christmas installation for this iconic Chelsea residence celebrates rich, handcrafted florals, elegant winter textures and the warming glow of our ‘Christmas Eve’ fragrance - creating a festive ambience that feels refined, welcoming and exquisitely detailed.

The Magic of Christmas at Home: Discover Our Three Festive Fragranced Candles

Discover the magic of Christmas at home with Neill Strain Floral Couture’s trio of luxurious festive fragranced candles. Hand-poured using our natural wax blend and perfume-grade oils, each scent fills your home with warmth, elegance and seasonal nostalgia. New for 2025, our exclusive engraving service allows you to personalise each candle’s gold lid with a name, date or heartfelt message - transforming a beautiful fragrance into an unforgettable Christmas keepsake.

How to Style a Luxurious Christmas at Home, with Neill Strain

Discover the magic of the season with our luxurious Christmas Collection, designed to bring warmth, elegance and timeless festive style into every home. From the vibrant reds and greens of 'Merry & Bright' to the opulent tones of 'Gilded Sugarplum', the serene beauty of 'Winter Wonderland' and the nostalgic charm of 'Christmas Eve', each capsule offers a unique way to elevate your holiday décor. Explore beautifully crafted wreaths, candle gift sets and floral designs that celebrate colour, texture and light - perfect for creating a welcoming, atmospheric Christmas setting. Bring refined festive artistry into your home and embrace the joy of the season with our signature Christmas styling.

'Gilded Sugarplum' - A Waltz of Winter’s Gilded Decadence

A dance of dark enchantment, 'Gilded Sugarplum' reimagines festive nostalgia with a sultry, opulent twist. Step inside a grand Belle Époque theatre, where flickering candlelight casts golden shadows across gilded balconies, and the air is rich with sugared plums, aged liqueur, and smouldering incense. As the final notes of the overture linger, sandalwood, cashmere woods, and musk unfold in a slow-burning indulgence - deep, smooth, and utterly mesmerising.

'Winter Wonderland' - A Symphony of Frost and Firelight

A journey into a snow-covered forest, where the crisp air carries whispers of juniper berry, frosty cardamom, and clove. The scent deepens with Siberian pine and frankincense, before settling into the rich warmth of fir balsam, birch tar, and cedarwood. This is 'Winter Wonderland' - a fragrance of silent snowfall, flickering firelight, and serene winter magic.

'Christmas Eve' - A Nostalgic Celebration of Tradition

Christmas Eve captures the warmth and nostalgia of the most magical night of the year. The glow of candlelight, the hum of carols, and the scent of spiced oranges, cinnamon-dusted treats, and evergreen branches fill the air, wrapping the home in festive joy. Clove and orange peel evoke holiday preparations, while cinnamon and dried fruit recall indulgent feasts. A deep base of pine, oakmoss, and musk mirrors the presence of a beautifully adorned Christmas tree. Steeped in tradition, Christmas Eve is a fragrance of cherished memories and timeless celebration.

Introducing the Christmas Capsule Collections - “Winter Wonderland”, “Gilded Sugarplum” and “Christmas Eve”

Introducing three captivating Christmas Capsule Collections - 'Winter Wonderland', 'Gilded Sugarplum' and 'Christmas Eve' - where floral design meets fragrance for an unforgettable festive experience.

Introducing “Merry & Bright” - The Signature Christmas Collection by Neill Strain Floral Couture

Celebrate the season with “Merry & Bright”, our Signature Christmas Collection. A radiant display of artistry and elegance featuring luxury wreaths, floral arrangements, and gifts designed to make this Christmas truly unforgettable.

'Mayfair' - A Tribute to Timeless Sophistication

Inspired by the grandeur of Georgian Mayfair, this fragrance recalls the refined interiors of historic townhouses. ‘Mayfair’ blends the smoky warmth of fireplaces with the scent of leather-bound books and freshly pressed linens. The exotic spices and polished woods evoke a timeless sophistication, honouring Mayfair’s legacy of understated luxury.

'No.8' - A Collector’s Candle of Rare Distinction

‘No.8’ is more than a fragrance. It is a collector’s candle created for those who seek refinement in its purest form. This composition captures the essence of timeless luxury, where artisanal craftsmanship and olfactory mastery converge. Rich black tea, warm tobacco and polished woods intertwine in a scent designed not simply to be burned, but to be experienced.

'Peony Sublime' - A Symphony of Sensuality and Grace

Imagine being swept away to a secret garden at dawn, where Peonies sway gently in the morning breeze. ‘Peony Sublime’ captures the essence of these billowy petals, blended with delicate fruits and warm, velvety woods. This fragrance unfolds like a love story, revealing layers of floral grace and modern romance.