About Us

Our Story

Folly & Wild began on Wave of Light Day 2021, a moment that marked both reflection and new beginnings. After losing two beloved dogs far too young, I started questioning everything in my home environment ... especially the candles I was burning every day.

Like many pet owners, I’ve always loved creating a warm, inviting home filled with beautiful scents. But I began to wonder… what are these fragrances really made of? And with dogs having around 220 million scent receptors in their noses (compared to our 5 million), how do strong, synthetic candles make them feel?

That curiosity soon became a calling, to create a home fragrance brand that puts pets and people first.

At Folly & Wild, every candle, diffuser, and room spray is crafted with eco-friendly, UK-sourced ingredients and pet-safe fragrances. Over half of our range is refillable, helping to reduce waste without compromising on quality or style. We now also blend our own essential-oil formulas in-house, combining natural aromatherapy with beautiful, long-lasting fragrance.

And at the heart of it all is Winston, our family Dogue de Bordeaux and my constant companion since the very beginning. He’s spent countless days beside me in the workshop, his gentle presence reminding me exactly why I started this journey: to create a safer, kinder home environment for the animals we love.

As we continue to grow, our purpose remains the same, to help people think differently about what they bring into their homes. Because not all candles are created equal.

If you share your home with pets, small children, or anyone sensitive to synthetic fragrance, you deserve products that are kind, clean and safe, without ever compromising on luxury.

Natascha De-Bank

I am so addicted to the candles with refills!!!!! I have them burning all year round, they are the best smelling candle I've ever bought.

Mrs D

Absolutely incredible candles and wax melts! Highly recommended.

Miss M

I absolutely love the amount of thought that goes into your products from start to finish! They really do look amazing, such a good eye for detail and such lovely gifts to give.

Gemma W, Oxfordshire

I absolutely love Folly & Wild! beautifully wrapped and presented every time. Little touches added that you would not get anywhere else at the price

Tracey.W, Faringdon

The quality and presentation of your wares is exquisite! I'll be ordering candles for every gift!!!!

Ms R