The Max Benjamin Story

Max Benjamin was founded in Ireland in 2007. The brand name comes from twins Max and Ben, the sons of Orla who is the original founder and co-owner of the business along with her brothers David and Mark. All products are lovingly designed, created and handmade at their artisan studios in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Orla originally started producing hand poured pillar candles in the 1990’s after learning her candle-making skills in the U.S. She was taught the intricacies of how to skillfully produce the finest handmade candles by a master chandler, who gave her the wisdom and knowledge about blending waxes and mixing essentials oils. She hosted ‘Candle Parties’ at home and invited her friends and family to sample and buy the best of what she produced. Very soon her candles had caught the attention of the top retailers in Ireland, and then London. From then on, the products evolved into natural wax scented candles and Max Benjamin was born.

Within a short space of time the company were producing candles for The Conran Shop, House of Fraser, John Lewis and Selfridges. In the past five years the Max Benjamin brand has grown to include 14 fragrances of luxury natural wax candles as well as fragrance diffusers and a scented card range. Max Benjamin is a favourite of its kind among Ireland’s top retailers as well as creating a strong international market, selling across the UK, Europe and Asia.

Commitment To Perfection

Max Benjamin select only the best possible natural ingredients as well as the finest quality fragrance oils and bespoke Italian cotton wicks, chosen to match each unique fragrance in order to optimise the fragrance strength. Each candle takes 7 hours to create and is hand-poured by highly experienced master chandlers. This very experience, which can only be attained after years of candle making, ensures the correct processes are constantly adhered to and the candle you take home burns perfectly every time. The diffusers are made using premium fragrance oils, contain no alcohol and last for a minimum of 4 to 6 months. The very best fibre and rattan reeds are used for optimum fragrance strength.