Our own fragrance label from Antwerp
Matriks Fragrances
Scented candles, diffusers and hand & body wash from our own label. Every candle is hand-poured in Antwerp, in small batches, with 100% eco-friendly wax. Choose your scent by the colour on the box and order straight away.
Hand-poured in Antwerp100% eco-friendly waxSmall batchesShipped within 4 working days
Every scent has its own colour
The emblem on each box gives the scent away. Pick a colour and all the products below switch to that scent.
Shop Matriks Fragrances
Candle, diffuser or hand & body wash: choose your scent with the colour swatches and add it straight to your basket.
Our story
Handmade in Antwerp, by Tom himself
A few years ago Matriks started its own line of scented candles. After a long round of testing we chose seven scents, each with its own character. Tom, who runs Matriks, pours every candle by hand in Antwerp. That gives each candle a personal touch and keeps the quality high.
After the success of the first collection came a second, in beige ceramic pots with lids. Once the candle has burned down, you simply keep using the pot as a pen holder, toothbrush holder, coffee cup or decorative pot. Since then the label has grown with diffusers, an Antwerp candle and a colourful line of hand & body wash.
The scents of Matriks Fragrances
From fresh and green to warm and woody. These are the notes behind each scent.
Sandalwood Noir
Deep, warm and sensual
- Top
- Leather, tobacco, amber, musk
- Hart
- Black tea, pepper
- Basis
- Teak, patchouli, sandalwood
Oakwood Embers
Full and warm, like a crackling fire
- Top
- Bergamot, sour apple, blackberry
- Hart
- Tobacco leaf, oak, clove
- Basis
- Amber, musk, sandalwood
Sweet & Smokey
Sweet and subtly smoky
- Top
- Tobacco, honey, spices, citrus
- Hart
- Tobacco, woody notes, sandalwood
- Basis
- Amber, tonka bean, patchouli, honey
Mystical Fig
- Top
- Anise, green leaf, citrus fruits
- Hart
- Coconut, cedarwood, violet
- Basis
- Oakmoss, tonka bean, amber
Woodland Pine
Fresh, like a wintry pine forest
- Top
- Siberian fir, eucalyptus, fresh green notes
- Hart
- Pine
- Basis
- Cedarwood, sandalwood, guaiac wood, musk
Minty Morning
- Top
- Mint, blackcurrant, apple, lemon
- Hart
- Ginger, clove, jasmine
- Basis
- Vanilla, amber, tobacco
Antwerpen
An ode to the city
- Noten
- Warm notes of sandalwood, ripe damson plum and soft rose
Cabin Glow
Soft and homely
- Top
- Bergamot, lemon leaf, eucalyptus
- Hart
- Spicy notes, lavender, geranium
- Basis
- Cedarwood, massoia wood, amber
Cedar & Mint
Invigorating and aromatic
- Noten
- Fresh mint with a warm undertone of cedarwood
Citrus & Grapefruit
Sunny, fruity and sparkling
- Noten
- Fresh citrus notes and lively grapefruit
Amber & Patchouli
Deep and elegant
- Noten
- Amber and patchouli, warm and luxurious
Limited edition
Matriks Fragrances x AB Ceramics
Two generations of Matriks in one object. Tom pours the candles; Ann, founder of Matriks and the ceramicist behind AB Ceramics, throws and glazes the mugs by hand in her Antwerp studio. There are three glazes and no two mugs are the same: you won't know in advance which glaze you'll get. Once the candle has burned, you're left with a mug you'll use for years. Limited edition.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Matriks Fragrances candles made?
Every candle is hand-poured in Antwerp by Tom, who runs Matriks. We work in small batches, so every candle is made with care.
What wax are the candles made of?
Our scented candles are made of 100% eco-friendly wax.
How long does a candle burn?
A scented candle in ceramic burns for about 60 hours.
How long does a diffuser last?
A Matriks Fragrances diffuser spreads its scent for 3 to 4 months.
What do I do with the ceramic pot when the candle is finished?
Just keep using it as a pen holder, toothbrush holder, coffee cup or decorative pot. The mugs from the AB Ceramics edition get a second life too.
Is the hand & body wash vegan?
Yes, the Matriks Fragrances hand & body wash has a gentle, vegan formula and is suitable for hands and body.
Can I have a candle gift-wrapped?
Yes, you can tick free gift wrapping on the product page.
How quickly will my order arrive?
We usually ship products in stock within 4 working days. You can also discover the collection in our shop at Korte Nieuwstraat 4 in Antwerp.
Scented candles and diffusers by Matriks Fragrances
Looking for a scented candle from Antwerp with character? Matriks Fragrances is the in-house fragrance label of Matriks, the design shop on the Korte Nieuwstraat in Antwerp. Every handmade scented candle is poured in small batches with 100% eco-friendly wax and gives around 60 hours of atmosphere at home.
Choose from warm, woody scents such as Sandalwood Noir, Oakwood Embers and Sweet & Smokey, the fresh Woodland Pine and Minty Morning, or the layered Mystical Fig. The Antwerpen candle is an ode to the city. Want a scent that's always there? Then a diffuser with reed sticks is ideal: it spreads its fragrance for 3 to 4 months.
For bathroom and kitchen there's the vegan hand & body wash in Cedar & Mint, Citrus & Grapefruit and Amber & Patchouli. A Matriks Fragrances candle or diffuser also makes a lovely gift, and orders usually ship within 4 working days. Or come by our shop in Antwerp.
