Scent: Urban Apothecary’s scents are unique and rich. Their most-recognized scents are woody and oriental leaning.

Throw: Urban Apothecary’s throw fills your entire room and likely your neighbors too.

Design: Simple and re-usable. The design looks chic on any bookshelf. Membership to Soho House not included.

Female-Led: This brand is female-owned and led.

Sustainability: While their ingredients are cruelty free, Urban Apothecary provides no information on if its vessel is recycled, and their packaging comes in plastic.

Overall, Urban Apothecary seems to be headed in the right direction for sustainability, but they provide no information on if their vessels are recycled glass, and their packaging is plastic wrapped.

Positives:

• Does not test on animals

• Cruelty-free process

• No animal products or derivatives

• Only works with like-minded partners

Negatives:

• Packaging comes in plastic

• No information on if vessel is recycled.

A female-led, London-based scents company that made a name for itself in how it layered traditional ingredients in unconventional ways, described by Urban Apothecary as a blend of art and science.

Each candle scent is inspired by a personal recollection, memory, or mood, led by founder and perfumer-alchemist Tajinder Banwait who is a firm believer that locking memories in fragrance is a pleasing way to remember special moments.