Renowned singer and performer Elton John has teamed up once again with home fragrance expert Harry Slatkin to launch the second installment of their exclusive candle collection, available through QVC. The collaboration, under Slatkin’s HomeWorx brand, draws inspiration from the springtime ambience of John’s beautiful Woodside estate, offering a range of five new candles and diffusers, along with an exquisite gift set.
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In an interview with PEOPLE, Elton John expressed his excitement at the positive reception received for their previous holiday collection, which quickly sold out upon its debut. The singer credited the success to the hard work put in by himself, his husband David Furnish, and Harry Slatkin. The overwhelming praise and feedback from customers prompted the trio to continue their partnership and create a fresh line of home fragrances for their fans.
The Spring Woodside Collection, exclusively launched on QVC on April 14, aims to capture the essence of spring at Elton John’s Woodside estate, a place close to his heart that holds cherished memories for the musician. The scents in this collection are designed to evoke the vibrant energy and beauty of the estate during the spring season, reflecting the blooming flowers, fresh rain, and lively atmosphere that John adores.
The collection features a variety of fragrances, including Apple Mint Tea, English Moss, Spring Rain, Sugared Pear & Vanilla, Windsor Festival, and Ginger Mango. Each scent holds a special significance for John, with personal anecdotes and memories attached to them, such as English Lavender infused shortbread and Ivy’s Rose Garden inspired by his grandmother’s love for roses at the estate.
The packaging of the candles and diffusers is as meticulously crafted as the scents themselves, with glass vessels in spring hues embossed with a piano-key pattern. Elton John highlighted the importance of creating the right ambiance with candles, ideal for short-term fragrances and setting a welcoming atmosphere, while reed diffusers are perfect for subtly scenting rooms for a longer duration.
Elton John was actively involved in the creative process, testing and approving each scent at every stage of development. The collection also includes a re-release of the popular Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble scent from their holiday collection, ensuring that fans can enjoy a familiar and beloved fragrance in the new spring range.
Both Elton John and Harry Slatkin expressed their joy and passion for creating this aromatic collection, inspired by the Woodside estate and the fresh, bright scents that embody springtime. As John emphasized, candles have the power to transform spaces and evoke emotions, making this collaboration with Slatkin + Co a delightful experience for both artists.
The second candle collaboration between Elton John and Harry Slatkin promises a sensory journey through the captivating scents of spring, bringing the essence of Woodside estate into homes across the globe. With intricate fragrances and carefully designed packaging, this collection is a testament to the artistic vision and creative partnership between two industry stalwarts.