Welcome to Marsden & Whittle
Fragrance has the power to change a room - and a moment. It can comfort, uplift, and quietly tell a story without saying a word.
At Marsden & Whittle, we create beautifully crafted home fragrances designed to bring warmth, character and atmosphere into everyday living spaces. From long-lasting reed diffusers to elegant room mists and candles, every product we create is designed to feel refined, personal and memorable.
Trusted by thousands of customers across the UK, our fragrances are hand poured and hand labelled in our own Cheshire scent studio - with care and precision at every stage. We create fragrance for people who want their home to feel considered, welcoming and unmistakably their own.
We’re proudly independent, proudly detail-obsessed, and driven by the belief that scent should never be an afterthought - it should be part of how a home feels. Our collections include multiple award-winning fragrances, recognised nationally for product quality and character.
Our Story
Marsden & Whittle began not in a boardroom, but at a kitchen table - ours - alongside market stalls and long conversations about scent, memory and craftsmanship.
What started as a small, hands-on craft venture quickly grew through word of mouth, repeat customers, and word beginning to spread more widely - with more and more people asking the question we still love to hear today: “What is that fragrance?”
From early artisan markets and agricultural shows to our growing online and in-store presence, our journey has always been guided by the same principles - create exceptional fragrances, present them beautifully, and treat every customer like a valued regular.
We never set out to be the biggest - only the most trusted. We set out to be the brand people return to - the one they trust when they want their space to smell just right.
Growth has come naturally, but craftsmanship remains intentional. We still take great care with every blend, every product, every label that leaves us.
Because details matter - especially in fragrance. That belief continues to shape every fragrance we create today.
Our Inspiration
Our name isn’t invented. It’s inherited.
Marsden & Whittle is named after Maurice Marsden and Priscilla Whittle - Matt's grandparents - storytellers, and lasting influences on the spirit of our brand.
Maurice was a man of character and presence - RAF serviceman, chauffeur, sharp dresser - someone associated with warmth, polish and understated strength. Fragrance profiles with depth, tobacco, woods and richness feel closely tied to his memory.
Priscilla was the opposite kind of force - vibrant, nurturing, and deeply connected to her garden. Florals, greenery, softness and freshness live naturally in the scents that remind us of her. Many of our most loved fragrance styles can often be traced back to memories like these - polished rooms, garden air, familiar warmth, and quiet sophistication.
Together, they represent the balance we aim for in every collection we produce - warmth alongside brightness, depth balanced with lift, comfort paired with elegance.
Every fragrance we create carries a little of that legacy - scent as memory, scent as story.
Our Craft
We specialise in home fragrance designed to feel luxurious yet lived-in - elevated, never overpowering; distinctive, never complicated. Every fragrance is developed with careful attention to balance, performance and atmosphere, so it feels as good to live with as it does to first smell.
Each blend is tested for throw, balance and longevity - because beautiful scent should also be dependable. We develop fragrances for real homes and real spaces, not just for a tester strip.
Our collections span a wide fragrance palette - from fresh and citrus-led blends to smoky, floral, fruity and indulgently rich scent profiles - each created to suit different moods, rooms and moments.
We work across multiple fragrance formats - including reed diffusers, room mists and candles - with equal care and precision, choosing the right base and delivery method to let each scent perform at its best. Longevity matters to us, and many of our diffusers continue performing well beyond their stated lifespan - something our long-standing customers regularly tell us.
Several of our signature fragrances have gone on to win national awards - proof that thoughtful blending and careful product quality truly makes a difference.
Some fragrances become quiet bestsellers. Others become personal favourites. We value both equally - because choosing scent is never purely functional, it’s emotional.
Our Team
Marsden & Whittle is built by a small, passionate team who care deeply about fragrance, presentation and customer experience. Meet the people behind the blends and the brand.
Matt Weaver
Founder
Scott Goodburn
Retail & Sales Director
Danielle Tomblin
Store Supervisor
Carla Moore
Sales AssistantCustomer Feedback
Great, long-lasting fragrance
I have bought 7 reed diffusers and the refills over the past 4 years. I can't complain about the product, or customer service. Lasts longer than advertised and fills the house with a lovely scent.
I absolutely love this scent
I absolutely love this scent, I cant believe how strong they smell but not overpowering. I bought one as a Christmas gift too but think I may keep it for myself 😉
Brilliant service
The hand cream is delightful, smells gorgeous and was delivered within a day or two. No charge for delivery either which is a bonus. Brilliant company.
Gorgeous!!
We love the smell of the Lemongrass & Ginger, not too overpowering, but strong enough to smell around the house. Would recommend this to everyone.
This reed diffuser smells amazing
This reed diffuser smells amazing! Not overpowering but enough to notice as you walk in the lounge. The absorbent no-turn reeds are a game changer.
Award-Winning Fragrance
Recognition matters - not for the trophy shelf, but because it reflects consistent performance, exceptional product quality and customer experience.
We’re proud to have received multiple industry awards for both our scents and our brand - celebrating not just creativity, but performance, consistency and craftsmanship.
Home Scent of the Year 2024 - Lemongrass & Ginger
🏆 Clean & Tidy Awards - Winner
Bright, uplifting and unmistakably fresh - a fragrance that has earned a loyal following year after year.
Luxury Home Fragrance Brand of the Year 2025–2026 (Wales)
🏆 Prestige Awards - Winner
Awarded for excellence across our full collection, presentation and customer experience.
Home Scent of the Year 2025 - Myrrh & Tonka
🏆 Clean & Tidy Awards - Winner
Deep, smooth and indulgent - a richer scent profile recognised for its warmth and sophistication.