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Matthew GroveSouth East Queensland, QLD
Disappointed.
Disappointed. I’ve been an avid glasshouse fan for many years. By far the strongest smelling candles on the market with great projection. I don’t know if the formula has changed after the rebrand or what, but the quality in terms of scent strength and projection has been greatly reduced. I won’t be spending my money on anymore products from glasshouse fragrances, which is disappointing because I truly did love the brand.
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Baden M.South East Queensland, QLD
Good smell bad candle
We have purchased or been gifted Glasshouse cancels for years and we do like the scents we get in our home. However we have consistently had issues with the twin wicks not burning properly.
80% of candles don’t burn the wax evenly and then one of the wicks ends up drowning and going out. We strictly adhere to the burn times and consistently get disappointed by not being able to fully get the most out of the candle as we have to hack out wax to keep it going . Any suggestions?
We don’t get this issue from Dusk candles, just GH
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Hi Baden, that's not what we like to hear and we'd certainly like to get that sorted out for you. Generally the main tips we'd offer are to always burn for a minimum of 1 hour to give the candles a ch... Read more
ance to melt to the edge and form an even wax pool. The other thing is to trim the wicks to 7mm prior to each burn cycle. Hopefully that helps but if you have any issues at all with your candles please either message or email us at [email protected] and we'll look into it for you ASAP. MattSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Disappointed with new formula!
I’ve been buying GH candles for years, many favourites. Have one burning almost daily & I can usually smell them throughout the whole house. Discovered rebranded version a few weeks ago - a sniff test revealed all were a faint version of their prior glory. I bought my favourite anyway assuming it would improve on burning...nope! Honestly why tamper with something already perfect? So disappointing and considering how expensive they are I’ll probably not repurchase again.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Sorry to hear that you're unhappy with how your candle is performing, we really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. I can confirm that along with the new packaging, we have transitione... Read more
d to a high-performance proprietary soy-based wax blend, but what you’ve described is certainly not what we would expect to see from our new formulation. I would like to get some further details from you so I can speak to our resident expert about this. If it's not too much trouble would you mind please sending us an email to [email protected] so we look into this for you? JanaSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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planetrenzySydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Underwhelming, possibly toxic?
I'd seen Glasshouse candles and reed diffusers and never really bothered due to the price but I decided to try out a small 1 as they do smell lovely in the shops so I purchased the Galapagos scent which is a mix of kaffir lime and cocoa butter.I admit my expectations were quite high as they are an expensive treat(who pays $20 for a tiny little 60g candle?) And they're quite popular so I gave it a go .I must admit I was fairly underwhelmed by the burning scent as opposed to how nice the unlit candle smelt and the accompanying reed oil smells, it...Read more
was ok but very faint, mostly smelt like burning wax rather than perfume and not really worth the money I paid,however my biggest issue was with the way the fumes from it made me cough and sneeze,it was like being locked in a room full of incense but without the strong smell.I have never had a candle do that to me before .I'm sure most people find these candles awesome but for me personally I'd have to say I was just a bit disappointed due to my high expectations and concerned about what's in it for it to make my respiratory system go off like that? An hour later I still feel sick and congested from it, almost flueySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Anna
- 2 reviews
Reed diffusers have changed
I’ve bought Glasshouse’s Oahu reed diffuser for years, but the latest one has definitely changed in its formula. There seems to be far more alcohol in this one, with the liquid evaporating within an hour so that the top of the stick is bone dry. The scent is also non-existent. They never used to be like this. The formula was more oil-based, the sticks were always soaked with oil, and the scent was incredible. Sadly, they’ve lost me and I won’t be buying them again.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Hi Anna, Sorry to hear this diffuser didn’t perform as we’d expect. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. Based on our conversation, it does appear that the reeds weren’t wicki... Read more
ng properly. Hopefully we’ve resolved this for you now in our messages but please do let us know if there are any issues and we'll be sure to follow this up. Please rest assured there haven't been any changes in our diffuser formula. Thanks, JanaHi Jana, I don’t think so. I have much cheaper diffusers that are clearly oil-based which soaks into the sticks. The GH one is obviously alcohol or similar and evaporates extremely quickly. I’ve bo... Read more
ught many of them and none were like this. Thanks for your efforts anyway.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Can’t live without TAA HAA
Taa haa hand cream. You have to bring it back.
Thousands of us have used it for years.
If you brought it back with hand wash and fragrance also you would make millions of dollars.
Please.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Sorry to hear you're disappointed but I'll be sure to pass on your love for Tahaa fragrance hand creme to our product team who do bring back old favourites from time to time. In the meantime, if you'd... Read more
like to let me know your postcode, we can do some calling around to see if we can find any old stock nearby. CarolineSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Matthew O.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Verified customer
Great Customer Service
Purchased a three-pack of their mini Christmas edition candles as a gift but one came broken in the box. Messaged them on Facebook and received a speedy reply. They quickly dispatched not just the one candle that came broken but an entirely new three-pack. Couldn't be happier with the service.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thank you for your kind feedback Matthew, it is greatly appreciated! We're so happy we could have helped! Caroline
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Worst customer service
Long story short...I made one order and received two, checked my bank statement and turned out that Glasshouse made an unauthorized charge. After finally getting in touch with them I was stunned with their lack of taking any responsibility and instead asking me to pay for the postage to send the second order back so that I can receive my money back. Obviously I reminded them that it is them who are at fault and I will not be paying for the postage. I was then offered as a apparently, token of their good will to wait at home from 9-5pm for the c...Read more
ourier who will come and pick up the order. I replied, letting them know what I think about this token of their good will. Namely, that I will not be wasting any more time on their mistake and waiting for the exact time and date of the couriers visit. No response except for the courier at my doorstep at 10 am, during which time I would normally be at work, except I was sick. So looks like they assumed that I will perhaps take a day off so they can fix their mistake...it it a joke and shame that Glasshouse just lost a faithful customer. Lastly, hopefully they will see the need to retrain their staff, specifically Jana and Caroline because the way this was handled, was a disgrace.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
kristiereadSydney, NSW
- 11 reviews
Best candles
I'm an absolute Glasshouse addict. I think I have probably 12 in the cupboard but I still find myself unable to resist visits to the warehouse outlet I'm lucky enough to live near. Great value, quality and make my whole house smell amazing. The one time that I had an issue with tunneling the customer service I received was second to none and was even sent a wick trimmer with my replacement candle.
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ChrissyBelconnen 2617, ACT
Cant live Without Oahu.
I absolutely love Glasshouse candle, they are beautiful & lasting smell. I have been using glasshouse candles for quite a few years now. I get so many Compliments about how beautiful my house smells.
I use them but also love giving them as gifts for birthdays & Christmas.
I am so sad that they are Discontinuing some of my absolutely favourite candles including Oahu & Persia. I dont understand why they are discontinuing especially Oahu as it always has great reviews. I am grateful that they are not discontinuing Kyoto another favourite of mine, which I love so much also my daughter.
I honestly hope that Glasshouse could reconsider not to discontinue Oahu as I cant live without it. Please
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thank you so much for letting us know. Sometimes we have to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to an old favourite, and although it is the end of Oahu, there are some exciting new fragrances l... Read more
aunching early next year which we think you'll love as much as Oahu. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to our Creative Team who do love to hear from our fans. Otherwise, I'd suggest keeping an eye on our socials/newsletter for any future announcements. Hope this helps. CarolineSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LyonessSydney, NSW
- 9 reviews
Love the candles, but so sick of my favourites being discontinued (plus the shrinking sizes and price hike)
I would love to give Glasshouse five stars, as I think their candles are amazing. But time and again I have had to contend with my favourite candles being discontinued: Cuba, Grandma's Punch, Sistine Chapel, Santorini, Barcelona... And now Glasshouse have announced that they are going to discontinue their classics, including Beverly Hills and Oahu, which are two of my all-time favourites!!!! WHY GLASSHOUSE????????? I'm not in retail but I can't imagine why so many companies discontinue popular products when they bring in something new. Surely i...Read more
t would make sense to just keep selling everything??? Plus, like every other company on the planet, they have shrunk their product sizes while charging more. The latest Christmas candles are not the proper size, but still cost an arm and a leg. So sick of companies shafting their customers. Unfortunately this is the last straw and Glasshouse have lost me as a loyal customer. Very sad to go but I can't fall in love with another pricey candle only for it to be taken away...1 comment
Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thank you so much for your feedback. From time to time we have to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to some old favourites, to make space for exciting new fragrance choices. We're always look... Read more
ing to give our customers new fragrance experiences but know that it's never easy to say goodbye to your favourites. I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to our Creative Team who do bring back old favourites and popular limited edition fragrances (like Grandma's Punch) from time to time, so fingers crossed we haven't seen the last of your favourites. Otherwise, I can happily confirm that our limited edition Barcelona fragrance is still available online: https://www.glasshousefragrances.com/candles/350g/barcelona-tuberose-plum. We do have some exciting things planned with our Glasshouse Fragrances Christmas Dreamscapes collection bringing a glimpse of whats to come in 2020. With that change, comes a change in size, with our previous 350g candle now a generous 380g and our previous 700g becomes a luxurious 760g. Although the AUD price of the limited edition 380g is now slightly higher, because of the increased size, the cost per gram remains the same.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
Would love to thank one of the lovely customer service ladies Anneka who was so lovely in getting another candle to me....and a little gift...I have told about ten people so far about this experience...not only have I been a loyal customer for years due to buying tahaa on rotation lol but I'm just a very happy customer too due to this experience...I think Anneka should be recognised for her lovely customer service...it's people like this that make a brand outstanding and amazing..... Thank you Glasshouse and another thank you to Anneka...you're amazing...I'd give you ten stars if I could xo
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Natasha
- 2 reviews
Bubblegum Burst... amazing!
Instant and penetrative fragrance; stunning. I will definitely be stocking up on this one. The glass enclosure is also beautiful, capturing modern colour pop and classic chic. Perfect for male and female taste.
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SarinaSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Buy as gift
I love glasshouse candles.My daughter keeps on buying these beautiful candles and now I have Four of them,one in each room.The scents are strong and I always have lovely smell throughout my house.
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SarahBrisbane
- 17 reviews
- 1 like
Still love these candles
Fantastic scent throw, and beautiful scents. I love lighting these of an evening after work, or when I have guests around, always makes my house smell wonderful and inviting. Definitely my go to candles. Thank glasshouse candles my house smells awesome
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KadeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Lemongrass disappointment
So have bought glasshouse candles for many years now, I am very disappointed now that I have my latest lemongrass one. Over the years I have bought all different ones but I always come back to the lemongrass one but the one I have now just doesn't seem to have much smell to it. Like the ones I've had before you walk into the room and the smells hits you, that's why I bought glasshouse.
I guess it seems they are cutting back on there ingredients they use, so sad but then again it sounds like another company about maximum profiles and cutting cost.
I don't think I'll be buying my four to six candles per year and I can't see myself telling people about glasshouse anymore.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thank you for letting us know and apologies for the delay. I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed by the Saigon Fragrance. We'd expect all of our candles to fill a normal sized room with fragrance so... Read more
this sounds quite unusual. Would it be possible for you to email us at [email protected] so we can investigate this further? Thanks, CarolineSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LisaSydney, NSW
- 15 reviews
Deliciousness
Very easy to navigate through the store I was in heaven - so many delicious smells!!
Very satisfied with the products available!!
Always satisfied with the products I buy from here hence why I go regularly ;)
They have the most amazing, delicious heavingly candles ever, they make the best gifts and also leaves your house smelling amazing!!!
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JcdPerth
- 34 reviews
- 1 like
Lovely but expensive
Recently purchased one of these candles from David Jones. Bought the Saigon (lemongrass ) fragrance. It smells lovely but not terribly strong. I have had the Tahaa fragrance in the past as the scent filled the whole house. Its a shame as I hoped it would be stronger. They are not cheap candles at $45 and I expected a bit more. Not sure if i will rebuy as I think the fragrance used is either a different quality or strength to the ones in the past. Such a shame.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thanks for your review. I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed by the Saigon Fragrance. We'd expect all of our candles to fill a normal sized room with fragrance so this sounds quite unusual. Would i... Read more
t be possible for you to email us at [email protected] so we can investigate this further? Thanks, CarolineI have emailed yourselves and sent photos of my candle as requested. Unfortunately you haven't gotten back to me with what was wrong with the Candle (if anything) and why there is minimal scent. I wil... Read more
l NOT rebuy this brand and have now switched to Yankee candles (I bought 2) which are lovely with great fragrance.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ros IHunter Region, NSW
- 11 reviews
Fantastic customer service
I absolutely love the Glasshouse range of diffusers and found them to be the only ones that really work. They usually last at least 8 months in my hallway and continually keep on smelling divine. They might be a bit more expensive but so worth it, nothing else I have tried lasts as long or gives of such a beautiful fragrance. My favourite is Manhattan fragrance. I recently had an issue with my latest diffuser so contacted Glasshouse and they had my product replaced within days, fantastic service.
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VivPerth
- 5 reviews
- Verified customer
Terrible. Stay away at any cost. Returned parcel reached their warehouse on 19 Mar. Still no refund after over a month.
Will give no star if I could. I bought two candles as gifts but had to return due to receiver preferred another scents.
Returned the candles with tracking number. Au post tracking showed my return has reached their warehouse on 19 March but still haven’t got my $54 refund after over a month even though the website says it would only take 5 days to process refund.
Have communicated with their customer service several times but things still haven’t moved forward for a bit. Had to talk to a few different customer service people but everyone ju...Read more
st kept saying they are still checking with the warehouse but that was weeks apart from since when I talked to the last customer service people who also said the same thing. How lond does it take to check with the warehouse ? So far I still haven’t got a cent back. Really, don’t bother at all. Stay away !1 comment
Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Thank you for letting us know Viv, we really appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback and do apologise for the delay. This is definitely not the kind of experience we'd like our fans to... Read more
have! Please be assured that we have passed on your feedback to our Warehouse Team for review. Otherwise we've sent you a private message so we can find a resolution for you ASAP. Kind regards, Caroline.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Dianne B.asked
How to release pump on bottle of hand wash
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Hi Dianne, I asked one of our team and they had a couple of suggestions for this problem. One tips is to hold the plastic ring while turning the head anti-clockwise. If it doesn't work, unscrew the cap and hold the pump system while turning the head anti-clockwise. I hope this helps. Please let me know how you go with these methods. Jana
Success your tip worked but it took strength and patience. Thank you
Dianne B.asked
How to release pump on hand wash
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Craig E.asked
Been using glasshouse candles for a few years, have family and friends now buying.
Mostly the Carmel but mix it up with Manhattan.
Like another review on here, last two have struggled to stay alight.
Not sure what’s changing but I bought another 3 days ago thinking maybe this time. One of the two wicks isn’t alight and the second looks like it’s going any minute.
For me it’s gone from wow 10/10 to wanting to buy another brand.
What’s changed ?
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Hi Craig, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This sounds quite unusual and we take any issues like this very seriously. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to get some further details so that I can look into this for you. Can you please send me an email at [email protected]
I really appreciate your assistance.
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Glasshouse FragrancesGlasshouse
Hi Matthew, really sorry to hear that you've had a disappointing experience with your candle. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback as we take product quality very seriously. We... Read more
have transitioned to a high-performance proprietary soy-based wax blend but what you’ve described is certainly not what we would expect to see from our new formulation. I've sent you an email so we can grab a few more details and look into what may be causing this issue as we're keen to resolve this for you. Thanks, Jana