Illumens Abbaye St Benedict Taper Diffuser

A warm, indulgent fragrance where nutmeg and cinnamon rise to the surface, rich and comforting like a well‑loved recipe. This gourmand blend pays homage to Benedict, Patron Saint of the abbey’s kitchen, a tribute to simple pleasures, generous spice and the quiet devotion found in the heart of a bustling monastic hearth.

The diffusers in the Abbaye collection are 100ml and fragranced using essential oils and the finest perfume oils producing a wonderful aroma in the home. This collection draws its inspiration from a 12th‑century Cistercian abbey in Picardy and from the natural beauty of the French countryside. The abbey, breathtaking in its simplicity was designed to capture light at specific times of day, creating a spiritual atmosphere that lifted the mind “from the material to the divine” 

The hand‑painted packaging features an illustration of ‘fumaria officinalis’, with tiny pen‑and‑ink insects, reminiscent of a sketchbook from a Grand Tour travel journal. Created by a Suffolk artist, the artwork reflects the collection’s gentle, historic character. Some fragrances echo the abbey’s history, while others capture the natural beauty and atmosphere of rural France. All the packaging is recyclable, and we would urge you to do this.