{"title":"Small Batch","description":"\u003cp\u003eambustum Small Batch is an annual collection of limited edition fragrances, chosen to explore something beyond the permanent range. Each numbered candle is hand poured in limited quantities and, once the collection is gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"001-pumpkin-spice-caramel-vanilla","title":"001. Pumpkin Spice - Caramel - Vanilla","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery autumn, this fragrance returns. I wanted to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery September, Pumpkin Spice reappears. Coffee shops bring it back, supermarket shelves fill with it and, before long, it feels as though autumn has officially begun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a long time, I didn't really understand the appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen I realised something I'd never really thought about before. Pumpkin Spice isn't actually the smell of pumpkin. It's the familiar blend of warming spices traditionally used in pumpkin pie that's become synonymous with autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat made me curious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than dismissing it as another seasonal trend, I wanted to experience it properly and understand why people return to it year after year. The result is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, my interpretation of one of the world's most recognisable autumn fragrance profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutmeg, Orange, Lemon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinger, Clove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel, Tonka Bean, Vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've never experienced a Pumpkin Spice fragrance before, the first thing that will probably surprise you is that it isn't especially sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spices are what lead the fragrance from the very beginning. Nutmeg and ginger create an immediate warmth, while orange and lemon quietly brighten the opening so it never feels heavy. As the candle continues to burn, clove gradually becomes more noticeable, giving the fragrance extra depth without overpowering the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base notes work differently. Caramel, vanilla and tonka bean aren't there to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smell like dessert. Instead, they soften the sharper edges of the spices, leaving behind a fragrance that feels rounded, comforting and remarkably easy to live with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a candle that naturally comes into its own as the evenings begin to cool. The windows are closed for the first time in months, jumpers come back out of the wardrobe and lighting a candle becomes part of your evening again. That's the moment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was made for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose 001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery fragrance in the Small Batch collection has a different story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it was simple curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin Spice has become such a recognisable part of autumn that I wanted to understand why it continues to capture people's attention year after year. Once I started testing different blends, it quickly became obvious that the best examples aren't about sweetness at all. They're about balance. The spices create warmth and character, while the softer notes stop the fragrance from ever becoming too bold or overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're already a fan of Pumpkin Spice or this is your first experience of the fragrance, I wanted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to feel true to everything people love about it while still feeling unmistakably ambustum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Batch is my opportunity to explore fragrances that sit outside the permanent ambustum collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome are fragrances I've wanted to work with for years. Others simply surprise me during testing and refuse to be left behind. Each numbered release is chosen because I believe it deserves a place in the collection, not because it follows a trend or fills a gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery candle is hand poured in small batches and produced in limited quantities. Some will return in future collections, while others will quietly become part of the archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes Small Batch special. 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It's fresh, bright and has a natural sharpness that instantly makes you think of longer days and open windows. But the more time I spent burning it, the more it surprised me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the fragrance develops, the pear softens the rhubarb, the blackberry brings depth and the plum quietly appears in the background. Instead of feeling like a summer candle, it becomes something much harder to define.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's fresh enough for spring, light enough for summer and rich enough to carry comfortably into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly why \u003cstrong\u003e002\u003c\/strong\u003e earned its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhubarb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePear, Peach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlum, Blackberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is unmistakably rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has that crisp, slightly tart freshness that's instantly recognisable, but it never becomes sharp or acidic. Instead, it gives the fragrance a brightness that feels clean and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a little while, the character begins to change. Pear and peach introduce a gentle sweetness, although not in the way you might expect. Rather than smelling like individual fruits, they simply round everything out, taking away the sharp edges and allowing the fragrance to settle into something softer and more relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's only once the candle has been burning for a while that the deeper notes really begin to reveal themselves. Blackberry and plum don't suddenly dominate the room. They sit quietly underneath everything else, adding richness and helping the fragrance linger without ever becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that's what I enjoy most about \u003cstrong\u003e002\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing shouts for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery note seems to understand its role, creating a candle that feels balanced from beginning to end. It's equally at home on a kitchen table with the windows open as it is in the sitting room on a cool September evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I chose 002\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I started planning this collection, I realised I naturally kept choosing deeper fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're the fragrances I personally enjoy and, judging by what many of you buy, they're the fragrances a lot of ambustum customers enjoy too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the collection needed was something to bring a little more freshness without feeling completely different from everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e002\u003c\/strong\u003e broadens the collection without pulling it in a different direction. It still has the balance and depth that I look for in every fragrance, but it introduces a brighter, fruit-led profile that makes the whole collection feel more complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's probably the candle I'd recommend if someone wanted to experience Small Batch for the first time because it seems to suit almost every home and every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch gives me the freedom to work with fragrances that sit outside the permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes that's because I've always wanted to explore a particular fragrance family. Sometimes it's because a test candle keeps drawing me back until I realise it deserves a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery numbered release is hand poured in small batches and produced in limited quantities. Some will return in future collections, while others will only ever exist once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's part of the enjoyment. Every year brings a new collection, and every number has its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ambustum.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58538182771072,"sku":"AMB-SBM-002","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/9011\/0628\/files\/2073df68-2e1e-4a08-9b59-ceb2bb24a946.png?v=1789722007"},{"product_id":"003-mango-lime-lemongrass","title":"003. Mango - Lime - Lemongrass","description":"\u003ch1\u003e003\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMango, Lime \u0026amp; Lemongrass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome fragrances are chosen with your head. This one was chosen with my heart.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I'm testing new fragrances, I'm usually looking for balance, complexity and how well they'll fill a room. Most of the time it's a fairly analytical process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrance was different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery time I lit it, I found myself smiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps that's because mango has always been my favourite fruit, or perhaps it's simply because there's something incredibly uplifting about this blend. Whatever the reason, I kept coming back to it until it became obvious that it belonged in this year's Small Batch collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it was trying to be the boldest fragrance in the range, but because every collection needs something that brings a little lightness alongside the richer, moodier scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemongrass, Lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLime, Mango, Peach, Melon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePineapple, Grapefruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first impression is wonderfully fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass and lemon immediately brighten the room, creating a clean citrus opening that's vibrant without ever becoming sharp. It feels refreshing rather than zesty, giving the fragrance an energy that's noticeable from the moment it's lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003e003\u003c\/strong\u003e develops, the fruit begins to take centre stage. Mango is the most recognisable note, but it never dominates. Instead, it's supported by lime, peach and melon, creating a fragrance that's juicy and ripe without becoming overly sweet. The tropical notes feel natural and balanced rather than artificial or sugary, which is exactly what drew me to it in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the candle continues to burn, pineapple and grapefruit quietly round everything together, adding another layer of freshness and helping the brighter notes linger throughout the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it's undoubtedly the freshest candle in this year's collection, I don't really think of \u003cstrong\u003e003\u003c\/strong\u003e as a summer fragrance. It's the sort of candle I reach for whenever I want a room to feel brighter, whether that's on a grey January afternoon or with the doors open on a warm evening in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I chose 003\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was probably the easiest decision I made when putting the collection together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango has always been my favourite fruit, so I was naturally drawn to the fragrance from the start. What surprised me was how well everything else worked around it. The citrus keeps the fragrance feeling fresh, while the softer fruit notes stop it becoming too sharp or one dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe permanent ambustum collection naturally leans towards richer fragrances, and I didn't want Small Batch to feel like more of the same. \u003cstrong\u003e003\u003c\/strong\u003e brings something completely different without ever feeling out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes a fragrance earns its place because it's technically impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes it earns its place because it fills a gap in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sometimes, as with \u003cstrong\u003e003\u003c\/strong\u003e, it simply earns its place because every time I lit it, I enjoyed having it in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch gives me the freedom to work with fragrances that sit outside the permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes that's because I've always wanted to explore a particular fragrance family. 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From that point on, I knew it deserved a place in the Small Batch collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBergamot, Orange, Plum, Cassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose, Black Cherry, Prune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first impression is rich fruit rather than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum and cassis arrive first, lifted by bergamot and orange to give the fragrance a freshness that keeps everything feeling bright. It has depth from the beginning, but never feels heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003e004\u003c\/strong\u003e settles, the rose gradually becomes more noticeable. It isn't the sort of rose that dominates the room or reminds you of traditional floral perfumes. Instead, it sits comfortably amongst the darker fruit notes, bringing elegance rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is where everything begins to knit together. Patchouli, musk and tonka bean add warmth, while gentle touches of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg give the fragrance a richness that becomes more noticeable the longer the candle burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I enjoy most about \u003cstrong\u003e004\u003c\/strong\u003e is how layered it feels. Every time you think you've worked it out, another note quietly comes forward. It's the sort of fragrance that rewards a long evening rather than a quick first impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I chose 004\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I'm testing fragrances, there are two questions I always come back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould I enjoy burning this in my own home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd does it perform as well as it smells?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e004\u003c\/strong\u003e, the answer to both was an immediate yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral fragrances don't always have the strongest fragrance throw, so when I find one that fills a room this well, it immediately gets my attention. Combined with the richness of the plum and the warmth running through the base notes, it became one of those candles I found myself returning to again and again during testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere wasn't a grand plan for \u003cstrong\u003e004\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt simply proved, burn after burn, that it belonged in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch gives me the freedom to work with fragrances that sit outside the permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes that's because I've always wanted to explore a particular fragrance family. Sometimes it's because a test candle keeps drawing me back until I realise it deserves a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery numbered release is hand poured in small batches and produced in limited quantities. Some will return in future collections, while others will only ever exist once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's part of the enjoyment. Every year brings a new collection, and every number has its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ambustum.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58538225205632,"sku":"AMB-SBM-004","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/9011\/0628\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep18_2026_10_02_26AM.png?v=1789722285"},{"product_id":"005-tobacco-rum-leather","title":"005. Tobacco - Rum - Leather","description":"\u003ch1\u003e005\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobacco \u0026amp; Rum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome fragrances feel like they've always belonged.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started ambustum, I had no idea which fragrances people would respond to most. Like most small businesses, you begin with a few instincts and hope you're heading in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, a pattern started to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain and again, people were drawn towards the richer, moodier fragrances. Woods, amber, tobacco and spices consistently became some of the best loved candles in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when I began planning Small Batch, I knew there had to be one fragrance that felt at home alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRum, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClove, Patchouli, Labdanum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco, Moss, Leather, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that surprises most people is the freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe citrus notes arrive before anything else, lifting the fragrance with grapefruit, bergamot and lime. Alongside them, the rum adds warmth rather than sweetness, giving the opening a richness that immediately feels inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e develops, clove, patchouli and labdanum begin to emerge, gradually introducing more depth without ever becoming overpowering. The transition feels natural, almost as though the fragrance settles into the room rather than announcing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, the tobacco, leather, moss and amber take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth saying that this isn't the smell of cigarette smoke. The tobacco is smooth, dry and refined, adding warmth and character rather than heaviness. Combined with the leather and amber, it creates a fragrance that's comforting, sophisticated and incredibly easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI often think the best candles don't dominate a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey simply change how the room feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I chose 005\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fragrances find their place because they introduce something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e earned its place because it reflects what so many ambustum customers already enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years I've noticed that whenever I introduce a richer, more atmospheric fragrance, it tends to find its audience very quickly. It's become a style that's closely associated with the brand, and it felt right that this collection should acknowledge that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, I didn't want to simply repeat something I'd already made. I wanted a fragrance that felt familiar while still bringing something of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the warmth and depth that many of you already know from ambustum, but with a freshness that gives it its own identity. It doesn't compete with the permanent collection. It sits comfortably alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch gives me the freedom to explore fragrances that sit outside the permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes that's because I've always wanted to work with a particular fragrance family. Sometimes it's because a test candle refuses to be ignored. Every numbered release is chosen because, after weeks of testing, I genuinely believe it deserves a place in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is hand poured in small batches and produced in limited quantities. Some numbers may return in future collections, while others will remain unique to a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I enjoy most about Small Batch. Every collection captures a moment in time, and every number tells part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ambustum.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58538245783936,"sku":"AMB-SBM-005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/9011\/0628\/files\/25d13a18-f6a7-46ca-b16f-67e058d454ca_b8f9f77f-50ba-48d4-bc7d-cb7162fdaa24.png?v=1789723003"},{"product_id":"007-sea-salt-driftwood-seaweed","title":"007. 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