30cl Candle Boxes
84 × 84 × 103mm — The UK's best-selling candle box with heavy crash-lock bases for 30cl glass tumblers.
Candle Gift Set Boxes & Diffuser PackagingCandle Gift Set Boxes & Diffuser Packaging Custom Multi-Cavity Presentation Cartons
Engineered for luxury home fragrance gift collections, pairing 30cl candles with 100ml reed diffusers, trio votive discovery packs, and seasonal holiday bundles. Features bespoke die-cut inserts that lock diverse glass shapes rigidly in place for an opulent retail unboxing.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
Multi-ItemDuos, Trios & Hampers
70×70×260mmTall Diffuser Boxes
Bespoke InsertsCustom Die-Cut Fitment
FSC Certified100% Recyclable Options
High AOVBoosts £35–£75 Gifting
Consider the details
How do you package candles and reed diffusers together safely?
Packaging candles and reed diffusers together requires precision multi-cavity internal engineering. Diffuser bottles are tall and prone to tipping, while reed sticks require 240mm–260mm of vertical clearance. QPack designs dual-height presentation boxes with custom-engineered board or foam inserts that lock the heavy candle jar and the diffuser bottle into separate recessed compartments, with a dedicated channel for diffuser reeds.
- Custom CNC die-cut platform inserts cradle mixed glassware shapes (e.g. wide 30cl tumbler + narrow 100ml diffuser bottle)
- Integrated vertical reed channels accommodate 240mm–260mm fiber or rattan reeds without bending or snapping
- Available in Two-Piece Presentation, Slide-Out Matchbox Sleeve, and Magnetic Flap Gift Box formats
- High-caliper 450gsm FBB or 1500gsm rigid greyboard ensures no sagging under combined multi-item weights (800g–1.5kg)
- Significantly increases Average Order Value (AOV) by enabling luxury gift retail price points of £45 to £85
- Available Formats
- Candle + Diffuser Duo / Votive Trio (3× 20cl) / Candle + Accessories Set
- Tall Diffuser Dimensions
- 70 × 70 × 260mm (Fits standard 100ml bottle with 250mm reeds)
- Gift Set Dimensions
- Bespoke engineered around your specific product combination
- Board Construction
- 450gsm–550gsm Folding Boxboard or 1500gsm Rigid Presentation Greyboard
- Internal Platforms
- Die-Cut Folding Card Platform / Sculpted Velvet Foam / Fluted Eco-Insert
- Closure Styles
- Two-Piece Lid & Base / Magnetic Clamshell / Slide-Out Sleeve with Ribbon Pull
- Window Options
- Acetate Window Apertures / Open Silhouette Cut-Outs
- Finishes
- Hot Metallic Foil Stamping, Anti-Scratch Soft-Touch, Spot UV, Blind Debossing
- Minimum Order (MOQ)
- From 100 units
- Lead Time
- 8–12 working days from proof approval
Find your fit
Complete Candle Packaging Ecosystem
Explore our individual candle packaging solutions to complement your gift collections.
20cl Votive Candle Boxes
75 × 75 × 90mm — Compact luxury boxes with internal collar inserts for votive and sampler candles.
Luxury Rigid Candle Boxes
Heavy 1500gsm greyboard two-piece and shoulder-neck boxes for £40+ prestige luxury home fragrance collections.
Wax Melt Snap Bar Boxes
Letterbox-friendly 142 × 62 × 18mm cartons with grease-resistant barrier coatings for 50g snap bars.
A closer look
Designed to Elevate Gifting Seasons & High-Value Retail Bundles
Gift boxes represent the highest profit margin opportunity for UK home fragrance brands during autumn, Christmas, and Mother's Day.
Engineered for Mixed Weights and Asymmetrical Vessels
Packaging a wide 30cl candle jar next to a tall, slender 100ml diffuser bottle creates an uneven weight distribution. Our structural designers calibrate the internal center of gravity and reinforce outer sidewalls so the box carries flat without tilting or straining corner joints.
Secure Dedicated Reeds Channel
There is nothing worse than opening a luxury diffuser set to find bent or snapped diffuser reeds. We engineer custom recessed slots or ribbon loops that hold 5 to 8 rattan or synthetic fiber reeds straight and secure across the length of the box.
Boost Average Order Value by £25 to £50
Selling a 30cl candle for £20 and a reed diffuser for £22 individually requires two separate buying decisions. Combining them into an impeccably branded QPack gift box lets you position the set at £48 to £65, dramatically increasing revenue per customer.
100% Recyclable Eco-Friendly Platform Inserts
Modern gift buyers actively avoid plastic blister trays. Our multi-cavity platform inserts are crafted from 100% FSC-certified folding boxboard or micro-flute card, cut with high-speed precision lasers to match your bottles down to the half-millimeter.
Gifting Excellence
Turn Holiday Shoppers into Year-Round Loyalists
During peak Q4 shopping, packaging is what drives gift conversions. A stunning presentation box with gold foil lettering, velvety touch lamination, and perfectly positioned fragrance components creates an unforgettable gifting moment that turns recipients into lifelong brand customers.
Designing High-Converting Candle & Reed Diffuser Gift Packaging
Gift sets represent the highest-margin commercial opportunity in the British home fragrance calendar. During the fourth-quarter peak (October through December) and spring gifting events (Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day), consumers actively seek complete fragrance experiences. By bundling a 30cl scented candle with a 100ml reed diffuser or presenting a trio of 20cl votives, brands successfully increase their Average Order Value (AOV) from £20 to £55–£75. QPack engineers bespoke multi-cavity presentation boxes that secure mixed glassware formats with zero transit rattle.
Tall Reed Diffuser Packaging Architecture
Standalone 100ml reed diffusers present a unique packaging challenge: a low, heavy bottle paired with tall 240mm–250mm reeds:
- Standard Tall Carton: 70mm (W) × 70mm (D) × 260mm (H)
- Internal Bottle Neck Restraint: Secures the bottle shoulder to prevent tipping
- Dedicated Reed Enclosure: Keeps reeds straight without fiber warping
Multi-Cavity Precision Platform Inserts
Packaging asymmetrical vessels side-by-side (e.g. a wide 84mm candle tumbler next to a slender 60mm diffuser bottle) requires custom die-cut platform inserts:
- Laser-calibrated cut-outs prevent glass-on-glass collision during transit
- Recessed thumb notches allow effortless removal of glassware
- Available in 100% recyclable folding card or velvet-topped high-density EVA foam
Presentation Formats: From Matchbox Sleeves to Magnetic Hampers
Depending on your retail distribution channel, we offer three proven gift packaging structures:
- Slide-Out Drawer Cartons: A sturdy outer sleeve with an inner sliding drawer fitted with a grosgrain ribbon pull-tab.
- Two-Piece Rigid Presentation Boxes: Heavy 1500gsm greyboard with full-depth or partial-depth lid showcasing gold foil stamping.
- Windowed Gifting Cartons: Precision die-cut front apertures that reveal the candle label and diffuser bottle directly on store shelves.
Production & Workflow
Our 4-Step Packaging & Production Process
From jar tolerance checks and 3D CAD dielines to high-definition printing and tracked UK delivery.
Step 01 Jar Measurement & Structural CAD Dieline
Provide your glass jar height, diameter, and rim measurements (or supplier model like Karen, Lucy, Libbey, or Lotti). Our packaging structural studio calculates glass perimeter tolerances and supplies an engineered vector PDF dieline within 24 hours.
Step 02 3D Proofing, CLP Hazard & Panel Mapping
We map your brand artwork onto an interactive 360-degree 3D digital simulation, verifying panel margins, lid allowances, barcode quiet zones, and legal UK CLP hazard warning label placement on the base flap before production.
Step 03 High-Definition Litho Printing & Embellishment
Manufactured on heavy 380gsm–600gsm virgin folding boxboard using low-odour vegetable inks, precision micro-creasing, luxury hot foil stamping, debossing, or scratch-resistant soft-touch lamination engineered to withstand heavy glassware.
Step 04 Drop-Tested QC & Tracked UK Delivery
Every batch is inspected for crease squareness, adhesive seam pull-strength, and transit drop resistance before secure packing and express dispatch with free tracked mainland UK delivery.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
Can you make a box that fits my specific candle and diffuser bottles?
Yes! Because diffuser bottles and candle jars come in varied shapes and heights, all our gift set inserts are 100% custom-cut. You simply provide the dimensions or send physical samples of your glassware to our UK studio, and we draft an exact CAD dieline.
What is the standard size for standalone reed diffuser boxes?
For standalone 100ml reed diffusers, the industry standard box size is 70mm (width) × 70mm (depth) × 260mm (height). This provides ample space for a square or cylindrical bottle at the base while accommodating 240mm–250mm tall reeds inside.
Can the insert hold accessories like wick trimmers and matches?
Yes. We frequently engineer 3-cavity and 4-cavity inserts that hold a candle, a matching glass bottle of luxury matches, and a metal wick trimmer for comprehensive premium gift bundles.
Do you offer window options for candle gift sets?
Yes. We can incorporate clear recyclable windows on the front lid so both the candle and the diffuser bottle are visible on retail shelves without opening the box.
What board thickness do you recommend for heavy gift sets?
For gift sets weighing over 800g, we recommend either 500gsm–600gsm folding boxboard with a reinforced double-wall base, or a 1500gsm rigid greyboard presentation box.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom gift packaging?
Our custom gift set boxes start at 100 units. For seasonal Q4 production, we recommend ordering in late summer to secure preferred production slots and volume pricing.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
Let’s make it yours
Create Unforgettable Candle & Fragrance Gift Sets
Share your product combination, glassware dimensions, and artwork concepts. Our packaging team will provide custom dielines and an instant quote within 24 hours.