{"id":4256,"date":"2019-04-12T12:27:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T12:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/?p=4256"},"modified":"2021-05-21T12:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T12:14:45","slug":"a-chat-with-orla-of-max-benjamin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/a-chat-with-orla-of-max-benjamin\/","title":{"rendered":"A Chat with &#8211; Orla Van den Bergh, Founder &#038; Director of Max Benjamin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Established in the 1990s, Irish candle brand Max Benjamin has become synonymous with contemporary design, quality craftsmanship and the use of high-quality natural ingredients. Based in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Max Benjamin is run by siblings Orla, Mark &amp; David Van den Bergh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years Max Benjamin has grown to become a hugely successful Irish brand,  paving the way for Irish Craft Businesses internationally and is swiftly becoming a household name in Ireland and beyond. This week we had a chat with founder Orla about the story behind the brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <br>We\u2019ll start at the beginning! Where did you develop your love for candle making and fragrances? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Interestingly, my love of candle making started from a summer spent in Florida on a working visa. I spent some time working in a candle shop in leafy park avenue, winter park in North Orlando. I was inspired by what I could create with this material and later returned to Ireland with candle moulds and wicks in my suitcase!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-13_edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-13_edited.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-13_edited-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> What  motivated you to turn that passion into a business?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Upon my return, I sourced wax and along with my candle moulds <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">began      making<\/g> a few <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">multi wick<\/g> oversized <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">large      candles<\/g> for my home. I made a few also for friends and the word spread <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">and      soon<\/g> I was making quite a number of these. I had candle parties to sell <g class=\"gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"12\" data-gr-id=\"12\">my      wares<\/g> that funded more purchases of wax. Soon, I saw that I maybe had <g class=\"gr_ gr_13 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"13\" data-gr-id=\"13\">the      basis<\/g> of a small business that was worth pursuing. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> It\u2019s  really lovely that your business in named after your twin boys, Max and Ben was it      difficult to decide on \u201cMax Benjamin\u201d as the name for the business or was      it an easy choice? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> My brother Mark actually came up with the idea and we felt it reflected an integral part that family plays in our business and it was also a  name that could work well outside of Ireland.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-9_edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-9_edited.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-9_edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-9_edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> What  was the first candle that you created? And why?       <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>When the company began we focused on large 2 ft and 3 ft <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">multi <\/g><g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">wick<\/g>      candles<\/g>. We participated in our first trade fair in London, Top Drawer, and were overwhelmed by the positive response <g class=\"gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"12\" data-gr-id=\"12\">from      retailers<\/g>. The candles were dramatic and for the premium market and <g class=\"gr_ gr_13 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"13\" data-gr-id=\"13\">there      was<\/g> not much competition in that <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling only-del replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">space space<\/g> at the time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-20_edited-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-20_edited-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-20_edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-20_edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-20_edited.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> If   you could only choose one scent to have in your own home \u2013 which one would it be?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Our new Provence collection has <g class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"8\" data-gr-id=\"8\">my      favourite<\/g> scent to date, Herbes Sauvages. I love it!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Provence_-1_edited-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Provence_-1_edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Provence_-1_edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Provence_-1_edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Your candles are all natural \u2013 why is this so important to you as  the creators? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Our candles are made from 100%  natural wax which we are very proud of. Our packaging is recyclable and our vessels can be recycled at the bottle bank. We are constantly working on improving our sustainability. It\u2019s important to us.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-18_edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-18_edited.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-18_edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/max-benj-LOW-RES-18_edited-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> When it comes to choosing candles and diffusers for the home, what      advice would you give people?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Everyone is different but I love to have the same fragrance throughout my home and change it up with the season. Diffusers are particularly effective as they passively fragrance in a subtle way. I just need to remember to top up with my refill every three to four months. In the <g class=\"gr_ gr_77 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"77\" data-gr-id=\"77\">mud room<\/g>, where the dogs sleep, I use a different fragrance as I want something strong to mask dog smells; I use Grapefruit and Pomelo <g class=\"gr_ gr_20 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"20\" data-gr-id=\"20\">but      believe<\/g> Lemongrass &amp; Ginger would work well too. They can also <g class=\"gr_ gr_21 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"21\" data-gr-id=\"21\">mask      strong<\/g> smells from the kitchen. &nbsp;I use candles in my bathroom when <g class=\"gr_ gr_22 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"22\" data-gr-id=\"22\">we      are<\/g> entertaining and the fragrance is always commented on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A big thank you to Orla for taking the time to chat with us about the story behind Max Benjamin. You can discover Max Benjamin Candles and Diffusers in M&amp;B stores nationwide or online&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/brands\/max-benjamin.html\">Shop Max Benjamin<\/a><\/strong><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsandbyrne.com\/brands\/max-benjamin.html\">S<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established in the 1990s, Irish candle brand Max Benjamin has become synonymous with contemporary design, quality craftsmanship and the use of high-quality natural ingredients. Based in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Max Benjamin is run by siblings Orla, Mark &amp; David Van den Bergh. 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