About us | Hunter and Walker Kent
Where Fragrance Meets Innovation
Welcome to Hunter and Walker
Hello, and a warm welcome to Hunter and Walker! I'm Kate, the creative force behind our unique range of artisan luxury car fresheners and wax melts.
Nestled in the heart of Kent, UK, our brand is driven by a passion for crafting high-performance fragrance products that redefine luxury and elevate everyday scent experiences.
Our Story
Hunter and Walker was inspired by my passion for coming home and being welcomed by an amazing fragrance as the front door opened.
There’s something magical about how a scent can instantly lift your spirits and create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
However, I often found myself disappointed by shop-bought products that lacked longevity or smelled artificial.
My journey began in June 2021 when I attended a candle-making course at the renowned Old Bexley Soap and Candle Company.
It was then that I discovered the science of combining wax and fragrance to fill a room with scent - A skill that is more complex than it seems!
After lots of experimenting and testing, I successfully created the first batch of wax melts that met the high standards I set.
Hunter and Walker Brand Launch
The Hunter and Walker brand launched in November 2021 and by mid-2022, I was on a quest for a long-lasting car freshener solution.
My husband Matt aired his frustrations with the traditional card air fresheners that only lasted a few days and the messy liquid diffusers that he'd tried but often leaked and were annoying to refill.
My research led me to a handmade product known as a 'Car Freshie' popular in the US. I had visions of refining this rustic concept into a luxury car freshener and after months of testing, the Fragrance Halo™ car perfume was born.
Our Mission and Core Values
At Hunter and Walker, we truly believe that luxury home and car fragrance should be both high-performance and affordable.
Long-lasting, top-quality fragrance sits at the heart of the brand.
Every product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it delivers on our promise of the highest quality and long-lasting scent.
Products Testing for Long-Lasting Scent and Strength
In the testing phase, our scented wax melts are made at different strengths.
This is because maximum strength is not always best when using oils developed by fragrance specialists!
Our melt tests are conducted in a semi-controlled environment using a selection of wax burners that replicate the different ways our customers will use them in their homes.
How Our Wax Melts are Tested
Every wax melt is tested over 3x burns, each lasting four hours.
We assess the following for performance;
- The hot throw — How far the scent travels from the wax warmer.
- How many hours each wax melt provides scent.
- How strong the scent is.
- We even get feedback directly from our existing customers by giving out samples for them to test in their home too.
It's a combination of all the results that determine whether a new product meets the high standards our customers deserve. Only the best wax melts will go into production.
Follow us on Facebook @hunterandwalker if you’d like the opportunity to test some products for yourself.
Sustainability Practices
Hunter and Walker is committed to sustainability with ethical and responsible sourcing of raw materials.
Our coconut and rapeseed wax blend is certified organic by the Soil Association and Ecocert, vegan-friendly, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, phthalates-free, and paraben-free.
Our luxury wax melts are cruelty-free and packaged using recyclable glassine bags. The Mica powder used in our designs is ethically sourced or manmade.
Our Fragrance Halo™ car air fresheners are made using Halo Pearls sourced from a factory that utilises bio-circular balanced and renewable energy manufacturing processes. To keep the scent fresh, they are packaged in compostable, plant-based wrappers.
Our Products
The Fragrance Halo™
Our Fragrance Halo™ is not your typical car air freshener; it’s an absolute game changer.
Made with highly absorbent Halo Pearls™, it locks in up to 30% of its weight in luxury fragrance providing you with long-lasting car scent for over eight weeks.
The design is dry to touch so it eliminates the chance of messy oil leaks, and features an adjustable cord to shorten it so you don’t get distracted whilst driving.
Scented Wax Melts
Using Coconut and Rapeseed plant-based wax, each luxury wax melt features our signature mica powder designs that are applied entirely by hand.
We use crystal gemstone embeds and botanicals to further enhance the appearance.
Customer Favourites
Our customers are absolutely loving our Bee-themed Fragrance Halo™
I created this design at the request of my local honey beekeeper.
It’s inspired by honeycomb and propolis and crafted with genuine 24ct gold leaf, Czech glass crystals, and a stunning bee charm. This car freshener stands out not only for its beautiful design but also for its exceptional fragrance performance.
Customer Ratings
We take absolute pride in the positive feedback received from our customers.
Our luxury wax melts and car perfumes consistently earn 5-star ratings, with testimonials like:
"Excellent wax melts. Scent is lovely and lasts for ages. Great value for money compared to similar products."
"Halo car air freshener - Absolutely great product! One of the best car air fresheners I have used in years. Wonderful smell and lasts a long time. Highly recommend a Halo to anybody."
What the future holds
I daydream about Hunter and Walker becoming a household brand name one day – Aim high right!
With our Fragrance Halo car perfume performing at the top of its game and offering an experience that's unrivalled in the car air freshener market… Watch this space!