While browsing through a TK Maxx store in Somerset, bargain enthusiast Bethany Slack had an extraordinary shopping moment when she discovered a rare luxury candle at a fraction of its usual cost.
Bethany, who co-runs the Instagram account The Luxury Pickers with her partner Austin, immediately recognized the distinctive Boy Smells “Magnum” candle hidden among the shelves. Known for its premium quality and typically available only at high-end stores like Harrods, this candle was marked down by an impressive £45.
Sharing her find on social media, Bethany explained, “What I’m about to show you will blow your mind. This isn’t just any Boy Smells candle; this is the rare, highly sought-after Magnum. When you hear ‘Magnum,’ you know it’s something special. These candles are usually stocked exclusively in Harrods.”
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At TK Maxx, the 765g three-wick Magnum candle was priced at just £34.99. Given the steep discount, Bethany encourages shoppers to “run, not walk” to their nearest TK Maxx to grab one before they’re gone.
The reaction from the online community was enthusiastic. One user commented, “Omg, I saw this at TK Maxx today and thought it was just a normal candle with a gimmicky name—totally missed the value!” Another wrote, “Amazing find, seriously speechless.” Many expressed eagerness to visit TK Maxx themselves after seeing Bethany’s post.
On Kith’s website, the same Magnum candle retails for £80, but due to high demand, it is currently sold out. The candle’s popularity has even driven some to list it on eBay for up to £286.70.
Boy Smells has gained a large following in recent years for its range of perfumes, body mists, and candles. The brand emphasizes inclusivity and the fluidity of identity through scent. A statement from Boy Smells elaborates:
“To craft an ever-evolving collection of perfumes and home fragrances that let you play with scent to express everything that is you. We are here for every side of you.
Collect them all. Mix and match. And most importantly: follow your nose. From the height of Millennialism to a new era in 2025, we never stop evolving.
Bold, boundary-breaking, and beautifully in-between. We are rooted in genderfulness—not as a passing trend, but as a constant way of being.
Because identity isn’t static. And neither are we. We embrace the full spectrum. Every facet of self. The moods. The phases. The playful contradictions. The joy of reinvention—never one thing, and never meant to be. We stand for multiplicity.
We invite you into the power of scent—where fragrance isn’t gendered but generous. Where binaries dissolve. And something new takes shape.”