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Founder Lesley Landels
Building a Modern Fragrance House in the Scottish Borders
Kinlora was founded by Lesley Landels, a product development specialist with a passion for scent, storytelling, and bespoke fragrance creation. With years of experience in brand development and a hands-on understanding of manufacturing, Lesley established Kinlora to help brands bring their custom fragrance concepts to life through hand-poured candles and home fragrance products.
From Modest Beginnings to B2B Candle Manufacturer
Kinlora’s story began during a self-build project in the Scottish Borders, where Lesley balanced raising a young family with launching a business rooted in craftsmanship, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Her vision was to create a modern fragrance house that would grow into a trusted B2B candle manufacturer and contract manufacturing partner for brands across the UK.
Private Label Candles and Custom Fragrance Development
At Kinlora, every product is developed with care—custom-formulated, hand-poured, and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. We specialise in private label candles, bespoke scent creation, and custom fragrance development for luxury brands, retailers, and emerging creators who want to tell their story through scent.
A Commitment to Craftsmanship and Collaboration
From concept to creation, Lesley’s team partners closely with clients to deliver high-quality private label production and custom fragrance solutions that elevate their brand. This flexible, client-focused approach has made Kinlora a trusted B2B manufacturing partner known for attention to detail and the ability to translate scent into story.
Supporting Innovation and Women in Business
As founder, Lesley brings not only technical expertise but also a genuine understanding of what it takes to launch and grow a product line. She is an active voice in the Scottish entrepreneurial community and a passionate advocate for innovation, collaboration, and women in business.
Why Choose Kinlora
Today, Kinlora continues to grow as a B2B candle manufacturer offering contract manufacturing services for brands seeking bespoke fragrance development and private label production. Our commitment to quality, flexibility, and creative partnership ensures every product reflects the unique vision of the brands we serve.