Our Story
Our Story
STANZA Artigiana began in London in 2019 with a love of fragrance, craftsmanship and the warm atmosphere of Italian homes.
Stanza means “room” in Italian. From the beginning, the idea was to create spaces, scents and objects that feel personal, warm and beautifully lived in.
Our first chapter centred on a physical boutique: a place to discover handmade candles, reed diffusers and artisan pieces, meet customers face to face and share the craft behind fragrance.
When the boutique closed at the end of 2024, STANZA changed shape. The most meaningful part of the brand became clearer: bringing people together to make, smell, talk and create something of their own.
Today our work centres on candle-making workshops, bespoke fragrance creation, corporate experiences and small-batch home fragrance.
Meet Danilo
STANZA Artigiana was founded by Danilo Ranaldi, a fragrance specialist trained with The Fragrance Foundation UK. His approach combines Italian warmth, sensory storytelling and practical craft.
What we do today
Workshops
Public classes, private celebrations and team experiences in London. Explore workshops →
Bespoke & brands
Signature scents, branded candles and fragrance products for businesses, interiors and special occasions. Explore bespoke creation →
Shop
A supporting collection of handmade candles, reed diffusers, refills and Italian-inspired artisan pieces. Visit the shop →
As seen and heard
- 5.0 rating from 18 verified ClassBento reviews
- Featured on BBC Radio London
- Member of The Fragrance Foundation UK
- Collaborated with Gennaro Contaldo on The Otium Box
