Circa vs Ecoya:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ecoya had more branded searches than Circa among candle and home fragrance brands in Australia. Ecoya had about 5,400 branded searches, while Circa had 1,600. Ecoya made up 8.1% of all candle and home fragrance brand searches we track, and Circa accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about candle and home fragrance brands, Ecoya appeared in three of the five answers and Circa in two. Ecoya was mentioned before Circa in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ecoya, about 3 searches for every 1 for Circa
Who does AI mention more?
Ecoya, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Circa in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Ecoya, named ahead of Circa in every answer
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Top candle and home fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ecoya was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Circa was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ecoya was listed before Circa in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Glasshouse Fragrances3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ecoya3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Circa2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Peppermint Grove2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aesop2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dusk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Diptyque0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maison Balzac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jo Malone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Palm Beach Collection0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which candle brand should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best candle brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which candles make a good gift?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candles”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scented candles”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Circa or Ecoya more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Circa and Ecoya by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten candle and home fragrance brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Ecoya, Circa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Glasshouse Fragrances | Dusk | Diptyque | Maison Balzac | Ecoya | Jo Malone | Circa | Palm Beach Collection | Peppermint Grove | Aesop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.3% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 16.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.6% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.6% | 23.9% | 7.1% | 16% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.6% | 17.1% | 21% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.4% | 19% | 12.7% | 19% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.5% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 14% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 32.1% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 33% | 18% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 8% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 20.1% | 16.5% | 11% | 11% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 19.8% | 13.3% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.1% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
How has the Circa and Ecoya comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ecoya was ahead of Circa in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Circa’s share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in Australia moved from 3.2% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ecoya’s share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in Australia moved from 7.2% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia candle and home fragrance brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ecoya lost share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in Australia, from 8.8% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Circa in Australia fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Circa’s and Ecoya’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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