How popular isAshley & Co?
In September 2026, people searched for Ashley & Co by name about 2,400 times in New Zealand, a 17.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.6% of all New Zealand candle and home fragrance brand searches, placing Ashley & Co sixth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about candle and home fragrance brands, Ashley & Co appeared in two of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the nine.
Ashley & Co is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
EcoyaShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AesopShare of searches 23.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
Jo MaloneShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
DiptyqueShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- Ashley & CoShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top candle and home fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ashley & Co was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ashley & Co is the second most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Ecoya1st- Ashley & Co2nd
The Aromatherapy Co.3rd
LucyKing4th
Glasshouse Fragrances5th
Diptyque6th
Living Light7th
Jo Malone8th
Aesop9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ecoya2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Jo Malone2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Glasshouse Fragrances2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Ashley & Co2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
The Aromatherapy Co.2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
LucyKing2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Living Light2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Aesop1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Diptyque1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about candle and home fragrance brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which candle or home fragrance brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best candle or home fragrance brand in New Zealand for a relaxing home scent?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scented candle nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“candle brands nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which candle and home fragrance brands compete with Ashley & Co?
Share of searches by month for Ecoya, Aesop, Jo Malone, Diptyque, Glasshouse Fragrances, Ashley & Co, The Aromatherapy Co.. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ecoya | Aesop | Jo Malone | Diptyque | Glasshouse Fragrances | Ashley & Co | The Aromatherapy Co. | LucyKing | Living Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25% | 23.2% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 13.4% | 8% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.9% | 29.1% | 9% | 6.1% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 0.69% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.1% | 20% | 13% | 7.8% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 0.85% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.4% | 23.1% | 13% | 13.1% | 11.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.8% | 26% | 13.9% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.6% | 27.4% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 22.8% | 14.9% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 25.3% | 24.4% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.7% | 25.7% | 11.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.8% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.9% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 14% | 9.1% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.87% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 23.9% | 16.1% | 13.4% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.72% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.8% | 9K | -2.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.9% | 8.7K | -1.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 16.1% | 5.8K | +22.4% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 13.4% | 4.9K | -5.8% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 9.6% | 3.5K | +3.3% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 6.6% | 2.4K | -33.3% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.6% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 440 | -4.3% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.72% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.1 points |
1.
Ecoya24.8%
Held 1st. 9K estimated branded searches, -2.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Aesop23.9%
Held 2nd. 8.7K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
16.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
4.
Diptyque13.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, -5.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
9.6%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.6%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
LucyKing1.2%
Held 8th. 440 estimated branded searches, -4.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.72%
Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ashley & Co changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ashley & Co in New Zealand fell from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ashley & Co’s share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand decreased from 8% to 6.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ashley & Co’s share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand peaked at 9.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand candle and home fragrance brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Jo Malone overtook Diptyque to rank 3rd among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand, with 16.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Ashley & Co lost share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand, from 9.7% to 6.6%.

In September 2026, Diptyque lost share of searches among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 13.4%.

In September 2026, Glasshouse Fragrances rose from 6th to 5th among candle and home fragrance brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Living Light in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The Aromatherapy Co. in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Ashley & Co’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ashley & Co’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Ashley & Co compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle and home fragrance brands | 6th of 9 | 6.6% | Shown above |
| Room spray brands | 5th of 6 | 8.5% | Show ranking |

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