Lime, Basil & Mandarin Hand-Poured Soy Candle
Picture a kitchen on a summer afternoon. The doors are open onto the garden. There is mandarin in a bowl on the counter, just unwrapped. Basil growing in a pot on the windowsill, fragrant when you brush past. A lime cut on the board, its peel curling at the edges. Lime, Basil & Mandarin is that kitchen, that hour, that exact balance of sharp and herbal and clean. The candle to light when you want the whole house to feel summery and useful.
A fresh, aromatic citrus and herb fragrance
This is a luxury lime, basil and mandarin candle for people who want their citrus with proper character and a herbal twist. The opening is bright and unmistakable, freshly cut lime, sweet mandarin, and a clean lift of bergamot. The heart is where the basil properly comes through: green, peppery, freshly bruised, with a touch of mint that keeps things alive.
Underneath, the base settles into something quieter and more grounded, soft white musk, vetiver, and a thread of amber that gives the freshness somewhere to sit. Hand-poured in small batches in our Portsmouth studio using natural soy wax, finished with a premium unbleached cotton wick, intricately interwoven with a delicate paper thread and encased in a protective outer jacket, for a steadier flame and a cleaner, longer burn.
Fragrance notes
Top: Lime, mandarin, bergamot
Heart: Fresh basil, mint, green leaf
Base: White musk, vetiver, amber
Why you'll love it
For summer entertaining. Light Lime, Basil & Mandarin half an hour before guests arrive. By the time the prosecco is open, the whole kitchen smells like a garden party.
For the kitchen. Sharp, herbal, properly working. Cuts through cooking smells beautifully and reads as the candle of someone who genuinely uses their kitchen.
For mornings that need lifting. First proper sunlight of spring, first warm Saturday of summer, first weekend after a long week. Light this and the day starts properly.
As a housewarming or new home gift. Universally lovely, properly fresh, and beautifully presented. The kind of candle that says welcome without saying anything at all. Hand-wrap option at checkout.
The details
• 200g hand-poured soy wax candle
• Approximately 35 hours of clean, even burn
• Premium unbleached cotton wick, paper-threaded and jacketed for a steadier flame
• White glass vessel, fully reusable
• Phthalate-free, vegan, cruelty-free
• Hand-poured in small batches in Portsmouth, UK
The ritual
For the best burn, light it for two to three hours the first time you use it, allowing the wax to melt fully to the edges of the glass. This sets what's called a memory pool and means your candle will burn evenly every time after. Trim the wick to 5mm before each lighting. Keep the candle away from draughts, and never leave it burning unattended.
Pairs beautifully with
Lime, Basil & Mandarin Wax Melts — same fresh herbal-citrus fragrance in flame-free format. Brilliant for the kitchen all day.
Indian Lemongrass & Lime Peel Candle — keep the citrus story going with a slightly sharper, more herbal angle.
Santorini Candle — push the fragrance towards the Mediterranean with sea salt, fig leaf and bergamot.
Lime, Basil & Mandarin Hand-Poured Soy Candle
Picture a kitchen on a summer afternoon. The doors are open onto the garden. There is mandarin in a bowl on the counter, just unwrapped. Basil growing in a pot on the windowsill, fragrant when you brush past. A lime cut on the board, its peel curling at the edges. Lime, Basil & Mandarin is that kitchen, that hour, that exact balance of sharp and herbal and clean. The candle to light when you want the whole house to feel summery and useful.
A fresh, aromatic citrus and herb fragrance
This is a luxury lime, basil and mandarin candle for people who want their citrus with proper character and a herbal twist. The opening is bright and unmistakable, freshly cut lime, sweet mandarin, and a clean lift of bergamot. The heart is where the basil properly comes through: green, peppery, freshly bruised, with a touch of mint that keeps things alive.
Underneath, the base settles into something quieter and more grounded, soft white musk, vetiver, and a thread of amber that gives the freshness somewhere to sit. Hand-poured in small batches in our Portsmouth studio using natural soy wax, finished with a premium unbleached cotton wick, intricately interwoven with a delicate paper thread and encased in a protective outer jacket, for a steadier flame and a cleaner, longer burn.
Fragrance notes
Top: Lime, mandarin, bergamot
Heart: Fresh basil, mint, green leaf
Base: White musk, vetiver, amber
Why you'll love it
For summer entertaining. Light Lime, Basil & Mandarin half an hour before guests arrive. By the time the prosecco is open, the whole kitchen smells like a garden party.
For the kitchen. Sharp, herbal, properly working. Cuts through cooking smells beautifully and reads as the candle of someone who genuinely uses their kitchen.
For mornings that need lifting. First proper sunlight of spring, first warm Saturday of summer, first weekend after a long week. Light this and the day starts properly.
As a housewarming or new home gift. Universally lovely, properly fresh, and beautifully presented. The kind of candle that says welcome without saying anything at all. Hand-wrap option at checkout.
The details
• 200g hand-poured soy wax candle
• Approximately 35 hours of clean, even burn
• Premium unbleached cotton wick, paper-threaded and jacketed for a steadier flame
• White glass vessel, fully reusable
• Phthalate-free, vegan, cruelty-free
• Hand-poured in small batches in Portsmouth, UK
The ritual
For the best burn, light it for two to three hours the first time you use it, allowing the wax to melt fully to the edges of the glass. This sets what's called a memory pool and means your candle will burn evenly every time after. Trim the wick to 5mm before each lighting. Keep the candle away from draughts, and never leave it burning unattended.
Pairs beautifully with
Lime, Basil & Mandarin Wax Melts — same fresh herbal-citrus fragrance in flame-free format. Brilliant for the kitchen all day.
Indian Lemongrass & Lime Peel Candle — keep the citrus story going with a slightly sharper, more herbal angle.
Santorini Candle — push the fragrance towards the Mediterranean with sea salt, fig leaf and bergamot.
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