Myrrh & Tonka Hand-Poured Soy Candle
There is a particular kind of evening in late December. The candles on the table have burned low. There is something in the air that feels almost ecclesiastical, the resinous warmth of myrrh, the sweet, almost vanilla-like depth of tonka bean, the faint hint of frankincense from somewhere across the room. Myrrh & Tonka is that evening, that late-night cathedral hush. The candle to light when Christmas is genuinely here and you want the house to feel like it knows.
A resinous, festive fragrance with proper depth
This is a luxury myrrh and tonka candle for people who want their festive fragrance with proper weight to it. The opening is unmistakably resinous, myrrh and frankincense, lifted with a thread of cardamom and a touch of saffron, the way Christmas smells in the very best, oldest churches. The heart is where the tonka bean comes properly forward: warm, faintly almond-like, with a hint of vanilla and dark caramel that softens the resins.
Underneath, the base does the long, sacred work, sandalwood, soft amber, and a quiet thread of smoke that holds the fragrance in place for hours. 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: Myrrh, frankincense, cardamom, saffron
Heart: Tonka bean, vanilla, dark caramel
Base: Sandalwood, amber, soft smoke
Why you'll love it
For Christmas, properly. Myrrh & Tonka is the candle for the late, hushed end of Christmas Eve, the long Boxing Day afternoon, the quiet days between Christmas and New Year. Properly festive without being overtly seasonal.
As a luxury Christmas gift. Resinous, sophisticated, beautifully wrapped. Reads instantly as a properly considered present. Hand-wrap option at checkout.
For dinner parties in winter. Light it half an hour before guests arrive and watch the room shift gear. Particularly good with dark woods, candlelight, and a long table.
For meditation and quiet ritual. Frankincense and myrrh have been used in sacred ritual for thousands of years for good reason. Light this when you want the room to feel held.
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
Warm Woods & Cashmere Candle — softer, cosier counterpart for everyday winter cosiness.
Velvet Rose & Oud Candle — push the resin and depth into properly grown-up territory for a quieter, more sensual evening.
Myrrh & Tonka Hand-Poured Soy Candle
There is a particular kind of evening in late December. The candles on the table have burned low. There is something in the air that feels almost ecclesiastical, the resinous warmth of myrrh, the sweet, almost vanilla-like depth of tonka bean, the faint hint of frankincense from somewhere across the room. Myrrh & Tonka is that evening, that late-night cathedral hush. The candle to light when Christmas is genuinely here and you want the house to feel like it knows.
A resinous, festive fragrance with proper depth
This is a luxury myrrh and tonka candle for people who want their festive fragrance with proper weight to it. The opening is unmistakably resinous, myrrh and frankincense, lifted with a thread of cardamom and a touch of saffron, the way Christmas smells in the very best, oldest churches. The heart is where the tonka bean comes properly forward: warm, faintly almond-like, with a hint of vanilla and dark caramel that softens the resins.
Underneath, the base does the long, sacred work, sandalwood, soft amber, and a quiet thread of smoke that holds the fragrance in place for hours. 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: Myrrh, frankincense, cardamom, saffron
Heart: Tonka bean, vanilla, dark caramel
Base: Sandalwood, amber, soft smoke
Why you'll love it
For Christmas, properly. Myrrh & Tonka is the candle for the late, hushed end of Christmas Eve, the long Boxing Day afternoon, the quiet days between Christmas and New Year. Properly festive without being overtly seasonal.
As a luxury Christmas gift. Resinous, sophisticated, beautifully wrapped. Reads instantly as a properly considered present. Hand-wrap option at checkout.
For dinner parties in winter. Light it half an hour before guests arrive and watch the room shift gear. Particularly good with dark woods, candlelight, and a long table.
For meditation and quiet ritual. Frankincense and myrrh have been used in sacred ritual for thousands of years for good reason. Light this when you want the room to feel held.
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
Warm Woods & Cashmere Candle — softer, cosier counterpart for everyday winter cosiness.
Velvet Rose & Oud Candle — push the resin and depth into properly grown-up territory for a quieter, more sensual evening.
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