Description
Myrtle & Moss The Botanical Candle Collection: Flora — A Romantic Garden in Every Flame
For those who believe a room should feel as considered as a skincare ritual, Flora transforms any space into a sanctuary of living botanicals. Vetiver’s earthy depth anchors an airy bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, orange, and rhubarb — evoking the sensation of freshly cut stems still cool from the florist’s hand. Poured into a reusable pebble-grey ceramic pot designed to house a beloved plant long after the last burn, Flora is as intentional in its afterlife as it is in its first light.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetiver | Chrysopogon zizanioides root oil/extract | Mid | Base note fixative | Grounding, smoky-earthy depth; known for calming aromatic properties |
| Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides flower extract | Mid | Heart note | Soft, creamy floral — the olfactory centrepiece of the blend |
| Orange | Citrus sinensis peel oil | Mid | Top note | Bright, uplifting citrus opening; known to promote energised mood |
| Jasmine | Jasminum officinale flower extract | Mid | Heart note | Romantic, heady floral warmth; widely associated with stress relief |
| Rhubarb | Rheum rhabarbarum extract | Low | Top–heart accent | Tart, green freshness that lifts and balances the heavier florals |
| Soy Wax | Glycine soja (Soybean) wax | High | Carrier / burn base | Clean, slow burn; renewable and biodegradable vs. paraffin |
Flora is built on a soy wax base, which burns cooler and more slowly than paraffin, allowing the fragrance compounds to volatilise gradually and deliver a consistent, true-to-description scent throw across the full 70-hour burn time. The fragrance architecture follows classic perfumery structure: orange and rhubarb lift as bright top notes on first light, giving way to the lush floral heart of gardenia and jasmine, while vetiver’s resinous base note anchors the blend and extends longevity. The ceramic pot acts as a natural insulator, further regulating melt pool temperature and protecting scent integrity between burns.
- Mindful wind-down rituals and evening ambience in living spaces or bathrooms
- Gifting occasions where eco-conscious, dual-purpose design is valued
- Plant lovers seeking a candle vessel with intentional post-use life as a planter pot
