Myrtle & Moss Soy Candle: Mandarin, Lemon Myrtle & Orange Peel — A Zesty Australian Citrus Escape in Pure Soy Wax
For spaces that deserve more than ordinary air, this hand-poured soy candle weaves together the bright lift of Mandarin, the sharp green vivacity of native Australian Lemon Myrtle, and the warm, sun-ripened sweetness of Orange Peel into a single cohesive scent portrait. The pure soy wax base burns cleaner and longer than paraffin alternatives, releasing essential oils gradually for a fragrance that fills a room without overwhelming it. It is an invitation to slow down — a sensory ritual that brings the clarity of the Australian bush and the warmth of a citrus grove into everyday living.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Essential Oil | Citrus reticulata peel oil | High | Fragrance / Aromatherapy note | Uplifting, mood-brightening top note with sweet citrus character |
| Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil | Backhousia citriodora leaf oil | High | Fragrance / Aromatherapy note | Crisp, native Australian botanical; eucalyptol-rich for a clean, clarifying atmosphere |
| Orange Peel Essential Oil | Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil | Mid | Fragrance / Aromatherapy note | Warm, rounded citrus base note; promotes an energising, optimistic ambience |
| Soy Wax | Glycine soja (Soybean) wax | High | Carrier / Burn medium | Clean-burning, renewable base; enables slow, even fragrance diffusion over 50 hours |
Pure soy wax, derived from hydrogenated soybean oil, has a lower melt point than paraffin, allowing the essential oil blend to diffuse gradually and consistently throughout the burn. As the wax pool forms, volatile aromatic compounds from Mandarin, Lemon Myrtle, and Orange Peel essential oils are released into the air, engaging the olfactory system to influence mood and perception of space. Lemon Myrtle — one of Australia's most potent native aromatics — contributes a high citral content that gives the blend its distinctive sharp, green clarity, balanced by the rounder terpene profiles of Mandarin and Orange Peel.
- Those seeking a clean-burning, naturally fragranced alternative to paraffin or synthetic candles
- Spaces that benefit from an energising, mood-lifting citrus atmosphere — kitchens, home offices, or living areas
- Gifting or layering within the Myrtle & Moss Mini Soy Candle collection for a bespoke scent environment

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