Top Notes
Clove leaf, damp soil accord, bergamot peel
Middle Notes
Patchouli leaf, black tea, Kashmiri saffron
Base Notes
Sandalwood, benzoin resin, dark amber, vetiver
A warm, grounding, meditative fragrance — deep earth softened by spice and sacred woods.
The Memory
In the late 19th century, the spice routes of southern India hum quietly beneath monsoon clouds. In the villages of Tamil Nadu, wide courtyards are carpeted with freshly harvested patchouli leaves, their edges curling as they dry in the heavy, fragrant air. Women turn the leaves slowly by hand, releasing a deep earthy aroma warmed by sun, soil, and rain.
Copper distillation vessels hiss as steam rises from their spouts, perfuming the whole village with a dark, resinous sweetness. Patchouli oil—once used to scent fine textiles for export—now fills small glass vials destined for perfume houses across the world. The scent mingles with sandalwood, damp earth, temple smoke, and spice-laden breezesdrifting in from the markets.
As evening falls, the courtyard glows with lanternlight. The monsoon wind lifts the scent once more—rich, grounding, ancient.
Earthy patchouli warmed by spice, woods, and the humid monsoon air of 19th-century Tamil Nadu.
Hand-poured in our Fayetteville, North Carolina store using 100% soy wax and clean, phthalate-free fragrance oils.
All Reverie candles are:
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Vegan, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free
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Free of carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and Prop 65-listed ingredients
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Made using wax and fragrance oils sourced in North Carolina
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Hand-poured in small batches
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Proudly American made and available for wholesale
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Size: 8.5 oz
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Burn Time: ~50 hours