Petrichor Soy Candle

The most universally recognized scent of all the candles I make, Petrichor recreates the unmistakable aroma of rain-soaked earth in the quiet moments just after a storm. The scent comes from geosmin—a compound released by healthy soil bacteria and detectable by humans at just 10 parts per trillion. Our sensitivity to it is believed to be an evolutionary adaptation for finding water and assessing soil health, making the aroma a shared and welcome experience across cultures and continents. Blending notes of damp grass, wet stones, and fresh rainfall, this candle captures the ephemeral essence of early spring rains, not just in Ohio but everywhere, and the universal moment of stillness that follows.

Hand-poured with clean-burning, non-toxic ingredients, Petrichor is perfect for creating a calm, meditative atmosphere. Whether you’re journaling on a gray morning or winding down after a long day, this candle evokes the deep universal peace that follows a passing storm.

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Scent Profile: Earth, Grass, Rain, Wet Stones
Available Sizes: 4 oz – 100 g | 8 oz – 185 g | 12 oz – 320 g
Vibe: Earthy, wet, ephemeral, atmospheric

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Our 4 oz soy candles burn for 25+ hours, 8 oz for 45+ hours, and 12 oz for 80+ hours with proper care (see below).

Made with pure soy wax, paper woven cotton wicks, and non-toxic fragrance oils.

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Candle Care: Light your candle without trimming the wick for the first burn. After that, trim the wick to 1/8″–1/4″ between uses or while burning if necessary to maintain a steady flame. If the flame exceeds 1 inch, blow out, trim, and relight. For best results, burn in 4-hour intervals or at least until the melted wax reaches the edge of the glass. Burning a candle for too little time will cause “tunneling” and burning for too long (without trimming) is dangerous. Never burn a candle unattended or overnight to avoid overheating or cracking the jar.

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Clean Candle Promise: Our non-toxic candles are made with the cleanest ingredients in the industry and are proven to be enjoyable by even sensitive consumers who traditionally experience headaches or other discomfort caused by burning candles. Due to the clean science behind our fragrances, they do not build up in your environment or become overpowering, no matter how long they are burnt.

ALL of our candles are free of phthalates and CA prop 65 warnings, and those labeled as Clean Plus are further free of animal derivatives, antimicrobials, and molecules with similar concerns. For more information and a full list of excluded ingredients please click here.