The Hotel Lobby
The scent of arrival.
The Feature
Bergamot opens both halves of this set, then they part ways. The candle goes warm: clove and jasmine over amber, oak moss and a hint of smoked tea. The diffuser goes floral and then woody: dark plum and magnolia over orange blossom and rare osmanthus, settling into cedarwood, musk and agarwood. One opening, two ways down.
The candle. Bright bergamot, warm clove, deep oak moss. Soy and beeswax, hand poured in small batches, in a matte cream ceramic vessel made to be kept long after the last burn.
The diffuser. Dark plum, rare osmanthus, rich agarwood. No flame and no upkeep beyond turning the reeds. It holds the room all day.
The Ọ̀nà tools. Wick trimmer, snuffer and wick aligner, in bronze or black, so the candle burns clean and evenly from first light to last.
The Ọ̀nà coaster. Solid walnut, lipped to hold the vessel steady, and the thing the candle stands on in every photograph.
Four pieces, bought together. This is the set for the end of the day, and for the feeling of walking into a beautifully appointed hotel lobby after a long journey: the noise drops away, and the air suddenly has manners.
Every candle is a journey into mindfulness and cultural heritage.
The discipline
Trim your wick to 1/4 inch before each burn for optimal performance and longevity.
The vessel
Hand-poured into artisan ceramic vessels, designed to be repurposed long after the flame fades.
The ingredients
Pure soy wax and bees wax blended with premium fragrance oils, free from parabens and phthalates.