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Natural soy wax
Natural Soy Wax
The candle base is natural soy wax, chosen for its lower combustion temperature and slower fragrance release.
AN OVESSI CANDLE
The Hour : Wild Flower Soy Candle
wild flower soy candle
A hand-poured soy candle that opens the room with a light, airy wild flower accord, bringing a soft, even burn and a gentle daytime presence.
£29
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK shipping over £75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
In the room
What this candle brings
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Light meadow florals fill the room
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Rose citrus notes stay airy
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Soft even burn for daytime rituals
Why this exists
Light floral candles are easy to get wrong, which is why this one is built to stay airy rather than heavy. The Hour is designed to evoke the softness of a meadow in early bloom: delicate, fresh, and quietly alive. Its fragrance compound centres on Citronellol and Geranyl Acetate for a rosy, floral-green character, with Phenylethyl Alcohol adding rose-like depth and Limonene keeping the opening bright. The natural soy wax supports a slower release of the lighter aromatic components, while the unbleached cotton wick is sized for the 100 ml vessel to encourage a clean melt pool. The result is a candle that brightens a room without dominating it, suited to morning rituals, daytime reading, and open spaces.
Inside the vessel
The scent structure
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Unbleached cotton wick
Cotton Wick
The wick is unbleached cotton and is sized for the 100 ml vessel to support a clean melt pool.
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Wild flower accord
Citronellol, Geranyl Acetate, Phenylethyl Alcohol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate
The fragrance accord combines rose-citrus florals with a clean green lift and a soft balsamic warmth.
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Limonene
Limonene
Provides the immediate bright, airy lift in the opening of the scent.
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Phenylethyl Alcohol
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Adds depth and a fresh-cut rose character to the floral heart.
The scent in the room
The scent opens light and airy, with a floral-meadow impression rather than a heavy perfume. As it burns, the accord remains soft and even, with the rose-citrus-green character staying clear without becoming loud. The soy wax and cotton wick are described as supporting a smooth, balanced burn.
Lighting
How to use this candle
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Set the candle safely
Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from draughts, fabrics, and flammable materials.
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Trim the wick
Trim the wick to 5 mm before each burn.
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First burn
Allow the melt pool to reach the vessel edge on the first burn to help prevent tunnelling and support even scent throw.
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Burn with care
Use during morning rituals, daytime reading, or any time you want the room to feel lightly alive without being dominated by fragrance.
What to expect
In the room, over the burn
First light
The accord opens immediately with a bright, airy floral impression. The room feels like a garden rather than a heavy candle burn.
Mid-burn
As the melt pool widens, the fragrance softens and warms slightly, with more intimacy in the rose-like depth.
After hours
Across repeated burns, the wild flower character stays steady and clear, maintaining its light, true floral presence.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The base is natural soy wax, chosen for its lower combustion temperature relative to paraffin : a property that preserves the lighter aromatic components in the fragrance compound and releases them at a rate more closely analogous to the way flowers actually diffuse scent : slowly, and over time. The unbleached cotton wick is sized for the 100 ml vessel to produce a clean melt pool without overdriving the fragrance output.
The fragrance compound opens with Limonene, a monoterpene present in the peel of citrus fruits and many floral essential oils, which provides the immediate brightness that distinguishes a light floral from a heavy one. Citronellol, a terpene alcohol with a rosy, slightly citrus-green character, forms the core of the accord alongside Geranyl Acetate, which adds a delicate, fruity-floral freshness associated with geranium and rose absolute. Phenylethyl Alcohol, the compound most directly responsible for the scent of fresh-cut roses, provides the floral depth and naturalness at the base. Benzyl Salicylate rounds the composition with a soft, balsamic warmth that keeps the overall accord from reading as thin.
The vessel is 6.8 cm high and 5.8 cm in diameter. The regulatory safety label is positioned on the base.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique house, made to order. Every candle is hand-poured within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every candle is poured to order, the wax has not been sitting in a warehouse under fluctuating temperatures : the fragrance is as true at your door as it was at the pour. Two-day production is the price of freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free.
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
love this glow
Love this while I was cooking and the scent filled the kitchen in such a nice way, warm and steady and totally приятly present without taking over.
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gift with restraint
Box arrived neat, wild flower note came through quickly and it stayed understated throughout.
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lovely morning scent
Smells like an actual meadow not a perfume shop. Light and fresh, works nicely.
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mild glow
My evenings feel better with this. The burn is clean, the scent stays soft and it gives just enough presence without filling the room.
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Verified
Trim wick, faint fragrance
Faint fragrance, even burn.
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really floral
Gets the wild flower thing right. Rose and citrus up top, then goes warm underneath. Clean burn, use it during the day.
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Daily skin staple
Solid daily pick. Nice verdict for everyday use. Kept by the sink and reached for it after washing up.
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everyday pick
Daughter loves this. Slides into my bag easily, clean to use.
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yes
More fresh air than perfume. Love it. I lit it in the living room after cooking and the floral note settled nicely without feeling heavy, though the throw is a little softer than I expected.
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Warmer than gel
Present, but never overpowering. I’ve been lighting it in the evening while reading and it leaves the room softly floral with a clean burn. The scent is a touch light at first, but still lovely.
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moonlit hour
wild flower scent, burns clean and stays easy
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wildflower after shower
Used this after a late shower and the wildflower note hit pretty clean, not heavy at all. I like it, though I wish it had a bit more throw in my room tbh.
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delicate
Bright and green. Quieter than expected.
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warm scent
Worth it for a cosy finish and inviting fragrance?
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Measured steady burn
Scent stays subtle, the burn remains even and it works well with my fragrance sensitivity.
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Verified
Burns evenly, nice atmosphere
First burn was perfect, wax pool stays even every time. The scent is that soft rosy-green floral thing, really natural, never overpowering. I like it when I want the room to feel nice but not heavy. It's gentle, atmospheric, does the job without shouting about it. Four stars because I'd love a slightly stronger throw.
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Jar looks simple
The jar stood out right away and the wildflower scent is light but present. Burns evenly and leaves the room with a gentle floral trace.
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nice, but pricey
Liked the scent and clean burn, but the price still makes me hesitate a bit for what it is.
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Scented glow
Smells so good and burns evenly. I lit it in the evening while reading and it gave the room a soft, calm scent. Jar is a little smaller than I expected, but still lovely.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your candle is poured, finished and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
What does this candle smell like?
It has a wild flower accord with rose-citrus florals and a clean green lift, designed to feel delicate, fresh, and quietly alive.
What wax is used?
It is made with natural soy wax.
What type of wick does it have?
It uses an unbleached cotton wick.
Is this candle suitable for daytime use?
Yes. It is described as a gentle ritual scent for daytime and open spaces.
What size is the candle?
It is 100 ml, with a vessel measuring 6.8 cm high and 5.8 cm in diameter.
How should I burn it for the best result?
Trim the wick to 5 mm before each burn and allow the melt pool to reach the vessel edge on the first burn.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your order once it is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
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