Burn time is the supplier’s figure. Our own guideline is 5–7 hours per ounce on a single wick.
How it unfolds
Top notes arrive first and fade fastest. The base is what the room still smells like two hours later.
About this candle
Overview
Experience the warmth of a cherished memory with this elegant sandalwood and orchid candle, where delicate white florals meet creamy base notes for a deeply comforting home fragrance.
Why Choose This Candle
- Layered scent journey: fresh aerangis orchid and bergamot at the top, softened by jasmine and lily of the valley in the heart, anchored by creamy sandalwood and musk
- Inspired by a multigenerational story of orchid-tending and natural beauty
- Long-lasting warmth: up to 50 hours of burn time from the 8 oz. size
- Signature Collection quality from Aerangis
The Story
No. 1 The Beginning honors cherished memories spent in a grandfather's greenhouse, tending to his prized aerangis orchids. Each evening, these delicate, star-shaped flowers release their soft, comforting scent—a moment of quiet grace captured in candle form.
Scent Profile
- Top Notes: Aerangis orchid, bergamot, jasmine, green leaves
- Heart Notes: Jasmine, sampaguita flower, rose, lily of the valley
- Base Notes: White flowers, sandalwood, musk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Aerangis No. 1 The Beginning candle smell like? A balanced blend of fresh orchid and green florals wrapped in creamy sandalwood and musk—clean, comforting, and softly warm like cashmere.
- How long does this sandalwood candle burn? The 8 oz. candle provides approximately 50 hours of burn time; the 3.5 oz. size offers around 25 hours.
- Is this candle suitable for everyday use? Yes, its versatile sandalwood and floral profile works beautifully in any room year-round.
Shipping & returns
Orders leave our US warehouse in 1–3 business days. Items from different makers may arrive in several parcels, each with its own tracking.
No. 1 The Beginning Candle – Sandalwood & Orchid Signature Collection
Floral · 8 oz or 3.5 oz
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Smells like: Fresh orchid and bergamot softening into creamy sandalwood and musk
- Burn within sight, away from drafts, children and pets
Candle care
Four habits that decide how long it lasts-
Trim the wick
About 5 mm before every burn. A long wick makes a tall flame, and a tall flame smokes the glass.
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Let the first burn finish
Two to three hours, until the melted wax reaches the edge. Wax remembers its first pool — cut it short and it tunnels for good.
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Stop at four hours
Longer and the glass gets hot and the scent flattens. Retire the candle when about 1 cm of wax is left.
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Keep the jar
Hot soapy water lifts the last of the wax — soy softens at a much lower temperature than paraffin. Then it is a pot, a tumbler, a planter.
- Trim the wick to about 5 mm before every burn.
- First burn: let the pool reach the edge, roughly two to three hours.
- Never burn for more than four hours at a stretch, and stop at 1 cm of wax.
- Keep it in sight, on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, children and pets.
We sell fragrance for pleasure, not for treatment. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and no candle or diffuser purifies the air. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
If a scent gives you a headache or sets off asthma, that is a real reaction — stop using it and open a window.