Mandarin & Black Tea Candle
Best clean-burning candle for those seeking a sophisticated, island-inspired home scent.
Inspired by the British Virgin Islands, this Mandarin & Black Tea Candle is part of Nomada at Sea’s apothecary collection, created in collaboration with FableRune. Handcrafted in small batches on the Central Coast of California, it uses soy wax blends and a mix of fine fragrance and essential oils derived from local landscapes. This candle offers a clean burn and is formulated to be vegan, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free, ensuring a thoughtful addition to your home fragrance ritual.
$38.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
151
/ 21024
#151 in Candles
Price vs Category Average
-6%
Below average
Wax Type
Soy Wax Blend
/ Soy Wax Blend
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a balanced, sophisticated fragrance profile
- Eco-conscious shoppers prioritizing clean, long-lasting burns
- Designers wanting versatile scents for any time of day
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused shoppers seeking mass-market pricing
- Fragrance lovers who prefer intense, room-filling scents
- Shoppers who prefer purely sweet or floral aromas
Performance breakdown
Scent Complexity
Layered botanical notes create a sophisticated, transportive olfactory experience.
Burn Cleanliness
Soy wax blend ensures minimal soot and a consistent, steady flame.
Longevity
Forty-plus hours of burn time provides lasting value for daily rituals.
Ingredient Integrity
Phthalate-free, vegan, and cruelty-free standards meet the highest ethical benchmarks.
Throw Strength
Subtle diffusion ideal for intimate spaces rather than large, open rooms.
Craftsmanship
Small-batch production ensures meticulous attention to detail in every pour.
Key Specs
Wax Type
Soy Wax Blend
Wick
American grown cotton wick
Burn Time
40+ hours
Free From
Phthalates
Ethical Status
Vegan and Cruelty-Free
Fragrance Notes
Top: Bergamot, Vetiver, Fern; Middle: Lemon Peel, Dewy Aloe; Base: Cedarwood, Coriander, Ambrette
Country of Origin
USA (Made on the Central Coast of California)
Features
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Made with natural ingredients
- Vegan and Cruelty-Free
- Phthalate-free formulation
- Provides a clean burn
- 40+ hour estimated burn time
- Features essential oils
- Inspired by the British Virgin Islands
What customers say
This luxury candle earns high praise for its sophisticated scent and excellent performance. Reviewers consistently highlight the complex, balanced fragrance, noting how the bright mandarin perfectly complements the deep, grounding black tea notes. This unique profile is described as an elegant, year round aroma that avoids excessive sweetness. Performance is equally strong; customers report an effective fragrance throw that fills rooms well without being overpowering. The candle’s quality is evident through its clean burn and impressive longevity, which justifies the premium price point. Overall, the superior scent and extended burn time deliver significant value, leading to strong recommendations for those seeking a signature home fragrance.
Know before you buy
This candle is made with a soy wax blend, which is chosen for its ability to provide a clean, consistent burn.
You can expect an estimated burn time of 40+ hours, provided you trim the cotton wick before each use.
Yes. The candle is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without phthalates, using a blend of fine fragrance and essential oils.
It is a complex, balanced scent. It opens with bright notes of bergamot and fern, transitions into a crisp middle of lemon peel and dewy aloe, and settles into an earthy base of cedarwood, coriander, and ambrette.
Each candle is handcrafted in small batches on the Central Coast of California.
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