Kyoto Escapist Candle
Best woody candle for those seeking a tranquil, meditative home atmosphere.
Inspired by the tree-lined streets and wooden architecture of Kyoto, this candle offers a meditative blend of Hinoki cypress, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and pine. It embodies the essence of wood, rain, and art. Crafted in Brooklyn, New York, it features 100% soy wax for an eco-friendly, clean burn. The candle is made with lead-free cotton wicks and premium fragrance oils infused with essential oils, ensuring it is vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and petroleum-free. The Escapist collection aims to transport you to cherished global destinations through evocative scents. Inspired by the serene streets and wooden architecture of Kyoto, this candle offers a meditative blend of Hinoki cypress, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and pine. It's crafted with vegan soy wax for an eco-friendly, clean burn, and features a minimalist design with a screen-printed glass tumbler and textured white box. Each candle is hand-poured by artisans in Brooklyn, New York, using premium fragrance and essential oils to transport you to a cherished destination. Inspired by the tree-lined streets and wooden architecture of Kyoto, this meditative candle blends Hinoki cypress, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, and pine. It captures the essence of Kyoto's ethos, evoking a sense of wood, rain, and art. This candle offers a long-lasting fragrance experience, perfect for creating a tranquil atmosphere in your home. Its carefully selected scent profile provides a unique olfactory journey, making it an ideal choice for relaxation and mindful moments. Experience the meditative blend of Kyoto's bathhouses with the Kyoto Woods Escapist Candle. This fragrance features top notes of fresh cypress and cardamom, a heart of hinoki, creamy santal, and powdery orris root, and a base of earthy patchouli and musk. Housed in a screenprinted glass tumbler and presented in a white textured box, this double-wicked candle offers up to 70 hours of burn time, creating a serene ambiance inspired by travel and nature.
$45.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
10549
/ 21024
#10549 in Candles
Price vs Category Average
+11%
Above average
Volume
13
/ oz
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious shoppers prioritizing clean-burning, sustainable home goods
- Homeowners seeking a relaxing, atmospheric sensory escape
- Minimalists wanting decor that blends seamlessly into any room
Who should skip it
- Shoppers who prefer sweet, floral, or citrus-forward fragrance profiles
- Budget-focused buyers looking for an everyday affordable candle
- People wanting a powerful scent to fill large open-concept rooms
Performance breakdown
Scent Complexity
Layered notes of hinoki and sandalwood create a sophisticated, meditative olfactory profile.
Burn Efficiency
Double-wicked soy wax ensures a clean, even melt pool every time.
Aesthetic Design
Minimalist screen-printed glass offers a refined look for any modern interior.
Longevity
Seventy hours of burn time provides extended enjoyment for daily relaxation.
Ingredient Integrity
Phthalate-free, vegan, and petroleum-free composition prioritizes a clean home environment.
Atmospheric Impact
Expertly balanced fragrance notes effectively transform the mood of any room.
Key Specs
Volume
13 oz
Diameter
3 3/8 in
Height
4 1/4 in
Burn time
Up to 70 hours
Material
Soy wax
Wick type
Lead-free cotton wicks
Container material
Screenprinted glass tumblers
Weight
369g
Features
- Meditative blend inspired by Kyoto
- 100% soy wax for clean burning
- Infused with essential oils
- Vegan, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free
- Double-wicked for even burn
- Housed in screenprinted glass tumblers
- Packaged in white textured boxes
- Part of the Escapist collection for immersive scent experiences
- Inspired by Kyoto's serene atmosphere and natural elements.
- Features a meditative blend of Hinoki Cypress, Cedar, Pine, and Sandalwood.
- Crafted with vegan soy wax for an eco-friendly and clean burn.
- Minimalist design with a screen-printed glass tumbler and textured white box.
- Hand-poured by artisans in Brooklyn, New York.
- Uses premium fragrance and essential oils for an immersive scent experience.
- Designed to transport the user to a favorite travel destination.
- Captures the ethos of wood, rain, and art
- Long-lasting fragrance experience
- Creates a tranquil atmosphere
- Unique olfactory journey for relaxation
- Inspired by travel and nature
- Screenprinted glass tumbler
- Minimalist design
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Kyoto Escapist Candle for its unique and sophisticated fragrance, which evokes a sense of calm and transportive comfort. The hinoki and cedarwood notes create a serene atmosphere, making it a favorite for enhancing home ambiance. Its minimalist design also receives high marks for seamlessly blending with diverse decor. While positioned as a premium item, consumers frequently highlight its exceptional quality and the luxurious experience it provides, affirming its value for those seeking a distinctive and long lasting aroma.
Know before you buy
This candle features a meditative, woody profile. It opens with fresh cypress and cardamom, transitions into a heart of hinoki, creamy santal, and orris root, and settles into an earthy base of patchouli and musk.
The 13 oz candle provides up to 70 hours of burn time. To maximize this, ensure you trim the wicks to 1/4 inch before each use.
Yes, the candle is crafted from 100% soy wax, which is a vegan, renewable resource. It is also free from petroleum and phthalates, ensuring a clean burn.
This candle is double-wicked. The two lead-free cotton wicks are designed to ensure an even burn and prevent tunneling in the 3 3/8-inch diameter glass tumbler.
Every candle is hand-poured by artisans in Brooklyn, New York, using premium fragrance oils infused with essential oils.
Absolutely. Once the wax is gone, you can clean out the remaining residue with warm, soapy water. The minimalist screen-printed glass makes for a great decorative storage container or small vase.
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