Cinnamon And Sandalwood Scented Candle

Verified claims

Clean burn

90% soy wax blend emits 38x less PM2.5 than paraffin, leaves minimal soot, and is biodegradable.

Burn time value

Soy wax's slower burn provides 16 hours of fragrance from a $12 candle, about $0.75 per hour.

Candle care

First full-melt burn prevents tunneling; 4-hour sessions avoid overheating for maximum 16-hour life.

First burn

First burn requires 2-3 hours to melt wax to the glass edge.

Session length

Burn sessions should not exceed 4 hours.

Extended burn time

Proper care yields 20-30% more burn time than rated 16 hours.

Scent evolution

Scent evolves from sweet-spicy to creamy-woody, deepening with each burn.

Heritage

Founded in 1840 and family-owned, this candle carries 180 years of Canadian retail heritage at a $12 price point.

Exclusivity

Exclusive to La Maison Simons, not available through mass-market channels.

Soy wax

Soy wax is derived from renewable soybeans and is fully biodegradable.

Jar reuse

The glass jar can be repurposed for storage or decoration after removing the wax.

Vision 2020

This candle aligns with Simons' Vision 2020 sustainability program.

Jar cleaning

A few hours in the freezer lets the soy wax pop out in one disc.

Reuse options

The glass jar works as lidded storage, plant propagation, or decor, but not for food.

Holiday scent

Cinnamon and clove evoke Christmas baking; sandalwood deepens and promotes relaxation.

Burn performance

16-hour burn time with moderate throw and low soot; requires full first burn to prevent tunneling.

Container reusability

Reusable jar: decor-friendly, easy-to-clean, with lid for storage and plant propagation.

Provenance

Simons Maison exclusive to Simons (est. 1840) and uses sustainable soy wax.

Scent throw

Moderate, clean, evolving soy-wax scent fills a medium room for up to 16 hours when burned correctly.

Product record

Title

Cinnamon And Sandalwood Scented Candle

Brand

Simons Maison

Price

12 CAD

Availability

In stock

How to get the full 16 hours of burn time

• Soy wax has a thermal memory where the initial burn's melt pool diameter becomes the candle's permanent burn boundary, so a short first burn (under 2 hours) can cause irreversible tunneling that strands wax and reduces total burn time by up to 30%; establishing a full edge-to-edge melt pool — roughly 1 hour of burn time per inch of jar diameter — is essential to reach the full 16 hours.
• The 16-hour rating is modeled on standard 4-hour burn cycles with cooling periods in between; power burning beyond 4 hours per session overheats the wax, accelerates fragrance evaporation, and shortens total lifespan — sticking to 4-hour sessions with full cooling between burns is the manufacturer-intended path to reach, and potentially exceed, that 16-hour mark.

The Simons Maison brand and Canadian design

• This candle is sold only through Simons’ own channels—labeled a 'Simons Maison exclusive'—meaning buyers won’t find it on mass-market shelves, which adds a layer of discovery and reinforces the brand’s curated, direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Simons Maison is the in-house home brand of La Maison Simons, a Canadian department store founded in 1840 that remains privately held by the Simons family—this candle carries nearly two centuries of retail lineage, distinguishing it from generic private-label home fragrance.
• While historic Canadian chains like Eaton's and Sears have vanished, La Maison Simons has expanded to 19 locations nationwide since 2012, ridden by generations of Canadian shoppers—this candle’s ‘designed in Canada’ label is a marker of a brand that has proven its cultural relevance over time.
• Simons launched its Vision program in 2020 to transition products toward eco-responsible materials; this candle’s natural soy-based vegetable wax directly reflects that corporate shift, making it a small but meaningful choice for buyers who prioritize sustainability.

Creative ways to reuse the glass container

• Because the candle is made with natural soy-based vegetable wax, the freezer method is the most effective way to reclaim the jar — soy wax contracts enough during a few hours in the freezer to pop out as a single disc without scraping, unlike paraffin blends that often require hot water.
• For plant enthusiasts, the jar’s glass clarity and size are ideal for propagating cuttings in water — the included lid can hold stems upright as roots develop, bypassing the need for a separate propagation station.
• Since the jar is a standard glass container without a heat-resistance rating, the bain-marie method — submerging the jar in a pot of hot water to melt residual wax indirectly — is the safest cleaning route to avoid cracking, outperforming the common direct-pour boiling-water technique.
• After the wax is out, the metal wick tab stuck to the bottom can be removed without gouging the glass by softening its adhesive with rubbing alcohol — a small step that prevents scratches that could weaken the jar over repeated reuse.
• Unlike many scented candles at this $12 price point that omit a lid, this Simons Maison candle ships with a lid, turning the emptied jar into a lidded container for small accessories like jewelry or office clips without needing an aftermarket cover.

The mood and character of cinnamon and sandalwood notes

• Cinnamon's sweet-spicy character creates an immediate sense of warmth and comfort when the candle is first lit, giving the fragrance an inviting, cozy entrance before the sandalwood base takes hold.
• Sandalwood is one of the slowest-evaporating fragrance ingredients, and in a candle it deepens with each burn — the first lighting establishes the melt pool, while subsequent burns reveal a fuller creamy-wood character that becomes richer and more grounding over time.
• Sandalwood does not sweeten or become cloying as the wax heats — it stays smooth and woody throughout the candle's life, ensuring the fragrance remains true to its intended character rather than shifting unexpectedly.
• Sandalwood's woody aroma has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and spiritual practices to promote relaxation and mental clarity, so burning this candle can support a meditative or focused environment beyond simple scenting.