Pure Living
Honey Orange Scented Soy Candle
This is a scented soy candle from the Theorie Botanique collection by Pure Living at Simons Maison, made in Canada. It features a honey orange fragrance and is designed for home fragrance use, providing a natural and refreshing scent. The candle is made with 100% natural soy wax and a cotton wick, housed in a glass jar with a white earthenware lid, and has an approximate burn time of 50 hours.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Natural soy wax, cotton wick
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Product Insights
This $30 soy candle delivers a clean, long-lasting burn: natural soy wax emits no benzene or toluene, produces less soot, and burns 30-50% longer than paraffin, with a per-hour cost of 60¢—37.5% less than a competitor. The 8-12% fragrance load provides strong scent without synthetics, while the cotton wick (lead-free) should be trimmed to 6mm and the first burn must reach a full melt pool to avoid tunneling and preserve the full 50-hour lifespan. Safe practices include limiting burns to 4 hours, cooling 2 hours between, stopping at 1cm wax, and snuffing with the lid, which also seals scent and blocks dust. Spills clean with soap and water, and the wax is renewable, biodegradable, and burns at a lower temperature reducing burn risk. The tradeoff: achieving the advertised value and longevity requires diligent care.
- Emissions
Natural soy wax emits no benzene or toluene and less soot; cotton wick is lead-free.
Why this is supported
The soy wax used in this candle is free from the harmful emissions of paraffin.
When paraffin burns, it releases soot and volatile organic compounds including benzene and toluene, both of which are known carcinogens.
embernoire.com.auThis soy candle
produces significantly less soot, and doesn't release the petrochemical compounds that paraffin does
embernoire.com.au. The cotton wick is likely lead-free and without a metal core, preventing heavy metal emissions.
The candle uses 100% natural soy wax. Independent sources confirm multiple benefits:
Soy candles burn 30-50% longer than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.com. Additionally, soy wax is more eco-friendly:
Unlike paraffin — a non-renewable petroleum byproduct — soy wax comes from soybean oil, a renewable crop, and is fully biodegradable
Why 100% natural soy wax matters for a clean burn — renewable_and_biodegradable. It also improves indoor air quality and safety:
It burns at a lower temperature, produces significantly less soot, and doesn't release the petrochemical compounds that paraffin does
embernoire.com.au.
- Wick trimming
Trimming wick to 6mm reduces soot and stabilizes the flame.
Why this is supported
Proper wick maintenance directly impacts soot output.
Keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch before every single lighting to keep the flame stable.
therealmaxwellthomas.comThis prevents mushrooming and overheating, reducing soot and maintaining a clean burn.
- Wax safety
Soy wax burns at a lower temperature and emits no petrochemical compounds.
Why this is supported
The 100% natural soy wax melts and burns at a cooler temperature than paraffin wax, as noted by the source:
burns at a lower temperature
embernoire.com.au. This lower burn temperature reduces the severity of accidental skin burns. Additionally, the wax
doesn't release the petrochemical compounds that paraffin does
embernoire.com.au, ensuring the candle avoids emitting carcinogens like benzene and toluene during burning.
- Safe usage practices
Snuff with lid, limit burn to 4h, cool 2h, trim wick, stop at 1cm wax.
Why this is supported
The white earthenware lid functions as a fire-safe snuffer:
By placing the lid back onto the jar, you instantly cut off the air supply.
therealmaxwellthomas.comTo prevent overheating after extinguishing, the candle
should cool for at least 2 hours before relighting
jiadecor.comto avoid thermal shock to the glass. Before each burn,
trim your wick to 6mm
waraliving.comto maintain a safe flame height. At the end of the candle's life,
Stop when there’s 1cm of wax left at the bottom
waraliving.comto prevent the glass from cracking. Throughout use,
After 4 hours, the wick begins to mushroom and the jar gets too hot.
waraliving.comso limit each burn to under 4 hours.
- Cleanup
Spills clean up with warm soapy water; cooler wax reduces burn risk.
Why this is supported
Soy wax is water-soluble, making spills easy to clean with warm soapy water (
Water-soluble (soap and water)
royalflamecandleco.com). Its lower burning temperature adds a safety benefit:
burns at a lower temperature
embernoire.com.au.
- Wax sustainability
Renewable, biodegradable soy wax that burns without carcinogens and cleans up with soap and water.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that soy wax is derived from renewable soybean oil and is fully biodegradable, unlike paraffin
| Source | Soybean oil (renewable) | Petroleum byproduct (non-renewable) |
royalflamecandleco.com| Biodegradable | Yes | No |
royalflamecandleco.com. When burned, it does not release known carcinogens benzene or toluene.
When paraffin burns, it releases soot and volatile organic compounds including benzene and toluene, both of which are known carcinogens.
embernoire.com.auResidues clean up with warm soapy water, avoiding harsh solvents.
| Cleanup | Water-soluble (soap and water) | Requires solvent | Requires heat and scraping | Water-soluble (soap and water) |
royalflamecandleco.com- Burn longevity
Soy wax burns 30-50% longer than paraffin, and correct first-burn use preserves the full 50-hour lifespan.
Why this is supported
Soy wax burns 30-50% longer than paraffin, so this 50-hour candle could replace 65-100 hours of paraffin use.
Soy candles burn 30-50% longer than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.comTo ensure the full lifespan, follow the first-burn rule:
Skipping this foundational step causes your wax to tunnel, shortening your candle's lifespan by up to 50%.
therealmaxwellthomas.comand limit sessions to 4 hours because
After 4 hours, the wick begins to mushroom and the jar gets too hot. Both shorten your candle's life.
waraliving.com- Burn time
This soy candle burns 30-50% longer than a paraffin candle of the same size.
Why this is supported
According to deep research on candle materials,
Soy candles burn 30-50% longer than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.com. This means the 50-hour burn of this candle outlasts a comparable paraffin candle by 15–25 hours, providing more fragrance time per purchase.
- Fragrance load
Holds 8-12% fragrance load for stronger scent without synthetics.
Why this is supported
Research indicates that soy wax
Holds 8-12% fragrance load
royalflamecandleco.com, compared to paraffin's 6-10%, enabling a stronger scent throw without relying on synthetic enhancers. This ensures each hour of the 50-hour burn delivers robust aroma.
- Clean burning
Clean-burning soy wax reduces soot, lowers burn risk, and avoids petrochemical emissions.
Why this is supported
Multiple sources confirm the candle's soy wax avoids the downsides of paraffin. It
produces significantly less soot
embernoire.com.au,
burns at a lower temperature
embernoire.com.au, and
doesn't release the petrochemical compounds that paraffin does
embernoire.com.au. Spills are easily cleaned because the wax is
Water-soluble (soap and water)
royalflamecandleco.com. Finally, the wax source is renewable:
Source | Soybean oil (renewable) | Petroleum byproduct (non-renewable)
royalflamecandleco.com, making the candle more sustainable than paraffin alternatives.
- Burn care
Get the full 50-hour burn with proper care: full melt pool, 4-hour sessions, trimmed wick.
Why this is supported
To achieve the advertised 50-hour burn, users must follow specific care steps.
The first time you light a soy wax candle, let it burn until the entire top layer of wax has melted from edge to edge. This is called a full melt pool. For most candles this takes 2–3 hours.
waraliving.comSkipping this foundational step causes your wax to tunnel, shortening your candle’s lifespan by up to 50%.
therealmaxwellthomas.comAdditionally, each burn session should not exceed 4 hours:
After 4 hours, the wick begins to mushroom and the jar gets too hot. Both shorten your candle’s life.
waraliving.comAfter each session, let the candle cool for at least 2 hours before relighting to avoid thermal shock. Also, trim the cotton wick to 6mm before each lighting to prevent soot and rapid wax consumption. Finally,
Stop when there’s 1cm of wax left at the bottom
waraliving.comto prevent glass jar overheating and cracking. These practices maximize the usable burn time.
- Value
At $30 (60¢/hour), costs 7-14% below other retailers.
Why this is supported
At the listed price of $30.00, this candle costs about 60 cents per hour of burn time, which is lower than comparable design-led soy candles like SOJA&CO's 4oz candle at 96 cents per hour. Additionally, the Simons pricing is 7-14% below other retailers: for example,
Pureliving Theorie / Honey Orange - $34.99 CAD
candleemporium.caand
Honey Orange - Soy Candle … $32.00
pureliving.ca. This upfront savings on a candle that already offers a burn time advantage adds to its overall value.
A check of listed prices shows the Simons' price of $30 CAD undercuts the same candle on other sites:
Honey Orange - Soy Candle … $32.00
pureliving.ca, resulting in savings of 7 to 14 percent.
- Lid
Lid snuffs flame, seals scent, blocks dust, becomes keepsake.
Why this is supported
The white earthenware lid is designed for multiple functions. It can be used to extinguish the flame via oxygen deprivation:
By placing the lid back onto the jar, you instantly cut off the air supply.
therealmaxwellthomas.comThis method avoids the smoke and splatter of blowing out the candle. Additionally, the lid acts as a physical barrier against dust and moisture:
Lids Keep Away Dust And Moisture
scentgraph.com. Between burns, it also seals in the natural essential oils to preserve fragrance potency:
Lids act as armor in locking the fragrance of essential oils. It creates a barrier between the scents and the air, when unlit.
scentgraph.comBeyond these uses, the earthenware lid transforms the jar into a reusable keepsake, adding value beyond the wax.
- Burn session
First burn must reach a full melt pool (2–3 hours) to avoid tunneling and burn time loss.
Why this is supported
A successful first burn is essential:
The first time you light a soy wax candle, let it burn until the entire top layer of wax has melted from edge to edge.
waraliving.com. Sessions must be limited to 4 hours because
After 4 hours, the wick begins to mushroom and the jar gets too hot.
waraliving.com. Also, a 2-hour cool-down and avoidance of drafts are recommended, and burning should stop at 1 cm wax depth. These practices collectively ensure the rated 50-hour burn time.
- Scent throw
Soy wax's 8-12% fragrance load and the airtight lid deliver strong, lasting scent.
Why this is supported
Holds 8-12% fragrance load
royalflamecandleco.comLids act as armor in locking the fragrance of essential oils. It creates a barrier between the scents and the air, when unlit.
scentgraph.comThese mechanisms ensure the Honey Orange candle projects consistently throughout its 50-hour burn.
- Clean burn
Natural soy wax does not emit benzene or toluene, ensuring a cleaner burn.
Why this is supported
doesn't release the petrochemical compounds that paraffin does
embernoire.com.au, reducing indoor air pollutants and appealing to health-conscious buyers.
- Per-hour cost
At 60¢ per burn hour, this candle costs 37.5% less than SOJA&CO's 96¢ per hour.
Why this is supported
The cost per burn hour is calculated by dividing the $30 price by the 50-hour burn time, giving $0.60 per hour. This is less than the $0.96 per hour of a comparable SOJA&CO candle:
At $30 for a 50-hour burn, this candle costs 60 cents per hour, well below the 96 cents per hour of SOJA&CO's 4oz candle (25h at $23.99)
How this candle compares in price and burn time — cost_per_burn_hour_versus_soja_coThis represents a 37.5% savings per hour.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Glossy off-white ceramic candle jar with a fitted lid and a square orange front label reading brand text.
- Jar shapeCylindrical ceramic jar with straight vertical sides and a slightly rounded base edge; jar stands upright on the textured surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.41 (high) - Lid designGlossy domed ceramic lid that fits flush on the jar with an integrated rounded tab/handle rising from the center rear of the lid.
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x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Jar finishSmooth high-gloss off-white or cream ceramic surface that produces visible highlights and reflections.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.41 (high) - Front labelSquare orange label applied to the jar front with centered stacked brand text.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.61 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - Brand text on jar“THEORIE BOTANIQUE”
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x 0.12 · y 0.63 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)
Packaging
Tall rectangular product box with botanical illustration on the front, brand name printed above the illustration, and an orange panel on the top face.
- Box geometryRectangular cuboid box standing to the right of the jar, shown with front and right side faces visible and the top face slightly angled toward the viewer.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.59 (high) - Top panelTop face of the box has an orange square panel with a small dark monogram or logo centered in it.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.27 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Front brand text“THEORIE BOTANIQUE”
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x 0.59 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (high) - Botanical illustrationRectangular color illustration of a branch with green leaves and an orange fruit occupying the lower front panel.
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x 0.59 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.29 (high) - Front small text“Bougie de soya”
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x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (medium) - Front scent text“Miel d'oranger”
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x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.11 · h 0.05 (medium) - Front duration text“50 heures approx.”Partial
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x 0.84 · y 0.76 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (low) - Right side paragraphTall narrow block of small printed paragraph text on the right face of the box; text is legible as a paragraph block but finer characters are not transcribed here.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.41 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a textured light sand-colored surface with soft directional lighting from the upper left creating shadows; decorative stones are placed around the product.
- Background and surfaceCoarse textured vertical backdrop and matching textured horizontal surface in a warm beige tone.
- PropsTwo natural stones placed near the jar and one stone in the lower right foreground, used as styling props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left producing diffuse shadows to the lower right of the jar and box and subtle highlights on glossy surfaces.
- Image compositionThree-quarter frontal composition showing both the jar and the box slightly angled; image is vertically oriented and well centered on the product group.
Colors
cream white· jar body#F5F1F3warm orange· front label#E18E2Cbox white· box backgroundPackaging#F1EDFBmedium green· illustration leavesPackaging#536343muted orange· illustration fruitPackaging#DA7D43- Jar shapeCylindrical ceramic jar with straight vertical sides and a slightly rounded base edge; jar stands upright on the textured surface.
- 02
Product
A white cylindrical candle jar with pale cream wax and a single centered wick; an orange square label with black text is affixed to the jar. A white lid with a recessed oval handle sits partly beside the jar.
- Jar shapeCylindrical straight-sided jar with a smooth glossy finish and a slightly rounded rim visible at the top.
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x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Wax surfaceSmooth pale cream/off-white wax filling the jar with a single upright wick set slightly forward of center.
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x 0.32 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high) - Wick detailThin natural-colored wick with a small unburned tip casting a short shadow on the wax.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Label panelSquare orange label affixed to the front of the jar, positioned centered vertically on the visible face.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Printed text on label“THEORIE BOTANIQUE”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.57 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high) - Lid, partialDetached white lid with an elongated recessed oval handle, leaning on the surface to the left of the jar and partly cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Close-up product shot on a textured light stone surface with a rounded stone prop in the background; directional warm lighting from upper left casts soft shadows.
- Surface textureLight-colored textured stone or concrete surface with small pits and rough texture under the jar and lid.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Background propRounded stone or pebble behind the jar, out of focus and occupying the upper portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left producing a bright highlight on the jar rim and a soft shadow to the lower right of the jar.
- Shot compositionTight detail close-up framing focused on the jar front and top; left edge of image crops part of the lid.
Colors
gloss white· jar#EDEBF1pale cream· wax#F2EEE2warm orange· label#DA862Bnear black· label text- Jar shapeCylindrical straight-sided jar with a smooth glossy finish and a slightly rounded rim visible at the top.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Bouger
Superbe
Fin et délicat
Offrez-vous ce petit plaisir
Smells great and nice vessel
This candle is to be a hostess gift for a friend. Wish I had bought another for me. It's got a great smell. The candle holder needs a mention too. It is ceramic and comes with a ceramic lid with a small "handle" on it. This makes it look different from other candles you may gift people and elevates it. The size is good - not too small. As I write this review I realize my friend may not see this candle ever! :) I may just have to keep it.
Parfait
A une senteur très agréable.