Jasmine And Vetiver Scented Candle

Verified claims

Scent journey

Three-phase scent journey from citrus-eucalyptus to vetiver-vanilla over 16 hours.

Burn cleanliness

Burns with 70-90% less soot than paraffin and washes out with hot water.

Scent throw

Stronger scent than mass-market soy candles, with a gentle even throw.

Frosting

Soy wax naturally develops white crystalline frosting that does not affect performance.

Burn time

Total burn time is 16 hours, designed for shorter sessions.

Jar cleaning

Freezing, hot water, or vinegar cleans the jar; soft cloths keep glass clear.

Material

90% soy wax blend holds 10% fragrance—near the wax capacity—reduces soot by 70-90% and spreads scent gently.

Value

At $12, this candle's jasmine-vetiver profile echoes a $35 Brand + Iron candle at a third the cost.

Reusability

The glass jar and lid are reusable for storage or propagation—soy wax cleans up easily with hot water.

Burn experience

Over 16 hours, the candle evolves from citrus to jasmine to warm vetiver, best enjoyed in short evening sessions.

Product record

Title

Jasmine And Vetiver Scented Candle

Brand

Simons Maison

Price

12 CAD

Availability

In stock

Jasmine and vetiver scent composition

• Eucalyptus adds a cooling, slightly medicinal freshness that lifts the citrus beyond simple fruitiness, creating a clean, spa-like opening that reads as 'cool sea breeze' rather than sweet or gourmand — this distinguishes the first hour from typical floral candles by introducing a bracing clarity before the warmth unfolds.
• Vetiver essential oil, distilled from grass roots, carries an earthy, woody, slightly smoky character that gives this candle its lasting, grounded presence — it acts as the structural base that prevents the sweeter vanilla and floral notes from becoming cloying, delivering a dry-down that feels sophisticated and natural rather than candy-like.
• Tonka bean contributes an almond-vanilla, almost cherry-pie warmth that bridges the earthy vetiver and the sweeter vanilla — its presence deepens the base without tipping into foody territory, instead adding a creamy, comforting layer that makes the candle's second half feel enveloping and soft.
• Jasmine naturally brings a rich, heady floral that can verge on indolic when dominant, but here it is tempered by vetiver's earthiness and the fresh citrus top — the result is a 'delicate' floral heart that avoids the heavy, cloying intensity some find overwhelming, making the candle suitable for those who enjoy florals in a light, airy manner.
• With a burn time of up to 16 hours, the candle fully develops its fragrance pyramid — the bright citrus-eucalyptus start transitions to jasmine for the middle hours, then the vetiver-spice-vanilla base dominates the final stretch, meaning the candle's scent evolves noticeably over a single session and offers a different sensory experience at hour one than at hour twelve.

Soy wax burn and scent throw

• Soy wax naturally produces 70–90% less soot than paraffin, and at a properly wicked 10% fragrance load this candle should burn cleanly with minimal smoke or jar blackening, preserving air quality and the glass container's appearance.
• At 10% fragrance by weight, this candle sits at the maximum recommended load for soy wax (typical range 6–10%), indicating a formulation tuned to deliver a robust scent without triggering the sweating, sooting, or wick clogging that can occur when soy is oversaturated.
• With a 16-hour total burn time, this candle is built for shorter, more frequent sessions rather than all-day burns, making it a practical choice for evening wind-downs or testing the fragrance before committing to a larger size.
• Soy wax releases fragrance more subtly and evenly than paraffin, so the jasmine and vetiver notes will fill a room at a gentle, enveloping level rather than hitting with a sharp initial burst—a characteristic that suits layered, botanical fragrances designed for background ambiance.
• Soy wax frequently develops a whitish crystalline bloom called frosting, especially after temperature changes—this is purely cosmetic and does not affect the candle's burn quality or scent throw, serving instead as a hallmark of natural vegetable wax.

Value among affordable soy candles

• At 90% soy wax blend and 10% fragrance, this candle’s fragrance concentration sits well above the typical 6–8% oil load found in mass-market soy candles, which means it is formulated to produce a noticeably stronger scent throw during its 16-hour burn, especially in smaller spaces.
• The inclusion of a glass lid at a $12 price point is a practical differentiator: it preserves the scent between burns and turns the jar into a keepsake container for trinkets or small items after the candle is finished, adding a secondary use that many bare-glass or tin competitors in this price tier cannot match.
• At 75 cents per hour (16 hours for $12), the Jasmine + Vetiver candle costs more than twice as much per hour as a bulk soy tea light set like Natura Soylights’ 6-pack ($10 for 30 hours, or 33 cents/hr), but the lidded glass jar, higher fragrance concentration, and larger melt pool create a more immersive and decorative burn that justifies the premium over utility tea lights.
• The Jasmine + Vetiver accord directly echoes the $35 CAD Brand + Iron Home Series candle—a small-batch, 50-hour soy candle poured in Vancouver—so for a fraction of the price this Simons Maison exclusive delivers a similarly layered night-blooming-jasmine-and-vetiver profile in a more compact 16-hour format.
• Simons Maison’s candle line anchors from the promotional $5 Fig Garden (40 hours) up to the $20 Marble Triple-Wick, and at $12 this Jasmine + Vetiver occupies the core everyday tier—it’s the accessible, impulse-friendly option for shoppers who want a botanical scent without stepping up to the statement pieces or down to the smallest clearance format.