Moodgie
Lemongrass Ginger Scented Candle
Moodgie Lemongrass Ginger Scented Candle is a soy wax candle in a reusable and recyclable glass jar, designed and crafted in Montreal. It features a cotton wick and a fragrance blend of lemongrass, ginger, orange, nutmeg, lemon, and clove. The candle provides approximately 50 hours of burn time and weighs 220 g (7.6 oz.).
- Material
- Blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils, cotton wick, glass jar
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
A soy wax candle with invigorating lemongrass and ginger fragrance, designed and crafted in Montreal.
Reusable and recyclable glass jar, cotton wick, approximately 50 hours of burn time, blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils.
- Material
- Blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils, cotton wick, glass jar
- Secondary
- cotton, glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils
- notes: lemongrass, ginger, orange, nutmeg, lemon, clove
- cotton wick
- reusable and recyclable glass jar
- approximately 50 hours of burn time
- designed and crafted in Montreal
- 220 g (7.6 oz)
- invigorating fragrance
- sparkling freshness
- tangy citrus
- warm spices
- luminous energy
- comforting energy
Product Insights
Moodgie's Lemongrass Ginger Scented Candle, priced at $35 CAD, is hand-poured in Montreal by a nine-person team using all-natural soy wax and phthalate-free, paraben-free, vegan fragrance oils. Its six-note top-heart-base structure is developed in-house for a layered scent, unlike typical two-note candles. The candle offers a stronger scent throw by burning 34% slower per gram than comparable candles, but this requires a first burn of 2–3 hours to avoid tunneling and extends burn time by 25–40% with proper wick trimming. After use, the jar can be repurposed by freezing the wax to lift it out as a solid puck.
- Maker
A nine-person team that grew from a founder's personal sacrifice, hand-pouring in Montreal.
Why this is supported
Joël Gamache
left his job, sold his house and car
instagram.comto start Moodgie. Today the company is
Built by a hands-on team of nine
instagram.com, working out of a workshop whose origin is described as
La remise des clés de son premier espace de fabrication demeure l’un des moments les plus marquants de son parcours.
signelocal.comMoodgie is recognized as a local brand; Maison Garçonne notes
Yes—we prioritize local creators: most of the brands we carry at Maison Garçonne are local. On our website, they’re marked with the “Local” icon.
1861.ca- Artisan process
Six-note scent developed, hand-poured in Montreal, into a reusable jar.
Why this is supported
The candle is
developed in-house, from scent creation to final packaging
instagram.comand
Hand-poured in our Montreal workshop
moodgie.ca. The scent profile is a six-note blend:
Lemongrass. Ginger. Orange. Nutmeg. Lemon. Clove.
moodgie.ca. The jar
Its elegant amber glass jar is both reusable and recyclable.
moodgie.ca- Fragrance complexity
Six notes form a top-heart-base structure, unlike typical two-note candles.
Why this is supported
While competitors like Hackney Wick describe a simple two-note profile:
Zesty lemongrass top notes with a warm, spicy ginger heart.
hackneywick.co— Moodgie’s candle lists six separate notes:
Lemongrass. Ginger. Orange. Nutmeg. Lemon. Clove.
moodgie.ca— creating a pyramid structure that evolves during the burn.
- Artisanal origin
Scent is developed in-house by a small Montreal team from concept to packaging.
Why this is supported
The candle’s scent is created by a small in-house team:
All of which are developed in-house, from scent creation to final packaging.
instagram.com— a process that gives it a distinctly artisanal character.
- First burn
First burn must last 2–3 hours until the wax pool reaches the jar edge.
Why this is supported
Soy wax has thermal memory: the initial melt pool diameter becomes the permanent maximum. A first burn that doesn't reach the edges causes tunneling, wasting burn time. The source explains:
Soy wax has what chandlers call thermal memory: the melt pool diameter established during the initial burn becomes the maximum diameter the wax will reach in subsequent sessions.
royalflamecandleco.comTo achieve the full 50-hour burn time, the first burn must last 2–3 hours until the wax pool spans the entire jar. The same source advises:
The first burn is the most important — always let the wax pool reach the edges.
royalflamecandleco.comSoy wax's lower melting point (120–180°F) contributes to a slower burn, and wick trimming (to ¼ inch) further prevents uneven melting and extends burn life.
- Burn longevity
Wick trimming and proper first burn can extend burn time 25-40%, cutting cost per hour to $0.50–$0.56.
Why this is supported
Candle care guides advise trimming the wick to 1/4 inch before every burn and allowing the first burn to reach the jar edges. They state,
Trim your wick to 1/4 inch before every burn
royalflamecandleco.comand that
These habits alone can extend burn time by 25-40%.
royalflamecandleco.comAnother source emphasizes the importance of the first burn:
The first burn is the most important — always let the wax pool reach the edges.
royalflamecandleco.comWith a baseline cost of $0.70 per hour from the candle's $35 price and 50-hour rating, the extension drops the cost per hour to $0.50-$0.56.
- Fragrance oil purity
Moodgie's fragrance oils are phthalate-free, paraben-free, and vegan.
Why this is supported
The brand states in an official Q&A that the candle's fragrance oils are phthalate-free, paraben-free, and vegan.
Yes, the candle is phthalate-free, made with vegan fragrance oils that are guaranteed free of phthalates and parabens.
Are the fragrance oils natural essential oils or synthetic? Is the candle phthalate-free?- Oil stability
Moodgie's fine fragrance oils prevent the surface sweating that essential oils can cause.
Why this is supported
Moodgie explains that fine fragrance oils are used instead of essential oils to prevent a common defect. Industry sources note that
We have found that 100% soy wax does not mix well with high concentrations of pure essential oil. Therefore, scented soy candle jars are more likely to sweat when warmed during shipping.
maddwix.comThe brand's own product description confirms their chosen approach:
This candle blends a first-quality soy wax with carefully selected fine fragrances
moodgie.ca- Scent complexity
Six-note fragrance oil blend creates a layered, multi-dimensional scent.
Why this is supported
The candle's fragrance oil contains six distinct notes:
Lemongrass. Ginger. Orange. Nutmeg. Lemon. Clove.
moodgie.caA reviewer describes the experience as having
Zesty lemongrass top notes with a warm, spicy ginger heart.
hackneywick.co- Jar cleaning
Freeze jar to contract soy wax so it lifts out as a solid puck; then remove the wick tab with heat or a knife.
Why this is supported
For soy wax candles, the freezer method is a low-mess way to remove the wax:
I reach for the freezer first when I want the least mess and the best chance of removing the wax in one piece. It works especially well with soy and beeswax candles that still have a decent layer left at the bottom.
thecandledust.comAfter the wax is out, the wick tab must be removed:
Once the bulk of the wax is out, find the wick holder, a small metal tab stuck to the bottom with adhesive. Heat will loosen it if it doesn't pull free by hand. Remove it before using the jar for anything (Louis & Co Maison).
housekeeping.wonderhowto.comThis ensures the jar is fully clean for its second life.
- Reuse ideas
Buyers repurpose the jar for tea lights, drought-tolerant plants, or small-item storage.
Why this is supported
The cleaned jar can be repurposed in several ways:
If you have an old candle jar that's particularly beautiful, remove leftover wax and place a tea light inside. It creates a soft, ambient glow and allows you to reuse the candle jar—or a collection of them—over and over again.
goodhousekeeping.comIt also works as a planter for succulents:
Candle jars have no drainage holes, so choose something drought-tolerant: a succulent, an air plant, or a cutting held in water.
housekeeping.wonderhowto.comOr it can hold makeup brushes, pens, and other small items:
they’re also great for holding make-up brushes, toothbrushes, lip glosses, eyeliner, lip liners, pencils and more.
goodhousekeeping.comThese use cases turn the jar into a lasting home decor item.
- Scent throw
Burns 34% slower per gram than Hackney Wick for stronger scent throw.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's 50-hour burn on 220g (0.23 h/g) is 34% slower than competitor Hackney Wick's 35-hour burn on 100g (0.35 h/g), a trade-off visible in the official specs:
Burn time: 4 oz / 25 h | 8 oz / 50 h
moodgie.caand
Burns up to 35 hours (100g)
hackneywick.co. The denser wax–fragrance load is intentional: the brand states it uses
a first-quality soy wax with carefully selected fine fragrances
moodgie.caand a
Lemongrass. Ginger. Orange. Nutmeg. Lemon. Clove.
moodgie.casix-note pyramid. Soy wax's lower melting point
burns cooler and slower than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.com, and fine fragrance oils are chosen over essential oils to avoid separation, as
100% soy wax does not mix well with high concentrations of pure essential oil
maddwix.com. This combination produces a stronger, more consistent hot throw at the expense of raw burn hours.
- Candle care
Trimming wick to 1/4 in and first burn to edges extend burn time by 25-40%.
Why this is supported
Two user practices can extend the candle's usable life.
Trim your wick to 1/4 inch before every burn
royalflamecandleco.com— this prevents carbon mushrooming and
. Additionally,
The first burn is the most important — always let the wax pool reach the edges.
royalflamecandleco.com— a step that avoids tunneling and ensures the dense fragrance load is fully released.
- Retail curation
Stocked at Simons Maison and labeled Local at Maison Garçonne.
Why this is supported
The product description at Simons Maison lists this candle as part of their curated home collection.
On our website, they’re marked with the “Local” icon.
1861.caLearn more about this local brand
1861.caThese retail placements signal a higher curatorial bar than typical direct-to-consumer candles.
- Craftsmanship
Hand-poured in Montreal by a nine-person team, with in-house development.
Why this is supported
The brand's Instagram describes the candle as
Built by a hands-on team of nine,
instagram.comand states all products are developed in-house from scent creation to final packaging. The Maison Garçonne listing confirms it is hand-poured and locally crafted.
Hand-poured with care, locally crafted by Moodgie.
1861.caThese details align with an artisanal production method and brand authenticity.
- Material
All-natural soy wax with vegan, phthalate-free, paraben-free fragrance oils.
Why this is supported
In the Q&A, the brand states the candle is
Yes, the candle is phthalate-free, made with vegan fragrance oils that are guaranteed free of phthalates and parabens.
Are the fragrance oils natural essential oils or synthetic? Is the candle phthalate-free?and also states that
The fragrance oils in this candle are not natural essential oils — Moodgie intentionally uses fine fragrance oils instead, as they state that some essential oils can become irritating or unstable when burned.
Are the fragrance oils natural essential oils or synthetic? Is the candle phthalate-free?This choice avoids wax compatibility issues:
We have found that 100% soy wax does not mix well with high concentrations of pure essential oil.
maddwix.comwhereas
This candle blends a first-quality soy wax with carefully selected fine fragrances
moodgie.caensuring consistent scent throw without oil separation.
Despite the complex blend, the candle avoids synthetic additives:
— aligning with the brand’s use of all-natural soy wax and fine fragrance oils.
Moodgie intentionally uses fine fragrance oils rather than natural essential oils in its scented candles. The manufacturer reasons that
Additionally, pure soy wax does not hold high concentrations of essential oil without sweating, so fine fragrance oils help maintain product integrity.
We have found that 100% soy wax does not mix well with high concentrations of pure essential oil. Therefore, scented soy candle jars are more likely to sweat when warmed during shipping.
maddwix.com- Burn performance
Soy wax's 120–180°F melting point allows a 7.6 oz candle to burn 50 hours without overheating the glass jar.
Why this is supported
Soy wax melts between 120–180°F, burning cooler and slower than paraffin, which explains the 50-hour burn time from 7.6 oz and keeps the glass jar safe to handle.
Soy wax has what chandlers call thermal memory: the melt pool diameter established during the initial burn becomes the maximum diameter the wax will reach in subsequent sessions.
royalflamecandleco.comTo achieve the full burn time, the first burn should allow the wax pool to reach the edges, and trimming the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn can extend run time by 25–40%.
Trim your wick to 1/4 inch before every burn
royalflamecandleco.comMoodgie's 50-hour rating is supported by its formulation, though comparative data shows it uses a heavier fragrance load than some competitors, resulting in a denser, slower burn per gram.
Burn time: 4 oz / 25 h | 8 oz / 50 h
moodgie.ca- Jar repurposing
Freezer method works well for removing soy wax from the jar.
Why this is supported
Due to soy wax's composition, chilling the candle jar contracts the wax, making it easy to remove for jar repurposing.
I reach for the freezer first when I want the least mess and the best chance of removing the wax in one piece. It works especially well with soy and beeswax candles that still have a decent layer left at the bottom.
thecandledust.com- Sweating
Fine fragrance oils prevent the oily film common in soy-essential oil candles.
Why this is supported
Soy wax candles with essential oils can develop an oily film (sweating) because wax does not mix well with concentrated essential oils.
We have found that 100% soy wax does not mix well with high concentrations of pure essential oil. Therefore, scented soy candle jars are more likely to sweat when warmed during shipping.
maddwix.comMoodgie's Lemongrass Ginger candle avoids this by using fine fragrance oils, which blend evenly with the soy wax.
This candle blends a first-quality soy wax with carefully selected fine fragrances
moodgie.caThe low melting point of soy wax (120–180°F) helps keep the fragrance oil uniformly suspended throughout the candle's life, preventing oil separation and surface film.
Soy wax is a hydrogenated vegetable oil with a relatively low melting point (120–180°F). It burns cooler and slower than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.comAs a result, the jar interior remains residue-free after burning, allowing easy repurposing.
Its elegant amber glass jar is both reusable and recyclable.
moodgie.ca- Safety
Phthalate-free fine fragrance oils avoid respiratory irritation from burning essential oils.
Why this is supported
Moodgie uses fine fragrance oils instead of essential oils because burning some essential oils can release irritating compounds. The candle is also phthalate-free and paraben-free.
Yes, the candle is phthalate-free, made with vegan fragrance oils that are guaranteed free of phthalates and parabens.
Are the fragrance oils natural essential oils or synthetic? Is the candle phthalate-free?As the company explains,
The fragrance oils in this candle are not natural essential oils — Moodgie intentionally uses fine fragrance oils instead, as they state that some essential oils can become irritating or unstable when burned.
Are the fragrance oils natural essential oils or synthetic? Is the candle phthalate-free?
Image Analysis
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Product
A lit candle in a short amber-brown glass jar with a rectangular label on the jar's front; smoke rises from the open jar mouth.
- Jar shapeCylindrical short jar with a slightly rounded shoulder and a visible threaded lip at the open top; jar sits upright on a flat base.
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x 0.53 · y 0.33 · w 0.36 · h 0.45 (high) - Glass material and finishTranslucent amber-brown glass with glossy reflective highlights along the curved surface and rim.
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x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Jar labelSmall rectangular label on the jar front with the word 'moodgie' in a bold rounded type and smaller bilingual lines beneath.
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x 0.63 · y 0.60 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high) - Label text - primary“moodgie”
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x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text - secondary lines“Citronnelle +
Gingembre
Lemongrass +
Ginger”
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x 0.64 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium) - Open top and smokeOpen jar mouth with thin curling smoke trails rising from the center of the jar into the upper frame.
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x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high)
Packaging
A white rectangular product box standing to the left of the jar with printed logo and a yellow label patch reading the scent name in French and English.
- Box formatTall rectangular box with a visible front panel and a right-side edge creating a corner visible above the shelf.
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x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.37 (high) - Box brand text“moodgie”
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x 0.10 · y 0.47 · w 0.22 · h 0.11 (high) - Scent stickerYellow rectangular sticker near the lower front of the box with handwritten-style text 'CITRONNELLE + GINGEMBRE' and smaller printed 'Lemongrass + Ginger' beneath.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Box small product details“Small printed lines reading 'Bougie de soya', 'Soy Candle', and numeric lines '220 g' and '50 h'.”
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x 0.09 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Sticker text - French primary“CITRONNELLE + GINGEMBRE”
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x 0.11 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Sticker text - English secondary“Lemongrass + Ginger”
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x 0.12 · y 0.73 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product staged on a warm tan/brown flat surface against a matching warm brown background with studio lighting that creates strong reflections and casting; thin smoke rises into the upper frame.
- Background color and surfaceUniform warm brown background and a slightly lighter warm brown horizontal platform where the products rest.
- Lighting and reflectionsStudio lighting produces distinct glossy highlights on the jar's curved face and rim and soft shadowing behind and beneath the jar and box.
- Smoke detailDelicate, semi-transparent curling smoke trails visible against the upper background, with a pronounced swirl near the top center.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionCentered horizontal composition with products placed on a front edge of the platform; image is vertically oriented and tightly framed around the items.
Colors
amber brown· jar glass#522C25pale blue gray· jar label textmatte white· boxPackaging#DCD4D1warm mustard yellow· scent stickerPackaging#E39C4B- Jar shapeCylindrical short jar with a slightly rounded shoulder and a visible threaded lip at the open top; jar sits upright on a flat base.