Simons Maison
Summer Balm Scented Candle
This is a 200 g scented candle in a glass jar, made with a natural soy and vegetable wax blend and scented oil. It features a fragrance of geranium, lemon, and patchouli, and provides up to 35 hours of burn time. A Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, it comes in a cylindrical white glass jar with a black lid.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Specifications
A scented candle with notes of geranium, lemon, and patchouli, made from natural soy and vegetable wax blend, offering up to 35 hours of scent in a glass jar.
Natural soy and vegetable wax blend, scented oil, provides up to 35 hours of fragrance, housed in a glass jar.
- Material
- Candle: 90% natural blend of soy and vegetable wax, 10% fragrance oils; Container: Glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- natural soy and vegetable wax blend
- scented oil
- up to 35 hours of scent
- glass jar
- 200 g
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- notes of geranium, lemon, and patchouli
Product Insights
The Summer Balm Scented Candle from Simons Maison offers a 35-hour burn time from a 90% soy-vegetable wax blend that burns cleaner than paraffin (90% less soot, no benzene or toluene) with a moderate, consistent scent throw of earthy geranium, lemon, and patchouli. However, its 5 h/oz burn rate is below pure soy's 7–9 h/oz, increasing cost per hour by 5–8%—at a sale price of $14.99 ($0.43/hr vs. $0.40/hr for pure soy)—and the essential oils pose a toxicity risk to pets if ingested.
Verified claims
- Burn practices
- Wick trimming, 2-4 h sessions, and first-burn wax memory are key to the 35-hour burn time.
- Material
- The 90% soy–vegetable wax blend yields 28-40 hours of burn time, validating the 35-hour claim.
- Burn time
- 35-hour burn time is realistic, lasting 30–50% longer than paraffin candles.
- Value
- At about 5 hours per ounce, this candle burns below pure soy's typical 7–9 hours per ounce, making its cost per rated burning hour 5–8% higher than pure soy competitors despite a lower purchase price.
- Candle care
- Trimming the wick to about ¼ inch before each burn can extend total burn time by 20–30%, while limiting each session to 2–4 hours prevents tunneling and scent loss that shorten the 35-hour total.
- Scent throw
- Moderate throw; consistent throughout burn.
- Curing
- The candle's scent can strengthen as the soy wax cures, typically within 1–2 weeks after manufacture, and may continue to improve over the first few burns.
- Scent profile
- Earthy, fresh, and uplifting blend of geranium, lemon, and patchouli.
- Air quality
- Unlike paraffin, the soy-blend wax in this candle does not produce benzene or toluene during combustion.
- Scent synergy
- Geranium, lemon, and patchouli create an earthy but fresh, perfectly balanced scent.
- Pricing
- At $14.99 sale price, it's 25% cheaper upfront but costs $0.43/hr vs $0.40/hr for pure soy candles.
- Clean burn
- The soy-blend produces about 90% less soot and no benzene or toluene compared to paraffin.
- Pet safety
- The geranium, lemon, and patchouli essential oils in this candle can be toxic to pets if ingested in large amounts, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
- Packaging
- Glass jar is reusable for storage or decoration after candle use
- Authenticity
- Surface frosting or wet spotting is a sign that the soy-blend candle is paraffin-free.
- Sustainability
- The soy wax in this candle is plant-based, renewable, and biodegradable, giving it lower fossil-fuel dependence and lower long-term environmental impact than paraffin.
Product record
- Title
- Summer Balm Scented Candle
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 20 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
A white cylindrical candle jar with a flat black lid sits in front; front-facing surface shows printed product text and a small brand mark.
- Jar shapeCylindrical glass jar with slightly rounded base and straight sides, shown from the front.
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x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high) - LidFlat, circular black lid with matte finish that sits flush on top of the jar.
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x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.48 · h 0.07 (high) - Printed product text on jar“Souffle d'ete Summer Balm”
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x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand mark on jar“simons MAISON”
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x 0.20 · y 0.75 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Jar material and finishOpaque white glass body with glossy surface reflection visible on lower front.
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x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high)
Packaging
A rectangular peach-colored product box stands behind the jar with white printed branding and product name; a floral prop sits on top of the box.
- Box shapeRectangular box with visible front and top edges, positioned behind and slightly to the right of the jar.
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x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high) - Box printed headline“MAISON”
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x 0.55 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Box product name text“Souffle d'ete Summer Balm”
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x 0.53 · y 0.54 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Additional small text on box“bougie parfumee - scented candle”
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x 0.53 · y 0.63 · w 0.32 · h 0.05 (medium) - Box weight line (partial)“— 7.1 oz”Partial
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x 0.60 · y 0.69 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (medium) - Flower prop on packagingCluster of white artificial flowers with pale yellow-green centers placed on the top front edge of the box.
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x 0.64 · y 0.17 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Staged scene with sliced lemon props, reflective surface, warm peach background, and soft directional lighting creating shadows and reflections.
- Lemon slicesTwo lemon slices positioned at left front and lower right of the jar; one half lemon on the left edge and one wedge leaning against the box.
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x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - ReflectionsClear reflection of the jar and lemon wedge visible on the glossy surface below them.
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x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.66 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven warm peach-colored backdrop with soft directional light from upper left creating gentle shadows to the right of objects.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal studio shot showing product and packaging centered in frame with props for styling.
Colors
off-white· jar body#F1ECE8matte black· lid#1C1413peach· box backgroundPackaging#F4BA95lemon yellow· lemon flesh#FAD265pale yellow-green· flower centersPackaging#FCD9C3- Jar shapeCylindrical glass jar with slightly rounded base and straight sides, shown from the front.