Parfum du Voyage Arles Scented Candle
Van Gogh arrived in Arles in February 1888 and immediately understood something the city had known for centuries: that the quality of light here is unlike anywhere else on earth. It comes off the white stone of the Roman amphithéâtre and the bleached walls of the old town with a particular crisp luminosity — clean, vivid, the light of a place that has been dried and brightened by the Mistral until everything unnecessary has been removed and what remains is pure, clear, and genuinely beautiful.
The Fragrance
A Life Lived Without Unnecessary Complexity
ARLES opens on a morning of effortless clarity — sage and cotton blossom, clean and serene as laundered linen drying in a warm Provençal wind, the smell of a day that has just been remade from scratch. Lavender breathes through the heart with the generous, unhurried confidence of the Provençal countryside itself, earthed by patchouli into something grounded and real rather than merely pretty.
The base is amber and cedar and the quietly luminous mystery of palo santo — the smoke of something ancient and good, the lingering warmth of a day that was simple and therefore perfect. This is the fragrance of a life lived without unnecessary complexity, and the particular elegance that comes from that.
The Object
A Candle Worthy of the Light It Casts
Cozy, modern, and irresistibly sensory, this hand-poured candle transforms any space into an inviting retreat. The frosted glass vessel glows beautifully when lit, casting a warm and calming atmosphere that feels at once luxurious and intimate. A soft matte finish adds a sophisticated, upscale touch — the kind of object that earns its place on a nightstand, a mantelpiece, or a perfectly composed bathroom shelf.
The natural wooden wick delivers a gentle crackle reminiscent of a fireplace, enhancing the ambiance with soothing sound as well as scent. Premium wax and high-quality fragrance oils ensure a clean, even burn that fills the room with long-lasting aroma without overpowering.
The Details
Specifications
The Vessel & Wick
| Vessel | Frosted Glass with Wood Lid |
| Wick Material | Natural Wooden Wick — always trim to 1/8” before use |
| Size | 11 oz. • 2.93” W × 3.75” H |
| Burn Time | Approximately 60 hours |
| Origin | Hand-poured in the USA |
The Wax
| Wax Blend | Coconut Apricot Wax Blend — coconut, apricot, soy, and a trace of highly refined food-grade paraffin |
| Wax Color | Natural (no dyes) |
| Clean Burning | Biodegradable, toxin-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free |
| Sourcing | Renewable sources; vegan blend; made in the USA |
Trim your wooden wick to 1/8” before each burn. For full guidance on how to burn a candle safely, visit candles.org/fire-safety-candles.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.