How is the Cocooning candle from Belle Luce made?
The Belle Luce Cocooning candle is hand-poured in Geneva by the LDG Artisans workshop. It is made from 200g of 100% plant-based soy wax, scented with a fragrance from Grasse, and burns for approximately 25 hours thanks to its wooden wick. Here is its story, composition, and our advice for enjoying it for as long as possible.
Who makes the Cocooning candle?
The candle is made by LDG Artisans, a workshop founded in Geneva in May 2023 by Erika and Ouissem. The couple started by pouring their first candles at home before making it their profession. The Cocooning candle was created exclusively for Belle Luce: each piece is poured and decorated by hand with dried flowers.
What is its scent?
- Top notes: violet, lily of the valley, pink peppercorn;
- Heart notes: rose, iris;
- Base notes: cedar.
A powdery and floral fragrance that softens on a woody base.
What is it made of?
- Wax: 100% plant-based soy wax;
- Fragrance: Grasse perfume;
- Wick: wooden;
- Container: reusable metal tin;
- Format: 200g, approximately 25 hours of burn time.
Plant-based wax and scented oils can sometimes cause slight sweating on the surface. This is a normal phenomenon that does not affect the quality of the candle.
How to properly use a wooden wick candle?
- First lighting: let it burn until the entire surface has melted to prevent the wax from tunneling in the center.
- Before each lighting: trim the wick to about 5 mm and remove any blackened residue.
- Duration: do not let it burn for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time, and never leave it unattended.
- Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
A second candle for winter
The same craftsmanship is available in a warmer version: the Au coin du feu candle, featuring notes of apple, citrus, and cinnamon on a musk base.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cocooning candle last?
Approximately 25 hours of burn time for 200g of wax.
What wax is used?
100% plant-based soy wax.
Where does the fragrance come from?
The fragrance comes from Grasse, France, the historical capital of perfumery.
Can the tin be reused?
Yes. Once the candle is finished, remove the remaining wax and the wick base: the metal tin can be used for storage.
Where is it made?
In Geneva, by hand, by the LDG Artisans workshop, exclusively for Belle Luce.