Olives of Benin
4 oz Soy Candle · Hand-poured in Toronto
Oud, leather, and bergamot with a green, grounded edge.
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- Pure soy wax — clean burn, no paraffin or phthalates
- 45 hr burn time, cotton wick
- Hand-poured in small batches in Toronto
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— The Story
Green oud, olive leaf, and warm earth.
Olives of Benin is green, grounded, and quietly bold. Olive leaf, bergamot, and herbs create the first impression, while fig wood, leather, and neroli add texture through the heart. Oud, vetiver, and warm earth anchor the base, giving the candle a clean herbal edge with real depth underneath.
Origin
Benin City, Nigeria
Burn time
45 hr (8oz)
— Scent Notes
How it unfolds.
Read top to base. Most candles peak in the first 20 minutes — ours keep opening for an hour.
Top Notes
Olive leaf, bergamot, green herbs
A crisp, herbal opening with citrus brightness and a grounded green edge.
Heart Notes
Fig wood, leather, neroli
The center adds texture: dry wood, soft leather, and a small floral lift.
Base Notes
Oud, vetiver, warm earth
A deep base of oud and earth gives the candle its slow, grounded finish.
— Questions