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Catskill Ridge black tea and roasted chestnut candle by Sawdust & Embers.
Black Tea

What Does a Black Tea & Roasted Chestnut Candle Smell Like?

What does a black tea and roasted chestnut candle smell like? Explore the tea, spice, cedar, amber and toasted chestnut notes behind Catskill Ridge, a crisp woody fragrance made for cooler days.

Forest CandlesMuir Woods redwood and champaca woody candle by Sawdust & Embers.

How to Choose a Woody Candle: Cedarwood, Redwood, Pine, Oud & Moss

Cedarwood, redwood, pine, oud and moss create very different woody fragrances. Use this guide to understand each profile and choose the right wood-forward candle.

Fragrance GuideWorn Leather leather and cedarwood candle by Sawdust & Embers.

What Does a Leather Candle Smell Like? A Guide to Leather & Wood Fragrance

Leather candles can be rugged, smooth, smoky or refined. Learn what leather fragrance smells like, how it differs from suede, and how to choose a leather-and-wood candle.

Candle CareMindful candle safety setup with a lit candle, snuffer and wick-trimming tools.

Fire Safety Month: How to Burn Candles Safely and Mindfully

A straightforward candle-safety guide covering placement, wick care, attentive burning, extinguishing, cooling and knowing when a candle is finished.

Candle CareMatches and candle-care essentials for a clean, even candle burn.

Candle Care Guide: Wick Trimming, First Burn & Cleaner Burning

Simple candle-care habits for a cleaner, more even burn: wick trimming, melt-pool basics, proper placement, burn-time awareness and safe extinguishing.

Savor the Summer: Agave Margarita Recipe

Savor the Summer: Agave Margarita Recipe

As the summer heat intensifies, nothing beats the refreshing taste of a well-crafted margarita. Inspired by our new Agave fragrance, we've created a unique margarita recipe that blends fresh, fruit...