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

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.

Fragrance GuidePalo Santo citrus and sacred wood candle by Sawdust & Embers.

What Does Palo Santo Smell Like? A Guide to the Fragrance

What does palo santo actually smell like? Learn how its woody, resinous, lightly citrus character compares with cedarwood, sandalwood and oud—and how it works in a candle.