Skulls in the City 10 oz Grand Candle with star anise and grapefruit fragrance.
Skulls in the City candle inspired by Día de los Muertos remembrance.
Skulls in the City Grand Candle by Sawdust & Embers.
Skulls in the City candle with citrus, geranium, patchouli, and vanilla notes.
Skulls in the City Folklore candle celebrating memory, color, and connection.

Skulls in the City — Star Anise & Grapefruit Grand Candle

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SOY WAX BLEND
COTTON WICK
10 OZ
80 HOUR BURN
HAND-POURED
IN TEXAS

Marigolds line the streets, candles glow in windows, and music rises with citrus and spice. Skulls in the City blends star anise, grapefruit, geranium, patchouli, labdanum, and vanilla—a vibrant fragrance honoring remembrance, celebration, and the enduring connection between the living and those who came before.

Fragrance

  • Scent profile: Aromatic · Citrus · Floral
  • Key notes: Star anise, grapefruit, citrus, geranium, patchouli, labdanum, vanilla
  • Mood: Vibrant · Joyful · Soulful

Light the Scene

Color spills across the city beneath strings of papel picado. Families gather around candlelit ofrendas, stories are retold, and the air fills with flowers, sweetness, and laughter—a luminous celebration of memory made present.

The Story

Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Skulls in the City honors remembrance as an act of love rather than sorrow. It evokes names spoken aloud, meals shared across generations, and the warmth of souls welcomed home beneath the glow of candlelight.

What You’ll Smell

Bright grapefruit and citrus meet the distinctive spice of star anise and floral geranium. Patchouli and labdanum add depth before soft vanilla brings warmth and sweetness to the finish.

Supportive Cause

Ten percent of sales support GreenLatinos and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, organizations supporting Hispanic communities, cultural heritage, and environmental justice.

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From the Folklore Collection

Part of Folklore, where fragrance becomes storytelling. These larger-format candles draw from myths, landscapes, strange encounters, and regional legends—each one designed to unfold like a tale told after dark.

LAYERED FRAGRANCE

Distinctive places, natural materials, and familiar moments translated into atmospheric fragrance.

MADE FOR ATMOSPHERE

Balanced fragrances designed to bring warmth, character, and a clear sense of place to the room.

10% GIVEN BACK

Ten percent of every product sale supports selected nonprofit organizations through Give & Grow.

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