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Gothic Fiction

Gothic Fiction

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Description

Some stories aren’t meant to comfort. They haunt. They linger. They echo in the walls long after the last page is turned.

Gothic Fiction draws on that atmosphere: moody, textured, and full of tension. The scent opens with warm tobacco and vanilla, but there’s something colder underneath: a trace of Nordic woods, sharp and clean like night air through a broken window.

Crafted for readers drawn to shadowy settings and complex emotion, this candle suits quiet nights, slow-burning novels, and characters who keep secrets.

It doesn’t just fill the room - it deepens it.

Our candles come in a sleek, tapered container designed for both style and functionality.

This thoughtfully sized vessel provides a balanced burn, allowing the fragrance to gently fill your space while complementing any décor.

Fragrances

Tobacco: Adds a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet aroma that evokes old, dusty libraries, leather-bound books, and the mysterious allure of a gothic study or parlour.

Vanilla: Provides a warm, creamy sweetness that balances the smokiness of the tobacco and adds a touch of comfort—like a flickering candle in a dark, shadowy room.

Nordic Woods: Brings in a cold, earthy, and slightly resinous quality, reminiscent of dark, ancient forests or the rugged, untamed landscapes often found in gothic tales.

Book Pairings

Dracula – Bram Stoker (1897): A chilling gothic horror classic following Count Dracula’s eerie influence as he spreads his dark curse from Transylvania to Victorian England.

Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier (1938): A haunting tale of a young woman’s arrival at Manderley, where the lingering presence of her husband’s late wife turns love into obsession.

Mexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020): A modern gothic masterpiece where a young woman uncovers dark secrets in a decaying mansion deep in the Mexican countryside.

Specifications

Top Diameter: 7 cm
Bottom Diameter: 6 cm
Height: 8.5 cm
Net weight: ~150 g
Burn Time: ~45 hours
Wax Type: Soy/Coconut blend
Wick Type: CL 10

Package Contents

1 x Candle
1 x Candle Box
1 x Wax-sealed info card

Candle Care

First Burn: Let the wax melt evenly to the edges (2–3 hours) to prevent tunneling.

Trim the Wick: Keep it at 5mm (¼ inch) before each burn for a clean, steady flame.

Burn Time: Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time to prevent overheating.

Safe Placement: Keep on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, flammable items, children, and pets.

Extinguish Properly: Use a snuffer or dip the wick into melted wax to reduce smoke.

Wax Cleanliness: Remove debris like wick trimmings before lighting.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain fragrance quality.

Shipping

We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 business days. Orders are processed Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

All orders are shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked.

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