Before the Sun Arrived

Bergamot opens bright and clean, lifted by grapefruit into something that feels less like a fragrance and more like the air itself deciding to cooperate. Marine and salt move underneath, vast and unhurried. Petitgrain keeps everything sharp and alive, the opposite of soft. Lavender threads through it all, not the lavender of sleep but the lavender of a nervous system finally allowed to simply be. Amber settles in as the light shifts. The fragrance for the hour you were awake before anyone else thought to be. That hour is not incidental. It is the whole thing.

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It is 5am and the city has not yet decided to begin.

You are on the rooftop in a robe and bare feet, a coffee in both hands, looking out over a skyline that is doing something it only does at this hour, holding its breath. The harbor below is flat and silver. The lights are still on but they are beginning to feel unnecessary, the way candles feel unnecessary when the morning finally arrives.

You got up early not because you had to but because you have learned, through enough mornings that began with an alarm and a full inbox, that the hour before anyone else is awake is the most valuable one in the day and you are no longer willing to sleep through it.

Bergamot comes first, bright and clean, lifted by grapefruit into something that feels less like a fragrance and more like the air itself deciding to cooperate. Marine and salt underneath, the harbor rising up to meet you. Petitgrain sharp and alive, keeping the morning from tipping into softness. Lavender threaded through it all, not the lavender of sleep but the lavender of a nervous system that has finally, for one uninterrupted hour, been allowed to simply be.

The amber settles in as the sky begins to shift. Pale at first. Then rose. Then the particular gold that means the hour is ending and the city is about to remember it has somewhere to be.

You watch it happen without hurry. You were here first. You saw it before anyone else did. The day that follows belongs to you in a way that days only belong to those who claimed the beginning of them.

• Olive oil wax blend, vegan, sustainably sourced, and renewable. Contains a trace amount of ultra-refined food-grade paraffin for optimal fragrance retention and burn performance. Non-toxic and paraben-free. Chosen for the quality of burn it produces. Clean, even, and consistent from the first light to the last.
• 100% natural cotton wicks. Centered and placed by hand, so the scent arrives exactly as it was designed to.
• Phthalate-free fragrance oils. Skin-safe. No synthetic additives that affect air quality. Pet-safe.
• Reusable matte glass jar.
• Hand-poured in small batches in New York.

2.5 oz candle
2.17in x 2.46in · Single wick · 15 hours
Box: Clear acrylic / 2.6in x 2.6in x 2.6in

8 oz candle
2.98in x 3.53in · Single wick · 40 hours
Box: Cream soft touch / 3.5in x 3.5in x 3.75in

14 oz candle
3.75in x 4.25in · Double wick · 60 hours
Box: Gloss porcelain rigid box / 4.13in x 4.13in x 5in

Candle Care

A little attention goes a long way with a LORUVE candle. Here is how to get the most out of every burn.

• Trim your wick to a quarter inch before each burn. It keeps the flame steady, the scent true, and the burn clean.
• On your first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the jar. This sets the memory of the candle and ensures an even, beautiful burn every time after.
• Burn for no longer than four hours at a time. This protects the fragrance and keeps the vessel looking its best.
• Keep your candle away from drafts. Still air lets the scent fill the room the way it was designed to.
• When a quarter inch of wax remains, let it rest. The candle has done its work beautifully.

Storage

• Store your candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Olive wax and fragrance oils are sensitive to heat and light, and proper storage keeps both at their best.
• Keep the lid on when your candle is not in use. It protects the fragrance and keeps the wax clean.
• If you are storing a candle for a while, wrap it in tissue or keep it in its original packaging. It arrived beautifully. It deserves to stay that way.

Safety

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Always burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep away from anything flammable.

Your vessel

The glass jar your candle arrived in was made to last well beyond the wax. Once it is finished, clean it with warm water and gentle soap to give it a new life. A small planter. A place for rings and quiet things. A pen holder on a desk that deserves beautiful objects. It was made carefully. It is worth keeping.

Shipping

Every LORUVE candle is hand-poured and shipped within 1 to 5 business days. You will receive a tracking notification the moment your order leaves our studio. Complimentary shipping on all orders over $200. During periods of high order volume, this window may extend. We will notify you if your order is affected.

Returns

Unlit candles in original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Fragrance Discovery Sets and gift sets are final sale.

We stand behind every candle we make. If yours does not perform, contact us and we will make it right.