The Balcony Smelled of Morning
A hand brushing past a plant on the way to a chair, not on purpose. Stone still cool from the night before. The kind of quiet that only exists before anyone else in the building is awake.
Most mornings, you're already moving before you've noticed you're moving, a tab open somewhere, the day starting to pull before you've even stood up. This is built for the other five minutes: the ones where you're just in the room, coffee made carefully, light coming in at whatever angle it happens to come in at, nothing due yet.
You don't need a balcony, or a flight, or a reason. You just need to decide, before anyone else is up, that this is the morning you're actually in.
Scent Notes
On their own, these notes don't mean much. Together, they mean The Balcony Smelled of Morning.
Candle Ingredients
- An olive oil wax blend: vegan, sustainably sourced, renewable. Carries a trace of ultra-refined, food-grade paraffin, which is what gives a candle this size the throw and burn time you're paying for. Non-toxic. Paraben-free.
- Cotton wicks, placed by hand and centered exactly, so the scent carries the way it's supposed to from the first light to the last.
- Phthalate-free fragrance oils. Nothing synthetic was added that would change how the air in the room actually feels.
- A matte glass vessel, made to be reused once the candle's finished. Not packaging you throw away.
- Hand-poured in small batches in New York.
Candle Care & Safety
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 your candle arrived in was made to outlast the wax. Once it's finished, wash it with warm water and a little soap and it has a second life waiting. A small planter. A place for rings. A holder for whatever's on your desk that deserves to be seen. It was made with that in mind. It's worth keeping.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Complimentary on every order over $150. Once it ships, you'll get a tracking notification. Standard delivery is 2 to 3 business days via USPS, not including processing.
Returns
Unlit candles in original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Gift cards are final sale.
Our Guarantee
Not satisfied? We'll refund you.
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Not Manufactured
Every candle is poured, wicked, and finished by hand in our New York studio.
Made in Small Batches
Small batches mean every candle gets the same attention, start to finish.
Complimentary Shipping
Complimentary on every order over $150.
Our Guarantee
Not satisfied? We'll refund you.
For the woman who already knows.
You already know how a room should feel. You've spent real time getting the furniture right, the art right, the books arranged so they say something true about you. The only thing you've never had is a reliable way to make a room feel as deliberate as it looks.
That's the gap I built LORUVE to close. Not another candle for the shelf. A way to direct a room the same way you already direct everything else in it.
Fanny, Founder of LORUVE
The room already knows what's coming.
You walk back into the apartment. The door closes behind you. You light it.
Something shifts before you've even taken your coat off. Your shoulders drop. Your pace slows. The version of you that moves through a room with intention, unhurried, exactly herself, is the version that shows up.
Nothing in the apartment changed. You just decided what tonight should feel like, and the room agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2.5oz burns for about 15 hours. The 8oz for 40. The 14oz for 60.
An olive oil wax blend: vegan, sustainably sourced, renewable, with a trace of ultra-refined food-grade paraffin for performance. Non-toxic. Paraben-free. 100% natural cotton wicks. A signature matte glass vessel, made to be reused. Hand-poured in New York.
Unlit candles in original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Gift cards are final sale.
Once your order ships, standard delivery is 2 to 3 business days via USPS. This doesn't include processing time.