Where the Lemon Grows

Lemon verbena opens green and sharp, the specific aliveness of leaves releasing what they have been holding. Bergamot follows, citrus and floral at once, the scent of a coastline distilled into a single note. Fennel from the wild edges, slightly anise, the scent of a hillside growing things on its own terms. Marine air carries the coolness of the sea at elevation, present without being dominant. Musk settles at the base, warm and skin-close, the particular ease of someone standing in a beautiful place with no need to remind herself she belongs there. The fragrance for the woman who fills her bag with lemons and carries the grove home with her long after the lemons are gone. Not everyone finds their way to this hillside. You did. That is not incidental.

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It is a late morning on the coast and you are standing in a lemon grove on the hillside above the water.

The grove belongs to a family that has been farming this hillside for four generations, which means the terraces were cut by hand, the soil has been tended by people who knew its name, and the lemons that grow here are not the lemons of a supermarket. They are larger, thicker-skinned, the color of something the sun has been working on specifically and with intention. The farmer's daughter showed you up through the grove an hour ago and left you there with the instruction, delivered in the specific tone of someone offering something genuinely precious, to take whatever you want.

You have been here for an hour. You have taken three lemons. Mostly you have been standing among the trees in the specific quality of light that this hillside produces at this hour, which is the quality of light that explains, better than any photograph has ever managed, why people have been painting this coastline for five hundred years.

Lemon verbena first, the leaves brushing your arm as you move through the grove, releasing something green and sharp and entirely alive. Bergamot from below, citrus and floral at once, the scent of the coast itself distilled into a single note. Fennel from the wild growth at the edges of the terraces, slightly anise, the scent of a hillside that has been growing things on its own terms for longer than anyone has been cultivating it.

Marine air coming up from the water, carrying the specific coolness of the sea at this elevation, present without being dominant. Musk settling at the base, warm and skin-close, the particular ease of someone standing in a beautiful place who knows, without having to remind herself, that she belongs there completely.

You fill your bag with lemons. You take the path back down slowly. The water below is doing what the water always does here, catching the light at an angle that makes it look like something impossible, something that should not be as beautiful as it is, something that is.

You carry the lemons home. The grove stays with you longer.

• 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.