The smell of a Mediterranean garden in late summer — green olive leaves, ripe black figs, a whisper of lemon, and warm wood underneath. This is the candle for a long afternoon, a good book, and a glass of something cold.
Part of the Paddywax Bistro Collection, each tin features hand-illustrated artwork and a faux pull-tab inspired by sardine tins. Two wicks for an even, full burn.
- Size: 4.5 oz, two-wick tin
- Top notes: Green Olive Leaves, Meyer Lemon, Frosted Aldehydic Accord
- Middle notes: Black Figs, Hedione, Misted Fig Leaves
- Base notes: Poplar Wood, Clear Musk, Tonka Bean
- Hand-illustrated artwork, faux sardine-tin pull-tab
- Burn time: approx. 35 hours
Themes: Paddywax, bistro candle, fig candle, olive candle, Mediterranean candle, coastal Mediterranean, cottagecore candle, two-wick candle, tin candle, green scent, foodie candle, gift candle
Reusable Candle Tins
These candles are intentionally designed to have a second life once the wax is gone. The tins are hand-illustrated, on-trend, and built to be repurposed — as a succulent planter, a pencil cup, a bathroom canister, a catch-all on your desk, or anything else your imagination lands on. Every candle starts with a story, a vessel, and a scent crafted to match. Soy wax blend, cotton wicks, no shortcuts.
Candle Care
For the best burn, let the candle run for 3–4 hours the first time so the wax pool reaches the edges of the tin — this prevents tunneling. Trim the wick to 1/4" before each burn. When you're ready to repurpose the tin, either pop it in the freezer overnight (the wax will lift right out) or run hot water in to melt and scoop out the remainder.
Candle Safety
Before burning: Trim the wick to 1/4" each time — long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning. Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches, and debris.
While burning: Never touch or move a burning candle. Keep it in sight at all times — if you leave the room, blow it out first. Do not burn longer than 4 hours at a time.
When extinguishing: Use a candle snuffer to avoid hot wax splatter. Make sure the candle is fully extinguished before leaving the room. Don't touch until completely cooled.
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