Ormonde Jayne • شمعة تولو

The frankincense and Tolu balsam combo smells so deep and resinous, it honestly makes my whole hallway feel like a quiet church. It burns evenly, no tunneling, and the rose note stays subtle rather than taking over. I’ve already gone through two, this is my third.

Lighting this before dinner turned the whole room into something warmer and more intimate. The frankincense and Tolu balsam really come through, but the orange blossom keeps it from feeling heavy—lasted a good few hours with a steady, clean flame.

The burn is so even and the resinous warmth of the Tolu balsam fills my whole study within minutes, without ever getting smoky or sharp. The amber and tonka bean dry-down lingers like a fine perfume rather than a plain candle.