Apotheke Co
‘Charcoal’
Score: 93%
Notes: cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, and oud
From Apotheke: Our signature matte black candle fills your room with cedarwood and sandalwood combined with notes of smokey amber and oud in a broody, full-bodied fragrance.
In our words: It smells like what Soho House might call a campfire. We love it.
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Brand: Apotheke Co
Family: Woody
Size: 11oz
Burn time: 60-70 hrs
Cost: $42 ($0.70/hr)
Blend: Soy Wax -
Scent: It’s a campfire but in cursive. All the elements you love from a woody scent, but with class.
Throw: When lit, this candle’s aroma can be noted from anywhere in the house, and likely your neighbors house as well.
Design: As iconic as its scent — the all-black container and wax gives this a truly unique aesthetic. Goth is forever!
Value: $42 for a 60 hour burn time with a great scent and exceptional throw is pretty hard to beat.
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No lows. Here’s a low joke though.
What is Obi-Wan Kenobi’s greatest enemy? The low ground -
👃 Scent: ★★★★★
💪 Throw: ★★★★★
⏳ Burn time: ★★★★
👩🎨 Design: ★★★★★
📈 Value: ★★★★
♻️ Sustainability: ★★★★★
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Overall: 28/30 (93%)
“The candle’s aesthetic—a chic matte black tumbler with all-black wax—is a mood in itself, and the scent—cedarwood and sandalwood with notes of smokey amber—will transport you to a cabin in the Catskills with a roaring fireplace and a collection of sweaters nearby.”
