Samhain Soy Wax Candle
Merlot, Dragon's Blood, and Smoked Patchouli
When the nights get long and the leaves have begun to turn, it is time to light the Samhain soy wax candle. The rich fragrance of Merlot wine opens, smooth and velvety, with dark fruit underneath. Smoked patchouli attends to the scents of earth and woodsmoke, while dragon's blood settles in with a warm and resinous edge. Smoky and moody, the Samhain soy wax candle is our tribute to the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, when the veil between worlds is said to be at its thinnest.
At A Glance
- Scent: Sweet, deep merlot wine, smoked patchouli, resinous dragon's blood
- Wax: 100% US-grown soy wax
- Wick: cotton, lead-free
- Sizes: 7 oz amber jar (burn time 50 hours), 3 oz pewter tin (burn time 25 hours)
- Made by: Us! Handmade in Kitsap County, Washington by us, every time
- Free from: parabens, phthalates, plastics
Fragrance Notes
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Merlot Wine - A rich, velvety red wine aroma with deep fruity undertones, evoking elegance, warmth, and sophistication.
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Smoked Patchouli - Earthy and smoky with hints of spice, this familiar grounding scent adds depth and mystery.
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Dragon’s Blood - A resinous, mystical aroma with sweet, decadent undertones, famed for its dark, illustrious fragrance.
What Is Samhain?
The origin of today's Halloween, the tradition of Samhain travels to us from Ireland's distant past. The traditional Celtic beginning of winter, Samhain is the period when the Veil, the invisible barrier between the world of mortals and the Otherworld of the gods and ancestors, is at its thinnest. At this time, spirits of the dead, as well as things much more malevolent, are able to pass into the mortal realm to do good or ill. Historically, children would carve wicked faces into hollowed-out turnips and put candles in them to scare evil spirits away, the ancestor of our jack o'lanterns.
Samhain is closely associated with the Morrigan, a powerful Irish goddess of war, triumph, and guardianship ("rig," in Indo-European languages, denotes a king or queen who has earned their place by protecting their people). On Samhain, the Morrigan was said to ride forth from Oweynagat, or the Cave of the Cats, near the ancient city of Rathcrogan. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rathcrogan archaeological complex is closely associated with the legendary Queen Medb, the erstwhile antagonist of the Tain bo Culaigne, one of Ireland's ancient poems of epic heroism.
FAQ
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What does the Samhain candle smell like? Dark red wine up front, earthy smoked patchouli in the middle, and warm, slightly sweet dragon's blood resin underneath. Smoky and resinous, closer to old incense than to a pumpkin-spice candle.
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Is this a good Halloween candle? Yes. The Samhain Soy Wax Candle is our Halloween candle, for anyone who wants the night to smell older and moodier than candy corn.
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What is Samhain? The Celtic festival of October 31 through November 1, the traditional beginning of winter and the ancient Irish origin of Halloween. It marks the third and final harvest of the year.
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How long does it burn? About 40 hours for the 7 oz amber jar.
About Brigid Trading Company
Brigid Trading Company is a two-person company in Kitsap County, Washington. We handcraft everything we sell, from out soy wax candles, natural lotions, and hand-milled and goat milk soap, to our beard oil, lip balm, and home fragrances, in small batches, using fragrance and essential oils and ingredients free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics. We ship across the US and offer free local delivery in Kitsap County. If you ever have a problem with an order, reach out. We'll make it right.
