UP TO 50 Hour burn time
Bitter Orange, Birch Tar & Balsam Scented Candle
Regular price € 50.00 EUR
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A spark of brightness in the crisp, clear air
A signature scent from our Beyond the Pale collection, inspired by the vivid contrast of sunlight catching citrus groves against the cool stone walls of Irish gardens. Bitter Orange captures that invigorating moment when brightness meets earth - sharp, luminous citrus tempered by ancient oak and forest air. Fresh yet grounded, this fragrance energizes the senses while maintaining a connection to the natural world, evoking clarity and quiet vitality. All handcrafted and hand-poured over two days in our Dublin workshop using time-honoured techniques perfected by our artisans since 1488.
Olfactory Notes:
Top Notes: Orange · Lemon · Pine Needle
Middle Notes: Oak · Amber · Fir · Balsam · Moss
Base Notes: Black Amber · Patchouli
Gile na Gréine (The Brightness of the Sun):
Bitter Orange is shaped by those moments when light transforms the everyday into something vivid and alive. Imagine citrus oils releasing their sharp sweetness into cool morning air, zest against fingertips, warmth breaking through mist. The fragrance opens with the bright strike of orange and lemon, lifted by green pine, before settling into the earthy embrace of oak, moss, and forest resins - grounded, enduring, and quietly powerful.
This is the scent that speaks of energy, renewal, and Gile; a radiant brightness that awakens and inspires.
Gile: In Irish, Gile means brightness - a sense of clarity, luminosity, and the vivid light that brings the world into sharp, beautiful focus.
The Rathbornes Guarantee:
Quality starts at the core. Our 100% natural waxes are made and blended from sustainably sourced beeswax, coconut and rapeseed waxes. Every candle is made with 100% Italian cotton wicks and contains 10% fragrance oil a higher concentration than most candles ensuring a soot-free, even burn and a long-lasting scent experience.
Candle Care Tip:
Trim the wick after each burn. Allow the wax to melt fully across the surface for an even burn. Never let your candle burn to the base.
Citrus essential oils have been found to help reduce stress and lift the mood, making this warm and comforting scent a true joy, perfect for an evening entertaining guests.
LUXURY: Four Wick Candle, 50 Hour burn time, 390g.
CLASSIC: Two-Wick Candle, 40 Hour burn time, 190g.
TRAVEL: One Wick Candle, 20 hour burns time. 75g.
