Burnt At The Stake
Main notes:
SMOKE WOOD IMMOLATION |
Supporting notes:
LABDANUM LEATHER PAIN |
A fragrant totem of courage...
Burnt at the Stake
Burnt at the Stake beckons your soul to confront it's deepest fears, whilst signalling the importance of moral reflection. This controversial candle, with its evocative name, serves as a symbolic reminder of the struggles against oppression, and in particular, aggression towards those who are different. It is a fragrant totem of courage, in the face of persecution.
Upon lighting this unique candle, you are enveloped in a comprehensive study of smoke. At first, it releases a slightly earthy type of smoke, reminiscent of cracking embers. This begins the sensation of warmth, and represents the pulse of a fire crackling into life. Subtle hints of charred wood and charcoal are experienced next, which introduce a visceral connection to the past and dormant emotions. Finally, the controversial scent of burning flesh becomes apparent, as skin, muscle and sinew are exposed to the stress of fire. This is not to be confused with the scent of burning hair; that is quite a repugnant scent. The burning of human flesh has more in common with the smell of smoked bacon; sticky, sweet and impossible to ignore. It’s a scent that urges introspection, inviting you to ponder the gravity of history, and the sacrifice of those who stood against the tide of injustice.
Interlaced within the smokiness are fleeting notes of herbs, such as white sage and rosemary. These symbolise purification and remembrance. They serve as a gentle balm, diffusing the intensity of the smoke with a glimmer of hope and resilience. As the candle warms, a surprising base of richness emerges; warm, ambered, honeyed undertones, that finish off the experience with a touch of sweetness. The combination of scents within this candle provides an olfactory landscape, which conveys the duality of despair and strength. Celebrating the human spirit's unyielding fight for freedom. Burnt at the Stake invites us to reflect on our values, our history, and the paths we are yet to forge. It challenges us to consider how we honour those who came before us, and it inspires us to champion the importance of acceptance in our lives and communities.
So join us, as we dial back the clock and enter a past world of deadly injustice. Let this evocative and confrontational candle stand as a bastion, urging us all to be understanding, compassionate, and accepting. May it light our way towards a future free from fear and tyranny.
In the embrace of the dark, may you find your true light.
Upon lighting this unique candle, you are enveloped in a comprehensive study of smoke. At first, it releases a slightly earthy type of smoke, reminiscent of cracking embers. This begins the sensation of warmth, and represents the pulse of a fire crackling into life. Subtle hints of charred wood and charcoal are experienced next, which introduce a visceral connection to the past and dormant emotions. Finally, the controversial scent of burning flesh becomes apparent, as skin, muscle and sinew are exposed to the stress of fire. This is not to be confused with the scent of burning hair; that is quite a repugnant scent. The burning of human flesh has more in common with the smell of smoked bacon; sticky, sweet and impossible to ignore. It’s a scent that urges introspection, inviting you to ponder the gravity of history, and the sacrifice of those who stood against the tide of injustice.
Interlaced within the smokiness are fleeting notes of herbs, such as white sage and rosemary. These symbolise purification and remembrance. They serve as a gentle balm, diffusing the intensity of the smoke with a glimmer of hope and resilience. As the candle warms, a surprising base of richness emerges; warm, ambered, honeyed undertones, that finish off the experience with a touch of sweetness. The combination of scents within this candle provides an olfactory landscape, which conveys the duality of despair and strength. Celebrating the human spirit's unyielding fight for freedom. Burnt at the Stake invites us to reflect on our values, our history, and the paths we are yet to forge. It challenges us to consider how we honour those who came before us, and it inspires us to champion the importance of acceptance in our lives and communities.
So join us, as we dial back the clock and enter a past world of deadly injustice. Let this evocative and confrontational candle stand as a bastion, urging us all to be understanding, compassionate, and accepting. May it light our way towards a future free from fear and tyranny.
In the embrace of the dark, may you find your true light.