Babel Organic Beeswax Candle / Kaamos

Every Babel candle is named after a word that has no equivalent in English, but can be conjured through scent. Kaamos, a word that is uniquely Finnish and describes the stretch of deep winter darkness in the far northern Lapland region of Finland when the sun remains hidden below the horizon. This is called 'a polar night' and represents a time of stillness, introspection, and quiet beauty where the absence of sunlight calls for retreat, rest and inner contemplation that holds the promise of the returning sun. This candle has a warm, atmospheric scent, with smoky cade wood and spices of clove bud, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg, as well as sweet orange and earthy vetiver. Hand-poured in London, its blend of beeswax and coconut oil ensures a clean burn that naturally purifies the air. The FSC-certified wood wick burns evenly and produces a gentle crackling sound, while the durable stainless steel vessel, can be cleaned and reused as a tumbler or refilled with Babel candles. (Kaamos refills are available here.) Babel is one of just two companies in the UK making candles that have Soil Association Certified Organic status.

Please note: Stainless steel containers get hot while burning, so place the candle on a trivet or heat-proof surface.