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Fresh, restorative, and quietly atmospheric, African Storm evokes rain-washed air and softened earth.
The petrichor of fresh rain unfolds through exotic baobab, jasmine, and the warm depth of white sandalwood—a candle fragrance that feels clean, soothing, and deeply evocative.
Description
The African Storm Grand Candle is a statement home fragrance piece, designed to bring atmosphere, glow, and refined presence into your space.
Crafted in a generous 16.9 oz (500 ml) glass vessel with a triple cotton wick, each candle is hand-poured in South Africa using a soy wax blend and fine perfume oils imported from the Grasse region of France.
Presented in a richly embellished box with hand-drawn illustrations and luminous gold foil detailing, it is created to feel exceptional from first impression to final burn.
Once finished, the elegant Cape Island glass vessel can be rinsed and reused or recycled.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes:
Fresh rain, baobab, basil
Heart Notes:
Jasmine flowers, almond
Base Notes:
White sandalwood
A renewing fragrance where rain-kissed freshness opens into soft florals and settles into the smooth warmth of sandalwood.
Inspiration & Social Impact
The African Storm collection pays tribute to the courageous spirit of African women and has the elephant as a symbol of feminine strength.
Non-Profit Beneficiary
S-Cape & Hope Risen, organizations dedicated to bringing restoration to victims of human trafficking.
Product Details
Size: 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
Format: Grand candle
Wax: Premium renewable soy wax blend with a trace of paraffin for optimal performance.
Fragrance: Fine perfume oils from Grasse, France
Origin: Hand poured in South Africa
Approximate Burn Time: Up to 55 hours
Vessel: Reusable or recyclable glass
Gifting & Presentation
With its generous size, triple wick format, and richly embellished packaging, this candle makes a striking gift or centerpiece for your own home. The hand drawn illustrations and gold foil detailing give it a sense of occasion, making it ideal for elevated gifting or creating a beautifully atmospheric moment in your space.
Use & Care
Place your candle on a heat resistant surface before lighting.
Trim the wick slightly before each burn to help maintain an even flame.
Allow the wax to melt to the edges during use for a more even burn.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep away from children, pets, drafts, and flammable objects.
Our premium soy blend's high-fragrance load can naturally develop bronze sheens on glass—a signature of hand-poured South African artistry. Perfectly safe, no performance impact.
Once finished, the glass vessel can be rinsed and reused or recycled.
Bottling Africa, The Cape Island Story
Cape Island captures South Africa through fragrance, craftsmanship, and design.
With African Storm, the brand translates the atmosphere of fresh rain and renewal into a skin care ritual that brings calm, comfort, and a distinct sense of place to your day.
