No. 17 Peak Tomato
A candle that smells like summer had a personality and it was slightly feral.
This is peak tomato season, immortalized. A scent made for anyone who’s ever eaten a sun-warmed cherry tomato straight from the vine and called it lunch. It opens with a snap—sharp green tomato leaf, tart cucumber, and citrus bite. It’s bright, alive, and utterly unapologetic. Think garden party, but make it dirty knees and lemonade.
It opens with a rush of tomato leaf, tart cucumber, and a twist of lemon peel. Green, yes—but crisp and juicy, like cutting into something that was picked an hour agoBasil brings in that sun-drenched herbal calm, and the greens settle into dry earth and moss. Patchouli hums quietly underneath— like you’re barefoot in a garden with no cell signal and no shoes and no need to perform for anyone. And somewhere just out of view: a dog nose-deep in tomato plants, tail wagging, dirt on his paws. Because no one’s ever actually alone in a garden.
It’s that perfect high-summer feeling:
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When to burn it: Midday while writing, weekend brunches, garden parties, or whenever you want your apartment to smell like you grow heirloom tomatoes and compost without being smug about it.
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Why you need it: Because you deserve a scent that feels like 4PM in the garden when the air smells green and golden. Also: the dog loves it.
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What it pairs well with: Sun-warmed skin, a good book, mismatched glassware, and your favorite people.
Fragrance Family: Green / Aromatic / Earthy
Top Notes: Tomato Leaf, Cucumber, Lemon Peel
Heart Notes: Basil, Petrichor, Dry Garden Soil
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver
Burn Time: 60+ hours
Scent Family: Green / Aromatic with Earthy undertones
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Primary family:
Green – because of the dominant notes of tomato leaf, cucumber, and green leaves. It’s fresh, sharp, vegetal, and very much alive.
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Secondary influences:
Aromatic – from the basil and lemon peel, which bring a fresh herbal-citrus brightness.
Earthy/Woody – thanks to the patchouli, moss, and dry earth notes in the base, which give it grounding and longevity.
For reference it falls into the neighborhood of scents like Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil or Loewe’s Tomato Leaves—sophisticated, garden-driven fragrances that feel clean, tactile, and slightly wild.
Double wicked with organic cotton wicks.
Hand poured.
Phthatate Free.
Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty Free
**** Always light both wicks for the best performance. A limited edition in green transparent glass is available u
