Scented candles

The scented candle, a decorative object before it becomes a flame

A Côté Bougie scented candle is admired before it is lit. Placed on a console table, a coffee table or a windowsill, it brings character to the room through its shape, material and colour. Then comes the flame, followed by a fragrance that slowly rises into the air: the brightness of mandarin, the freshness of mint tea and the depth of oud wood.

Since 2003, the Maison has been creating its candles in Marrakech, where Saïda Kadiri poured her first designs. More than twenty years later, each creation is still conceived as a piece in its own right: a vessel shaped by an artisan, hand-poured wax and a fragrance composed in Grasse.

A handcrafted scented candle, from the vessel to the wick

Vessels shaped by Moroccan artisans

Ribbed or zebra-patterned ceramics, woven raffia and Tamegroute pottery from the Drâa Valley: each collection draws on Moroccan craftsmanship and reinterprets it through a contemporary design. As every piece is shaped by hand, subtle variations in colour or texture make each one unique.

Once the wax has been consumed, the vessel does not disappear. It becomes a trinket dish, brush holder or plant-pot cover and continues to live in your home.

Plant-based wax and a cotton wick

Our candles are hand-poured using plant-based soy wax and a cotton wick. The plant-based wax melts slowly and gradually releases the fragrance, both when the candle is unlit and while it is burning. The flame remains calm and the fragrance enveloping, without ever overpowering the room.

Fragrances composed in Grasse

Imagined in Marrakech, our fragrances are composed with perfumers in Grasse, the historic capital of perfumery. Koutoubia, Mandarine Majorelle and Mon Bel Oranger: each one bears the name of a place or image that inspired it.

How to choose your scented candle

According to the fragrance family

• Citrus: Mandarine Majorelle, Mon Bel Oranger. Bright citrus notes, ideal for daytime.
• Fresh and aromatic: Mint & Tea. The lively, refreshing ritual of Moroccan tea.
• Woody and oriental: Oud Santal, Koutoubia. Deep, warm accords for the evening.
• Spicy and gourmand: Orange Spice, Moka. A comforting softness, perfect for the colder months.
• Musky: Musc Charmeur. An enveloping and sensual yet subtle note.

According to the room

In a living room or dining room, a woody or oriental scented candle creates a warm atmosphere for entertaining. In a bedroom, choose a more intimate musky or gourmand fragrance. In a bathroom, fresh citrus notes extend the feeling of cleanliness.

According to the size and burn time

Small formats are suitable for intimate rooms or for discovering a new fragrance. Large formats and bowl candles fragrance more spacious rooms.
Avoid choosing an overly intense fragrance for a small room, so that the scent remains pleasant from day to day.

Depending on the size of the candle, our models offer between 40 and 400 hours of burn time.

Giving a luxury scented candle

Because it is as beautiful to look at as it is to smell, a handcrafted scented candle is a lasting gift. It is ideal for a housewarming, a birthday or simply as a way of saying thank you. For design enthusiasts, our collaborations with Maison Sarah Lavoine and Fanny Lopez bring together two creative perspectives in a single piece.

Caring for your scented candle

A few simple steps will preserve the beauty of the wax and the quality of the fragrance diffusion.

• First burn: let the candle burn until the entire surface has melted. The wax retains the memory of this first melt pool, helping to prevent a hollow from forming in the centre.
• Wick: trim it to approximately 5 mm before each use to maintain a steady flame.
• Duration: do not burn the candle for more than 3 to 4 consecutive hours. Keep it away from draughts and never leave it unattended.
• Extinguishing: use a candle snuffer or dip the wick into the melted wax before straightening it again.
• End of use: stop using the candle when approximately 1 cm of wax remains at the bottom, then clean the vessel with hot water.

Frequently asked questions about our scented candles

Are your scented candles 100% handcrafted?

Yes, absolutely! Every candle that leaves our workshops is the result of meticulous work, from the fragrance and wax to the vessel.
We work with renowned master perfumers and highly skilled artisans to offer you products of exceptional quality.

What is the ideal burn time for my scented candle?

It depends on its size.

For a size S candle, between 1 and 2 hours.
For a size M candle, allow 2 to 3 hours.
For a size L candle or larger, you can burn it for up to 4 hours.

Are there any substances I should avoid in a scented candle?

To avoid pollutants and preserve indoor air quality, avoid paraffin wax, which is petroleum-based, as well as phthalates and CMR substances—carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction—which are often found in synthetic fragrances.

There is no such risk with our candles. They contain none of these substances and have been made with the greatest care to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Why is my candle hollowing out in the centre?

This is known as tunnelling: the first burn was too short. Let the candle burn until the entire surface has melted, without exceeding 4 hours.

Can the vessel be reused?

Yes. Remove the remaining wax using hot water, and the ceramic or raffia vessel becomes a decorative object in its own right.