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Iona 1203 Soy Candle | Benedictine Abbey | Saffron, Amber & Cedarwood | 200g Hand-Poured Scotland
£19.95
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Iona 1203 Soy Candle | Benedictine Abbey | Saffron, Amber & Cedarwood | 200g Hand-Poured Scotland
£19.95
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IONA 1203
Benedictine Abbey on Iona — Founded 1203
In 1203, Benedictine monks built an abbey on Iona, a windswept island in the Inner Hebrides. But the island's sacredness began centuries earlier: in 563 AD, Saint Columba landed there from Ireland and built a monastery that became the spiritual heart of Celtic Christianity.
Iona is where Scotland's soul lives.
This candle is the abbey at vespers. Candlelight. Stone. Silence. The sea beyond.
— SCENT PROFILE —
Top Notes: Saffron, Bitter Almond, Jasmine
Heart Notes: Amber, Cedarwood, Incense
Base Notes: Ambergris, Oakmoss, Vanilla
Transcendent. Warm. Sacred without being religious. The scent of beeswax candles burning in ancient stone, frankincense rising toward vaulted ceilings, amber light through stained glass, salt air through open arches. A fragrance that feels like sanctuary.
— DETAILS —
• 200g natural coconut-soy wax blend
• 40+ hour burn time
• Premium fragrance oils, phthalate-free
• Cotton wick, clean-burning
• Hand-poured in Scotland
• Reusable amber glass vessel
• Vegan, cruelty-free
— THE STORY —
Iona is thin. Not in size, but in the Celtic sense: a "thin place" where the veil between heaven and earth nearly disappears. Pilgrims have walked its shores for 1,500 years — kings, saints, seekers, the broken, the searching.
The abbey has been sacked, rebuilt, abandoned, restored. It endures. So does the island's quiet. This candle captures that — the hush of a place where people come to remember who they are.
For those who need sanctuary. For evening rituals, meditation, moments of return.
— BURN SAFELY —
• First burn: allow wax to melt to edges (2-3 hours)
• Trim wick to 5mm before each lighting
• Burn on heat-resistant surface, away from drafts
• Never leave unattended
• Keep from children and pets
• Discontinue when 10mm wax remains
Handcrafted in Scotland. Sacred space, made portable.
Materials + Care
Scottish Perfumery Executive Car Diffusers are built with premium components selected for both aesthetics and performance.
- Glass vessel: A thick, high-clarity glass bottle designed to feel substantial and luxurious, while protecting the fragrance from unnecessary exposure.
- Natural wooden diffuser cap: Crafted from porous natural wood to enable a controlled, consistent release of scent over time. Each cap has its own unique grain and tone.
- Secure travel stopper: A snug sealing insert to help prevent movement or leakage during storage and transport.
- Hanging cord & bead: Durable, refined hardware designed to sit neatly from your rear-view mirror without distracting from your interior.
- High-performance fragrance blend: Formulated using high-quality aromatic materials and a professional-grade diffusion system to deliver a clean, confident scent trail that suits a premium driving environment.
- Gift-ready presentation: Finished in premium packaging intended for gifting and display.
Care & Use Instructions (Best Results)
Follow these steps for a long-lasting, balanced scent:
- Unbox carefully and keep the bottle upright.
- Remove the travel stopper (keep it for future storage).
- Attach and hang securely from the rear-view mirror, ensuring the bottle hangs freely and does not rest against dashboards, trim, or screens.
- Activate gently: Tip the bottle briefly (1–2 seconds) so the wooden cap becomes lightly moistened, then return upright.
- Adjust intensity:For a lighter presence: activate less often.For a stronger presence: repeat the gentle tip every few days, as needed.
Protecting Your Interior (Important)
- Avoid contact with surfaces: Fragrance liquid may mark or stain plastics, leather, vinyl, painted, or lacquered surfaces.
- If any liquid contacts a surface, wipe immediately with a soft, slightly damp cloth, then dry.
- Keep away from heat and direct sunlight (e.g., parked in strong sun) to help preserve scent quality and reduce the chance of leakage.
- Keep upright whenever possible.
Storage
- When not in use, re-fit the travel stopper, store upright, and keep in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
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