Tried And Tested Seva Home Elemental Collection Has A Fragrance For Every Mood Every Personality

. Each 400gm candle has a burn time of 75 hours. In Delhi's June heat, the wicks did submerge in the soy and had to be coaxed out gently to be lit. A minor inconvenience from the 47°C weather. The wicks are also not too tall that they would need a trim to burn neatly.

Being a Taurus, I naturally gravitated first toward the Earth candle. This one had a woody and flora-inspired quality to it, without being floral. The notes are cucumber, aloe vera and rosewood and personally, it makes for a great meditation companion. I love visualising slow walk in forests whenever I crave a mindful reset and this fragrance helps set the mood.

The Earth scented candle can be the right fit for those who embody 'warmth, balance and quiet strength'.

This one is perfect for anyone craving that trip to the beach. With notes of seaweed, lotus and sea salt, this is a delicious aquatic fragrance for the easy-breezy kinds. The Water candle would also be the right fit for afternoon showers. The fragrance notes are as follows:

I am saving this one for winters. Warm, cosy and nurturing, this fragrance is winter warmth in a jar. There is a sweet spiciness to it and while you might associate it with bolder personalities, I personally see it becoming a favourite of homebodies who love to cosy up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa in winter evenings.

Important note: Do not leave a lit candle unattended and remove the paper topper before lighting the candles.

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