Twenty kilometres south-west of Karachi's city centre, where the Arabian Sea meets a stretch of golden sand, lies Hawkes Bay, a local favourite and one of Pakistan's most loved coastal retreats. The air here is cooler and cleaner, carrying the green freshness of eucalyptus and the soft floral drift of gardenia from the gardens of the beach houses along the bay.

This scent was made to hold that feeling: the lightness of a coastal morning in Karachi, before the city wakes up.

The crucial first burn: to get the most from your candle, let the first burn melt the wax right across to the edge of the vessel. This avoids a memory ring and tunnelling.

Wick care: always trim the wick to 5mm before lighting, and keep the wax pool free of debris, wick trimmings or matches, which can make the flame burn unevenly.

Where to burn it: choose a well-ventilated room away from draughts, vents or fans. This keeps the flame steady and stops black soot marks forming on the glass.

Putting it out: I recommend a candle snuffer or wick dipper. It reduces smoke and avoids splashing hot wax.

Storage: keep your candle lidded in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to protect the fragrance oils and prevent discolouration.

30cl candle: 30–35 hours burn time. 9cl votive: around 16 hours burn time.

Paraffin wax, chosen for its excellent scent throw, blended with fragrance oil.

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