At every wedding across the Punjab, the bride and her guests wear bracelets woven from fresh rose petals — gulab ka haar — their fragrance intensifying through the evening as the warmth of skin releases the scent of the flower. Punjab, the land of five rivers, is also the land of the rose. Vast fields of tuberose and orange blossom stretch across the plains, harvested at dawn before the heat of the day diminishes their perfume. This candle was made to hold that memory — lush, intoxicating and deeply rooted in the celebrations of the Punjab.

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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