Philotes' Embrace

The yellow rose symbolises friendship and is offered as a gesture of happiness and appreciation. We've combined its scent with the tangy aroma of blood orange as our dedication to the tenderness of Philotes and in honour of her campaign to cease the practice of blood sacrifices.

TOP NOTES: Bergamont + Blood Orange

MIDDLE NOTES: Jasmine + Rosewood

BOTTOM NOTES: Musk + Vanilla

In line with our fragrance, we have combined the brightness of yellow and orange to signify the friendship, warmth and happiness that gentle Philotes embodied.

Large Candle:

100mm DIA x 110mm H

400g Net | Approx. 50+ hrs burn time.

Small Candle:

75mm DIA x 90mm H

200g Net | Approx. 25+ hrs burn time.

Wax Melt: 

60mm W x 115 mm D x 12mm H

75g Net | 8 bars per block

Approx. 10 + hrs of fragrance per bar.

Philotes was the daughter of the primordial deity, Nyx (night), so was herself considered to be a minor primordial deity. Some say that Erebus (darkness) was her father, while others believe that she had no father and was born only of Nyx. She was said to have represented both social and sexual intercourse. As a primordial being, she was the personification of friendship, affection and sex, although she was often referred to as the goddess of such.

Translated, the name Philotes is said to mean “tenderness”, “friendship”, “affection” and “amorousness”.

Philotes was said to have been a driving force behind the creation of humankind. She was often
paired with her opposites, the Neikea (spirits of feuds, quarrels and grievances). While the Neikea were the cause of bad circumstances, Philotes was considered to be the source of good.

The common use of blood sacrifices to appease the gods did not sit well with Philotes, as she thought that all life was equally sacred and should be honoured. She found the practice offensive and demanded that mortals abolish the custom, asking that all who worship her do so without causing harm to any living creatures.

For optimum safety and enjoyment, please follow our guidelines which will also help to prolong the life of
your candle:
• Trim the wick to 6mm length before every use.
• When burning for the first time, allow the candle to burn for at least 2 hours - or to the edge of the vessel -
to create a memory and avoid tunnelling.
• Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Avoid drafts and items that may catch alight.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Do not move a candle while it is lit or wax is melted.
• Extinguish with a candle dipper or snuffer to care for wicks and avoid splashes.
• Keep clean and free of dust and debris.
• Store your candle upright and away from excessive light and temperatures.
• Discard when wax is 10mm from the bottom of the vessel.