When Englishman Edward Foxhall discovered sandalwood on the Isle of Pines, New-Caledonia, in 1840, it was, then, unknown in Europe. By the end of the 19th Century, the noble spiced wood had quite a pedigree: named ‘candana’ in Sanskrit, or ‘sandal’ in Arabic, it was used as a precious ointment for the hair and body. A remedy against anxiety, it still billows today, seamlessly embedded in the smoke of Asian incense.
'Les Belles Matières, ' or 'beautiful materials, ' is a trio of unique candles from Cire Trudon that focus on the pure essence of materials. They travel back to the origins of rare perfumes, and delve into rich botanical discoveries and the genesis of grand olfactory adventures.
What We Think
Soothing, creamy, and definitely flecked with cardamom spice. The perfect companion for a luxuriating night in.
