Great Northern Candle Co.
Smells like
"A vanilla waffle cone at a late-night concert, sweet, smoky, and a little wild."
VanillaPatchouliMuskIf you love…
…you'll want to try Francesca. Start with a 2ml Discovery Vial for $10.
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Scent profile
Wear it for: Fall and winter, cozy nights, and date nights
Our Francesca Perfume was born in a crowded room - (some might say in a Hurricane 😏) not from spectacle, but from atmosphere. Music hanging heavy in the air. The sweetness of vanilla waffle cones drifting through the crowd. Traces of cologne, warmth, and longing folding into one another. A moment suspended, felt more than understood.
At its core, our Francesca Perfume is inspired by devotion without demand - a vanilla and patchouli composition shaped by closeness, memory, and restraint. The vanilla is warm and enveloping, never sugary, softened by the depth of patchouli that hums quietly beneath the surface rather than announcing itself. The balance is intentional: familiar, comforting, and grounded.
As it unfolds, sandalwood and musk begin to surface, smoothing the composition and giving it a worn-in intimacy. A trace of honey lends a gentle glow - not sweet, but tender - adding dimension without excess. In Francesca, patchouli is not heavy or divisive; it is measured, softened, and woven carefully into the warmth, making the fragrance unexpectedly universal.
There is a quiet romance here, but it is not ornamental. Francesca wears close to the skin, lingering softly, leaving the impression of warmth held rather than displayed. It is as suited to solitude as it is to connection - steady, reassuring, and deeply personal.
This is a fragrance for those who appreciate intimacy over drama. For those drawn to vanilla when it feels human, and patchouli when it feels calm. Our Francesca Perfume does not chase attention. It stays.
Francesca Perfume Notes Below.
For the deepest, longest-lasting scent, build it in layers: start in the shower with the 16 oz Body or Hand Wash or a Bath Bomb, seal it in with the 16 oz Lotion or 8 oz Whipped Body Butter, then spray the perfume on top. Fragrance clings to moisturized skin, so your scent lasts hours longer. Choose them from the size menu above.
2ml Discovery Vial: a few days of wear, perfect for testing on your skin. 10–15 ml: travel and purse size. 50 ml: your signature bottle and the best value per ml. Extrait de Parfum is the most concentrated and closest to the skin, Eau de Parfum is rich and long-wearing, and Eau de Toilette is lighter and brighter.
Spray on moisturized skin at your pulse points (neck, wrists, behind the ears) and a mist on clothing or hair. Don't rub your wrists together, which breaks down the top notes faster.
Every order of $65 or more gets a surprise sample, hand-picked by us from our fragrance library. You don't choose it. That's half the fun, and it's how many customers find their next favorite.
Every order is made by hand in and shipped from the West Hills of Portland, OR. Current processing time is 4–5 business days (Mon–Fri) before your order ships.
Perfume
Ingredients: Perfumer’s Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance).
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