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The Owls Candle | Home and Body Collection | Dwell

Great Northern Candle Co

The Owls Candle | Fir Bark + Broken Cedar + Forest Fog

  • Vegan
  • Phthalate Free
  • Cruelty Free
  • Eco-Friendly
Style
Regular price $18.00
Regular price Sale price $18.00
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Free mystery sample on orders of $65+
We hand-pick a surprise sample for every order. Consider it your next obsession.

Smells like

"Fir bark, broken cedar, and forest fog."

Fir barkBroken cedarForest fog

If you love…

  • Comme des Garçons Hinoki
  • Diptyque Cyprès

…you'll love burning The Owls.

Comparisons describe scent style only. Great Northern is an independent perfumer and candle maker, not affiliated with these brands.

Scent profile

Woody
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Green / Herbal
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Burn it for: Spring and summer, open windows, and slow Sunday mornings

The Owls Candle is anchored by the cool, dry presence of fir bark - quietly textured, pale wood catching the stillness of the air. Forest fog drifts through the space, softening the edges and holding everything in suspension. The atmosphere feels hushed yet alert, as though the room has settled into attention.

Nothing here seeks to announce itself. The Owls Candle lingers calmly, changing the room rather than filling it, like a presence felt more than seen. There is a sense of knowing to it - an awareness that watches, remembers, and keeps its silence.

Beneath the calm, broken cedar emerges- branches crushed but not cut—adding a subtle tension, a trace of something that has passed through and left no explanation behind. The Owls Candle holds its secrets close, revealing them only through repetition and quiet.

The Owls Candle is meant to be returned to. Lit at the same hour, in the same place, it becomes a grounding ritual - one that slows the body, steadies the breath, and brings the mind back into alignment with your space. When sound fades and movement stills, the air itself seems to listen.

Scent Notes
Fir Bark · Broken Cedar · Forest Fog

Which size should I choose? +

4 oz | 118 mL: a sweet way to try a new scent, and great for bathrooms and desks. 8 oz | 237 mL: the everyday favorite for bedrooms and offices. 16 oz | 473 mL: made for living rooms and open spaces, and the best value per ounce.

How do I get the best burn? +

On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edge (about 1 hour per inch of width). This prevents tunneling and gives you the strongest scent throw. Trim the wick before every burn (about 1/8 inch for our wood wicks), and burn no more than 4 hours at a time.

What's the free mystery sample? +

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.

Shipping +

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.

The Owls Candle | Fir Bark + Broken Cedar + Forest Fog

Regular price $18.00
Regular price Sale price $18.00

Directions

Please refer to the candle caution label on the bottom of your candle for burning directions. Never leave unattended. Never burn a cracked or broken vessel.

Warnings

Please keep away from the eyes, mouth, and nose. Do not apply to broken skin. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If contact is made with eyes, flush with water immediately. Do not drink.