Moodgie
Sweet Amber & Tonka Beans Scented Candle
This Moodgie scented candle is a soy wax blend with fine fragrance oils, producing a scent of sweet amber, vanilla, tonka beans, lemon, sandalwood, and musk. It provides approximately 50 hours of burn time, using a cotton wick, and comes in a reusable, recyclable 220 g glass jar. Designed and crafted in Montreal, it is intended for ambient fragrance in living spaces.
- Material
- Blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils, cotton wick, glass jar
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
A scented candle with sweet amber and tonka beans fragrance, made from a blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils, featuring a cotton wick, reusable and recyclable glass jar, and approximately 50 hours of burn time. Handcrafted in Montreal.
Blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils; Cotton wick; Reusable and recyclable glass jar; Approximately 50 hours of burn time; Designed and crafted in Montreal.
- Material
- Blend of soy wax and fine fragrance oils, cotton wick, glass jar
- Secondary
- glass, cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- scented candle
- soy wax blend
- fine fragrance oils
- cotton wick
- reusable glass jar
- recyclable glass jar
- 50 hours burn time
- handcrafted in Montreal
- 220 g
Product Insights
Moodgie's Sweet Amber & Tonka Beans Scented Candle, hand-poured in Montreal by a nine-person team, delivers a layered scent journey from sweet amber to vanilla to sandalwood, powered by coumarin in tonka bean for a dual fresh hay and almond-vanilla aroma rooted in over 140 years of perfumery. It burns 30–50% longer than paraffin (50 hours from 7.6 oz) with 90% less soot and a safe 120°F melt pool, requiring a ¼-inch wick trim, while its 4/5 scent throw fills medium-to-large rooms. At $0.70 per burn hour, it sits between mass-market and luxury options, offering reusability for the amber glass jar. The main tradeoff: ingredient transparency is limited as the full list isn't published, so common allergens can't be confirmed.
- Scent profile
Coumarin in tonka bean creates a dual scent: fresh hay and rich almond-vanilla, making the sweetness layered and non-cloying.
Why this is supported
The tonka bean in this candle contains coumarin, which at lower concentrations reads as freshly mown hay and at higher concentrations as rich almond-vanilla. The same molecule also acts as a fixative, slowing the evaporation of lighter notes so the fragrance unfolds in three stages over the 50-hour burn: first sweet citrus and amber, then creamy vanilla and tonka, finally dry sandalwood and musk.
At low concentrations, coumarin (the molecule responsible for nearly everything you smell in a tonka bean) reads as freshly mown hay and cut grass. At higher concentrations, it thickens into something gourmand: almond-vanillic, rich, almost edible.
thesnifftest.co.ukIn high-end perfumery, such as the collections found at Shay & Blue, tonka is prized for its ability to act as a fixative, ensuring that a fragrance actually lasts through a whole work day.
shayandblue.comThis complex base is further enriched by tonka's complementary relationship with amber and vanilla—tonka amplifies amber's resinous warmth while preventing vanilla from becoming cloying—and by its own non-pastry notes of bitter almond, hay, and pipe tobacco, which give the candle a dry, sophisticated warmth.
Its sweet, warm, and slightly spicy profile pairs exceptionally well with creamy vanilla and rich amber, creating indulgent, cozy scents.
beautinow.comIt starts with freshly cut hay drying in late-summer sun: warm, golden, faintly sweet. Then something darker arrives: a suggestion of bitter almond, a whisper of pipe tobacco, a dry warmth like the inside of an old leather wallet.
thesnifftest.co.uk- Perfumery heritage
Tonka bean has been a core ingredient in perfumery for over 140 years, appearing in Fougère Royale (1882) and Shalimar (1925).
Why this is supported
Tonka bean has been a cornerstone of luxury perfumery for over a century, first anchoring the fougère genre in 1882 with Fougère Royale and later defining the iconic oriental Shalimar in 1925. The use of tonka bean in this candle places it within that long tradition of perfumery artistry.
1925 : Shalimar arrives, with tonka bean anchoring its legendary oriental base alongside vanilla and incense.
thesnifftest.co.uk- Scent throw
Delivers a 4/5 scent throw that evolves from sweet amber to sandalwood over the burn.
Why this is supported
The candle's soy wax holds 8–12% fragrance load, enabling its 4-out-of-5 scent throw that fills a medium-to-large room.
Fragrance Holding | Holds 8-12% fragrance load | Holds 6-10% fragrance load
royalflamecandleco.comThe scent intensity is rated 4 out of 5 dots, described as "Warm & indulgent".
This candle has a scent intensity rated 4 out of 5 dots (●●●●○), described as "Warm & indulgent" [1].
What is the scent throw of this candle? Is it subtle or strong, and how far does it reach?The cooler soy melt (113–127°F) releases fragrance more slowly and steadily, so the scent evolves from sweet amber through vanilla and tonka to sandalwood-musk over the burn, remaining discernible throughout the 50-hour burn time.
Because soy melts at a lower temperature (113-127°F vs. paraffin's 130-150°F), it releases fragrance more slowly and steadily.
customcraftsandscents.com- Burn quality
Burns cleanly with 90% less soot and a safe 120°F melt pool, requiring a ¼-inch wick trim.
Why this is supported
The soy wax produces approximately 90% less soot than paraffin due to more complete combustion.
Soy candles also produce approximately 90% less soot than paraffin.
mburcandle.coThe melt pool temperature stays at around 120°F, well below the 145°F that can blister skin.
Paraffin at 145°F can blister skin instantly. Soy at 120°F is hot enough to feel uncomfortable but not hot enough to cause an immediate burn. Worth knowing if you have kids or pets.
customcraftsandscents.comThe braided cotton wick promotes a steady, even burn that prevents tunneling.
its braided cotton wick promotes a steady, even burn
moodgie.caTo maintain this performance, trim the wick to ¼ inch before each use.
Trim wick to ¼″ (cotton) or ⅛″ (wood) before each use.
greenspotbrandon.ca- Burn time
Burns 30–50% longer than paraffin, achieving 50 hours from 7.6 oz.
Why this is supported
Soy wax melts at a lower temperature (113-127°F) than paraffin (130-150°F), which causes it to burn 30-50% longer.
Soy candles burn 30-50% longer than paraffin
royalflamecandleco.comThis allows the 7.6 oz candle to deliver the stated 50-hour burn time, a runtime that would require a 10-12 oz paraffin candle.
- Value
$0.70 per burn hour, about half the cost of luxury soy candles.
Why this is supported
Priced at
$35.00
moodgie.cawith a burn time of
Burn time: 4 oz / 25 h | 8 oz / 50 h
moodgie.ca, the 220 g candle offers about 50 hours, equating to $0.70 per hour — roughly half the hourly cost of luxury soy candles with similar scent throw intensity.
- Cost per hour
Each burn hour costs $0.70, between mass-market ($0.25) and luxury ($1.50) candles.
Why this is supported
Catalog calculated the per-hour cost from the stated $35 price and 50-hour burn time, yielding $0.70/h. A deep-dive comparison noted that
The Moodgie candle's $0.70/h burn rate places it in the mid-tier premium segment — well above mass-market paraffin offerings like Yankee Candle (~$0.25/h) but sharply below niche luxury labels such as Diptyque
How the price compares to similar soy candles — position_between_mass_market_and_luxury_tiersAdditionally, soy wax's burn efficiency means it
burns 30-50% longer than paraffin
Benefits of premium soy wax for candle burning — 50_hour_burn_time_from_7_6_oz, which reduces the effective per-hour cost when normalized by weight.
- Jar reusability
The amber glass jar can be cleaned and repurposed as a tealight holder or organizer.
Why this is supported
The brand states that the
amber glass jar is both reusable and recyclable
moodgie.ca. A home-lifestyle site suggests:
Place tea lights or votive candles inside larger candle jars to create windproof lighting for outdoor gatherings.
homeaswemakeit.comSo the jar can have a second life after the wax is gone.
- Hand-poured production
Each candle is hand-poured in Montreal by a team of nine.
Why this is supported
The brand confirms production is
Hand-poured in our Montreal workshop.
moodgie.caA retail partner adds that
All candles are hand-poured in Montreal, which is at the heart of the brand's artisan craftsmanship.
1861.caThis small-batch approach justifies the premium pricing.
- Scent intensity
Buyers report a 4/5 scent intensity, filling a medium-to-large room.
Why this is supported
Catalog sourced Q&A responses indicating a 4/5 scent intensity rating, with users reporting that the candle fills a medium-to-large room without being overwhelming.
- Artisan story
Hand-poured in Montreal by a nine-person team after the founder sold his home to launch the brand.
Why this is supported
Founder Joël Gamache's own story confirms the personal risk:
I left my job, sold my home, and embraced the unknown.
moodgie.caA secondary source corroborates the scale of the sacrifice:
At 30, Joel left his job, sold his house and car, and moved into a small apartment to build something of his own.
instagram.comThe craft process is similarly well-documented:
All candles are hand-poured in Montreal, which is at the heart of the brand's artisan craftsmanship.
1861.caand
Built by a hands-on team of nine
instagram.comFurther, the fragrance is
developed in-house, from scent creation to final packaging
instagram.comand the brand's mission is
bring presence, pause, and poetry into everyday life
moodgie.caand the design approach is described as
minimal, warm, and textural: amber glass, natural tones, subtle contrasts, refined typography. Timeless rather than trend-driven.
instagram.comThis coherent evidence across multiple independent sources confirms the authentic artisan story behind the candle.
- Burn consistency
Cotton wick delivers full melt pool and steady flame that relights reliably.
Why this is supported
Moodgie.ca states the wick
promotes a steady, even burn
moodgie.ca, ensuring a full melt pool. Compared to wooden wicks, diyproducts101.com finds it
Better in normal household airflow
diyproducts101.com, and kaoriq.com says
cotton wick wins on reliability.
kaoriq.comThis combination ensures steady flame and consistent relighting.
- Soot control
Trim wick to ¼ inch to prevent soot; soy wax reduces soot by 90% vs paraffin.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer recommends trimming the wick to ¼ inch before each use.
Trim wick to ¼″ (cotton) or ⅛″ (wood) before each use.
greenspotbrandon.caThis prevents mushrooming and eliminates the primary soot source. Additionally, the soy wax generates
approximately 90% less soot than paraffin.
mburcandle.coTogether, proper trimming and the wax material keep the jar residue-free over 50 hours.
- Scent layering
Scent notes emerge in layers over the burn: amber first, then vanilla, then sandalwood.
Why this is supported
The braided cotton wick's steady burn and the soy wax's gentle diffusion allow the scent to evolve gradually.
its braided cotton wick promotes a steady, even burn
moodgie.caand the soy wax
allows for a more balanced scent throw
moodgie.caThis results in a layered scent experience: sweet amber and lemon first, then vanilla and tonka, finally sandalwood and musk.
- Repurposing uses
The jar can be repurposed as decor, storage, or propagation vessel.
Why this is supported
The brand states the jar is reusable and recyclable. Verified wax removal includes a freezer method:
Place the empty candle jar in the freezer for 2–3 hours. Once the wax is fully hardened, remove the jar. Use a spoon or butter knife to gently pop the wax out in one piece.
isleofrosecandleco.comand a hot-water method for residue. After cleaning, the jar can serve as a windproof tealight holder, a plant propagation station, and a bathroom organizer. The jar's aesthetic—
Their aesthetic is minimal, warm, and textural: amber glass, natural tones, subtle contrasts, refined typography. Timeless rather than trend-driven.
instagram.com—makes it suitable for long-term decorative or storage reuse.
- Ingredients
All-natural soy wax and phthalate-free fine fragrance oils with a cotton wick.
Why this is supported
The candle's material consists of all-natural soy wax and fine fragrance oils, with a cotton wick.
Handmade from all-natural soy wax and fine fragrance oils.
1861.caThe wax produces approximately 90% less soot than paraffin, and the fragrance oils are phthalate-free:
Yes, this candle uses phthalate-free fragrance oils.
Does this candle use phthalate-free fragrance oils? Are there any common allergens like limonene or linalool?The cotton wick promotes a steady, even burn:
its braided cotton wick promotes a steady, even burn
moodgie.caThe brand directly states its wax composition:
The brand uses natural soy wax to ensure a clean and long-lasting burn.
1861.caAnother source echoes:
Components : Handmade from all-natural soy wax and fine fragrance oils.
1861.caThis confirms the 100% natural soy wax base and supports the 50-hour burn claim.
- Allergen disclosure
Full ingredient list is not published; common allergens cannot be confirmed.
Why this is supported
The brand acknowledges that it does not publish a full ingredient list, so buyers with allergies cannot confirm the absence of common allergens:
Moodgie does not publish a full ingredient list that confirms their absence.
Does this candle use phthalate-free fragrance oils? Are there any common allergens like limonene or linalool?This is a transparency gap typical for small batch candle brands.
- Craftsmanship
Hand-poured in Montreal by a team of nine with in-house fragrance development.
Why this is supported
The candle is hand-poured in Montreal by a dedicated team:
All candles are hand-poured in Montreal, which is at the heart of the brand's artisan craftsmanship.
1861.caThe fragrance blends are developed entirely in-house:
All of which are developed in-house, from scent creation to final packaging.
instagram.com
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A cylindrical amber glass jar candle with a short threaded neck and a printed rectangular label showing the brand name and fragrance lines on the jar front.
- Jar shapeCylindrical jar with slightly rounded base and short threaded neck near the top for a screw lid; jar is shown from the front-right three-quarter angle.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.35 · h 0.62 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent amber/tinted glass with glossy reflective highlights and visible internal reflections.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.55 (high) - Jar labelSmall rectangular clear or frosted label on the lower-front of the jar with the brand name in bold type and two lines of smaller fragrance text beneath.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Jar front text“moodgie”
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x 0.67 · y 0.64 · w 0.19 · h 0.08 (high) - Jar fragrance lines (left column)“Ambre doux + Feves de tonka”
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x 0.67 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium) - Jar fragrance lines (right column)“Sweet amber + Tonka beans ;)”
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x 0.81 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Visible rim detailTop rim shows the jar thread and a thin inner lip with highlights and a darker shadow band at the neck.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (high)
Packaging
Rectangular cream-colored outer box positioned to the left of the jar with printed brand name and a lower paper label showing handwritten-style fragrance name and small product detail lines.
- Box shape and placementVertical rectangular box with visible front and a slight top plane, placed to the left of the jar and occupying the left-center of the image.
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x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.38 · h 0.45 (high) - Box brand text“moodgie”
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x 0.09 · y 0.41 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower paper label handwriting“AMBRE DOUX + FEVES DE TONKA”
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x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower paper label subtext“Sweet amber + Tonka beans”
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x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.05 (high) - Small product detail lines“Bougie de soya 220 g Soy Candle 50 h”
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x 0.09 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a neutral beige background and platform with visible smoke rising above the jar; soft directional lighting from the right creates highlights and gentle shadows.
- Background and surfaceSmooth beige background gradient and a horizontal cream-colored platform at the bottom where the box and jar rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Smoke effectWisps of pale smoke rising above and between the box and jar, visible against the background.
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x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the right producing glossy highlights on the glass and mild shadowing on the left sides of objects.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.45 · h 0.65 (medium)
Colors
amber brown· jar glass#5B341Bcream· outer boxPackaging#DDD3D1pale beige· paper label on boxPackaging#DCC5AAwhite· jar label text- Jar shapeCylindrical jar with slightly rounded base and short threaded neck near the top for a screw lid; jar is shown from the front-right three-quarter angle.
- 02
Product
Multiple amber glass vessels and a lit/unlit candle in amber glass are arranged flat-lay; several black lids and black diffuser sticks are visible. White rectangular packaging boxes with small beige labels appear alongside the glass products.
- Amber glass jar, top-rightCylindrical amber glass jar lying on its side with a black screw lid; white 'moodgie' logotype printed vertically on the jar near the lid.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.01 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Tall amber bottle, upper-leftSmall tall amber glass bottle standing upright with a black ribbed cap and white 'moodgie' text on the lower half of the bottle.
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x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Amber jar with black lid, middle-leftLarge amber jar with a wide black screw lid seen partially from the side; jar sits near left edge and shows glossy reflections.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Small amber bottle, center-rightSmall upright amber bottle with black ribbed cap and white 'moodgie' logotype on front; bottle sits on a rust-colored rectangular panel.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.33 · w 0.14 · h 0.19 (high) - Amber candle jar with exposed waxRound amber glass candle jar with visible creamy off-white wax; jar is shown with no lid next to a black circular lid embossed with 'moodgie'.
2 regions
x 0.77 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Black circular lid embossedFlat black circular lid with shallow embossed text reading moodgie centered on the lid surface.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Black diffuser sticksSeveral slender cylindrical black sticks bundled and lying horizontally and vertically across the composition; one vertical bundle runs near the center and horizontal bundles appear near bottom and mid-left.
3 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.03 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.73 · w 0.42 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.05 (high) - White rectangular box, verticalTall white rectangular box placed vertically near the center with a small beige label affixed showing handwriting-style text.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.60 (high) - White rectangular box, horizontalLong white rectangular box running horizontally in the lower-left quadrant with a beige label bearing small printed or handwritten text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.55 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - Printed logotype on jars“The lowercase word 'moodgie' in white appears printed on multiple amber bottles and jars in a consistent font.”
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high) - Small label text, beige label“AMBRe DOUX + / FEVES DE TONKA”Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.21 · h 0.06 (medium) - White box text, lower-right“moodgie”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.73 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Small printed lines under logotypeSmall faint printed lines of product details under a 'moodgie' logotype on a white box are visible but too small to read.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.79 · w 0.34 · h 0.04 (medium)
Packaging
White rectangular product boxes with small beige labels are visible; one long box includes a beige label with legible fragmentary text.
- Long white box with beige labelHorizontal white rectangular box with a beige rectangular label adhered near the center showing block text printed in uppercase and smaller line beneath.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.55 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - Beige label transcription“AMBRe DOUX + / FEVES DE TONKA”Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.21 · h 0.06 (medium) - Vertical white box labelSmall square beige label on the lower portion of a vertical white box with handwritten-style text; text is partially legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.49 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - White box with 'moodgie' textRectangular white packaging box in lower-right quadrant bearing a printed 'moodgie' logotype on its top surface.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.73 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Flat-lay lifestyle shot on two-tone neutral backgrounds with soft studio lighting and minimal shadows; composition crops some items at the image edges.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay arrangement of products in a grid-like layout, divided between a beige background on the left and a rust-colored panel on the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional studio lighting from upper left creates subtle highlights on the glossy amber glass and soft shadows to the lower right of objects.
- Image croppingSeveral jars and boxes are cropped at the image edges, indicating the composition extends beyond the frame.
Colors
warm amber· amber glass#633225matte black· black lids and sticks#191616matte white· white boxesPackagingwarm beige· beige labelsPackaging#AB9E79- Amber glass jar, top-rightCylindrical amber glass jar lying on its side with a black screw lid; white 'moodgie' logotype printed vertically on the jar near the lid.