Nostalgia Natural Candle

The Nostalgia Candle smells vaguely like a forest, a very good memory, and someone who owns an unreasonable number of books.

Palo santo and patchouli bring an earthy, woody depth, while vetiver and eucalyptus add a cool, minty freshness that feels like stepping outside after the rain. The result transports you somewhere far away from traffic, deadlines, and the person who keeps scheduling meetings that could have been emails. Made with natural soy wax and pure essential oils, it's poured into a hand-blown recycled glass vessel with a beautifully understated design. And when the candle finally burns down, the glass gets promoted to drinking vessel, which is a considerably better retirement plan than most candle jars receive. Forty-plus hours of fragrance, followed by a potentially indefinite career holding beverages. That's a pretty good return on an eight-ounce candle.

The Details

• Brand: & Tread Well
• Scent: Nostalgia
• Fragrance profile: Woody, minty, earthy
• Essential oils: Palo santo, patchouli, vetiver, eucalyptus
• Made with natural soy wax and pure essential oils
• No synthetic fragrance
• Size: 8 oz
• Burn time: 40+ hours
• Hand-blown recycled glass vessel
• Reusable as a drinking glass after the candle is finished and the vessel is thoroughly cleaned
• Small-batch production
• Candle Care:  For the first burn, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface, approximately 3–3.5 hours. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each use, keep away from drafts and flammable materials, and never leave a burning candle unattended.

About the Brand | & Tread Well

& Tread Well is the Hudson Valley's answer to the wellness-industrial complex. Founded by sisters Emily and Claire, this 100% natural line was born out of a desire for simplicity in a world obsessed with complexity. They've stripped away the synthetic noise, opting instead for plant-based ingredients that are as transparent as their ingredient lists. Handcrafted in small batches, their products are designed for those who want their skincare to be as clean as their conscience. With features in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, and CAP Beauty, & Tread Well proves that sometimes, the best way to stand out is by doing less, but also by doing it better.