Ex Libris smells like an old library at closing time—when the lamps are low and the books feel heavier in their silence. Hand-pressed paper opens the scent with a dry, delicate crispness, softened by the warm, sun-touched sweetness of hay tucked into the spine of an aging room. A dusty writing desk lingers beneath it all, worn smooth by years of elbows, letters, and unfinished thoughts.
Black ink threads through the composition like a steady hand moving across a page, deep and slightly metallic, while quill feathers add a soft, airy lift—ghostlike, almost ceremonial. It’s the scent of marginalia and signatures, of books that have lived many lives before finding yours.
A quiet study in scent. Familiar, faded, and still writing itself. The ultimate library scent.
Product Details
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8 oz candle in an amber glass jar with black lid
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Coconut apricot wax for a clean, slow, even burn
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Approximate burn time: ~50 hours
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Hand-poured in small batches
- Vegan & cruelty free
Burning instructions: Trim wick to 1/4" before lighting. Keep candle free of any foreign materials including matches and wick trimmings. Only burn the candle on a level, fire resistant surface. Do not burn candle for more than 4 hours at a time. stop use when only 1/4" of wax remains.
Warning: Burn within sight. Keep away from flammable objects. Please do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children and animals. If you are pregnant, it’s generally not a good idea to use essential oils. Additionally, essential/fragrance oils are very potent and can cause allergies or rashes. Ingredients are listed in each product listing, if you have a known allergy to one of the ingredients, please do not purchase or use on skin.