Set the Mood Hand-poured in Richmond, Virginia, the small-batch natural soy wax candle collection by zavi pairs custom soy wax with carefully layered fragrance and essential oils. Each vessel serves as an object that anchors and grounds your space, setting the vibe the moment it’s lit. Equal parts playful and elevated, these artisan candles complement modern interiors without feeling overly formal and are built to be burned all the way down and enjoyed as a daily ritual. The Scent: Howdy A smoky, woody blend of smoked cedar, leather, tobacco leaf, and sandalwood. Clove, bergamot, saffron, and labdanum bring warmth, spice, and depth. Fragrance Notes: Smoked cedar, leather, labdanum, tobacco leaf, clove, bergamot, saffron, sandalwood The Story Behind the Brand Founded by musician Zavi Harman, zavi began during the pandemic as a personal search for artisanal scents that made staying home feel a little brighter. Zavi started experimenting with soy candle making to transform his creative space while writing music, meditating, and hosting friends. What started as holiday gifts quickly evolved into an independent studio built at the intersection of spatial design, personal ritual, and complex fragrance. Each scent carries a distinct name and color profile, drawing from personal memories, artistic references, and sweet tributes to Zavi's beloved pets, Shimmy and Howdy. Minimalist packaging lets these vibrant hues take center stage while keeping the overall collection clean and cohesive. Today, Zavi handles every step of the process himself—from fragrance formulation and hand-pouring to minimalist packaging design. A Note on the Ritual A scented candle is a design object, a piece of utility, and an everyday ritual all at once. Hold a match to the cotton wick to change the energy of your room. Whether you want to warm your living space or completely shift the mood, light it, burn it down, and let the smell, light, and atmosphere elevate your everyday routine. Care & Longevity Trim the lead-free cotton wick to 1/4" before each burn to ensure a clean, smokeless flame. Tip: Allow the soy wax pool to reach the edges of the glass vessel on the first burn to prevent tunneling and extend candle life. Materials & Specifications Wax Type: 100% Natural Soy Wax Wick & Oils: Lead-Free Cotton Wicks, Premium Fragrance & Essential Oil Blends Large Vessel (Clear Glass): 480 g (16.9 oz) | 4.00" D × 3.63" H Medium Vessel (Clear Glass): 240 g (8.5 oz) | 3.24" D × 3.38" H Travel Tin (Steel): 113 g (4 oz) | 2.56" D × 1.75" H Note: Due to the small-batch, hand-poured nature of our soy candles, slight variations in color and pour will naturally occur.
