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✦ 100% natural soy wax — cleaner burn, longer-lasting, no toxic byproducts
✦ Phthalate-free fragrance — safe for homes with children and pets
✦ Gift-ready packaging — add a handwritten note at checkout for $4.99
The Nike of Samothrace has stood at the top of the Louvre's Daru staircase for over 150 years — a Hellenistic masterpiece of movement, triumph, and wind-swept marble drapery, headless and armless and still more commanding than nearly anything else in the building. The Winged Victory Candle takes that energy and translates it into natural soy wax: the spread wings, the sense of forward momentum, the billowing form that reads as both ancient and urgently contemporary.
Hand-poured from 100% natural soy wax at our Orlando, Florida studio, this sculptural candle stands 19 cm tall and weighs 177 g. Each piece is individually hand-finished — the wing detail and the forward lean of the torso require careful pouring and hand-work on every unit.
Available scents: Peony Bouquet · Cherry Blossom · English Rose · Unscented. Each fragrance is crafted from phthalate-free oils chosen to complement the character of the sculpture — choose at checkout.
Product details
- Height: 19 cm
- Weight: 177 g
- Wax: 100% natural soy wax
- Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
- Origin: Handmade in Orlando, FL
100% natural soy wax · Phthalate-free fragrance · Cotton wick · Handmade in Orlando, FL
Perfect for
- Classical art and mythology enthusiasts
- The entrance hall or high shelf — a statement piece that commands from a distance
- Museum-shop aesthetic interiors
- Gifts for art lovers, graduates, or the person whose taste runs toward the iconic
- Shelf groupings with Venus and Artemis for a classical pantheon arrangement
Candle care
✂️ Trim the wick — Trim to 5 mm (¼ inch) before every burn. A properly trimmed wick gives a clean, steady flame and prevents mushrooming or excess soot.
⏱️ First burn — the most important — On your first burn, let the wax pool reach all the way to the edges of the vessel before extinguishing. This sets the memory ring and prevents tunnelling for the life of the candle.
🕐 Burn sessions — Burn for a maximum of 3–4 hours at a time. Allow the candle to cool completely before relighting. For sculptural pieces, we recommend 1-hour sessions to best preserve the form.
📍 Placement — Place on a heat-resistant dish or tray. Keep away from draughts, open windows, and air vents — these cause uneven burning and excess smoke.
🛑 When to stop — Stop burning when approximately 1 cm of wax remains. Burning to the very base can overheat the container and damage the surface beneath.
☀️ Storage — Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Prolonged UV exposure can fade the colour and affect fragrance strength.
🔥 Safety — Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep away from children, pets, and flammable materials. Always burn on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
Candle care FAQs
Help, my candle tunnelled! The most important step is the first burn. Let the wax melt all the way to the edges before extinguishing — this sets the memory ring. If the candle tunnels from a missed first burn, a longer subsequent burn session and a candle warmer can help recover the pool.
Why does my soy candle have white bloom? White bloom (frosting) is a completely natural characteristic of 100% soy wax. It does not affect burn quality or fragrance throw. It is actually a sign that your candle is made from natural soy, not a blend.
Why is there soot on my candle? Soot is almost always caused by an untrimmed wick. Extinguish the candle, let it cool, and trim the wick to 5 mm before relighting. Also check for draughts — any air movement can cause an unsteady flame and excess carbon deposits.
Can I actually burn the Winged Victory sculptural candle? Yes, they are fully functional. Sculptural candles are designed to be burned, though the form will gradually change as the wax melts. For display longevity, keep burn sessions to 1 hour. Place on a heat-resistant dish to catch any pooled wax and protect the surface beneath.
Are sculptural candles safe for pets? Yes. Our candles use phthalate-free fragrance oils, lead-free cotton wicks, and 100% natural soy wax — no paraffin, no toxins. As with any open flame, keep candles out of reach of animals and never leave burning candles unattended in rooms where pets are unsupervised.
How long does the Winged Victory candle last? Burn time depends on the size and how you care for the wick. Keep the wick trimmed to 5 mm and avoid draughts to maximise the lifespan of your candle.
