I exclusively use vegetable waxes made from soy or rapeseed/coconut. GMO-free, vegan and blended in Europe with the greatest respect for the environment and the people involved in their manufacture.

The perfumes are created by myself, an artisan perfumer, using quality raw materials sourced in Grasse or the Landes region.

The wicks used are made of cotton and braided linen, providing perfect combustion, avoiding black smoke and ensuring optimal diffusion of the fragrance.

My preference is to offer handmade candles made from natural soy or rapeseed/coconut waxes. These natural waxes are slightly oily, and may therefore leave some marks on the sides of the candles during combustion.

Most brands use so-called mineral waxes. These waxes don't leave marks on the jars, but they are not natural and come from the petrochemical industry.

To avoid this as much as possible, I advise you to burn your candle for fairly long periods of time. Specifically for the first use, I recommend burning it for at least two or three hours to obtain an even melt on the surface.

Furthermore, to ensure good combustion, you must ensure that the wick is cut to approximately 3 to 5 millimeters before each lighting.

Between burning sessions, the surface of your candle may show some irregularities, such as small indentations or bumps. It may sometimes have a frosted appearance or even become discolored. This is normal, as candles are natural. These reactions are completely normal with vegetable wax and concentrated natural raw materials. This in no way detracts from the quality of the candle or its fragrance.

These irregularities make the object unique and underline the fact that Petite Eau candles remain above all artisanal creations, hand-poured by me.

It is very rare that the wax may shrink and separate from the jar when exposed to extreme cold. This does not affect the quality of the product. You can replace the scented wax in the container.

Since the jars are handmade, the size may vary slightly from one jar to another. It is therefore impossible for me to provide ready-made refills. However, I suggest you contact me to come and deliver the jar or send it to me by post so that I can refill it in my workshop.

First lighting, the baptism of fire: Let your candle burn for at least three hours. This is the time it needs to melt all of its surface wax and prevent it from hollowing out.

So what? Next time, let it burn for at least two hours each time to prevent it from burning, and a maximum of four hours. We don't want it to overheat!

A wick is like hair: A little trim before each lighting, and you're good to go! Between three and five millimeters is the ideal length.

We say yes to defects: Between burning sessions, the surface of your candle may show some irregularities, such as small indentations or bumps. It may sometimes have a frosted appearance or become discolored. This is normal; it's natural! These reactions are completely normal with vegetable wax. But don't panic: this in no way affects the quality of the candle or its scent.

Want more? Then wait until the wax has completely solidified again before lighting it again...and off you go again!

Storage: A dry, temperate place is heaven for candles. Between 15 and 20°C – 25°C maximum – is perfect. Same for me! ☺

After exercise, ventilation: It is recommended to ventilate your home well after burning a candle.

A flat, stable, and heat-resistant surface is essential. We don't want a candle to fall over or wax to damage our beautiful furniture.

Keep away from hazards: Flammable products, children, animals, curtains, drafts... we don't want accidents: so keep your candle well away and out of reach of little hands, paws or noses that are a little too curious!

Never leave unattended: Never leave a lit candle out; it's dangerous! Blow it out before leaving, even if it already smells like you're going on vacation.

Four hours maximum: Do not leave a candle lit for more than four hours: we do not want it to overheat, which would be a shame.

Stay in place: Avoid moving the candle while it is lit. Wait until it has completely cooled.

End of life: I recommend that you no longer light your candle when there is less than 0.5 cm of wax left in the container, this could damage it: clean the remaining wax to reuse your ceramic containers as you wish!

In summary: Treat your candle with love, it will repay you by delicately perfuming your home.