Dublin Dusk fragrance diffuser - Rathbornes 1488

Historical recipes combined with centuries of tradition in crafting luxurious scented candles are the hallmark of Rathbornes 1488. We are pleased to present this fascinating manufactory to you.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

We strive to ensure that each candle is of the highest quality. This means focusing on every detail so that the candles, which look, burn, and smell wonderful, truly are. Developing our fragrances took eighteen months, with hundreds of hours dedicated to blending, pouring, and testing. All to achieve the perfect balance of wax and scent distribution for each size of candle, combined with the optimal thickness of various wicks, selected to ensure the highest quality burn.

IRISH-MADE

Our candles are produced at our Dublin headquarters since 1488. They are still hand-poured as they were centuries ago, blending tradition with modernity. We are committed to manufacturing in Ireland and maintain the status of the oldest company in Ireland.

HONORING PEOPLE

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to uphold the highest ethical standards and honor our relationships with customers, wholesalers, and employees. Every aspect of our candles carries a touch of luxury, from a special beeswax blended with our traditional mineral wax. We work diligently on the details so that all you need to do is light the wick and enjoy the fragrance.

We are the oldest candle-making company in the world. For centuries, we have pioneered new candle production techniques at our Dublin factory, and we still reside in this city. Our candles are woven into Irish community life, providing light for homes and streets for over 500 years.

BACKGROUND

It all began on Wynetavern Street, Dublin, where John G Rathborne founded our manufactory. He moved from Chester in England to start a new career in candle making. Candles have been an integral part of people's lives since the 1530s. Joseph’s candles became a key supplier for the city. Our products made Dublin and the Irish seas safe at night, as they were used to light homes, streets, and lighthouses for residents and visitors from across the ocean.

INNOVATION AND TRADITION

With over 500 years of experience, we develop our candles along with the appropriate techniques and materials. During the industrial revolution, we moved away from animal tallow to develop new wax formulas using beeswax and stearic acid. This new blend provided a cleaner, slower burn while maintaining our artisanal methods, such as hand-making all our candles.

BEYOND THE PALE COLLECTION

To celebrate being the oldest candle manufacturer in the world and five centuries of handcrafted production, we created the Beyond the Pale collection—six beautiful fragrances that capture the spirit of Ireland with a luxurious and modern touch. The glow of these candles is now more familiar in homes than on streets, and this collection is the result of centuries of innovation. Inspired by Dublin, "Beyond the Pale" refers to the wild area beyond the safety of city walls. We crafted scents inspired by Irish roses, herbal blends of mint and thyme, and Irish tree bark. Our luxurious fragrances are designed to complement your home and indulge the senses, creating a range of desirable and stylish accessories for modern living.

EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE SCENTS

The scent of crashing ocean waves breaking against the rocky Irish coast, blending ozone with earth.

Rich ozone accords from the Irish coast combine with the fresh aroma of aromatic forests, smoked agarwood, and aged cedar. Dark, sharp, and spicy notes of ginger, pepper, and anise reveal a base of sweet patchouli and delicate musk.

This luxurious reed diffuser is beautifully presented in a clear glass bottle. The diffuser is additionally packaged in an elegant gift box. Inside is a 200 ml refill. The duration of the refill is approximately 20 to 24 weeks, depending on the number of fragrance sticks used.

Package size: L 9 cm; W 9 cm; H 25 cm. Capacity: 200 ml.

Fragrance longevity up to 16 weeks. 

Diffusers complement the candle collection.