Orange & Balsam natural scented candle – Rathbornes 1488

Old recipes combined with centuries of tradition in crafting elegant 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, are truly exceptional. It took us eighteen months to develop our fragrances, with hundreds of hours dedicated to mixing, 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 have been produced at our Dublin headquarters since 1488. They are still hand-poured, just 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 has a touch of luxury, from a special beeswax blended with our traditional mineral wax. We work hard on the details so that all you need to do is light the wick and enjoy the fragrance.

We are the oldest candle brand in the world. For centuries, we have pioneered new candle manufacturing techniques in our Dublin factory, and we still reside in this city. Our candles are woven into Irish communities, providing light for homes and streets for over 500 years.

HISTORY

It all began on Wynetavern Street, Dublin, where John G Rathborne founded our manufactory. He moved from Chester, 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 Ireland’s 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 ensured a cleaner, slower burn while maintaining our artisanal methods, such as handcrafting all our candles.

“BEYOND THE PALE” COLLECTION

To celebrate being the oldest candle-making company in the world and five centuries of handcrafted production, we created the Beyond the Pale collection, featuring six beautiful fragrances that capture the spirit of Ireland with a luxurious and modern twist. The glow of 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 outside 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.

EXCLUSIVE BEESWAX CANDLE

This exceptional candle serves as a luxurious yet discreet decoration for homes, apartments, restaurants, spas, and hotels.

Sharper citrus top notes blend with rich, enveloping amber, smoky birch aroma, fir balsam, and oak, creating a refined, fruity scent. This warm, optimistic composition is perfect for joyful evenings with friends. The fragrance will remind you of long summer nights filled with sweetness and carefree moments.

The combination of genuine beeswax and natural essential oils signifies the highest quality. The unique blend of scent notes will become an invisible but highly distinctive hallmark of the space where the candle is placed.

The Bitter Orange, Birch Tar & Balsam composition was developed by Rathbornes perfumers for those who can appreciate refined fragrances. 

The candle features four symmetrically arranged wicks of perfect thickness for faster wax melting, resulting in a more intense scent that delights the senses for up to 50 hours. 

It is recommended to trim the wick to 10 mm and remove any debris before each lighting. 

Ingredients: natural beeswax, essential oils. 

Burn time: up to 50 hours; Weight: 390 g; Packaging dimensions: L 14.5 cm; W 14.5 cm; H 10.5 cm. 

Please read the safety and usage instructions before first use to ensure a safe and satisfying experience.