Wild Mint Wash&Lotion cosmetics set - Rathbornes 1488

Ancient 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. Developing our fragrances took eighteen months, with hundreds of hours dedicated to mixing, pouring, and testing. All to achieve the perfect balance of wax and scent distribution for each candle size, 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 as they were centuries ago, blending tradition with modernity. We are committed to manufacturing in Ireland and maintain the status of the oldest brand 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 exudes a touch of elegance, from the 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-making techniques at our factory in Dublin, 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 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 an exclusive and modern touch. The glow of our 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.

RATHBORNES FRAGRANCE DUETS

Created to capture the spirit of Ireland

The blend of sharp and sweet notes of mint, lemon, and eucalyptus combines with pleasant camphor and spicy rosemary. The herbal mix is enriched with base notes of thyme and ginger. This extraordinary scent composition will transport you to an Irish green meadow, which slowly awakens at sunrise.

The Rathbornes gift set is designed to nourish, protect, and smooth the skin with natural ingredients from Ireland – a soothing blend of lavender and seaweed, gentle chamomile extract, and detoxifying ginseng root extract.

The cosmetics are free from SLS and parabens. 

The set is packaged in a decorative gift box. 

The sets complement the collection of candles and home fragrance diffusers.