Agnes + Cat Votive Candle – Moonstone

A 200g soy wax votive candle from Agnes + Cat in the Moonstone scent — a layered, slightly mysterious fragrance that opens with red grapefruit and cranberry, develops through red sage, lavender, and saffron in the heart, and settles into a warm base of red cedarwood, hot amber, and coffee beans. This is a complex, evening-leaning scent in a reusable white glass jar with an embossed silver lid.

The Moonstone Scent

• Moonstone is not a single-note candle. It moves through stages as it burns: the initial light is citrusy and bright (grapefruit, cranberry), the middle phase is herbal and aromatic (sage, lavender, saffron), and as the wax pool deepens, the base notes of cedarwood, amber, and coffee come through. The overall effect is warm, slightly spiced, and richly atmospheric without being sweet or heavy.
• This is one of the more sophisticated fragrances in the Agnes + Cat range — less obviously "pretty" than Japanese Bloom or Pressed Peonies, more complex and mood-setting. It suits living rooms and bedrooms in the evening, and pairs well with low light.
• The fragrance is a blend of natural essential oils and high-quality British perfume oils, which is the formula Agnes + Cat uses across their entire candle range. The throw is good for a 200g candle — it will fill a medium-sized room without overwhelming it.

Soy Wax and Cotton Wick

The candle is made from natural soy wax sourced from Indonesia, with a cotton wick. Soy wax burns more slowly and cleanly than paraffin, producing less soot. It also disperses fragrance effectively because soy has a lower melting point, creating a wider melt pool. The burn time is approximately 30 hours. The candle is poured into a white glass jar with a black label and embossed silver lid, and comes in a floral gift box.

Getting the Best Burn

On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the jar before extinguishing — this prevents tunnelling and ensures even burning throughout the candle's life. Trim the wick to 5–10mm before each use. Do not burn continuously for more than four hours at a time. Stop burning when roughly 1cm of wax remains at the bottom. Once the candle is finished, the glass jar cleans out easily with warm water and is genuinely reusable — sturdy enough for storing small items, cotton pads, or tea lights.

Gift-Ready

Each candle comes in its own floral-printed gift box, so it is ready to give without additional wrapping. The white jar and silver lid photograph well and look good on a shelf. Moonstone is a good gift choice for someone whose taste you are not sure about — it is interesting enough to feel personal, but not so specific that it risks clashing with their preferences.

Common Questions

Are soy wax melts better than paraffin wax?
Soy wax is a plant-based, vegan alternative to paraffin and typically burns cleaner with less soot, while providing a smooth and even scent release.

How strong is the scent throw?
Moderate to good. A 200g soy candle will comfortably fill a medium-sized room — a bedroom, living room, or bathroom. It will not overpower a large open-plan space, but in an enclosed room it creates a noticeable, pleasant atmosphere.

What other votive candle fragrances are available?
The range includes Moonstone, Japanese Bloom, White Fig, Dolly Blue, Coffee and Walnut, Velvet Moon, Vintage Gardenia, Parma Violet, Fresh Citrus, and more — over a dozen scents in total, each in the same 200g white glass jar format.