Monday, May 22, 2017

Jean-Michel Basquiat Perfumed Candle


I kept eyeing this candle on Olfactif's website and when it went from $48 to $38 I knew I was hopeless on holding out any longer.

This Basquiat Blue Amber-Woods candle is 140 grams with a 40 hour burn time. It touts glass from Ligne Blanch Paris, Givaudan fragrance and artwork from Jean-Michel Basquiat. 


The notes are deceptively simple: amber and woods. However, it is much more lush and full bodied than it seems.


When I opened the box and looked into the candle I was surprised to see little wood fibers suspended in the paraffin wax. Once lit the wick held strongly and burned steadfast and slow. The wax pooled to the edges after about an hour of burn time. The scent throws medium-strong on my nightstand in the bedroom. And that scent. So eyerollingly good. Sleek drops of golden resinous amber, smooth like suede and brimming with blonde woods and white musk, this candle smells like an elfin queen's intimate bedroom bower, overflowing with sophistication and elegance under the light of a full Hunter's Moon. 


The glass is semi-transparent and etched with the stark and energetic art of Jean-Michel Baquiat. I will be saving this glass holder long after the plush amber woods scented wax is long gone.


There are two other candles that caught my eye as well... a mint one and a cinnamon caramel one. I may have to revisit Olfactif soon. Plus I really would love another Laudano Nero candle to cherish. 

Do you have any candles burning by your bedside or in your home? 

7 comments:

  1. The hoarder in me would not want to burn this beautiful candle. I would look at it, enjoy the art and eventually go to waste. I have a elderly bath and body works candle in french baguette that is just sitting and waiting for that special moment??? After I finish typing I am going to dig it out and light it. My hold on to things for that moment that is really everyday that my family and I are alive and well is now. Thank you for opening my eyes. Btw, you should see the amount of perfume samples I am holding onto- I just might start using them to!! I'm glad the candle did not disapoint, you know how to pick the good ones. Talk to you soon, Ellisa

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    1. Your sentiments are so beautiful, Ellisa! You go and burn that baguette. The time to celebrate is NOW! Like you said. A healthy happy family is a huge thing to celebrate. I love using up my perfume samples. Sometimes I will drain a whole one and walk with a sillage like a tsunami and enjoy the fragrance wafting around me even if that is the only time I will ever get to wear it. I hope you enjoy dipping into your samples and wearing them with abandon. <3 Have a beautiful day my beautiful friend!

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  2. Now this is something you do not see every day. Prints of priceless art on a candle. Is this a likeness of the one that sold for hundreds of millions? I'm not sure how I feel about the dichotomy of one of a kind works produced massively, but I AM absolutely intrigued. Not to mention that scent description.
    I also wanted to add my thanks here for all that you do, not the least of which is to connect other wonderful bloggers and bring them together. I don't know if I've ever thanked you for that, but my life is richer for it. I hope your is too:)

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    1. Yes, this is from a series of candles portraying the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. I understand your hesitation. I do enjoy artwork but not being able to afford prints it is nice to have beauty and art gracing my home in ways I can manage. Plus if the artist or his trust did not want his images used in this manner I am sure they would not have allowed it. The scent makes me float up to a happy place. I am thinking you may enjoy it! If you like perfumy more refined ambers I think you would.

      Jay, thank you so much for your kind words. That means a lot to me. I have loved getting to know you and the other wonderful bloggers during the FFS and I am very much looking forward to future collaborations. You guys spur me on to stretch myself and see things form different point of views. I love it. <3

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    2. I love the execution of the design, absolutely. Keith Haring is interesting, the former art teacher where I worked had a Keith Haring style baby shower years ago, it was pretty cool. I try to adjust my thinking as it's a celebration of their art. I can't help loving mostly classical art, but I respect a lot of modern work. Have you ever seen the "Exit Through the Gift Shop" documentary? I recommend it. *Also, you are the blogging glue that holds us all together, in many ways.*

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  3. Not going to lie...I have never heard of this brand and when I first glanced at the photo I thought one of your girls did the drawing on the outside lol. That scent description though! Sounds like my idea of heaven. Basically with me, if it has the word "wood" in the description I know I'm gonna like it. I'm definitely true to my Virgo earth sign when it comes to scents. Thank you for yet another great review!

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    1. Too funny! It is a bit raw. But I am loving it. Edgy and primal. Which makes for an interesting juxtaposition with the scent which is refined and elegant. I am right there with you on the love of woods. I am inexplicably drawn to them.

      Thank you for stopping by Renee! I am planning on trying a couple more of these candles. I just love them.

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