CANDLE ACCORD

A candle accord evokes the atmosphere of warm wax through a composed fragrance impression. The candle is the inspiration, while the perfumer chooses how to express its warmth and texture. One documented interpretation sets candle wax among amber, a soft cashmere accord and vanilla-toned woods, creating a rounded setting for the waxy idea.

That example does not make vanilla, amber or smoke mandatory ingredients of every candle accord. The term also does not identify a particular candle wax, such as beeswax or paraffin, within a perfume. When exploring this note, consider whether the composition emphasises a soft wax-like texture or the warmer, sweeter materials around it. The name describes an olfactory scene rather than a standard extract or recipe.