Black Forest Dinner Candles 21cm • Stearin • Ritual & Altar • Pack of 3

Dark, atmospheric and gently aromatic, these Black Forest Dinner Candles combine a classic 21cm taper shape with a woodland-inspired fragrance of cedar, juniper and lavender.

Supplied as a pack of 3, each candle is handmade in Indonesia from vegetable stearin derived from palm oil and is designed to burn for up to approximately 9 hours under suitable conditions.

The fragrance brings together dry, resinous cedar and juniper with the softer floral character of lavender, creating a balanced forest-style aroma suited to dining tables, altar spaces, meditation, ceremony and contemplative evenings.

Presented in an eco-friendly gift box with a cork coaster, the set also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to ritual candles, atmospheric home fragrance or elegant black dinner candles.

Product Details

  • Contents: Pack of 3 dinner candles
  • Colour: Black
  • Fragrance: Cedar, juniper and lavender
  • Fragrance Style: Woody, resinous, fresh and softly floral
  • Type: Dinner candle / taper candle / ritual candle / altar candle
  • Approx. Size: H21cm × W2.2cm each
  • Approx. Burn Time: Up to 9 hours per candle
  • Wax: Vegetable stearin derived from palm oil
  • Wax Base: 100% vegetable as supplied
  • Wick: Cotton
  • Presentation: Eco-friendly gift box with cork coaster
  • Use: Dining, ritual, altar work, meditation, ceremonies and home ambience
  • Origin: Handmade in Indonesia
  • Fair-Trade Information: WFTO-certified producer as supplied
  • Palm Sourcing: GreenPalm-certified sourcing as supplied
  • Important: Burn time shown is the maximum possible under suitable conditions

Black Dinner Candles with a Woodland Fragrance

These black dinner candles have a strong decorative presence without needing ornate detailing.

The tall, narrow silhouette creates the traditional elegance of a taper candle, while the dark finish gives the set a more dramatic and atmospheric character.

Their cedar, juniper and lavender fragrance adds another layer, making them especially suitable for evening dining, seasonal tables, altar arrangements or spaces where a woody aromatic profile feels at home.

Cedar, Juniper & Lavender

The Black Forest fragrance is built around three distinctive notes.

Cedar contributes dry, woody depth, while juniper brings a fresher resinous quality. Lavender softens the combination with a gentler floral edge.

Together they create a forest-inspired fragrance that feels balanced rather than heavily sweet.

The scent can work equally well in a dining or ritual setting, although fragrance perception will naturally vary from person to person.

Stearin Dinner Candles

These candles are made from vegetable stearin rather than conventional paraffin wax.

The supplied information describes the stearin as derived from certified sustainable palm oil and made on a 100% vegetable base.

Stearin creates a firm candle structure particularly well suited to tall dinner and taper candles.

The candles are handmade in Indonesia by a producer described by the supplier as WFTO certified and participating in GreenPalm-certified palm sourcing.

Scented Dinner Candles for Tables & Evenings

The classic 21cm taper shape makes these suitable for dining tables, candlelit dinners and decorative arrangements.

Their fragrance gives them a different role from unscented dinner candles: as well as providing light, they contribute a subtle woody and aromatic layer to the room.

They work particularly well for:

  • evening dining
  • autumn and winter tables
  • intimate dinners
  • ceremonial meals
  • mantel displays
  • seasonal arrangements
  • atmospheric home décor

If using scented candles around food, personal preference matters. Some people prefer to light them before or after a meal rather than during dining.

Ritual & Altar Candles

The dark colouring and woodland fragrance also make these suitable as ritual candles or altar candles.

In contemporary spiritual practice, black candles may be associated symbolically with protection, boundaries, release, transformation or shadow work.

Those associations are symbolic rather than guaranteed energetic effects.

The candles can also be used without any spiritual meaning simply because their colour and fragrance suit the atmosphere you want to create.

Black Candle Symbolism

Black has a long visual association with mystery, endings, transition and the unseen.

In modern ritual practice it is often used symbolically for:

  • protection
  • boundaries
  • release
  • banishing unwanted influences
  • endings and transition
  • shadow work
  • transformation

There is no requirement to use the candles in this way. They are equally suitable as decorative black taper candles or scented dinner candles.

Up to 9 Hours Burn Time

Each candle is designed to burn for up to approximately 9 hours under suitable conditions.

Actual burn time can vary according to draughts, wick length, room temperature and the type of candle holder used.

Keeping the candle upright and away from strong air movement will help support a steadier burn.

The quoted burn time is a maximum rather than a guaranteed duration in every setting.

Pack of 3

The set contains three matching Black Forest dinner candles.

That makes them easy to use as a coordinated group across a dining table, ritual space or mantel arrangement.

You can light one candle at a time for a more focused setting or use several together where appropriate, provided they are safely spaced apart.

Eco-Friendly Gift Presentation

The candles are supplied in an eco-friendly gift box with a cork coaster and multilingual product information.

This gives the set a more finished presentation and makes it suitable for gifting as well as personal use.

The packaging detail supplied for this product is the boxed presentation; the conflicting reference to recycled glass in earlier material has not been carried forward because it does not fit this candle format.

Handmade in Indonesia

The candles are handmade in Indonesia by a producer described by the supplier as WFTO certified.

The supplied information also states that the producer employs predominantly female artisans and works with GreenPalm-certified palm sourcing.

As these are handmade candles, slight variations in colour, surface finish or appearance may occur.

These handcrafted differences are normal and are not considered faults.

Candle Holder Fit

At approximately 2.2cm wide, these candles are designed for many standard taper and dinner candle holders.

Always check the fit before lighting.

The candle should sit upright and securely without wobbling or leaning.

Do not force a candle into a holder that is too narrow.

How to Use

Place each candle securely in a suitable non-flammable dinner or taper candle holder.

Trim the cotton wick to approximately 3–5mm if needed before lighting.

Keep the candle away from draughts, open windows and direct heat sources.

Keep the melt area clear of spent matches, wick trimmings and other debris.

Allow the candle to cool fully before moving or relighting.

Candle Safety

For safer use:

  • never leave a burning candle unattended
  • keep away from children and pets
  • use a suitable non-flammable candle holder
  • make sure each candle stands securely and upright
  • keep away from curtains, paper and other flammable materials
  • keep away from draughts and direct heat
  • leave sufficient space between burning candles
  • trim the wick to approximately 3–5mm if needed
  • keep the melt area clear of debris
  • do not move while lit or while wax is liquid
  • allow the candle to cool fully before handling

Quick FAQs

How many candles are included?
Three Black Forest dinner candles.

How large is each candle?
Approximately 21cm high × 2.2cm wide.

How long does each candle burn?
Up to approximately 9 hours under suitable conditions.

Are the candles scented?
Yes. They are fragranced with cedar, juniper and lavender.

What does Black Forest smell like?
Woody and resinous with cedar and juniper, softened by lavender.

What are the candles made from?
Vegetable stearin derived from palm oil, described by the supplier as a 100% vegetable base.

Are these black taper candles?
Yes. Their tall narrow form is suitable for standard dinner and taper candle holders.

Can they be used as altar candles?
Yes. Their dark colour and woodland fragrance make them well suited to altar and ritual settings where scented candles are appropriate.

Can they be used for ritual work?
Yes. Black candles are commonly used symbolically for protection, boundaries, release and transformation, though no outcome is guaranteed.

Where are they made?
Handmade in Indonesia.

Are they fair trade?
The supplied information describes the producer as WFTO certified.

Do they come gift boxed?
Yes. The supplied information states that the set comes in an eco-friendly gift box with a cork coaster.

NB

This set contains 3 scented black dinner candles, each measuring approximately 21cm × 2.2cm and burning for up to approximately 9 hours.

The fragrance combines cedar, juniper and lavender.

The candles are handmade from vegetable stearin in Indonesia and are supplied in an eco-friendly gift box with a cork coaster.

Please Note

References to protection, shadow work, release, grounding or ritual use describe symbolic contemporary spiritual practices rather than guaranteed emotional, physical or supernatural effects.

Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Always use a secure, heat-resistant, non-flammable candle holder and keep away from children, pets, draughts and flammable materials.

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