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Volcanic Sands Candle

Price $27.95

Black sand, obsidian stone and refined minerals with quiet strength

Jar: 10 oz Matte Black Jar

3.5 × 3 in · 40–50 hours

Fragrance strength

Balanced

Noticeable when you walk in, never overpowering.

Purchase options

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100% soy wax and cotton wicks

Made in Palm Coast, FL

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping on orders of $75 and over. Orders under $75 ship for a $7 flat rate.

30-day returns by mail. You pay return shipping.

Volcanic Sands scent card: dark volcanic stones resting on golden sand with palm shadows

The scent story

What Volcanic Sands smells like

Chamomile, pear, and sage open the Volcanic Sands soy candle, and rose, lavender, palo santo, and patchouli give it a mineral, coastal depth. We light it in the living room on summer nights with the ceiling fan going.

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This scent brings the feeling of a dark volcanic shoreline, smooth obsidian stone, soft herbs, and mineral-rich coastal air. It is fresh and grounded without feeling sharp, sweet, or overpowering.

Why we like it

  • A refined coastal candle with sage, chamomile, pear, rose, and lavender notes
  • Grounded with palo santo and patchouli for warmth, depth, and quiet strength
  • Fresh, mineral, and earthy without being overly floral or sweet
  • A beautiful choice for living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, and entryways

Best For

Volcanic Sands is ideal for anyone who loves coastal fragrances with a darker, earthy edge. It feels less like a bright tropical beach scent and more like mineral air, smooth stone, soft herbs, and quiet warmth.

Six jars, one scent

Which jar is right for your room?

4 oz Clear Jar 2.75 × 2.3
10 oz Matte Black Jar 3.5 × 3
10 oz Clear Jar 3.5 × 3
16 oz Amber Jar 3.8 × 3.5
18 oz 3-Wick Jar 3.7 × 4
26 oz Apothecary Jar 5.5 × 4
Coffee mug 3.75 × 3.25
Every Volcanic Sands jar drawn to scale beside a coffee mug. Height × width, in inches.
  • Recommended for this room

    4 oz Clear Jar

    Clear glass, straight sides

    $13.95

    Burn time
    20–25 hours
    Wicks
    1
  • Recommended for this room

    10 oz Matte Black Jar

    Black matte glass

    $27.95

    Burn time
    40–50 hours
    Wicks
    2
  • Recommended for this room

    10 oz Clear Jar

    Clear glass tumbler

    $26.95

    Burn time
    40–50 hours
    Wicks
    2
  • Recommended for this room

    16 oz Amber Jar

    Amber glass, straight sides

    $32.95

    Burn time
    65–70 hours
    Wicks
    2
  • Most popularRecommended for this room

    18 oz 3-Wick Jar

    Clear glass

    $38.95

    Burn time
    80 hours
    Wicks
    3
  • Recommended for this room

    26 oz Apothecary Jar

    Clear apothecary jar

    $42.95

    Burn time
    120 hours
    Wicks
    2

The conversation

Loved in the living

  • 5 stars: 1 (50%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (50%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
L
Linnea
Smells wonderful! A lovely addition to my...

Smells wonderful! A lovely addition to my living room.

B
Belle
The size of the candle is too pricey

The size of the candle is too pricey

Quick answers

Volcanic Sands at a glance

Scent
Black sand, obsidian stone and refined minerals with quiet strength.
Fragrance strength
Balanced
  1. Soft
  2. Balanced
  3. Bold
Wax and wick
100% soy wax with cotton wicks coated in beeswax.

Notes

  1. Top: Chamomile, Pear, Sage.
  2. Middle: Rose, Lavender.
  3. Base: Palo Santo, Patchouli.
Jar sizes and burn time
Jar Height Width Burn time
4 oz Clear Jar 2.75 in 2.3 in20–25 hours
10 oz Matte Black Jar 3.5 in 3 in40–50 hours
10 oz Clear Jar 3.5 in 3 in40–50 hours
16 oz Amber Jar 3.8 in 3.5 in65–70 hours
18 oz 3-Wick Jar 3.7 in 4 in80 hours
26 oz Apothecary Jar 5.5 in 4 in120 hours

The notes

Every layer has its moment, from the first impression to the warmth that lingers.

Top
Chamomile, Pear, Sage
Middle
Rose, Lavender
Base
Palo Santo, Patchouli

Same scent, every room

Complete the scent

Volcanic Sands for the rest of the home.

  1. Trim the wick

    Trim to 1/4 inch before every burn. A short wick burns more steadily and keeps soot off the glass.

  2. Let the first burn finish

    The first time you light it, let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the jar. That melt pool sets the pattern for every burn after it.

  3. Burn it safely

    Keep it out of drafts, burn no more than four hours at a time, and stop once about half an inch of wax remains.

Volcanic Sands questions

What does Volcanic Sands smell like?

Volcanic Sands smells fresh, mineral, herbal, and earthy with notes of chamomile, pear, sage, rose, lavender, palo santo, and patchouli.

Is Volcanic Sands a coastal scent?

Yes. Volcanic Sands belongs in the coastal fragrance family, but it has a darker, more refined mineral profile instead of a bright tropical beach scent.

Is Volcanic Sands sweet?

Volcanic Sands is not a sweet candle. Pear adds a soft freshness, while sage, lavender, palo santo, and patchouli create a clean, earthy, mineral finish.

Where should I use Volcanic Sands?

Volcanic Sands works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, and entryways. It is polished enough for everyday use and distinctive enough to give a room character.

Is Volcanic Sands a strong candle?

Volcanic Sands has a balanced fragrance strength. It is noticeable and atmospheric without feeling too heavy or overpowering.

What is the candle made of?

Every candle is made with 100% soy wax and cotton wicks coated in beeswax.

How do I get an even burn?

The first time you light it, let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the jar. That melt pool sets the pattern for every burn after it.

How should I trim the wick?

Trim to 1/4 inch before every burn. A short wick burns more steadily and keeps soot off the glass.

How long should I burn it at a time?

Keep it out of drafts, burn no more than four hours at a time, and stop once about half an inch of wax remains.

How long does each jar burn?

The 4 oz burns 20–25 hours, the 10 oz jars 40–50, the 16 oz 65–70, the 18 oz 3-wick about 80, and the 26 oz about 120.

How much is shipping, and can I return it?

US orders of $75 and over ship free; under $75, shipping is a $7 flat rate. You can return an order within 30 days of delivery; you pay return shipping.