At August Moon Rise, seasonal isn’t just about the calendar. It reflects the natural cycles we all move through — moments of growth, rest, and renewal. Each collection is designed to honour those shifts and help you reconnect with your own rhythm.

A scent studio is where fragrance becomes story — each blend crafted to capture a feeling, a season of life, or a ritual in motion. Together, they form the language of modern ritual: seasonal, sensory, and deeply human.

Always put your candle on a heat resistant surface

Always keep your candle away from pets and children

Never burn a candle for more than 4 hours (it’s about how hot the container gets)

Never touch the container when it’s hot (you don’t want to burn yourself or cause an accident)

Our candles are crafted with soy or soy–coconut plant-based waxes, all kosher-certified and free of animal-derived ingredients. They’re never tested on animals — a reflection of our ongoing commitment to compassion and responsible craft.

Each candle features a wood wick made from cherry wood sourced through Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified mills, chosen for its gentle crackle and clean, even burn.

(Legal notice: the wicks we use require this acknowledgment — Pat. www.lumetique.com/patents)

Every vessel is recyclable and refillable, extending the life of both the container and the ritual it holds.

Our fragrances are selected with both ethics and emotion in mind — designed to create beauty without compromise. Every scent used in AMR candles and diffusers is cruelty-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free, ensuring a clean and safe experience for your space.

Many of our blends are plant-based, made with pure essential oils and aromatic isolates derived solely from natural, raw botanical sources. When nature-based ingredients are unsustainable or over-harvested (as in the case of rosewood), we consciously choose responsible synthetics — safer for both people and planet.

All fragrances are crafted without ingredients found on California’s Proposition 65 list, and are free from:

Carcinogens — materials known or suspected to cause cancer.

Mutagens — substances that alter DNA and may lead to disease.

Reproductive toxins — compounds that affect fertility or fetal development.

Organ toxins — materials that can impair specific organs.

Acute toxins — substances that could cause harm from accidental single exposure.

Each scent is chosen not only for how it smells — but for how it feels: a safe, intentional layer in the experience of modern ritual.

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Wood wicks aren’t usually complicated, but every once in a while they need a little more care and patience

1. Tilt, don’t hover.

When lighting your wood wick candle, tilt the candle (not the lighter) at an angle so the flame can travel across the full length of the wick. It sometimes takes a few tries — each wick has its own personality.

2. Keep it short.

It sounds counterintuitive, but shorter is better. A wick trimmed to about 3/16–¼ inch burns best. The wax acts as the wick’s fuel; if the wood is too long, it won’t draw enough wax to sustain a flame. (Sometimes the wick just needs its first trim right out of the box.)

3. Remove the char.

If your candle keeps going out, the top of the wick might be charred or flaking. Gently trim off the blackened bits and relight — this clears the way for the wax to reach the flame again.

With a quick trim, a little tilt, and a touch of patience, your candle will reward you with a steady, even burn — the kind that turns a moment into ritual.

Tunnelling happens when the wax burns straight down the middle, leaving unmelted wax along the edges. The good news? It’s completely preventable — it all comes down to the first burn.

The first burn sets the memory.

When lighting your candle for the first time, allow it to burn long enough for the entire surface to melt evenly from edge to edge. This can take 2–4 hours, depending on vessel size.

Once that top layer fully liquefies, your candle “remembers” to burn evenly for the rest of its life — giving you the longest, most beautiful burn possible.

Modern ritual tip: patience on the first burn means longevity in every burn after.

Burn time varies based on wick type, vessel shape, and how a candle is used.

The estimates below reflect average, real-world use and are shared to help you choose the format that best fits your space and rhythm.

Approximate Burn Times

225 g candle→ Approximately 50-55 hours

Designed for everyday rituals and shorter burn sessions

400 g candle → Approximately 85-95 hours

Single-wick format with a longer, steadier burn

430 g epoque candle → Approximately 45–55 hours

Dual-wick design for balanced heat and even melting

460 g candle → Approximately 80-90 hours

Single large wood wick, designed for long, even burns

530 g candle → Approximately 55-65 hours

Dual-wick format with extended burn time

600 g ceramic vessel → Approximately 60–70 hours

Designed to last through many evenings

715 g Monument candle → Approximately 70–80+ hours

Our longest-burning format, intended to live in one place

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A note on use

Burn time will vary depending on trim habits, burn length, and environment. For best performance, we recommend allowing the wax to fully melt to the edges during each burn and trimming the wick as needed between uses.

choosing a candle is less about size and more about how you want it to live in your space.

225 g — Everyday Ritual

Best for bedrooms, bathrooms, desks, or gifting.

This is your daily-light candle — easy, familiar, and meant to be replaced often.

If you like switching scents or lighting candles in shorter sessions, start here.

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400–430 g — Core Living Spaces

Ideal for kitchens, home offices, and shared rooms.

These formats offer longer burn time and a steadier presence without feeling oversized.

If you want one candle to last longer but still enjoy variety, this is a good middle ground.

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460–530 g — Statement Burn

Designed for living rooms and open spaces.

These candles burn slowly and evenly, offering depth and longevity without frequent replacement.

If you tend to light one candle consistently rather than rotating many, this size fits well.

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600 g — Seasonal Statement

Perfect for dining tables, entryways, and moments that feel tied to a season.

These are candles you bring out with intention and live with for a while.

If you want a candle to carry you through weeks of evenings, this is the one.

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715 g Monument — The One Candle

Our largest format, designed to stay in one place.

This is the candle you choose when you want one flame to hold a room — through gatherings, quiet nights, and repetition.

If you’re done choosing and want one candle for the season, this is it.

“Sweating” happens when small beads of fragrance oil rise to the surface of the wax — usually after a sudden temperature change (for example, moving from a warm car to cool air, or vice versa).

Because AMR candles are made with natural soy wax, they’re sensitive to shifts in temperature. The oils are simply separating temporarily; your candle hasn’t gone bad.

If this happens, allow the candle to come to room temperature, then gently blot the surface with a paper towel. The candle will burn beautifully once lit.

To prevent sweating, avoid storing your candles in hot cars, cold garages, or direct sunlight.

Modern ritual tip: natural wax breathes with the seasons — it’s part of its quiet authenticity.

According to the National Candle Association, candles should never be burned all the way to the bottom of their container — for both safety and vessel preservation.

As the wax level lowers, the vessel can become too hot, potentially cracking, shattering, or damaging the surface beneath it.

For safety, always discontinue burning when about ½ inch of wax remains.

You can absolutely reuse your vessel — just clean it out once fully cooled and repurpose it for refills or other uses. But never relight a candle once it has reached that final half inch.

Modern ritual tip: knowing when to stop is part of the ritual, too.

If your candle has developed a soft amber or brownish hue over time, it’s likely due to vanillin, a natural component found in many fragrance blends — especially those with warm, sweet notes like vanilla, tonka, or amber.

Vanillin reacts to UV light and oxygen exposure, which can cause mild discoloration in soy-based waxes. This change is purely aesthetic and has no effect on scent or performance.

A note on nature and chemistry:

While vanilla comes from hand-pollinated orchid blossoms — about 600 flowers for just one kilogram of cured beans — vanillin is a single organic compound that represents roughly 80% of vanilla’s natural aroma. It’s often used in fragrance design to create fullness and stability within a blend.

To minimize colour change, store your candle with the lid on and away from direct sunlight.

Modern ritual tip: some shifts in colour are part of the candle’s natural life — a quiet reminder that even stillness changes with light.

AMR linen sprays are made with a base of witch hazel and fine fragrance oils, designed to refresh fabrics and create a gentle atmosphere of calm.

How to use:

Shake well before each use.
The natural ingredients can separate over time; a quick shake blends them evenly.

Mist lightly.
Hold the bottle 12–18 inches away and mist above your linens rather than directly onto them — especially with light or delicate fabrics.

Allow to dry.
Let the fabric air-dry for a few minutes before contact.

Where to use:
Perfect for bedding, pillows, curtains, and upholstery — or as a soft scent in your entryway or workspace.

Care & safety:

Always test on a small, hidden area first.

Avoid direct contact with eyes, face, and pets.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Each bottle offers a simple ritual of refreshment — a mist of scent that turns the ordinary into something intentional.

Modern ritual tip: scent your space, then pause long enough to notice the shift.

Each vessel may be renewed up to three times before it is ready to rest.

Why three refills?

Glass, like flame, has its own season. Three renewals preserve both safety and integrity — ensuring each vessel remains strong, beautiful, and true to its purpose.

How should I prepare my vessel?

Allow your candle to fully cool.

Place the vessel in hot (not boiling) water to soften any remaining wax.

Gently wipe clean with a soft cloth — no scraping needed.

Ensure the vessel is completely dry before placing your refill.

Your vessel is now ready to be renewed

When is it time to retire a vessel?

At the first sign of wear — a crack, a chip, or simply the completion of its third renewal.

Retirement is not an ending, but the beginning of its second life.

Modern ritual tip: renewal has limits by design — a reminder that even beauty needs boundaries.

I no longer take individual custom orders. However, I do collaborate with select businesses and creators through community collaborations — thoughtful, co-created projects that align with the values and aesthetic of august moon rise.

If you’re hoping to recreate a scent you love or refill a favourite vessel, the refill edit is the perfect way to do that. It’s a sustainable way to continue your ritual with a scent and vessel that already feel like home.

You can also build your own ritual and choose your own vessel and scent combination

All August Moon Rise products are crafted by hand in small batches, and as such, all sales are final. We do not offer returns or exchanges on any items purchased through our website.

Please take a moment to read each scent description carefully before purchasing. Scent perception is deeply personal and may vary from person to person. Because of this, we cannot accept returns or exchanges based on scent preference or individual perception.

Our candles are made with 100% soy wax, a natural material designed to create a soft and subtle fragrance experience. If you are accustomed to the strength of paraffin-based candles, it may take time to adjust to the gentle diffusion of soy wax — this is part of its clean and natural charm.

If your item arrives damaged during shipping, please email us within 5 days of receiving your order and include a photo of the damaged product and packaging. Once verified, we’ll gladly send a replacement.

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Politique de remboursement

Tous les produits August Moon Rise sont fabriqués à la main en petites quantités. En raison de la nature artisanale de nos produits, toutes les ventes sont finales. Aucun retour ni échange n’est offert pour les articles achetés sur notre site Web.

Veuillez lire attentivement la description de chaque parfum avant d’effectuer un achat. La perception des parfums est très personnelle et peut varier d’une personne à l’autre. Pour cette raison, nous ne pouvons pas accepter de retours ou d’échanges fondés sur une préférence ou une perception olfactive.

Nos bougies sont fabriquées à partir de cire de soja 100 % naturelle, conçue pour offrir une expérience parfumée douce et subtile. Si vous êtes habitué à la puissance des bougies à base de paraffine, il se peut qu’il faille un peu de temps pour s’adapter à la délicatesse de la cire de soja — c’est ce qui fait sa beauté naturelle.

Si votre article est endommagé pendant la livraison, veuillez nous envoyer un courriel dans les 5 jours suivant la réception du colis, accompagné d’une photo du produit et de l’emballage endommagés. Une fois confirmé, un remplacement vous sera envoyé avec plaisir.

All August Moon Rise orders are shipped with care from Ontario, Canada. We currently ship within Canada only.

Orders are shipped via Sendle, a 100% carbon-neutral carrier, or hand-delivered locally when possible. Each order is carefully packaged to ensure your products arrive safely and beautifully.

Please allow 3–5 business days for order processing before shipping. Delivery times vary by region and are determined by Sendle’s network. Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking link to follow its journey.

If you live in a region eligible for local delivery, we’ll contact you directly to coordinate a safe and convenient drop-off.

August Moon Rise is not responsible for delays caused by the carrier, incorrect addresses provided at checkout, or weather-related disruptions. Once a parcel is marked as delivered by Sendle, ownership transfers to the customer.

Should your order arrive damaged, please refer to our Refund Policy for instructions on submitting a replacement request within 5 days of receipt.

All orders include Complimentary Canada-Wide Shipping, as noted at checkout.

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Politique d’expédition

Toutes les commandes August Moon Rise sont expédiées avec soin depuis l’Ontario, au Canada. Nous expédions actuellement uniquement au Canada.

Les envois sont effectués par Sendle, un transporteur 100 % carboneutre, ou livrés à la main localement lorsque possible. Chaque commande est préparée avec attention afin que vos produits arrivent en parfait état.

Veuillez prévoir un délai de 3 à 5 jours ouvrables pour le traitement avant l’expédition. Les délais de livraison varient selon la région et sont déterminés par le réseau de Sendle. Une fois votre commande expédiée, vous recevrez un lien de suivi.

Si vous êtes admissible à la livraison locale, nous communiquerons avec vous pour planifier un dépôt sécuritaire et pratique.

August Moon Rise n’est pas responsable des retards causés par le transporteur, des erreurs d’adresse fournies lors du paiement ou des interruptions liées aux conditions météorologiques. Une fois le colis marqué comme livré par Sendle, la responsabilité du colis est transférée au client.

Si votre commande arrive endommagée, veuillez consulter notre Politique de remboursement pour savoir comment soumettre une demande de remplacement dans un délai de 5 jours suivant la réception.

Toutes les commandes comprennent la livraison gratuite à travers le Canada, comme indiqué lors du paiement.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

By purchasing any item from August Moon Rise, you agree to the following Terms of Service. These terms outline the conditions of sale, product use, and safety expectations for all August Moon Rise products.

General Terms

All August Moon Rise products are crafted by hand in small batches. Variations in colour, scent throw, or finish are natural and part of the handmade process. These variations do not affect product performance or quality.

Purchases are non-refundable unless a product arrives damaged or defective. Please refer to our Refund Policy for details on eligibility and timelines.

By placing an order, you acknowledge that all product information — including burn time, scent notes, and vessel details — is provided as a general guide and may vary slightly from batch to batch.

Shipping timelines are estimates and may vary due to carrier delays or high-volume seasons. For details, see our Shipping Policy.

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Candle Safety

WARNING: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Always burn within sight and keep away from flammable objects, drafts, children, and pets.

Burn only on a stable, heat-safe surface and avoid sudden temperature changes. For best results, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface before extinguishing. Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time.

Keep the wax pool free of debris and the wick centered and trimmed to 3/16”–1/4” before each lighting (only trim when the candle is at room temperature). Discontinue use when ½ inch of wax remains.

Do not move or touch the vessel while the candle is lit or while the wax is still liquid — containers will become very hot during and immediately after burning.

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Conditions d’utilisation

VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT.

En achetant un article auprès de August Moon Rise, vous acceptez les présentes conditions d’utilisation. Ces conditions définissent les modalités de vente, d’utilisation et de sécurité des produits August Moon Rise.

Modalités générales

Tous les produits August Moon Rise sont fabriqués à la main en petites quantités. De légères variations de couleur, d’intensité du parfum ou de finition sont naturelles et font partie du processus artisanal. Ces variations n’affectent pas la qualité ni la performance du produit.

Les achats ne sont pas remboursables, sauf en cas de produit endommagé ou défectueux. Veuillez consulter notre Politique de remboursement pour connaître les conditions et délais applicables.

En passant une commande, vous reconnaissez que toutes les informations relatives aux produits — y compris le temps de combustion, les notes olfactives et les détails du contenant — sont fournies à titre indicatif et peuvent varier légèrement d’un lot à l’autre.

Les délais de livraison sont estimatifs et peuvent varier en raison de retards du transporteur ou de périodes de forte demande. Pour plus de détails, consultez notre Politique d’expédition.

Sécurité des bougies

AVERTISSEMENT : Ne laissez jamais une bougie allumée sans surveillance. Gardez-la toujours dans votre champ de vision et à l’écart des objets inflammables, des courants d’air, des enfants et des animaux domestiques.

Brûlez uniquement sur une surface stable et résistante à la chaleur. Évitez les changements brusques de température. Pour de meilleurs résultats, laissez la cire fondre uniformément avant d’éteindre la flamme. Ne brûlez pas plus de 4 heures à la fois.

Gardez la cire exempte de débris et la mèche centrée et coupée entre 3/16 po et 1/4 poavant chaque utilisation (seulement lorsque la bougie est à température ambiante). Cessez l’utilisation lorsqu’il reste ½ pouce de cire.

Ne déplacez pas et ne touchez pas le contenant pendant qu’il est allumé ou lorsque la cire est encore liquide — le contenant devient très chaud pendant et après la combustion.

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