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Details & care
What it is: An elegant scented candle presented in an iconic black glass vessel.
Fragrance story: Altar is a woody scent that opens with notes of clove buds and bay.
Style: Woody.
Notes:
- Top: clove buds, bay
- Middle: ylang-ylang, carnation
- Base: guaiac wood, Haitian vetiver
- 8.46 oz.
- Made in France
- Item #6135002
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BYREDO
After traveling to his mother's hometown in India, BYREDO founder Ben Gorham became intrigued by scent and memory. Mentored by world-renowned perfumers, he started his line of luxury fragrances in Stockholm in 2006, focusing on raw, high-quality ingredients. Today, BYREDO candles, perfumes and more are known as much for their minimalist, stylistic packaging as they are for their irresistible scents.
Most helpful positive review
Dec 19, 2021
Evokes memories...
I've tried several Byredo candles. They always burn well and the fragrance lasts. I purchased this online based on the reviews and was wondering if it was a bit of a risk as I'm not a great fan of the scent of cloves. However, the scent isn't too strong and it has an interesting fragrance which really does remind me of going into church as a child, when incense was burning. Whilst that description perhaps doesn't sound the most appealing, it is a lovely fragrance. Their candles are stylishly packaged, so they're great for gifts too.
Lucy5
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Most helpful critical review
Dec 15, 2021
Smells quite terrible
I know scent is very subjective and everyone reacts to it differently, but this candle smells pretty bad. Have been trying to find its saving grace by switching rooms, lighting it during different times of the day, keeping it lit for different periods, etc. Nope! As someone who’s spent a lot of time in old churches of any kind, there’s nothing that reminds me of being inside a church whatsoever. And can’t even fathom how this smells like Christmas.
DeLinares
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Lucy5
Reposted from spacenk.com
Dec 19, 2021
Evokes memories...
I've tried several Byredo candles. They always burn well and the fragrance lasts. I purchased this online based on the reviews and was wondering if it was a bit of a risk as I'm not a great fan of the scent of cloves. However, the scent isn't too strong and it has an interesting fragrance which really does remind me of going into church as a child, when incense was burning. Whilst that description perhaps doesn't sound the most appealing, it is a lovely fragrance. Their candles are stylishly packaged, so they're great for gifts too.
DeLinares
Reposted from spacenk.com
Dec 15, 2021
Smells quite terrible
I know scent is very subjective and everyone reacts to it differently, but this candle smells pretty bad. Have been trying to find its saving grace by switching rooms, lighting it during different times of the day, keeping it lit for different periods, etc. Nope! As someone who’s spent a lot of time in old churches of any kind, there’s nothing that reminds me of being inside a church whatsoever. And can’t even fathom how this smells like Christmas.
Chloe273
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Nov 6, 2021
Holiday Candle
This, dear reader, is Hot Priest in candle form. Its woody, church floorboard-esque scent is almost indecently good, seducing the senses with clove, bay and vetiver. Inspired by Catholic candles, wintery fragrances and spices that signal the start of the festive season, this gives off a warming aroma that’s matched perfectly with the unmistakable silhouette of a black Byredo jar.
kat_212
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Dec 31, 2020
Strong but wonderful scent
I'm a big fan of Byredo candles; I love the black wax and smokey black glass - just so chic. This one is a gorgeous scent but be warned it is very strong so I would avoid using it in a small room. I tend to light it in my hallway and the smell travels and is faint throughout my home.
Thomas
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Dec 6, 2020
Great candle.
This is absolutely my favourite Byredo candle. It was a special edition Christmas one a few years ago and then was not available so great that they have re-released in their standard format. Lovely winter warming smell. And perfect for seasonal scent.
soliloquy
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Dec 3, 2020
Lovely
This is a very woodsy, winter scented candle and it brings me some much needed holiday cheer. Byredo claims that the candle burns for about 60 hours, which I think is true based on how long I have been burning it for/ how much I have left. To get the best experience just shorten the wick before use.