Carrière Frères

DRAFT Waterlily Candle

Regular price $85.00 USD
Sale price $85.00 USD Regular price $85.00
Sold Out

After a vegetal yet subtle floral top note, the waterlily reveals fruity tones that are enriched by colorful and succulent notes.

A perennial water plant, waterlily or Nymphaea is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. If the Nymphaeas gather today 35 species around the world, until the 19th Century, in Europe, we only know the white flowers nympheas. French horticulturists then decide to cross European and tropical species to create coloured hybrid that will later be exhibited in the Trocadero’s basins during the Paris universal exhibition in 1889 and featured in Claude Monet’s painting untitled « Les Nymphéas ».

Fruity, Fresh, Floral

Weight: 185g / 6.5 oz
Burning time: 40 to 45 hours
Dimensions: H: 9 cm Ø: 7.5 cm

1. Never leave a lit candle unattended, and do not burn one for more than 2 hours at a time.
2. Always burn a candle until the entire surface liquifies, and allow it to solidify before re-lighting.
3. Keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch at all times, to avoid any black smoke. Gently re-position the wick while the wax is still molten.
4. Always protect the surface on which the candle rests.
5. Once only ¼ inch of wax remains, blow out the candle and let it fully cool before safely discarding it.

The story of Carrière Frères naturally follows that of the Royal Wax Manufacture, known today as Trudon. In 1884, the Carrière brothers decide to buy the manufacture: passionate about historical savoir-faire, they have in mind to modernize it. Respectful of traditions, they first embrace the century-old heritage of master candle makers established in the 17th and 18th centuries. Then, eager to innovate, they create Carrière Frères in 1884: under this new entity, their curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit will thrive.

At the end of the 18th century, the industrial revolution is well under way: albeit the stream of modernizations and an increased access to electricity, the brothers manage to keep candle-use alive and creative. Ingeniously, they extend their religious use to include candles as decorative objects: a new generation of pillar and taper candles are placed on diner tables or favored during festive evenings. As early as 1889, the brothers are awarded a golden Medal at the Universal Exhibition for their vision and craft.

Manufactured in the Trudon factory, the CF line has since been at the crossroads when it comes to respecting ancient savoir-faire, embracing modernity and building a legacy.