Experience the calming ambiance of Nocturnal Designs' 'Gothic Floral Decadence Beeswax Candle and Aromatherapy Gift Set'. Handcrafted with utmost care and precision, this eco-friendly dark aesthetic gift set is perfect for adding a touch of gothic elegance and tranquility to any home decor. This dark aesthetic beeswax candle gift set is more than just a decorative item, it's a functional and reusable gift of decor perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in any room.

Each gift set includes beautifully designed peony and heart-shaped flower candles, accompanied with an autumn-inspired stone or crystal in the shape of a pumpkin for a touch of ethereal nostalgia, as well as our unique blend of potpourri and a skull-shaped aromatherapy diffuser customized to your liking. To freshen the lovely scent of your potpourri, simply give it a gentle stir and deposit small amounts of fragrance oil with the reusable diffuser pipette as needed.

Our beeswax candles are a testament to the beauty of hand-crafted, sustainable products and a great way to show your love for the environment and your appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship. Each candle in this gift set has been meticulously crafted to resemble a peony, or heart-shaped flower, a symbol of love and prosperity. Made from 100% yellow beeswax, ecodyes, and ethical mineral paint, our candles burn cleaner and longer than traditional paraffin candles, offering a sustainable and ethical choice for your candle needs. Further, once each candle is burned, reuse the candle remains, or 'shells', to display your highly-scented potpourri and thoughtfully chosen crystal or stone. 

Whether you're searching for the perfect ethical gift for a loved one or looking to enhance your home with a dark aesthetic touch, this gift set is sure to impress. Embrace the calming bright glow and natural enchanting aroma of 'the hive' and let our artisan-made beeswax candles and diffusing items transform your space into a haven of gothic tranquility.

~*~ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR GIFT SET ~*~

Please email us your customizations including scent and color of potpourri, as well as the scent, crystals and/or dried flowers you want inside your diffuser from the lists below. Thank you!

1) SET OF THREE CANDLES

The total weight for the 3 candles is 6.3-6.6 oz.

Measurements:

The candles measure approximately 1.5-3 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches in height.

Burn time for these candles runs anywhere from 7-10 hrs for each of the peony flowers & 3-5 hrs. for the heart-shaped flower candle depending upon the shape of the candle 'shell' you want to remain to reuse for displaying your crystals, potpourri, jewelry, etc.

Many of our candles are done in two colors so when you burn them, they produce not only a gorgeous shimmer but a color morphing effect!

2) Potpourri size is 2.0-2.5 oz with a variety of randomly selected add-ins such as tiny spiders & bats, spooky witchy charms & more. You will receive 3-4 add-ins & a selenite stick (see the second to last image for examples).

~*~ Select Your Potpourri Scent & Color ~*~

We use inspired-by scents and are not affiliated with any fragrance, body care or home goods designers, all trademarks are property of their respective owners. Any reference to the brand names are made strictly for scent character comparison and not to be confused with the originals despite how similar they are in a side-by-side comparison.

SCENTS:

1. Breath of Goddess type scent - contains neroli, sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Amalfi lemon, melony citrus, rose, ylang-ylang, vetiver, grapefruit, black pepper & more. Very close to the OG.
2. Goth Lord of Anarchy type scent - black pepper, warm vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, & more. This is very close to the OG, but perhaps a bit milder in patchouli or black pepper. We cannot fully determine what it is.
3. Witchy Snow Fae type scent - fresh berries, sweet vanilla bean, & soft musk with a bit of mint. More simply put if pink bubblegum & candy floss had a baby. Very close to the OG.
4. Mystical Moonlight Trail type scent - this is a complex scent comprised of floral notes of rose, jasmine, violet, tuberose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, lilac and lavender, with bergamot, mandarin leaf, and coriander. Base notes are sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss, vanilla, patchouli, amber, and musk for an earthy compliment. Very similar to the OG.
5. Egyptian Dragon - a warm blend of myrrh & patchouli, subtle floral notes of rose & jasmine with a base note of woodsy musk.
6. Sugary Cinnamon Pumpkin - - a sweeter alternative to your traditional pumpkin spice or autumn harvest scent. It has a lovely cinnamon and vanilla based with delicious buttery sweet pumpkin. Very similar to the OG.
7. Dragon's Blood - a tree resin mixture comprised of subtle fresh orange & fruity grape notes, sensual clove, & rose with a woody patchouli base.
8. Nag Champa - a complex scent best described as powdery, sweet & floral, with musk. Top notes of black currant, mandarin, & black pepper meet middle notes of orange blossom & precious florals, lingering with base notes of musk, patchouli, vanilla, & sandalwood.
9. Autumn Harvest - ground cloves & cinnamon, crisp orchard apples, & oranges with a base note of warm vanilla cream.
10. Wicked Green Apple - green apple is given a sophisticated 'glow up' with floral notes of violet, jasmine, & rose. (We can also add autumnal spices and kick things up a notch. Just state "Spiced Wicked Green Apple")

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POTPOURRI COLORS:

1. Red, black, and white, with a touch of beige & brown. 
2. Purples and magentas, with a touch of brown & white. 
3. Greens, with a touch of mossy-blue green, brown & white. 
4. Blues with a touch of purple, silver, & brown.

3) A pumpkin-shaped stone or crystal - type may vary, but the style is accurately shown in the first image.

4) A portable skull diffuser in your choice of a transparent black or clear skull. We have more than seven scents to offer, so if you do not want to have a matching diffuser with your potpourri please see our scent list tab below.

Please specify the scent, and whether you would like botanical and/or crystal or stone chips. Each diffuser holds 6 - 8mL depending upon if you want decorative add-ins. In our example, we have glass beads, jasmine & lavender with Witchy Snow Fae fragrance oil.

You may choose from:
1. Crushed rose or jasmine petals, and/or lavender flowers.
2. Amethyst, rose quartz, green aventurine, lapis lazuli, red agate, clear quartz, fluorite, tiger's eye, and obsidian.

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Nocturnal Designs' dark aesthetic 100% beeswax candles are ethically sourced & artisan-crafted to produce a long burn time with a multipurpose solution to candle wax waste. Our wicks and molds are carefully selected to allow for a long burn time and an attractive wax shell to remain, as burning aesthetically shaped candles inherently leaves wax behind. So instead of throwing away the remaining wax, reuse the wax shell as decor by displaying the crystal or stone included with your candle, our witchy goth potpourri, items from loved ones who've passed, or whatever else your heart desires for a unique piece of handmade decor. 
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Suggestions on how to reuse your candle shell:

As decor to go on your altar with your loved one's belongings like jewelry or a photo nestled inside with herbs, crystals & a smudge stick.
To hold your spiritual cleansing supplies.
To hold your favorite crystals.

*See the last pic for inspo on how to reuse burned candles!

We've conducted burn tests with & without dyes & mineral paint & found that our wick choice prevents issues with burning as we invest in quality flat & square-braided wicks.

~*~ Display board & decorations are not included. ~*~

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What is beeswax 'bloom'?

100% pure beeswax 'blooms' causing a thin layer of tiny crystals to form on the surface of the candle due to the migration & crystallization of some of the oils in the wax. This is natural & a hallmark in pure beeswax candles that can be fixed by using a hair drier to gently warm the candle on the LOWEST SETTING several inches away from the candle. Use sweeping motions as if drying your hair. OR if you hold the candle in your hands for a couple of minutes you can very easily gently rub off the boom. Colder climates cause beeswax to bloom more quickly.

~~~~*~~~~***BURN CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To be more environmentally friendly we do not include a candle care card. Further, the cost of using fully biodegradable and recyclable materials for a professionally printed care card would increase the price of our candles. Instead, we put candle care instructions on each listing we create and hand-write basic instructions on recyclable craft paper sealing the letter with a wax seal. That said, we burn-test each candle design to figure out the best way to get an attractive shell to reuse while maximizing burning time. Each candle has a 'burn time' range. The lower value will achieve a more attractive shell. The majority of our candles have a very tight range so burning until you use up the entire wick won't make that much of a difference in the final shell.  

For the best experience burn the candles so it makes a direct cylinder down the center. As the candle burns downward the heat will rise burning away wax from higher up. If you burn too long early on you could shorten the burning time of this candle and end up with a less than attractive shell to reuse. The suggested burn time per session is 1.5-2 hours. for the peony flowers & 1-1.5 hrs for the heart flower. Check the wax pool until the desired diameter is achieved.

Please use general candle safety. Much of this is common sense, but we're trying to avoid lawsuits due to misuse.

1. Never leave an open flame unattended. 
2. Place the candle on a heat-safe plate and flat surface to contain wax drippings.
3. Wait at least 3 hrs before relighting, or overnight if possible. 
4. NEVER touch wax until it's fully cooled down. Beeswax burns HOT! You will get burned!
5. Keep the candle away from anything, or anyone, that could light on fire or melt. DO NOT PLACE IN CONSTRICTED AREAS, LIKE SHELVING! THIS CANDLE WILL BURN THROUGH YOUR SHELF!
6. Keep away from drafts and do not move your candle around once lit as the wax could splatter or splash, as well as, increase the flame strength. Increased flame strength poses a fire and burning hazard. 
7. Trim the wick BEFORE and AFTER use.

We use square-braided and flat-braided wicks that do not smoke and burn down beautifully. However, because beeswax requires thicker wicks and melts at a higher temperature, the wick is prone to accumulating more carbon than a lower melting point wax. To trim the wick simply take nail clippers or scissors and remove the carbon until 1/4th - 1/8th of an inch remains. No fancy tools are necessary. If you have trouble lighting your candle, or it staying lit, odds are you missed some of the carbon buildup. Repeat the trimming steps. The candle will light with even 1/8th an inch. Further, take proper care to not over-burn i.e. leave unattended for 2.5+ hrs. Everyone is guilty of leaving a candle to burn for ages, so we figured we'd warn you what will happen.

1. You will significantly shorten the lifespan of your gorgeous candles.
2. Excess carbon could accumulate making the wick brittle. Brittle wick = bad juju.

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Much to ado about potpourri:

Why cure?

Potpourri is a combination of solids with various porosities. Some botanicals retain oils very well. Some do not. So, to prevent these volatile oils from evaporating into the air, we need to add a fixative. A fixative is anything that has the capacity aka surface area and porosity, to absorb the oil and retain it. By letting the botanicals sit with the fixative, one can achieve a much stronger and longer-lasting scent. So, when we ship your product, it's had several days to sit and marinate before you display it. So, you have a product that has fully absorbed the scent! We use only natural botanicals & root powders as a fixative. This is why there is a tiny amount of fine dust/powder that can settle at the bottom. Do not dump it. It's holding onto your yummy scent. Patience is key, and we're doing the work of the patience for ye! Ideally, potpourri should cure in glass jars for weeks but given the nature of our modern world, we let yours cure for 3 days and up to 7 days if you do not mind. This gives the volatile organic compounds enough time to absorb into the orris root powder and porous botanicals that best hold onto scent. This is one reason why we make small batches of pre-scented potpourri, so you do not have to wait, but this is also why we have such limited quantities.

The fragrance oils are:

*Phthalate Free
*Paraben Free
*SLS + SLES Free
*Vegan and Cruelty-Free (not tested on animals)
*The company we use is very transparent about any potential allergens, heavy metals, IFRA, Technical Data Specification, SDS, Proposition 65, Added Color Statement, Heavy Metals Statement, Animal Testing Statement, Irradiation Statement, Gluten Statement, Organic Suitability Statement, GMO Statement, Formaldehyde Statement, and/or BSE/TSE Statement.

Disclaimer: We are not a healthcare professional, as such, we are not insinuating that essential and fragrance oils, crystals, or stones, will cure or treat any condition you may have i.e. please don't sue us.

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