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APOLENA [sea salt + sage] CANDLE
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Clean. Coastal. Effortlessly giftable. APOLENA is a refined sea salt + sage hurricane candle designed for those who prefer calm, understated fragrances. Fresh yet grounded, it brings a sense of lightness to a space without ever feeling overpowering. Notes of sea salt, sage, and ambrette seed create a softly layered scent that feels clean, polished, and easy to live with. It’s a fragrance that works beautifully for housewarmings, host gifts, and everyday elevated living. Poured into backhouse’s signature hurricane glass, APOLENA complements modern interiors with quiet confidence — a luxury coastal candle that feels thoughtful, balanced, and timeless. Gift-ready and thoughtfully finished, it’s an effortless choice when you want something fresh, refined, and universally appealing. Why it makes a great gift A clean, coastal fragrance with broad appeal Subtle and easy to enjoy Elevated, gift-ready presentation A thoughtful choice for modern spaces Ideal for Elevated gifting Housewarmings and host gifts Everyday living spaces Anyone who prefers calm, understated scents Details 12.5 oz Approximately 70+ hour burn time Proprietary coconut/vegetable wax blend Notes of sea salt, sage, and ambrette seed Few places capture a sense of ease quite like Balboa Island. Quiet walks along the bay. Mornings watching boats drift by. Evenings cooled by a gentle breeze off the water, conversations lingering long after sunset. It’s a place defined by simplicity, light, and an unhurried pace — where nothing feels forced and everything feels considered. That calm, coastal rhythm is what inspired APOLENA. Clean. Balanced. Effortlessly at ease.
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APOLENA [sea salt + sage] CANDLE
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