Santal Deconstructed Candle | Candle Refill Kit
Inspired by: Le Labo Santal 26
Smells: smokey and leathery
Notes: cedar, sandalwood, and musk
Mysterious and intoxicating, Santal’s smokey and leathery scent fills the air and ignites all the senses. Notes of cedar, sandalwood, and musk create an unforgettable and sophisticated ambiance.
What's Included: scented wax, cotton wick, wick holder, candle label
Ingredients: coconut soy wax blend, non-toxic fragrance oils
Makes: one 8 oz candle
Ideal Vessel Size: 3"
Burn Time: 50+ hours of burn time
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A candle refill kit designed to give your empty vessels a second life!
- Prep your vessel with the accessories included (wick and wick holder).
- Place the wax bars into the pouch and microwave for two minutes or until the wax has fully melted.
- Once the bag is cool to touch, pour the liquid wax in your vessel.
- Let your candle cool for approximately 3 hours. Trim wick to 1/4” and enjoy!
Note: Be sure to use a vessel that is ~3 inches wide as that is how far the wick will burn. Too large and the wick may not burn all the way; too small and the vessel may crack.
Oh, so many things.
Candles are just the beginning. With deconstructed candles, you’re free to get creative and explore all the ways scent can light up your space:
- Wax Melts: a flame-free way to enjoy fragrance, especially if you’ve got little ones or curious pets around.
- Tea Light Candles: tiny bursts of joy you can take anywhere or share with friends.
- New Candles From Scratch: breathe new life into your favorite vessels and make something truly your own.
- Luxury Candle Refills: keep your high-end jars burning beautifully, again and again.
- Coconut-soy blend wax
- Non-toxic fragrance oils
- Does not contain: phthalates, parabens, or dye
- Slow-burning
- Strong scent throw
Each candle is individually hand-poured in our Brooklyn studio with care. Orders are processed and shipped within 1–3 business days after they're placed.
Free shipping on orders over $75.
Choose options
5 MINUTES IS ALL IT TAKES
1. Select Vessel
Use a vessel that is approximately 3" wide that can withstand heat, won't leak, crack, or catch on fire.
2. Prep Vessel
Place the wick in the center of your vessel, using the wick holder to secure it in place.
3. Melt + Pour
Place wax bars into the pouch and microwave for 2 minutes or until the wax has fully melted. Once the bag is cool to touch, pour the liquid wax in your vessel.
4. Cool + Enjoy!
Let your candle cool for approximately 3 hours. Trim wick to 1/4” and enjoy!
FAQs
Choose a vessel that’s about 3" wide—that’s the ideal size for your 8 oz candle and helps ensure an even, clean burn.
Just make sure it’s made from heat-safe materials that won’t crack, leak, or catch fire.
Great options include:
- Thick glass jars
- Glazed ceramic cups
- Sealed concrete containers
- Metal Tins
Vessel Types (aka fun things to reuse):
- Empty food jars (like jam or sauce jars)
- Mason jars – perfect for a rustic, homey vibe
- Old candle jars – give them new life
- Designer candle vessels – refill your faves
Each Deconstructed Candle kit makes one 8 oz candle.
Absolutely! You can use the wax to make flameless candles (great with candle warmers), wax melts, tea lights, or get creative with molds and dried florals to make decorative pieces.
No worries—just reseal the bag and reheat it next time you’re ready to make more!
Yes, and we encourage it! Blend different kits to create your own signature scent.
Some combos we love:
- Woody + Floral
- Citrus + Herbal
- Vanilla + Anything (it’s a classic favorite!)
Customer Reviews
Thank you so much! I love my candles and can't enough of the scent.
Making candles seems daunting but Sincerely Sunday makes it super easy. I thought I would mess up on my first deconstructed candle because I'm just an overall clumsy person and always need to read instructions 20x before I do something to make sure it comes out "perfect", but the instructions provided make this foolproof annnnd I get to reuse the glass vessels. I've already made two deconstructed candles so far with so much ease. Some photos provided show Santal Noir, which is no longer in stock, but I'm including them as a reference for how absolutely easy it is, and what your finished product can look like.
What I love about this candle is that it's not overbearing. This is a beautifully made alternative to Le Labo's Santal, which can be a bit too heavy on my nose. Sincerely Sunday's Santal is a literal staple in my home. I love this so scent much I have at least four deconstructed pouches reserved for when I have finished my current Santal candle from SS.
I'm not the biggest fan of musky scents but this hits a good happy medium for me with its wooden notes combined with musk - a great fall candle to read by!
Takes me back to the time I went hiking in Redwood National Park in California. The fresh woodsy scent just takes me back.
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Non-Toxic Fragrances
Phthalate-Free
Clean-Burning