Byredo Altar Fragranced Candle 240g

Byredo Altar Fragranced Candle 240g is a luxurious home fragrance candle from the Stockholm-based niche perfumery — inspired by Catholic candles, wintery fragrances and spices that signal the start of the festive season. Housed in Byredo's iconic black glass silhouette, the candle fills the room with warming clove, ylang-ylang and woody-spicy accents for a comforting, atmospheric ritual.

About Byredo

Byredo is the Stockholm-based luxury perfumery founded in 2006 by former basketball player turned creative Ben Gorham. The house is celebrated for its minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic, abstract olfactory storytelling and obsession with raw-material integrity. The fragranced candle collection extends Byredo's signature scent universe into the home, presented in instantly recognisable black glass vessels.

Fragrance profile

• Top: Clove buds, bay leaf, ylang-ylang, carnation
• Heart: Guaiac wood, Haitian vetiver
• Base: Warm woody notes

Character

Altar opens with a warming, slightly spicy accord of clove buds, bay leaf, ylang-ylang and carnation — instantly conjuring the cosy, ceremonial atmosphere of a candlelit winter evening. The heart unfolds with smoky guaiac wood and earthy Haitian vetiver, before settling onto warm woody notes that fill the room with a comforting embrace. The result is a beautifully atmospheric, slightly ritualistic candle perfect for autumn and winter evenings.

Key benefits

• Approximately 60 hours of burn time — long-lasting indulgent fragrance
• Iconic Byredo black glass vessel — beautifully designed for display
• Warming, atmospheric scent — perfect for cosy evenings and festive gatherings
• Premium wax quality — clean, even burn
• Luxurious home fragrance — fills a room with a sophisticated atmosphere
• Beautifully presented — perfect for gifting or self-gifting

Who it's for

This candle is for those who love luxurious home fragrance with serious atmosphere — particularly fans of warm, spicy-woody and ceremonial scents. It's a thoughtful gift for Byredo lovers, design enthusiasts and anyone who wants to add a touch of Scandinavian-niche luxury to their home, especially around the autumn and winter holidays.

How to use

1. Trim the wick to 5mm before each lighting
2. Light the candle and allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface on the first burn (around 2 hours)
3. Burn for no more than 3–4 hours at a time
4. Place on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts and flammable items
5. Extinguish gently using a candle snuffer
6. Never leave a burning candle unattended

Specifications

• Size: 240g
• Format: Luxury fragranced candle
• Burn time: Approximately 60 hours
• Scent family: Woody Spicy / Warm Aromatic
• Brand: Byredo
• Range: Altar Fragranced Candle