These Florist-Created Candles Tap Into the Emotive Power of Scent

Florist Courtney Ray has long been aware of the power that scent has over our emotions. The founder of Daily Blooms flower-delivery service, Ray believes that the perfect arrangement takes you beyond the here and now. With her latest venture, Ode Studio, she hopes to capture that transporting quality in a more lasting form.

The studio’s collection of soy-wax candles is hand-poured in Melbourne. And while Daily Blooms has become known for its fast, same-day service, its sister brand is about slowing down and looking inward. “Ode Studio wasn’t born overnight,” Ray says. “It was a slow, deliberate journey. The candles are designed to inspire retrospection, and feelings of another place and time.”

So far, there’s a trio of scents intended to tap into stillness and serenity. The fresh Balm pairs a linen base with invigorating citrus and floral notes, while Bramble layers pine and guaiac wood with blackberry and jasmine. And, for something headier, Plume infuses musky, smoky scents with a hint of zest.

Each fragrance was designed with longevity in mind, meticulously blended to ensure it lasts over the candles’ 40-hour burn time.

Ode Studio approached Melbourne-based artist Julian Jones to work on the packaging after seeing the invitations he made for his daughter – and Daily Blooms brand manager – Alice Soda-Jones’s wedding. “Julian created the most spectacular invitations featuring an incredible landscape inspired by the special moments the family spends in Kennett River,” Ray says. “Having grown up in that area myself, I found his work so moving and evocative, and I couldn't get it out of my head when it came to creating our range.” His handpainted designs for Ode Studio were likewise inspired by Victorian landscapes.

Available for $49.95 each, or $139.95 for the full set, the candles make for a perfect housewarming present. But Ray hopes you’ll consider giving yourself the gift of daily ritual and reflection. “This range is designed to nurture a sense of grounded indulgence and balance in oneself.”

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