{"product_id":"scented-candle-basilica-114-lbs-ilum-collection-max-benjamin","title":"Scented candle, Basilica, 11.4 lbs, Ilum collection - MAX BENJAMIN","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eAdd a touch of luxury to your home with the Ilum Basilica candle from Max Benjamin.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a mesmerizing base of tobacco, amber, and wood, it is enriched with a heart of davana and leather, crowned by an intoxicating blend of aromatic incense and floral notes. Inspired by the geometric circular mosaics created over 700 years ago by the Cosmati family for Italian cathedrals, this candle brings their designs and history to life. 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It is biodegradable, eco-friendly, and does \u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e contain animal-derived substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eSoy wax burns slowly and cleanly, without producing soot.\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eAs the wax is plant-based, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003efragrance intensity and texture may vary\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly — this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eThe wax is blended with essential oils at a controlled temperature to form a smooth liquid that ensures \u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eeven fragrance diffusion over time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eAvoid burning the candle for more than 2–3 hours at once — the melted wax will continue to emit fragrance even after extinguishing the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eAbout \u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e75%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the wax is poured first, left to cool, and then air pockets or imperfections are manually smoothed out.\u003cbr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eA final \u003cstrong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e1 cm layer\u003c\/strong\u003e is poured and allowed to cool again before the candle is packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eMax Benjamin is run by siblings Orla, Mark, and David Van den Bergh in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. 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