Some scents tell you exactly what they are. Curiositeas prefers to keep you guessing. Dark, smoky, spicy, and unexpectedly comforting, this is a fragrance that reveals itself slowly, with one intriguing layer leading to another. It's the kind of scent you notice from across the room, then find yourself smelling again because you're still trying to decide exactly what you like about it.

Lapsang Souchong brings a distinctive smoky tea character, reminiscent of pine smoke drifting through cold air. Copaiba adds a smooth, subtly balsamic warmth with a hint of caramel-like sweetness, softening the darker edges of the composition. A medley of dry spices builds complexity without turning the fragrance into a traditional holiday spice blend, while petitgrain adds a bright, green citrus quality that cuts through the smoke and keeps everything feeling unexpectedly fresh.

The result is bold and brooding without becoming heavy. Smoky but not ashy. Warm but not sugary. Spiced but not predictable. Curiositeas lives somewhere between a dark tea room, a wood-burning fire, and an intriguing spice cabinet you probably shouldn't be opening without supervision.

It's a fragrance designed to comfort and intrigue in equal measure. Light it on a cold evening when you want the house to feel warm and atmospheric, or burn it when friends are over and you want something a little more interesting than the usual crowd-pleasing fragrance.

Available in 10 oz and 22 oz soy + coconut wax candles, Curiositeas makes a statement without needing to announce itself. Its layered profile works beautifully in living rooms, libraries, bedrooms, and other spaces where you want a little mystery.

Hand-poured in America using Poured New York's premium soy + coconut wax blend, Curiositeas candles are vegan, phthalate-free, and made with premium perfume-grade fragrance oils for a clean-burning experience.

Dark. Alluring. Mysterious. And just curious enough to keep you coming back.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

• Petitgrain
• Dry Spice

Middle Notes

• Lapsang Souchong

Base Notes

• Copaiba
• Dry Spice

Fragrance Family

Woody • Smoky • Spicy • Aromatic • Citrus

Scent Profile

Smoky • Spicy • Woody • Alluring • Complex • Mysterious

Why You'll Love It

• A complex fragrance that evolves as you experience it.
• Smoky Lapsang Souchong gives the candle its distinctive dark tea character.
• Copaiba adds warmth and subtle sweetness without becoming gourmand.
• Dry spices create depth without smelling like a traditional holiday candle.
• Petitgrain brings a fresh green citrus note that balances the darker elements.
• Available in 10 oz and 22 oz sizes for intimate spaces or larger rooms.

Perfect For

Rooms

• Living room
• Library
• Bedroom
• Home office
• Study
• Entryway

Moods

• Mysterious
• Cozy
• Reflective
• Alluring
• Creative
• Introspective

Occasions

• Quiet evenings
• Dinner parties
• Reading nights
• Creative work
• Late-night entertaining
• Seasonal gifting

Seasons

• Fall
• Winter
• Year-round

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Curiositeas smell like?

Curiositeas is a smoky, spicy, and complex fragrance with Lapsang Souchong tea, copaiba, dry spice, and petitgrain. It has a dark, woody character balanced by subtle sweetness and bright citrus.

Is Curiositeas a smoky candle?

Yes. Lapsang Souchong gives Curiositeas its signature smoky character, but the fragrance isn't simply smoky. Copaiba, dry spice, and petitgrain add warmth, complexity, and freshness.

Is Curiositeas a tea fragrance?

Tea is central to the fragrance through Lapsang Souchong, a famously smoky black tea. However, Curiositeas goes well beyond a traditional tea scent, layering smoky woods, balsamic warmth, dry spices, and citrus.

Is Curiositeas sweet?

Curiositeas has a subtle sweetness from copaiba, but it is primarily smoky, dry, woody, and spicy. It isn't a traditional gourmand or sugary fragrance.

What sizes does Curiositeas come in?

Curiositeas is available in 10 oz and 22 oz soy + coconut wax candles.

Who would enjoy Curiositeas?

Curiositeas is especially suited to fragrance lovers who enjoy smoky tea, woods, dry spices, and complex niche-inspired scents. It's a good choice if you prefer atmospheric fragrances that aren't immediately predictable.