Some of the best holiday memories start in the kitchen. The house is warm, the lights are low, and the unmistakable scent of something freshly baked is making its way from the oven into every room. Gingerwood captures that cozy, just-baked feeling with a warm blend of aromatic spices and rich woods that makes home feel especially inviting.

Ginger brings a lively, spicy warmth to the fragrance, while cardamom adds a soft, aromatic complexity. Star anise gives the blend its distinctive spiced character, reminiscent of holiday baking and treats cooling on the counter. Walnut anchors everything with a rich, earthy woodiness, keeping Gingerwood from becoming overly sweet or dessert-like.

The result is warm, comforting, and unmistakably seasonal, but with a more sophisticated point of view than a traditional gourmand candle. It doesn't smell like a specific baked good. Instead, it captures the entire experience: something delicious in the oven, a warm kitchen, cold weather outside, and nowhere you'd rather be.

Gingerwood is the scent of staying in. It's made for slow mornings, holiday dinners, afternoons spent baking, and evenings when the house is full of people you actually want to be around. The combination of spice and wood makes it particularly versatile, bringing warmth to kitchens and dining rooms while feeling equally at home in living spaces and entryways.

Available in 10 oz and 22 oz vintage etched glass candles and a reed diffuser, Gingerwood gives you multiple ways to bring that freshly baked, cozy atmosphere into your home. The vintage etched glass adds a nostalgic touch to the candle, while the reed diffuser makes it easy to keep the fragrance quietly present throughout the day.

Hand-poured in America using a premium soy + coconut wax blend, Gingerwood candles are vegan, phthalate-free, and made with premium perfume-grade fragrance oils for a clean-burning experience. It's a luxury candle and premium home fragrance for anyone who believes home should smell like something wonderful just came out of the oven.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

• Ginger
• Cardamom

Middle Notes

• Star Anise

Base Notes

• Walnut

Fragrance Family

Woody • Spicy • Aromatic • Gourmand

Scent Profile

Warm • Spiced • Woody • Aromatic • Cozy • Nostalgic

Why You'll Love It

• Named one of New York Magazine's Best Holiday Candles in 2024 and 2025.
• Captures the cozy scent of freshly baked treats without smelling overly sweet.
• Ginger, cardamom, and star anise create a sophisticated aromatic spice profile.
• Walnut adds a rich, earthy depth that balances the warmth of the spices.
• Vintage etched glass gives the candle a nostalgic holiday feel.
• Available as 10 oz and 22 oz candles and a reed diffuser for fragrance throughout the home.

Perfect For

Rooms

• Kitchen
• Dining room
• Living room
• Entryway
• Bedroom
• Home office

Moods

• Cozy
• Warm
• Nostalgic
• Comforting
• Relaxed
• Festive

Occasions

• Holiday baking
• Fall dinners
• Holiday entertaining
• Thanksgiving gatherings
• Cozy nights in
• Seasonal gifting

Seasons

• Fall
• Winter
• Holiday season

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gingerwood smell like?

Gingerwood smells like a warm home with something freshly baked in the kitchen. Ginger, cardamom, and star anise create an aromatic spice profile, while walnut adds a rich, earthy warmth.

Is Gingerwood a sweet fragrance?

Gingerwood has a subtle gourmand quality, but it isn't overly sweet. The spices create the impression of freshly baked treats, while walnut keeps the fragrance grounded with a warm, woody character.

Is Gingerwood a gourmand candle?

Gingerwood is gourmand-inspired rather than a traditional dessert fragrance. It evokes the warmth of holiday baking without smelling specifically like cookies, cake, or another sugary treat.

Is Gingerwood a fall or holiday fragrance?

Both. Gingerwood works beautifully throughout fall and carries naturally into the holiday season. Its combination of warm spices and woods makes it especially inviting as the weather gets colder.

What sizes and formats does Gingerwood come in?

Gingerwood is available in 10 oz and 22 oz vintage etched glass soy + coconut wax candles, as well as a reed diffuser.

Where should I use Gingerwood?

Gingerwood works especially well in kitchens and dining rooms, where its warm spice profile complements the feeling of baking and gathering. It also works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways when you want a cozy home fragrance.