Hetkinen Scented Candle 260ml

£29.00

Made by Hetkinen (Turku, Finland)

Made with sustainable olive wax for a clean, even burn. The candle comes in a reusable glass jar with a pine wood lid. 100% natural, vegan, and made without water, plastic, colour, alcohol, silicone, or gluten. Burns for to 32 hours.

Available in 5 scents—
Aelm brings together warmth, depth, and harmony in one gentle flame. A candle that turns warmth and elegance into light.
Archipelago captures the timeless stillness and gentle movement of Finland’s coastal nature. A candle that carries the purity and mystery of the archipelago into your home.
Kalevala carries the scent of Finnish woods and stories. A candle that honours both tradition and the earth.
Aelm brings together warmth, depth, and harmony in one gentle flame. A candle that turns warmth and elegance into light.
Aelm brings together warmth, depth, and harmony in one gentle flame. A candle that turns warmth and elegance into light.

 

 

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Aelm

The Scent

The scent opens with cinnamon — gently spiced and radiant — followed by a heart of tonka bean, vanilla, and saffron, rich and inviting. The base of lilac and cedarwood lingers gracefully, adding floral refinement and grounding depth. The result is a fragrance that feels like soft light on wood — elegant, balanced, and full of quiet comfort.

Notes

Top: Lilac – delicate and refined
Heart: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Saffron – warm, sweet, and embracing
Base: Cedarwood, Cinnamon – grounding, gently spiced, and elegant

Profile

Spicy
スパイシー

The warmth of spice and fire. Natural notes of cardamom, cedar, and pine, creating depth and energy in balance. These perfumes, diffusers and candles bring warmth. Inspired by Nordic hearths and the Japanese concept of kodokan harmony, where vitality meets restraint. Spicy scents transform ordinary moments into ritual. Vitality that grounds rather than overtakes. Vibrant, mindful, deeply warming.

香辛料の温かな律動。焚き火の輝きと古道館の調和。

Ingredients

Tonka Bean

Warm, sweet, and velvety. Notes of vanilla, almond, and gentle spice create a soft, comforting depth. Tonka Bean soothes the senses and wraps the mind in a feeling of calm indulgence.

Cinnamon

Warm, spicy, and enveloping. The rich scent of bark and sweet spice fills the air with gentle heat. Cinnamomum awakens the senses and brings comfort, like the glow of a slow-burning fire.

Saffron

Warm and golden. Subtle luxury of sunlight.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Wax, Parfum (Natural Essential Oils), Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Dipteryx Odorata Bean Extract, Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Flower Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Farnesol.

Archipelago

The Scent

The scent opens with cool, mineral notes of granite — grounding and crisp, like wave-washed stones in morning light. Lily adds a soft floral brightness, while wrack brings a salty, aquatic depth that lingers in the air. Together they create a scent that feels both refreshing and soothing, mirroring the calm balance between land and sea. The fragrance is meditative and clear — a tribute to Finland’s islands, where wind, water, and silence meet.

Notes

Top: Granite – Mineral and strong. Grounded stillness of Finnish archipelago.Granite
Heart: Lily – Fresh and pure. Gentle light of the archipelago.
Base: Wrack – Marine and earthy. Ocean depth.

Profile

Mineral
ミネラル

Balance in simplicity. Finnish granite, zen gardens, the clarity of mountain air. Inspired by what endures, these natural perfumes, candles and diffusers embody stillness. They evoke the purity of stone and the freshness of cool air, creating a minimal atmosphere that clears the mind. Mineral scents bring clarity to your space. Clean lines. Calm presence. Simplicity that grounds. Pure, serene, calming.

石の純粋な本質。フィンランドの花崗岩と禅庭の石。

Ingredients

Wrack

Marine, earthy, and mineral. The scent of seaweed and salt air carries the essence of rocky shores and ocean winds. Wrack renews the senses and connects the mind to the raw purity of the sea.

Granite

Mineral, cool, and grounding. The scent evokes stone warmed by the sun and the quiet strength of the earth beneath. Granite brings stability and calm focus, reflecting the enduring stillness of nature.

Lily

Delicate, fresh, and luminous. The soft white blossoms release a pure, green floral scent filled with spring light. Lily of the Valley uplifts the spirit and brings a feeling of gentle joy and renewal.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Wax, Parfum (Natural Essential Oils), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol.

Kalevala

The Scent

Birch and juniper open bright and clean. Olibanum and spruce resin bring warmth and a trace of smoke. Simple, grounding, and full of quiet meaning. As the aspen wood wick burns, it crackles softly, filling the room with warmth and quiet comfort.

Notes

Top: Birch – fresh, green, and bright, like the start of a story in the spring forest
Heart: Juniper – earthy, woody, and clean, evoking untouched Finnish wilderness
Base: Olibanum, Spruce Resin, Smoke – warm, resinous, and gently smoky, carrying the depth of ancient tradition

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Amber
アンバー

The warmth of pine tree resin and the soft glow of forest light. Earthy depth meets gentle sweetness Natural perfumes, candles and home fragrances that radiate elegance. Inspired by Nordic woods and the Japanese concept of yugen, the beauty of the unseen. Amber scents are timeless and comforting. Golden, grounded and naturally luxurious.

樹脂の黄金の輝き。松の心と幽玄の秘められた美。

Ingredients

Birch

Light, green, airy. A hint of sweetness, fresh leaves and soft wood beneath. Birch brings clarity and vitality; the feeling of summer forest.

Juniper

Crisp, resinous, refreshing. Fresh green with subtle hints of spice and dry wood. Juniper cleanses and strengthens, evoking the pure air of Nordic forests.

Olibanum

Resinous, warm, and spiritual. The clear, balsamic scent rises gently with notes of wood and amber. Olibanum calms the mind and deepens breathing, creating space for peace and reflection.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Wax, Parfum (Natural Essential Oils), Betula Pendula Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Picea Abies Resin Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol.

Smoke Sauna

The Scent

The scent opens with rich pine tar — dark, resinous, and unmistakably Finnish. Eucalyptus adds clarity and cool freshness, while warm smoky undertones evoke the air inside a hand-hewn sauna cabin. As the aspen wood wick burns, it crackles softly like fire on damp wood, creating an atmosphere that’s both comforting and raw. The fragrance is elemental — a meeting of wood, heat, and quiet — connecting you to the essence of nature and reflection.

Notes

Top: Eucalyptus – Fresh and cleansing. The cool breath after heat. Birch tar – Smoky and bold. The scent of the sauna walls.
Heart: Pine wood – Warm and dry. The strength of Finnish timber. Cedarwood – Spicy and comforting. A calm pulse beneath the smoke.
Base: Resin – Earthy and dark. The memory of glowing embers. Reindeer moss – Soft and grounding. The stillness of northern air.

Profile

Smoky
スモーキー

The quiet power of smoke and stillness. Ember, resin, the silence after a flame. The smoky scent profile reflects the meditative calm of Finnish smoke saunas and ancient incense rituals. Each perfume, candle and diffuser carries the feeling of fire transformed, creating an introspective atmosphere. Smoke softens edges. It asks you to slow down, to be present. Subtle, spiritual, profoundly calming.

煙の深いヴェール。フィンランドのスモークサウナと香の祈り。

Ingredients

Pine Tar

Tar is a dark, thick, and viscous liquid pyrolyzed in high heat from a resinous pine. Tar as a flavouring has a recognisable smell and taste. Tar has been an important substance in the Finnish folk healing.

Juniper

Crisp, resinous, refreshing. Fresh green with subtle hints of spice and dry wood. Juniper cleanses and strengthens, evoking the pure air of Nordic forests.

Eucalyptus

Clean, crisp, and purifying. The cool scent of fresh leaves opens the airways and clears the thoughts. Eucalyptus refreshes the body and mind, bringing clarity and renewed vitality.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Wax, Parfum (Natural Essential Oils), Pinus Sylvestris Tar Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Betula Pendula Bark Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol.

Yugen

The Scent

The scent opens with lemon blossom and pear, bringing airy sweetness and clarity. In the heart, violet and orange blossom bloom softly together, adding floral warmth and tenderness. The base of benzoin and light wood lingers like honeyed sunlight, grounding the scent in calm serenity. The result is a fragrance that feels introspective and kind — a quiet reminder that light always returns.

Notes

Top: Lemon Blossom, Pear – light, pure, and delicately fresh
Heart: Violet, Orange Blossom – tender, floral, and softly sweet
Base: Benzoin, Light Wood – warm, honey-like, and gently grounding

Profile

Amber
アンバー

The warmth of pine tree resin and the soft glow of forest light. Earthy depth meets gentle sweetness Natural perfumes, candles and home fragrances that radiate elegance. Inspired by Nordic woods and the Japanese concept of yugen, the beauty of the unseen. Amber scents are timeless and comforting. Golden, grounded and naturally luxurious.

樹脂の黄金の輝き。松の心と幽玄の秘められた美。

Ingredients

Lemon

Bright, fresh, and uplifting. The vivid zest of sun-ripened fruit awakens the senses with pure energy. Lemon clears the mind and brings lightness, like a breath of crisp morning air.

Orange Blossom

Floral and radiant. Light of endless summer.

Vanilla

Warm, sweet, comforting. Gentle notes with a rich, soothing depth. Vanilla brings timeless comfort, harmony and warmth.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Wax, Parfum (Natural Essential Oils), Citrus Limonum Flower Oil, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Santalum Album Wood Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate.

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MEET THE MAKER

Hetkinen

 

Based in Turku, Finland, Hetkinen was founded in 2018 by designer and former sales manager, Mona Isotupa. Mona defines herself as “a mother of two children, feminist, vegetarian, animal and nature lover,” as well as being an activist against deforestation. The company drives inspiration from the Finnish forests and trees. The design approach is careful and minimalist. Everything is made in harmony with the nature.

Hetkinen’s mission is to bring people closer to nature in their busy everyday lives via high-quality product innovations. All of Hetkinen’s products are gender-neutral, vegan, and manufactured in Finland at the company’s own factory.

Hetkinen uses Finnish pine heartwood for their jars and containers. It takes a pine tree 40 years to begin to produce heartwood, so it is used sparingly & respectfully, and as such, knots or stains in the wood are not discarded. Pine heartwood is used for it’s superior resistance to rot, antibacterial properties, and because it doesn’t absorb moisture.


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