Featuring a label inspired by ornate gold cross designs from an 1892 Audsley publication, Golden Glory blends historic artistry with quiet, modern elegance for a calm, serene glow.
Alice
Alice is inspired by the intricate work of Alice Cordelia Morse, a celebrated book cover designer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This candle honors craftsmanship, detail, and timeless artistic beauty of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Bookworm
Bookworm captures the cozy, wood-paneled warmth of an English library at Chatsworth House in the UK. Designed to evoke quiet moments and literary escape, it’s a candle made for slow evenings and well-loved stories.
Composition
Composition pays tribute to the modernist vision of Piet Mondrian, blending structured design with organic warmth to create a refined statement piece. Inspired by his geometric balance and bold abstraction—a sophisticated nod to Mondrian’s timeless aesthetic.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden is inspired by the serene beauty of the English countryside and the timeless botanical designs of William Morris. Featuring a historic color lithograph from The Met, the label captures lush florals, winding vines, and classic garden symmetry.
Woolen Winter
Woolen Winter is inspired by an 18th–19th century Japanese woven silk textile preserved in The Met’s Asian Art collection. The design echoes the timeless craftsmanship of antique textiles, creating a comforting, winter-ready feel.
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Our fragrances are phthalate-free & paraben-free and pet-safe
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from 58 reviews
My home has been truly been elevated by this lovely Cottage Garden candle in “Garden Party” scent- The perfect candle for anyone who loves earthy, botanical, clean scents and beautiful home decor.
I’m loving the fact that because it's phthalate-free and made from a coconut-apricot blend, it burns super clean without any nasty black soot or toxins polluting our air quality. Super big plus in my opinion!
I hate not being able to repurpose empty candle jars due to the wax residue and soot. These candle jars are perfect for repurposing with their clean burn and beautiful design – I look forward to using this as an organizer or a little planter in the future.
I am completely enamored with this candle. The container alone is a work of art, featuring a stunning, vibrant print of William Morris’s iconic "Strawberry Thief" design.
The burn quality is amazing too. The coconut and apricot wax blend melts completely flat and even, so no wasted wax at all. Plus, I love that they use phthalate-free oils. It gives me total peace of mind knowing it’s a clean, safe burn for my home.
And the scent? Wow! It smells exactly like ancient abbey incense—filling the room with this lovely, peaceful vibe. It is the perfect cozy-day candle!
This is a super cool design and my candle burned great with no tunneling! I got this in the Garden Party scent. Love that I can customize the look to the scent notes I most like. :)
This is the perfect candle for my office. The English Library scent smell is nice and light and is a great backdrop for reading and working. The candle quality is high and I love the retro plane.
This candle is beautiful. The design is timeless and goes perfectly in my living room. I got the lavender scent and am usually pretty particular about candle scents. This one is the perfect balance between clean and light while also filling the room. I would definitely recommend for a common living space. It also came in a very giftable box so is easy to purchase for an out-of-town friend because it ships so well and is fun to open.
I purchased the Gatsby candle in the scent Latin Mass. I can say, without exaggeration, that it is the best smelling candle I have ever purchased. I have honestly never had a candle like it. I will CERTAINLY be buying again!!
I will continue to purchase from Retrovert as the burn is clean and the quality is the best that I have ever experienced. I'm so happy to have come across this candle company.
So pretty and great selection of scents. Highly recommended.
Retrovert candles exceeded my expectations. The candles I chose were so pretty that to be honest, I was hesitant to burn them. I love the English Library scent and was instantly filled with memories that brought to mind a special loved one from my childhood.