Inspired by the quiet of after hours, our new scents came from a personal place.
It’s a reflection of the moments we often rush past — the ones at the end of the day when everything slows, and you finally have space to feel, rest, and just be.
A Portrait Of Stillness
After building this candle brand from scratch while juggling a full-time career, I went through all the highs and lows that come with chasing your passion. In that process, I realised: the moments that truly stayed with me weren’t always loud or exciting. They were soft, still, and often overlooked.
Like standing by the window at golden hour.
Like the first deep breath after a long day.
Like sitting in your living room, lights dimmed, not doing anything, and knowing that’s completely okay.
In Singapore, life moves fast. Even when the day ends, most of us rush home, continue scrolling, doing, ticking things off. But what if we celebrated the after hours instead? The space between the noise. The quiet that comes with just being.
That’s what these scents were made for.
For the soft parts of life. For the slow living you choose.
And for the reminder that rest is not a luxury, it’s necessary.
Why Velvet Sundown and Cashmere Cream?
When I sat down to create this series, I asked myself:
“If I could bottle what slow living feels like… what would it smell like?”
I didn’t want anything overly sweet or showy. I wanted something grounded. Something that says: you’re safe here, so take your time.
I ended up with two very distinct moods — one rich and warm, the other creamy and comforting. Both intentionally quiet. Both built for home.
Velvet Sundown
Notes Of: Tobacco • Vanilla • Cedarwood
This is the scent of deep rest. It’s moody, soft, and grounding — with warm tobacco and cedarwood bringing a sense of stillness, and vanilla softening the edges.
It reminds me of golden hour shadows on the wall, lo-fi playing, and not rushing to be anywhere. It’s a scent for slow evenings and self-reflection, the kind of moment that doesn’t ask for anything but your presence.
Cashmere Cream
Notes Of: Cashmere Musk • Sandalwood • White Tea
Cashmere Cream is my idea of comfort. It’s the smell of fresh sheets, warm skin after a shower, and the soft clothes you change into at the end of your day. The cashmere musk wraps around you like a blanket. The sandalwood grounds it, while white tea adds a clean, calming lift. It’s not showy. It’s soothing — and that’s the point.
A Gentle Reminder
We all deserve something beautiful when the day is done, and the softest moments are often the most honest.
In a world that keeps asking us to do more, I wanted to offer a gentle reminder: You don’t have to.
Let this be your permission to pause.
To romanticise your space.
To do absolutely nothing, and enjoy every second of it.
Velvet Sundown and Cashmere Cream candles are now available at santaicandles.com