The muffled light of dawn slips through the flower beds. A fine shadow sneaks among the roses, jasmine, camellias and irises. With her delicate green thumb, she awakens the dazzling fragrances of a garden with an imperial destiny.

This is what Josephine Bonaparte said once about her plants. The future Empress, a passionate botanist, bought the Rueil Malmaison castle in 1799. Seduced by its surrounding landscape, she created a romantic garden blooming with flowers from around the world. This labyrinth of feminine sensitivity inspired the House to create its new candle.

• Intermezzo candle

  Dimensions : H: 16 cm ø: 13,5 cm

  Weight : 800g / 28 oz

  Burning time : 110 to 120 hours

• Classic candle

  Dimensions : H: 10,5 cm ø: 9 cm

  Weight : 270g / 9.5 oz

  Burning time : 55 to 60 hours

• Petite candle

  Dimensions : H: 6,5 cm ø: 5,5 cm

  Weight : 70 g

  Burning time : de 18 a 20 hours

Candle Anatomy

• The Wick

  is made of cotton. One can find many types of wicks, characterized by their weaving and their diameter. The wicks are chosen depending on the shape and size of the glasses, as well as the burning characteristics of each candle.

• The Wax

  is the fruit of specific developments which are the source of the candle exceptional olfactory and burning qualities. When correctly taken care of, no smoke leaves a Trudon candle and no wax is left on the sides of the glass.

• The Emblem

  is inspired by a bas relief found at the old Royal Wax Manufacture which used to belong to the Trudon family. Situated in Antony, near Paris, it now belongs to the Church. Nowadays the domain hosts the nuns of the Saint-Joseph de Cluny congregation.

• The Glass

  is unique and hand-crafted in Tuscany. Its shape is inspired by champagne buckets.

Maintenance

• In order to get most out of your candle, burn it until the entire surface of the candle melts.
• To preserve the fragrance, do not burn your candle for more than 3 hours straight during the first third of the candle and 1 to 2 hours during the remaining.
• Do not leave your candle unattended.
• Keep away from drafts. Keep away from children, curtains and pets.
• Should the wick require centering, gently readjust to correct position when the wax is still molten. Allow the candle to solidify before relighting.
• Should any black smoke appear, trim the wick, which should be clean and no longer than 6mm at all times.
• Always protect the table or surface on which candle is set (with a coaster or a plate, for example).
• Do not burn your candle all the way down. Always leave at least 5mm of non-molten wax at the bottom.
• Keep your candle in a dry and temperate environment, between 60 and 80° F.
• The first use of your candle should occur within the two first months after its reception.