Brought back from Indochina in 1828, the mandarin-tree has since prospered on the occidental banks of the Mediterranean Sea. Facing the Messina Strait, it sculpts the Calabrian landscape without a touch of bitterness. The mandarin’s softness hints back to ancient times when its essential oils composed an elegant, odorant grammar.

'Les Belles Matières, ' or 'beautiful materials, ' is a trio of unique candles from Cire Trudon that focus on the pure essence of materials. They travel back to the origins of rare perfumes, and delve into rich botanical discoveries and the genesis of grand olfactory adventures.