Courage
Courage
Chaparral Collection
Journey to
the Golden Chaparral
Embrace the serene and wild beauty of the Ojai Valley, where the golden light of a summer's evening casts a radiant glow across the hills and the land comes alive. Our new Chaparral Fragrance Candle Collection captures the essence of this timeless landscape, inspired by its rugged beauty and soothing aromas.
Family: Chypre
Wormwood , chamomile, black tea, geranium , herbal notes, solar notes, cedarwood
chaparral
Grounded Presence & Protection
When to Light
morning
grounding
before movement
How to Begin
Light the wick slowly.
Take three grounding breaths.
Feel the scent anchor you in place.
Intention
grounded presence
protection
stability
About the collection
As the sun dips low on the horizon, spilling its warm, golden light over the arid hills of Ojai, the chaparral comes alive in the gentle embrace of the evening breeze. The day’s heat gives way to the cool air of dusk, and with it, a symphony of scents fills the valley, rich and earthy yet delicate and soothing.
The dry, sunbaked soil releases its dusty, ancient aroma, mingling with the subtle sweetness of desiccated flora. Faint notes of hay and chamomile tea weave through the air as the herbal fragrance of California sagebrush stirs in the breeze. Pearly everlasting adds a honeyed undertone, grounding the experience with its soft and calming fragrance.
As the evening unfolds, the invigorating scent of bay laurel punctuates the air, its camphoraceous freshness a sharp contrast to the warmth of the sun-soaked earth. The leaves of ancient oak trees whisper in the wind, carrying the faint scent of citrus blossom from nearby coastal groves, bringing a bright, invigorating note to the dusky aroma.
The essence of the Ojai Valley
Scent Journey
Family: Chypre
Wormwood, Chamomile, Black Tea, Geranium, Herbal Notes, Solar Notes, Cedarwood
Shop the collection
Illuminate your space with our new candle holder crafted from silver-plated brass, designed to embody the eternal flow of energy and light. Its sinuous curves and polished finish symbolize the unbroken cycle of renewal, reflecting the endless potential of manifestation and intention.
Accompanying the holder is Amber Sakai's Chaparral candle, a grounded blend of sunbaked herbs, earthy notes, and subtle florals that evoke the tranquility of California’s chaparral landscape.
Chaparral Candle Details & Care
Wax: Soy blend
Fragrance Family: Chypre
Notes: Wormwood, chamomile, black tea, geranium, herbal nuances, solar notes, cedarwood
Burn Time: Up to 20 hours
Weight: 185g | Net wt: 6.5 oz
Crafted: Developed in Grasse, France | Poured in California
Infinite Flow Candle Holder
Material: 24K Silver plated brass
Dimensions: 3 ¾” tall, 3” in diameter
The Essence of Ojai Valley
As dusk settles over Ojai, the valley’s warm, golden light fades, and the chaparral awakens with scents of sunbaked earth, sagebrush, and soft chamomile. Hints of bay laurel and citrus blossom punctuate the herbal fragrance, capturing the serene beauty of California’s evening landscape. Read more…
Details & Care
Wax: Soy blend
Fragrance Family: Chypre
Notes: Wormwood, chamomile, black tea, geranium, herbal nuances, solar notes, cedarwood
Burn Time: Up to 60 hours
Weight: 185g | Net wt: 6.5 oz
Crafted: Developed in Grasse, France | Poured in California
Caring for Your Candle
This unique collaboration between the grantLOVE Project and Amber Sakai captures the union of Artist and Maker. Crafted by artisans in Lebanon, this 24K gold-plated brass vessel features Alexandra Grant’s iconic LOVE symbol—a non-binary expression of love, a catalyst of light, and the essence of illumination in all its forms.
Accompanying the holder is Amber Sakai's Chaparral candle, a grounded blend of sunbaked herbs, earthy notes, and subtle florals that evoke the tranquility of California’s chaparral landscape.
Giving Back
A portion of proceeds from this collaboration supports the grantLOVE Project's arts and nonprofit partners, ensuring that each purchase contributes to creative and community-based initiatives. Learn more about the grantLOVE Project.
Chaparral Candle Details & Care
Wax: Soy blend
Fragrance Family: Chypre
Notes: Wormwood, chamomile, black tea, geranium, herbal nuances, solar notes, cedarwood
Burn Time: Up to 20 hours
Weight: 185g | Net wt: 6.5 oz
Crafted: Developed in Grasse, France | Poured in California
The LOVE Candle Holder
Material: 24K gold-plated brass
Dimensions: 3 ¾” tall, 3” in diameter
Design: Features Alexandra Grant’s iconic LOVE symbol, crafted by artisans in Lebanon
Caring for Your Candle
Now available in
Large
The Essence of Ojai Valley
As dusk settles over Ojai, the valley’s warm, golden light fades, and the chaparral awakens with scents of sunbaked earth, sagebrush, and soft chamomile. Hints of bay laurel and citrus blossom punctuate the herbal fragrance, capturing the serene beauty of California’s evening landscape. Read more…
Details & Care
Wax: Soy blend
Fragrance Family: Chypre
Notes: Wormwood, chamomile, black tea, geranium, herbal nuances, solar notes, cedarwood
Burn Time: Up to 120 hours
Weight: 765g | Net wt: 27 oz
Crafted: Developed in Grasse, France | Poured in California
Caring for Your Candle
This unique collaboration between the grantLOVE Project and Amber Sakai captures the union of Artist and Maker. Crafted by artisans in Lebanon, this 24K gold-plated brass vessel features Alexandra Grant’s iconic LOVE symbol—a non-binary expression of love, a catalyst of light, and the essence of illumination in all its forms. Accompanying the holder is Amber Sakai's Chaparral candle, a grounded blend of sunbaked herbs, earthy notes, and subtle florals that evoke the tranquility of California’s chaparral landscape. Giving BackA portion of proceeds from this collaboration supports the grantLOVE Project's arts and nonprofit partners, ensuring that each purchase contributes to creative and community-based initiatives. Learn more about the grantLOVE Project.
Details & Care
Wax: Soy blend
Fragrance Family: Chypre
Notes: Wormwood, chamomile, black tea, geranium, herbal nuances, solar notes, cedarwood
Burn Time: Up to 120 hours
Weight: 765g | Net wt: 27 oz
Crafted: Developed in Grasse, France | Poured in California
Caring for Your Candle