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Scents that
ground you

Handcrafted candles — intentional, ritual, alive

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The Aromas Philosophy

Every flame tells
a story

Each V.S. Merlottes candle is poured with full attention — hand-selected botanicals, slow-cure soy wax, botanicals placed one by one. A candle is not just a scent. It's a ritual, a breath, a beginning.

Tropic Bloom V.S. MERLOTTES
Fragrance No. 01

Tropic Bloom

A lush escape — jungle meets shore

Coconut Milk Hibiscus Mango Blossom Sea Salt

Close your eyes and feel the warmth of a tropical morning. Sun-warmed hibiscus petals drift over a coconut milk base, lifted by ocean breeze and ripe mango. Real dried hibiscus and palm leaves rest within the wax.

$18
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Fragrance No. 02

Arctic Pine

Crisp air & quiet snowfall — stillness in a flame

Black Pine Cedar Wood Frost Clove Spice

A silent forest after first snow. Deep pine resin and cedar bark grounded in earthy vetiver, brightened with frost and a quiet warmth of clove. Pine needles and star anise embedded in pearl-white soy wax.

$18
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Arctic Pine V.S. MERLOTTES
Lavender Fields V.S. MERLOTTES
Fragrance No. 03

Lavender Fields

The hush of a purple field at dusk — for rest, always

French Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus White Musk

A calming blend built for slow evenings and bedtime rituals. French lavender and chamomile meet fresh eucalyptus and a clean white musk. Real lavender sprigs and chamomile flowers rest within the wax, releasing fragrance as the candle warms.

$18
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Fragrance No. 04

Golden Amber

Sunlit honey and warm resins — comfort in its purest form

Amber Resin Madagascar Vanilla Sandalwood Honey Blossom

Rich and enveloping — like golden afternoon light poured into wax. Madagascar vanilla and warm amber resin wrapped in sandalwood and honey blossom. Dried calendula petals and cinnamon bark are nestled into every pour.

$18
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Golden Amber V.S. MERLOTTES
Made For You

Every candle,
your vision

V.S. Merlottes offers fully personalized candles. Choose the botanicals, wax color, and scent profile that speaks to you.

Choose Your Botanicals

Select from dried roses, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, herbs, or tropical leaves to be embedded in your candle's wax — visible and fragrant.

Pick Your Wax Color

Your soy wax can be left in its natural cream, or tinted to match your aesthetic — from dusty rose to sage green to deep obsidian.

Craft Your Scent Story

Work with Valerie directly to build a custom fragrance blend — heavier on florals, deeper in woods, or lighter for sensitive spaces. Made to order.

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The Maker

Handcrafted by
Valerie

V.S. Merlottes Aromas began the way all meaningful things do — quietly, with intention. Valerie started pouring candles as a way to fill her home with calm, and what started as a personal ritual became a shared one.

Every candle is still hand-poured in small batches, botanicals placed by hand, wax cooled slowly at room temperature. No shortcuts. No machines. Just craft, care, and complete attention.

100% Soy Wax
Small Batch Made
Hand Poured Always
"
I pour these candles the same way I'd want someone to make something for me — with full attention, real botanicals, and deep care for what happens when it reaches your home.
— Valerie S., Founder & Maker
Ready to Begin Your Ritual

Light one.
Feel the difference.

Shop V.S. Merlottes Aromas on Etsy — all candles are made to order, shipped with care, and backed by Valerie's personal attention.

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