THE REFLECTOR CANDLE
Alluring — Herbal — Unraveling
Fragrance:
The ReflectorFragrance Portrait
Fragrance notes: Cade / Lavender / Marijuana / Basil
Presumably vanity has existed as long as we have, though our self awareness didn’t only come from viewing our own faces in the still water of a river or bowl, but, and perhaps more powerfully, from our loved ones, our community.
Kierkegaard referred to the Reflective Age (or The Present Age — the 1840’s in which he lived) as lacking passion and decisiveness. He saw a world of excessive reflection where everything was equally interesting, ironic and provisional.
Conversely, Taoism refers to a perfect mind that is like a mirror: it grasps nothing, refuses nothing, it receives but does not keep.
Untapped reflection has a hidden opacity. Let our mirrors contain some translucence: a subject and a witness.
THE REFLECTOR CANDLE
featured in
Each fragrance composition is created to serve as an open prompt, meant to provoke associative leaps and interpretation.
We have refined our identity without relying on logos; designing with restraint. An earthy wax, a pop of color. Labels that disappear into the background — subtle and intentional. Our packaging is 100% recyclable, a small reflection of our desire to leave as little behind.
MAR MAR Los Angeles is partnered with Collective Altadena to raise funds in support of those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025. Beyond immediate relief, we hope this effort contributes to education and long-term infrastructure that can help prevent future devastation.