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October Seasonal Scent:
Tanoh Dawn

Hi Keapers,

Welcome to October!

In case you missed them, here are some updates from September:

Who doesn’t like patchouli? A look behind the unconventional key ingredient in Tanoh Dawn

Tanoh Dawn preview: Keapers share their first reactions

How Keapers are actually experiencing tariffs and what it all means for Keap

If you'd like to receive our seasonal updates and stories from the studio like these, join our newsletter here.

For more about this month's Seasonal Scent, Tanoh Dawn, and subscription tips, read more below.

Seasonal Scent of October: Tanoh Dawn

Cedarwoods, frankincense and Darkoa support the deep, woodsy, spicy center of Gayo Patchouli while cardamom helps elevate its bright eucalyptus-like facet, making Tanoh Dawn both grounding and invigorating.

This month's complimentary preview tealight is November's Northlands.

October Rituals



"I light it in the morning with my coffee to peacefully ease into my day."

— Candle Rituals from a Keaper

What's Included

Step through a hallowed bower with our current Seasonal member shipment containing a Tanoh Dawn candle, a tealight preview of next month's Seasonal Scent (Northlands), a limited-edition coaster, and a letter from the Keap Team.

Candle Burning Tips

Following your first burn, each time you use your candle, trim the wick to 3⁄8" (about the width of your pinky finger) before you light it. This helps ensure a smaller, safer flame and less soot.

Each time you burn your candle, burn it for 2-3 hours. This will not only maximize the fragrance throw, but also help avoid "tunneling," where the candle burns down the middle, leaving wax around the edges.

For safety reasons:

▶ Don't burn your candle when less than a 1/2" of wax remains.
▶ Never leave a burning candle unattended!

Read more here.

A Note on Matches

Longtime subscribers will know that we've experimented with a variety of matchbox (and even matchbook!) styles over the years, and we historically included matches in every subscriber shipment.

In early 2024, we made the switch to a beautiful Jumbo Matchbox containing extra sturdy long matches. With this change in format, we also implemented a change in the frequency we send them.

We now include a Jumbo Matchbox in every 12th subscription order. You can read more about the reasons behind the change here.

Need more matches sooner? Learn how to add matches to your next order through the subscriber portal here.

Reuse Inspiration

Candleholders are a breeze to repurpose when you know how! We've put together this quick and easy guide to give any candle glass a second life.

Explore our Tumbler Reuse Series to see the creative ways our awesome community of Keapers have been enjoying their glasses after their candles are long gone!

Or fill up your cup with a cocktail from our 2022 recipe series, designed by writer, historian, and cocktail creative Al Culliton.

Packaging Next Steps

Want to know what to do next with your packaging? Find all the specific materials we work with and the best ways to help reduce waste with them on our packaging page.
Reuse, Compost, Recycle

Northlands

Seasonal Scent of November

Fir Balsam, Pine Needles + Coziness

Feels like pine crunching underfoot

Available to subscribers in November and to non-subscribers in December

Upcoming Seasonal Scents

October - Tanoh Dawn

November - Northlands

December - Reading Room

January - Grapefruit + Yuzu

Tealight Burning Tips

The tealights are indicative of what our full candles smell like, but our full candles are much more powerful. To appreciate each scent, burn the tealight nearby or in a small room—bathrooms are a great place to test.

Not feeling next month's scent? You can always swap to Wood Cabin, Wild Figs or Timur Moon. Make the change directly in your account -or- email us at TheLab@KeapCandles.com, and we'll make the change for you.

Some safety tips for your tealights:

▶ Don't leave lit candles (even tealights!) burning unattended.
▶ Burn on a flat surface.
▶ Be careful as the tins can get hot!

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