After a day trekking all over the city, this is just the calming force we need. Handmade in Brooklyn, this candle its much more complex than simply fig. Opening the jar, top notes of rosewood and honeysuckle hit the nose, reminding us of languid summer afternoons relaxing on the porch. When lit, the smell deepens to a sun-warmed Mediterranean fig, ending on the herbaceous aroma of patchouli. Deep breaths.... ahhhh.

But the scent isn't the only beautiful thing about this candle. Brooklyn Candle Studio, founded by Tamara Mayne, takes exceptional care to produce eco-friendly, petrol-free products made of soy wax, essential oils, and phthalate-free perfume oils. You can breathe easy that they've made the right choice.

The candle, at this size, will burn approximately 50 hours.