scents of place
holland village candle
white tea + bergamot
A neighbourhood of perfectly preserved midcentury bungalows is now home to a community of creatives, families and professionals.
The crescent shaped neighbouhood of Holland Village and neighbouring Chip Bee Gardens was the residential quarters of the British Armed Forces before becoming the fashionable lifestyle enclave and foodie destination it is today.
THE SCENT STORY
Our holland village scented candle
Our Holland Village scent maker is Miranda, fashion designer behind the brand Summery the Label. Miranda's love for elevated simplicity and quiet luxury comes through in her blend for our Holland Village candle, with the clean fresh scents of white tea and bergamot.
"Holland Village was the first place I lived in Singapore, often referring to it as my happy place. It’s where I made my life long friends and resonate it with a warm and homey feeling. I wanted this candle to represent this. Blended with white tea and bergamot this scent effortlessly gives an uplifting and calm vibe."
Inspired by sunlight dancing through open windows, the Holland Village candle blends the airy freshness of white tea and the citrus brightness of bergamot to revitalise the senses, uplift the spirit and soothe the soul.
Holland Village is a neighbourhood with soul — creative, free-spirited, and endlessly alive. By day, it hums with chatter from cafés and studios spilling onto the street; by night, it slows into the easy rhythm of good food, laughter, and connection. It’s where the old meets the new, and every corner holds a little story.
This candle captures that effortless balance, cool, clean, and quietly grounding. A scent that feels like sunlight through shutters, soft conversation, and the pause between sips of tea.
About the scent
Gentle and sophisticated, Holland Village unfolds with the calm clarity of white tea, lifted by citrus and herbs, and anchored in the warmth of amber and musk. It’s a fragrance that invites stillness, a quiet reminder to slow down and savour the moment.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Green Tea
Middle Notes: White Tea, Jasmine, Thyme
Base Notes: Amber, Musk
We’re more than a candle — we’re a story.
Strait Lights scented soy candles are crafted to elevate your everyday, seriously scent your space and make the perfect sentimental gift.
Made in small batches in River Valley, Singapore, the Scents of Place Neighbourhood Candle Collection blends fragrance with storytelling. Each scent is an homage to a beloved Singapore neighbourhood — capturing its culture, creativity, and spirit of community. We collaborate with local women to help define and distil the soul of each area into fragrances that feel like home.
✨ Think soft, mindful, and uplifting scents that bring a little calm to modern life.
Clean & conscious ingredients
Our candles are made with carefully selected fragrances that are certified free from:
✖ Carcinogens (cancer-causing materials)
✖ Mutagens (DNA-altering substances)
✖ Reproductive toxins (linked to fertility & birth defects)
✖ Organ toxins (harmful to organs)
✖ Acute toxins (harmful with accidental exposure)
Each candle is hand-poured into a modern ceramic vessel with a 100% cotton, lead-free wick and an approximate 50-hour burn time.
Our coconut-soy wax blend is sourced from responsible manufacturers who protect biodiversity, uphold human rights, and maintain verified deforestation-free supply chains.
Why we think you’ll love it
✔ A mindful scent of calm and clarity
✔ A design-led gift that speaks to connection and creativity
✔ Clean, conscious, and sustainable — good for you and the planet
Pickup available at Strait Lights
Usually ready in 24 hours
Holland Village Candle
Strait Lights
20 Leonie Hill
Singapore 239222
Singapore