scents of place
joo chiat candle
sandalwood + salt
Where charm and cool coalesce, this once seaside retreat is now a thriving melting pot of cutural history and contemporary finds.
the scent story
our joo chiat scented candle
The creator of our Joo Chiat candle, Desiree Pretorius is East Coast personified. She is laidback luxe and sparkles with smarts, kindness and a sincerity that can’t be beat. Originally from South Africa, Desiree and her family now call Katong home. You'll find Des walking along the East Coast Park, buying sourdough from Microbakery and lunching with friends at Little Farms.
"The East Coast is such a great place to live. Joo Chiat is full of life with incredible eateries and boutiques and the salt air and sea breeze are a respite from city living. I wanted to capture the feeling of both in the candle so we used salt to represent the ocean, amber for the richness of street food and lotus to symbolise connection and friendships."
Home to one of the coolest neighbourhood’s in the world, Joo Chiat is where cultures converge and history coexists with the now. This vibrant, eclectic seaside neighbourhood blends modern meals with hawker delights, and stylish boutiques sit alongside picture-perfect rows of shophouses. In the home, our Joo Chiat candle brings an intoxicating scent of rich and spicy Amber, enveloped in the lightness of marine salt lingering on fresh air. It transports you to long cycles or meandering walks through this charming enclave, catching up with friends and celebrating Singapore’s kampong spirit.
About the scent
Top notes: Ozone, Citrus
Middle Notes: Sandalwood, Benzoin
Base Notes: Amber, Dark Musk, Cedar
About the product
250ml volume, with approximately 50 hours burn time.
Small batch poured in our studio in River Valley.
Presented in a beautiful ceramic jar with our etched logo and a black ceramic lid.
Coconut / soy wax blend sourced from manufacturers with meaningful strategies and frameworks to protect biodiversity, ensure human rights and achieve 100% verified deforestation-free supply chains.
Free from additives with all fragrances & oils certified safe.
Pickup available at Strait Lights
Usually ready in 24 hours
Joo Chiat Candle
Strait Lights
20 Leonie Hill
Singapore 239222
Singapore