scents of place
river valley candle
cotton + marraya
Nestled between Pearl's Hill and Fort Canning, this high-energy enclave is like Singapore's very own yellow brick road leading all the way to the bay.
River Valley moves with a quiet rhythm, where city living meets sunkissed streets. Mornings begin with tennis courts in motion and evenings settle into riverside walks as the city hums in the distance. The air carries the crispness of cotton flower, softened by the sweet bloom of Marraya lining the water’s edge. It’s the scent of fresh linen, open windows, and easy Sunday brunches, a fragrance that lingers like the feeling of having it all, effortless and refined.
the scent story
our river valley scented candle
Hailing from Sweden, Helena Gilmour has made River Valley home for the last 8 years. For the scent Helena used fresh cotton and marraya, the small white flowers dotted along the River, to create a candle that smells like sunshine and scooter rides, sangrias with friends and Sunday’s by the pool.
"River Valley for me is all about easy going and calm city living. My favourite thing is strolling along the river early in the morning in a crisp cotton dress and watching the otters play as the marraya blooms wake up. This is the feeing I wanted to recreate in the candle."
Blending the crisp scent of cotton flower with the soft sweetness of the Marraya that lines the rivers edge, this scent transports us to sun filled days walking along with river with friends, long lazy cycles connecting the city to the coast, and relaxed Sunday brunches. In the home, River Valley does what only fresh linen can do, it gives you a feeling of having it all.
Say hello to city living at its best. Tropical white florals and crisp cotton transport you to the vibrant, family filled enclave of River Valley. Blending the crisp scent of cotton flower with the soft sweetness of the Marraya that lines the rivers edge, this scent transports us to sun filled days walking along with river with friends, long lazy cycles connecting the city to the coast, and relaxed Sunday brunches.
About the scent
Top notes: Cotton Blossom, Lemon, Gardenia
Middle Notes: Tuberose, Jasmine
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Violet
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
River Valley Candle
Strait Lights
20 Leonie Hill
Singapore 239222
Singapore