TANGLIN SCENT STORY
BAMBOO + LEMONGRASS
With enviable colonial architecture and tropical greenery, Tanglin is sophisticated Singapore, home to the lauded Botanic Gardens.
This luxe botanical is like a morning walk through the gardens with soft florals unfolding in a jungle of green. With energising citrus and lemongrass grounded by bamboo, this candle will transport you to the ritual of jungle bathing, qi gong at the lake or picnics with your favourite people.
the scent story
our tanglin scented candle
There is something magical about Tanglin and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It has the beautiful paradox of being full of energy and sublimely relaxing. I wanted the scent to embody this. Equally energising and calming. I wanted to bottle up the birdsong and the beauty that people bring to this grounded and serene space.
"The inspiration for Tanglin comes for the relationships I built in the beautiful Botanic Gardens. From morning walks with friends, to chi gong in the healing garden to full moon picnics filled with story telling and sharing, many of my favourite moments with women, some who I only just met, happened in this neighbourhood."
This luxe botanical is like a morning walk through the gardens with soft florals unfolding in a jungle of green. With notes of energising citrus and lemongrass grounded by ancient pine, this candle will transport you to the ritual of jungle bathing, qi gong at the lake or sunrise meditations with the black swans. In the home, Tanglin brings restorative calm into your space.
About the scent
A fresh botanical blend that’s both invigorating and restorative. Notes of lemongrass and lime bring a clean, citrus lift, while green tea, jasmine, and moss ground the fragrance in earthy calm. Tanglin feels like nature awakening — pure, green, and quietly radiant.
Top Notes: Aloe, Lime, Lemongrass
Middle Notes: Green Tea, Jasmine
Base Notes: Chrysanthemum, Light Musk, Moss
We’re more than a candle — we’re a story.
Strait Lights scented soy candles are crafted to elevate your everyday and seriously scent your space.
Made in small batches in River Valley, Singapore, the Scents of Place Neighbourhood Candle Collection blends fragrance with storytelling. Each candle captures the spirit of a Singapore neighbourhood — distilling its essence into scent and memory. We collaborate with local women to help define and refine each fragrance, creating candles that feel like home.
✨ Think fresh, botanical, and grounding scents that bring nature indoors.
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 fresh, botanical scent inspired by Singapore’s green heart
✔ A mindful, design-led gift for moments of calm and clarity
✔ Clean, conscious, and sustainable — good for you and the planet
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Tanglin Candle
Strait Lights
20 Leonie Hill
Singapore 239222
Singapore