CANDLE - METAL

Most candles are chosen for their scent alone. Homework goes further - each fragrance is built around a philosophy. METAL is rooted in the Metal element of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which embodies precision, purity, and clear thought. The result is a candle that doesn't just smell good - it creates a specific kind of atmosphere. The scent evolves in structured layers, beginning with bright lime and mandarin, shifting into bay leaf and pink pepper, and settling into the quiet depth of teakwood, vetiver, and Chinese cedar. It's the candle we'd light at a desk, in a workspace, or in any space where intention matters. And the reusable glass vessel - clean, minimal - is exactly the kind of object TENO believes in: well made, worth keeping.

• Inspired by the Metal element of Traditional Chinese Medicine - designed to cultivate mental clarity, precision and focused intention
• Fragrance evolves in three distinct layers - citrus brightness at the top, herbal pepper complexity in the heart, quiet woody depth at the base
• 100% natural rapeseed and coconut wax blend - clean, even burn without petrochemical paraffin
• Natural essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances - no synthetic compounds that release harmful VOCs when burned
• Reusable glass vessel - designed to be repurposed once the candle is finished
• Vegan, cruelty-free, recyclable packaging
• Hand-poured in the UK

Homework's mission is to inspire people to live more in line with the seasons - balancing body and mind through Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired fragrances. Each product in their range is built around one of the Five Elements of TCM - Earth, Fire, Metal, Water, Wood - translated into a modern, minimal fragrance experience. Designed in London, hand-poured in the UK. Their philosophy aligns naturally with TENO's: intentional objects, made well, worth caring for.

Natural Rapeseed & Coconut Wax Blend
A 100% natural wax base - cleaner burning than paraffin, with a lower melting point that allows the fragrance to diffuse more gently and evenly through the room.

Lime + Mandarin (Top notes)
Bright, crisp citrus opening - the Metal element's characteristic clarity and precision translated into scent.

Bay Leaf + Pink Pepper + Tobacco (Middle notes)
A herbal and slightly spicy heart that adds complexity and presence - grounding the citrus without heaviness.

Teakwood + Ho Wood + Vetiver + Chinese Cedar (Base notes)
A quiet, woody depth that settles the fragrance into a calm, focused atmosphere - the foundation of the METAL experience.

Light to support focus during creative work, meditation, or moments requiring warmth and presence.

Allow the first burn to create an even wax pool across the full surface - this prevents tunnelling and extends the life of the candle. Trim the wick to 5mm before each subsequent use. Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.

Size
180g

Scent
Top : Lime, Mandarin
Middle : Bay Leaf, Pink Pepper, Tobacco
Base : Teakwood, Ho Wood, Vetiver, Chinese Cedar

Burn time
35–40 hours

Wax
100% natural rapeseed and coconut wax blend

Wick
Cotton wick

Vessel
Reusable glass

• Free shipping to selected European countries on orders €100 and over (Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands)
• Carbon neutral deliveries with DPD and Bpost, service point deliveries with Mondial Relay.
• Shipping boxes made from 70% recycled kraft material and 100% recyclable.
• 30-day return policy