"Light it as soon as the sun starts to set."
This is the candle for dusk, when the aperitif is laid out on the table and the air starts to cool. Citronella brings its bright, green freshness, geranium its round floral note — a lively duo, never overpowering, made for evenings outdoors. Same sunflower wax as our signature candle, hand-poured in our Drôme Provençale workshop. 120g format, made to travel light: on the terrace, in the beach bag, or packed for summer holidays.
"The scent that announces summer."
Sternartica · Drôme ProvençaleFor every ritual of the warm season
Terrace evenings
Table set outside, glass in hand, soft light. The candle for evenings that stretch on.
Light travel
120g format, easy to slip into a suitcase or beach bag. The Sternartica mood wherever you go.
The summer gift
Birthday, dinner host, thank-you gift. An accessible format for a gift that smells like summer.
The discerning eco-conscious
Plant wax, natural fragrances, recyclable glass. The same commitment as the whole Sternartica range.
Three choices that change everything
Sunflower wax
From sustainable European crops. Clean 35h burn — no soot, no toxic residue, no blackened glass.
Plant-based · SustainableCitronella & Geranium
A bright, floral duo made for the outdoors. Citronella brings green freshness, geranium its roundness — phthalate-free, regulated allergen-free.
Phthalate-freeNatural cotton wick
Lead-free, zinc-free. Stable, even flame, suited to outdoor use sheltered from wind.
Lead-free · Steady flame
Every candle is hand-poured in our workshop.
No production line. The wax is melted, fragranced, then slowly poured — one by one.
- 🌻European sunflower waxClean burn, paraffin-free, from sustainable crops.
- 🧵Natural cotton wickSoft, steady flame. Lead-free, zinc-free.
- 🌹Grasse fragrances — phthalate-freeSelected from independent perfumers' creations. Harmonious diffusion.
- 🇫🇷100% made in FranceFrom wax to linen pouch — everything from our Drôme Provençale workshop.
Everything you need to know about the summer candle
Frequently asked questions
70 hours is an estimate based on optimal conditions: draft-free environment, wick trimmed to 3–4 mm, burns of at least 2 hours. In draughty rooms or with shorter sessions it may be less. Sunflower wax burns slower than soy — a real advantage we verified in our workshop.
Natural cotton gives a soft, steady flame, with no lead or zinc in the wick. It asks for one habit only: trim it to 5 mm before each lighting. That's what prevents smoke, keeps the flame stable and makes the candle last longer.
Soy is often imported and grown in intensive monoculture. Our sunflower wax comes from European farms, is biodegradable, and has an ideal melting point for slow, lasting fragrance diffusion. A choice that aligns with our zero-waste values.
It's designed to be gifted. The recycled linen pouch protects the glass in transit and doubles as gift packaging. Pair it with your Sternartica soaps for a complete coffret. It travels well — the linen absorbs shocks and keeps the fragrance intact.
Once the candle is done, place the glass in the freezer for 30 minutes — remaining wax will pop out cleanly. Wash with hot soapy water. It's perfect as a small vase, pencil holder or spice jar. The linen pouch becomes a sachet, a mini-bag or a pocket organiser.
Free shipping
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Handmade
in our workshop in Provence
A gift
slipped into every order
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