There is a specific look a newly retired person gives you when you ask what they did today. The label answers for them: "Retired: Adjective. I Do What I Want, When I Want. See Also: Not My Problem Anymore."
The Signature White version, hand poured with 60+ hours of Golden Patchouli in a 13.5 oz jar. Office send-offs, a retirement card that needed backup, the friend who retired first: this is the one.
Why You'll Love It
- "Retired: Adjective. I Do What I Want, When I Want" — printed in full on the white label
- Signature White label on clear glass, so it sits with pale kitchens and neutral shelves
- Natural soy wax — plant based, with an even burn and no petroleum wax
- Non-toxic and phthalate free — vegan, cruelty free and non-GMO
- Golden Patchouli, an unfussy scent that suits a man's house as easily as anyone's
- Cotton wick with no lead core, for a steady flame across 60+ hours
- Hand poured in small batches in Minnetonka, Minnesota — made in the USA
Perfect Gift For
Office send-offs, retirement parties, a leaving card that needed something with it, a neighbour who just stopped commuting, an early retirement nobody saw coming, and the person who has already booked three trips.
Product Details
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Material: Natural Soy Wax, Essential and Premium Fragrance Oils, Cotton Wick, Reusable Jar
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Size: 13.5 oz Jar | 3.5 x 3.5 x 4" 60+ Hours
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Attributes: Phthalate Free, Non-Toxic, Cruelty Free, Vegan, Non-GMO
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Origin: Hand Poured in Minnetonka, MN, Made in USA
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Care: Trim the wick to 1/4" before each burn
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Item: SW-2050-4
Scent
4. Golden Patchouli - Patchouli, Orange, Mango & Goji Berry
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it better to make a retirement gift a joke or a thank you?
A: Funny works when the person spent a decade joking about leaving, and sincere works when they are sad to go. Read which one they are, because the room follows whichever you pick.
Q: Is a joke gift appropriate at a work retirement party?
A: A joke gift is fine at a send-off as long as it teases the situation rather than the person. Nobody has to be the target for it to land.
Q: What is the difference between the white label and the kraft one?
A: Same jar, same wax, same 60+ hours — the white label is printed on clear glass, the kraft is natural brown paper. Pick whichever suits their kitchen.
Q: Is this a good candle to give a man?
A: Patchouli with orange and mango is one of the least floral scents on the shelf, which is why it goes to men more often than anything here.
Q: How big is this candle in real terms?
A: It stands 4" tall and 3.5" across, so it sits comfortably on a mantel, a bathroom shelf or a bedside table. It is a full-size jar rather than a token one.
Q: What happens if the wick is left untrimmed?
A: Trimming to 1/4" before each burn keeps the flame steady and stops soot marking the glass. An untrimmed wick mushrooms and smokes within an hour.
