Origin scented candle by Alchemist + Co. in an amber glass jar with a black label
A black painted brick wall with a patch of bare tan plaster exposed at its center, the study image for the Origin candle
Three Origin candles in amber glass jars
Two open jar candles with coconut apricot wax and amber glass jars by Alchemist + Co., arranged on a clean white surface with soft shadows.
Origin scented candle by Alchemist + Co. in an amber glass jar with a black label
A black painted brick wall with a patch of bare tan plaster exposed at its center, the study image for the Origin candle
Three Origin candles in amber glass jars
Two open jar candles with coconut apricot wax and amber glass jars by Alchemist + Co., arranged on a clean white surface with soft shadows.

Origin

Oak + Vanilla
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews
Coconut Apricot Wax Hand Poured Warm + Amber Burn Time: 40+ Hours Single Wick

A study of inheritance. The beliefs we carry before we know we are carrying them. Origin observes the beliefs, expectations, and assumptions passed from one generation to the next, revealing how what feels deeply personal often began long before us. Interpreted through worn leather, old oak, and smoked vanilla.

A black painted brick wall with a patch of bare tan plaster exposed at its center, the study image for the Origin candle
Observations
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5
Total 4 star reviews: 1
Total 3 star reviews: 0
Total 2 star reviews: 0
Total 1 star reviews: 0
6 reviews
  • S.S.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    10/10 my favorite candle. my favorite used to be Bliss when they were doing crystal candles. this is by far better!

  • K.L.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Origin was a blind buy and probably the safest gamble I've ever made on a candle. I get the vanilla right away, but after it burns for a bit there's something fresher underneath that keeps it from getting heavy. I've already ordered the larger size.

  • Claire D.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    This might be the easiest scent in the collection to love. Warm, clean, slightly sweet. Nothing complicated, just really good.

  • Bonnie H.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    I expected a basic vanilla candle and this is definitely not that. There's vanilla, but the woodiness keeps it from smelling sugary. Really beautiful.

  • Clarissa F.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Warm and soft without being overly sweet. I've been burning this one almost every night.

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A clear glass perfume bottle with a black cap, featuring a white label with the brand name 'Afterimage' by Alchemist + Co.  set against a stone background.

Imprint

The study of what remains. Fragrance for what stays after everything else has gone.

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