Witness scented candle by Alchemist + Co. in an amber glass jar with a black label
A narrow alley glimpsed through a rough opening in a weathered wall, the study image for the Witness candle
Three Witness candles in amber glass jars
Overhead view of the 8oz and 16oz Alchemist + Co. candles in amber glass jars
Witness scented candle by Alchemist + Co. in an amber glass jar with a black label
A narrow alley glimpsed through a rough opening in a weathered wall, the study image for the Witness candle
Three Witness candles in amber glass jars
Overhead view of the 8oz and 16oz Alchemist + Co. candles in amber glass jars

Witness

Rose + Basil
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews
Regular price
$30
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$30
Regular price

A study of detachment. The moment before interpretation. Witness observes experience without immediately assigning meaning, allowing what is present to exist before it is understood. Interpreted through wet garden, open rose, and crushed basil.

 

5 items in stock
8oz
A narrow alley glimpsed through a rough opening in a weathered wall, the study image for the Witness candle
Observations
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5
Total 4 star reviews: 2
Total 3 star reviews: 0
Total 2 star reviews: 0
Total 1 star reviews: 0
7 reviews
  • Monae K.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    I bought this for my bedroom and ended up moving it to the living room because I wanted to smell it more often. The rose is there, but the juniper and herbs are what make it interesting. Fresh, botanical and not at all perfume-y.

  • Stephanie B.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    This is probably the boldest one I've tried so far. The saffron and smoke come through immediately, but there's a green note underneath that keeps it from feeling too heavy. I keep thinking about it after I blow it out.

  • Lindsay R.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 Stars

    This was greener than I expected from a rose fragrance. It took me a little while to adjust to that, but once it warmed up I really liked the balance. I would probably choose this again over a traditional floral candle.

  • Vanessa
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Witness smells like walking through a garden early in the morning when everything is still damp. You notice the rose, but there's so much green around it that it never feels overly floral.

  • Hiromi L.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 Stars

    Definitely stronger than the other Alchemist + Co. scents I've tried. The first burn was almost too smoky for me, but it softened considerably after a while and I started picking up more of the saffron. I wouldn't call it an everyday scent for me, but it's incredibly distinctive.

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