Optimism
The curated perfection of everyone else's highlight reel can make your own messy, beautiful life feel inadequate — but what if you could see it differently? Optimism was crafted to help you shift the lens, to find the light even in the ordinary chaos. Infused with Citrine, a crystal celebrated for bringing warmth and positivity back into your energy, this candle is a gentle nudge toward believing that good things are not just possible — they're already unfolding. Let the bright notes of bergamot and guava lift your spirits, and let this flame be proof: your story is still being written, and the best chapters are ahead.
SIZE: 12 ounces
BURN TIME: Up to 72 hours of intentional, grounding warmth
THE SCENT
SCIENCE-BACKED AROMACHOLOGY
- Top notes: Lush Palm, Kombucha Tea, Bergamot
- Heart notes: Pink Guava, Island Orchid, Plumeria Dew
- Base notes: Palm Wood, Cypress, Vetiver
THE CRYSTAL
INTENTIONAL ENERGY + PROTECTION
Every Optimism candle is infused with a genuine Citrine crystal — known as the Stone of Joy for its warm, radiant energy. Citrine is chosen to gently dissolve the weight of comparison and self-criticism, replacing it with a quiet confidence that good things are not only possible — they're already unfolding in your life.
THE VESSEL
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY + SIGHT
Optimism lives in a matte peach vessel — a color psychology choice that bridges warmth and vitality. Peach blends the nurturing comfort of pink with the energizing optimism of orange, creating a hue that feels like an emotional embrace. It encourages self-acceptance and gently dissolves the sharp edges of comparison and self-criticism. The matte texture softens its warmth into something approachable and grounding, transforming the vessel into a visual affirmation: you are allowed to feel good about where you are right now.
100% Soy Wax
All-natural, ethically sourced from America's Midwest
Wooden Wick
FSC-certified, untreated USA-native wood with a soothing crackle
Vegan + Toxin Free
No prop 65 chemicals, reproductive toxins, phthalates, parabens, mutagens, or carcinogens.
Recyclable Glass Vessels
Made of glass so they can be reused in many ways — and when you're ready, simply recycle them.
All-Natural Crystals
Partnered with a small business who responsibly sources each of our all-natural crystals.
Biodegradable Lids
We protect our candles with 100% natural and biodegradable cork lids — instead of wasteful packaging.
Words From Women Who've Found Their Pause
These candles are absolutely beautiful and smell amazing. The quality is outstanding and they burn evenly every time.
I've ordered multiple times and each candle has been perfect. The scents are sophisticated and not overpowering.
The perfect gift! Everyone I've given these to has loved them. Beautiful packaging and incredible scents.
Our Commitment
PURPOSE BEYOND THE FLAME
Every Phoenix candle is an act of intention — for you and for the world around you. We believe that true self-care ripples outward, which is why each candle is crafted with 100% eco-friendly, vegan, and toxin-free ingredients, housed in environmentally-conscious packaging, and produced through ethical methods that honor the planet as much as your well-being. A portion of every purchase supports mental health initiatives, children's advocacy, suicide prevention, and programs for those experiencing homelessness — because the same quiet strength that carries you through your hardest days deserves to light the way for others, too.
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YOUR RITUAL AWAITS
More Than a Candle.
A Purposeful Pause.
Light the flame, set your intention, and let the warmth of aromachology and crystal energy guide you back to yourself. You are enough — this is your moment.
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