Seasonal Scented Candles – The Times & Tides Collection – Maxwell Thomas

Agape

therealrondillon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:35:02 +0000

An exploration of high-noon intensity, Agape deconstructs the vibrant, jagged edge of ripe passion fruit and layers it with a humid, tropical citrus profile.

The scent serves as an olfactory meditation on the Passion of Christ—not through somber incense, but through the vivid, visceral symbolism of the Passion Flower. The opening is a sharp, sun-bleached burst of effervescent grapefruit and kiwi, representing the piercing clarity of sacrifice. This gives way to a heart of wild hibiscus and succulent pineapple, mirroring the intense, selfless love that defines the Agape spirit.

Anchored by a clean, mineral base of driftwood and sheer musk—evoking the rugged wood of the cross and the salt of the earth—it captures the atmosphere of a scorched, private coastline. It is bright, linear, and aggressively fresh: a sophisticated, solar-charged fragrance that finds the divine in the heat of the midday sun.

NOTES:

Pink Grapefruit
Shaved Kiwi
Lemon Zest
Passionfruit Pulp
Wild Hibiscus
Pineapple Nectar
Driftwood
Musk
Palm Leaf

Lucid Orange

therealrondillon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:33:03 +0000

A high-fidelity restoration of a summer classic, the dreamsicle. This scent isolates the nostalgic profile of a frozen citrus cream and reconstructs it with sophisticated clarity. The opening is a sharp, atmospheric burst of cold orange zest and pressed tangerine, immediately softened by a heart of velvet vanilla bean. The base remains clean and structural, utilizing a white musk and sweetened cream to anchor the citrus without compromising its brightness. It is an olfactory snapshot of high-summer indulgence—vibrant, crystalline, and unapologetically refined.

NOTES:

Cold Orange Zest
Pressed Tangerine
Meyer Lemon
Vanilla Bean
Whipped Cream
Exotic Citron
White Musk
Granulated Sugar

Summer House

therealrondillon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:26:12 +0000

An exploration of the exotic and the opulent. This fragrance deconstructs the rare Cherimoya—often called the “custard apple”—into its most refined elements. The scent opens with a sharp, sun-bleached citrus zest and the humid weight of tropical mango, before descending into a heart of soft, tropical florals. The experience is anchored by a sophisticated base of vanilla cream and fine granulated sugar, creating a finish that is velvety, lactonic, and obsessively smooth. It is the scent of a high-summer sanctuary: rare, lush, and undeniably indulgent.

Notes:

Citrus Zest
Tropical Mango
Pressed Pear
Cherimoya Pulp
Passionflower
Vanilla Cream
Light Sugar
Copaiba Balm

Mid Century Modern

therealrondillon — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:39:38 +0000

The Mid Century Modern candle is soft, warm, and quietly enveloping, capturing a sense of timeless Chicago Sophistication. This scent deconstructs the Mid-Century aesthetic into a crisp, structural experience. It opens with the sharp, geometric clarity of wild apple and silver birch, softened by the atmospheric breath of dew-crushed grass. The heart reveals a balanced framework of cedar and smoky guaiacwood, eventually resting on a sophisticated, low-profile foundation of hand-worked leather and sandalwood. It is a fragrance of deliberate restraint—minimalist, organic, and perfectly composed.

NOTES:

Apple
Birch
Dew Grass
Cedar
Sandalwood
Leather
Musk

High & Tight

therealrondillon — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0000

A masterclass in precision and poise, High and Tight is an olfactory tribute to the ritual of the vintage barber shop. This fragrance deconstructs the grooming experience, stripping away the clutter to reveal a scent that is clean, sharp, and unmistakably classic.

The opening delivers a polished, geometric clarity through bright, sun-bleached citrus and a tactical layer of aromatic spice. This sharp edge softens into a heart of thick, velvety shaving cream accord—evoking the steam and quiet discipline of a fresh cut. The architecture of the scent is anchored by a sophisticated, low-profile foundation of warm, seasoned woods and a soft, structural musk. It is a fragrance of deliberate restraint; it feels like a crisp collar and a steady hand—refined, organic, and perfectly composed for the modern man who values timeless grit.

NOTES:

Sharp Citrus Zest
Aromatic Peppercorn
Rich Shaving Cream
Steamed Herbs
Polished Cedar
Sandalwood
White Musk

Fresh Squeeze Club

therealrondillon — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:08:34 +0000

An electric, high-fidelity exploration of sun-drenched vibrancy, Fresh Squeeze Club captures the raw, jagged edge of a summer harvest. This fragrance deconstructs the citrus profile, moving beyond the simple and the expected to deliver a scent that is bright, juicy, and weighted with just the right amount of industrial edge.

The experience opens with a sharp, atmospheric burst of sun-ripened blood orange, providing a lush, ruby-toned clarity. Rather than dissipating into thin air, the heart reveals a complex, structural framework of warming spices—ginger, nutmeg, and a hint of cinnamon—that add a tactical, gritty depth to the fruit. As it settles, the scent finds its footing in a sophisticated, low-profile foundation of fir balsam and cedarwood, smoothed over by a dry, velvet vanilla. It is a clean, structural composition that remains aggressively fresh while maintaining a seasoned, woody warmth.

NOTES:

Blood Orange
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ginger
Fir Balsam
Vanilla
Cedarwood