This 'Floating Candle' From Rituals Calms the Senses

A floating scented candle in a blue glass vessel — A soft aroma and serene glow allows for a soothing design moment with this limited edition candle.

(Image credit: Rituals)

Listen, I'm no stranger to floating candles. But I don't think I've ever come across one that delivers on both fragrance and design. That is, until I noticed the Ritual of Seshen Floating Candle from Rituals.

This dainty lotus candle floats in a small, beautiful blue glass bowl. And as it melts and releases fragrance, your home will be filled with notes of aqua and lotus, cut by a burst of citrus. It might not be the most typical of scented candles, but it's just cool enough to make the cut.

I'd pop this conversation starter in pride of place for a soothing scent story and a design-y nod to the simple act of lighting a candle. Here's how it works.

Rituals

The Ritual of Seshen Floating Candle

Burn Time: 36 Hours

All you have to do is fill the glass jar with water, float the lotus candle on the surface, and light the wick to let the scent evolve.

Designed to scentually evoke the ambiance of being aboard a felucca on the Nile, this fragrance blend feels light and crisp. It feels like a simple yet stylish way to make your home smell like spring.

And there's something about the warm glow of a candle gently bobbing on the water that makes this ritual feel even calmer. Since the fragrance can lean light, you can create a cohesive scentscape through the Ritual of Seshen Home Perfume, Scented Candle, and Fragrance Sticks.

And if this limited edition candle is out of stock by the time you're reading this, then here are a couple of alternatives to bring home instead.

Etsy

Poppy Flower Floating Candle

Quantity: Set of 4

These sweet poppy-inspired candles from Etsy are a lovely way to repurpose any old decorative bowl into a spring water feature.

IKEA

STÖRTSKÖN Scented Tealights

Scent: Berries

If you like to keep it simple with candles and dress it up with real floral petals, this set from IKEA is a nice choice. Pair it with this Chrome Decorative Bowl from Stoff Nagel for a cool finish.

Etsy

6 Floating Lotus Candles

Color: Purple

Recreate this look with these lotus candles and this Handmade Decorative Marble Bowl Santorini from Westwing.

DIY Your Own Floating Candle Feature

Cereria Di Giorgio

20 Floating Candles

Color: Duck Egg

Start with this set of colorful floating tealights from Cereria Di Giorgio. It'll make your water feature a little more interesting.

H&M

Footed Marble Serving Bowl

Color: Beige

This Footed Marble Serving Bowl from H&M is my top choice for a floating feature.

M&S

Pink Rose & Scabiosa Bouquet

Includes: Pink Roses, Pink Antirrhinum, Pink Lisianthus, Burgundy Scabiosa, Eucalyptus Cinere

With 20 stems, you can spare a couple of the rose and scabiosa florets for your floating feature.

If you love the minimalism of this concept, then mini floating ripple vases should be on your radar. And for more multi-sensory decor ideas like this, sign up for the Livingetc newsletter.

Amiya is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has lent her words to beauty, fashion, and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music, or overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.