Pluie d'été

The basil and spearmint opening really captures that first sharp smell of rain hitting hot pavement, and the earthy warmth underneath keeps it from feeling too sharp. I lit it during a sticky afternoon and my whole place instantly felt cooler and calmer.

The basil and spearmint hit immediately when I lit it, like the air right before a storm breaks. It’s got that earthy, wet-ground smell underneath that makes the whole room feel cooler on a hot evening. Burned evenly for about three hours before I blew it out, and the scent lingers nicely.

I lit this during a humid afternoon and it genuinely felt like the air had cleared—that sun-warmed earth note is so spot-on. The spearmint keeps it crisp instead of heavy, and the throw filled my whole living room without being overwhelming.