Highstorm soy candle, a petrichor candle with summer rain and wet stone notes, hand-poured by Aarka Origins.

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Highstorm Soy Candle – Petrichor Candle for Book Lovers – Petrichor + Summer Rain + Wet Stones

Name: Highstorm Soy Candle – Petrichor Candle for Book Lovers – Petrichor + Summer Rain + Wet Stones
Brand: Aarka Origins - Handmade Book Lovers' Soy Candles
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$29.99

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8oz Amber Jar

4oz Black Tin

Wax Melt

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The Petrichor Candle for Reading Through the Storm

Scents: Petrichor · Summer Rain · Wet Stones · Burn time: 45+ hrs (8 oz jar) · 20+ hrs (4 oz tin) · Hand-poured in: North Carolina, USA · From: $11.99 (wax melts)

This petrichor candle is for book lovers who read by lightning and rest in the rain. Highstorm captures the calm after the chaos: petrichor rising from the soil, cool summer rain, and the mineral hush of wet stones — a tribute to resilience, renewal, and the stillness after the wild.

Petrichor is real chemistry: soil bacteria release a compound called geosmin when rain strikes dry ground, and the human nose detects it in astonishingly small traces — which is why the scent feels ancient. Each candle is truly handmade, hand-poured in small batches in North Carolina from 100% pure soy wax, no paraffin, no blends.

Scent Notes

Petrichor · Summer Rain · Wet Stones. An earthy-fresh fragrance family — the air after a cleansing downpour, indoors.

Why Book Lovers Choose Highstorm

Truly handmade. Poured, wicked, and checked by hand in small batches in North Carolina, USA — not run off an industrial line with an artisan label added later.
100% pure soy wax. No paraffin, no blends — just clean-burning, renewable soy.
Non-toxic by design. Phthalate-free, dye-free fragrance oils; vegan and cruelty-free.
Lead-free cotton wick. A steady, even flame from first light to last.
Honest pricing. Wax melts start at $11.99, while comparable niche scents typically run $18–30+ elsewhere.

Sizes & Burn Times

8 oz glass jar — 45+ hour burn time
4 oz aluminum tin — 20+ hour burn time
Soy wax melts — six 1" cubes per pack, from $11.99

Highstorm — Frequently Asked Questions

What does a petrichor candle smell like?

Highstorm by Aarka Origins smells like petrichor, summer rain, and wet stones — damp earth, clean water, and cool mineral air. It is fresh and grounding rather than floral, the closest thing to bottled storm-light for a reading nook.

Is this a good gift for epic fantasy readers?

Yes — the storm theme lands instantly with readers of doorstopper epic fantasy, and rain lovers in general. Wax melts from $11.99 pair well with a new hardcover; the 8 oz jar burns 45+ hours of chapters.

Is Highstorm 100% soy and truly handmade?

Yes. It is hand-poured in small batches in North Carolina, USA, from 100% pure soy wax with a lead-free cotton wick and phthalate-free, dye-free fragrance oil — vegan, cruelty-free, and clean-burning.

Candle care: trim the wick to 1/4" before each burn and keep burns to about two hours at a time for an even, tunnel-free melt pool. When the storm passes, browse the book lover soy candle collection.

This is an amazing candle. It smells amazing, however it has a slightly sweet almost sandalwood undertone rather then petrichor, which is fresher and greener. This is the perfect cosy cottage candle!

I love Anna's creations! Always smells amazing and high quality

In a world filled with mass-produced candles, Anna's creations stand out as a true celebration of the handmade, the unique, and the subtly captivating. Her candles have become an indispensable part of my daily routine, evoking a sense of comfort, inspiration, and pure enjoyment with every flicker of the flame.