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Athenaeum jar candle on a wooden surface with a mug, books and a pair of glasses.

A CURATION OF TIMELESS SCENTS

Inspired by literature, gothic architecture and quiet academic spaces.

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SIGNATURE CANDLES

From warm woods to soft amber, these are the scents that define The Spire Society and form the foundation of our fragrance library.

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Candle in a glass jar with a label on a wooden surface with a cup and books in the background.
 
Candle in a glass jar with a label on a wooden surface with a cup and books in the background.
Candle being lit with a match, featuring the Athenaeum label on a blurred background.

Athenaeum Candle

£22.00
Candle in a brown jar labeled 'Sanctum' by The Spire Society on a wooden surface.
 
Candle in a brown jar labeled 'Sanctum' by The Spire Society on a wooden surface.
Candle being lit with a match, featuring the 'Sanctum' label on a wooden surface.

Sanctum Candle

£22.00
Candle in a jar labeled 'Ode & Elegy' on a surface with a blurred background
 
Candle in a jar labeled 'Ode & Elegy' on a surface with a blurred background
Ode & Elegy candle being lit with a match on a wooden surface.

Ode & Elegy Candle

£22.00
Jar candle labelled 'Antiquities' on a wooden surface, surrounded by books and a statue.
 
Jar candle labelled 'Antiquities' on a wooden surface, surrounded by books and a statue.

Antiquities Candle

£22.00
Wooden bookshelf filled with old, worn books.

"Accende lumen. Illumina mentem."

Light the flame. Illuminate the mind.

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Candle being lit with a match, featuring the Athenaeum label on a blurred background.
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WAX MELTS

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The Quad wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
 
The Quad wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
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The Quad Wax Melts

£6.00
Sanctum wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with dark brown label
 
Sanctum wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with dark brown label
Sanctum wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with dark brown label

Sanctum Wax Melts

£6.00
Ode & Elegy wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
 
Ode & Elegy wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
Ode & Elegy candle and wax melt on old letters with a blurred background

Ode & Elegy Wax Melts

£6.00
Antiquities wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
 
Antiquities wax melt cubes in kraft packaging with a dark brown label
Stack of wax melt cubes on a book with a blurred candle in the background

Antiquities Wax Melts

£6.00
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If you've ever wished that a candle could capture the feeling of reading, you're in the right place! I could smell them the second I pulled the cardboard.

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@beans.nbooks
ELIZA
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The scents themselves are exactly as described and when I received the box, I could smell those incredible wax melts right through as I was opening it.

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@itsromanticism
Chantal
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The vibes are immaculate and the scents are divine. As someone who adores everything dark academia, this was truly a match made in heaven.

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@mysecretbooklife
Sandra
Candle labeled 'Athenaeum' in front of the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford

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The Spire Society creates candles for readers, inspired by libraries, academia, and story-rich worlds. Designed for quiet evenings, well-loved books, and the soft glow of candlelight, each piece brings warmth and atmosphere to your reading rituals.

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PLASTIC-FREE PACKAGING

All of our packaging materials are plastic-free and recyclable.