Light a tealight beneath the dish and the room begins to change quietly. This ceramic oil burner in matt black turns fragrance into a small evening ritual, warming oil, wax melts or aroma granules until the scent starts to lift through the space.
How the fragrance is released
An unscented tealight sits in the lower chamber, warming the dish above with a steady, gentle heat.
Use a wax melt or aroma granules in the top dish, or add a little water with a few drops of essential oil.
The open front gives easy access to the tealight and lets the candlelight glow through the centre.
As the ceramic warms, the burner becomes part of the atmosphere, not just the source of scent.
Keep the dish from running dry when using water and oil.
Soft black ceramic, simple by design
The form is clean and rounded, with a deep black finish that reads calm and minimal. In daylight it feels understated; when lit, the curved opening frames the small flame and brings a quieter focus to a shelf, side table or bath-side corner.
How to use it safely
Place the burner on a stable, heat-safe surface away from draughts and anything flammable. Add your chosen wax, granules, or water and essential oil to the dish, then place an unscented tealight in the base.
Never leave a lit candle unattended. Allow the ceramic and dish to cool fully before moving, emptying or cleaning.
Care between uses
Once cool, wipe the dish clean with a soft cloth. If wax has set, let it harden and remove it gently rather than scraping the ceramic with anything sharp.
A quiet tradition of flame and scent
Fragrance has long been shaped by heat, from oil lamps to incense burners used in homes, temples and gathering places across many cultures. This burner keeps that simple idea in a contemporary form: a small flame below, a scented material above, and a pause while the room takes on a new character. The plain black ceramic keeps the focus on light, shadow and fragrance rather than decoration.
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region of manufacture: China