HOT ! Seanchai Ember Scented Candle

Inspired by the Irish tradition of the Seanchaí - the keeper of stories, memory and folklore. Soft floral notes, led by rose and magnolia, unfold gently to create a sense of reflection and ease. Seanchaí Ember is a contemplative fragrance shaped by storytelling, memory, and moments of quiet pause.

All handcrafted and hand-poured over two days in our Dublin workshop using time-honoured techniques perfected by our artisans since 1488.

Olfactory Notes:

Top Notes: Pink Pepper · Pear


Middle Notes: Magnolia · Rose


Base Notes: Coffee · Cedarwood · Musk · Ambergris · Patchouli

Machnamh an Seanchaí:

Seanchaí Ember is shaped by evenings spent listening where voices soften, light flickers low, and stories unfold slowly by the fire. Gentle florals rise first, elegant and familiar, before giving way deeper, grounding notes of coffee, woods and amber warmth. There is comfort here, but also depth a sense of memory layered with time.

This is the scent that speaks of reflection, remembrance, and Machnamh; an invitation to slow down and sit with thought, feeling, and story.


Machnamh: In Irish, Machnamh means reflection or contemplation - the quiet act of turning inward, often sparked by stories shared and moments remembered.

The Rathbornes Guarantee:

Quality starts at the core. Our 100% natural waxes are made and blended from sustainably sourced beeswax, coconut and rapeseed waxes. Every candle is made with 100% Italian cotton wicks and contains 10% fragrance oil a higher concentration than most candles ensuring a soot-free, even burn and a long-lasting scent experience.

Candle Care Tip:

Trim the wick after each burn. Allow the wax to melt fully across the surface for an even burn. Never let your candle burn to the base.