Black Fig, The Candle That Started It All

Twelve years ago, I poured my very first candle.

I was searching for a scent that felt comforting and familiar, something that wrapped around you like a warm hug on a cool evening.

That candle became Black Fig.

Where It All Began

Rich, ripe fig blended with soft vanilla and creamy buttermilk, creating a fragrance that feels smooth, comforting, and quietly indulgent.

It was the very first candle I developed, and after all these years… it's still one of the most loved.

Every time I pour it, it reminds me of how this little candle journey began. The early experiments, the first markets, the customers who became friends. Black Fig has been there through all of it.

Why Black Fig Endures

Some fragrances are seasonal. Black Fig is forever.

It's the kind of scent that works in any room, any season, any mood. Warm enough for winter evenings, rich enough to feel like a treat, and familiar enough to feel like home. It's no surprise it's remained one of our bestsellers year after year.

If you've never tried it, this is your sign. And if you already love it , you know exactly what I mean.

The Black Fig Range

Black Fig is available across our full fragrance range, so you can enjoy it in whatever way suits your space:

• Black Fig Soy Candle The original, hand-poured in small batches on the NSW South Coast
• Black Fig Room Spray An instant hit of warmth and richness, any time of day

Browse our full soy candle collection or read more candle stories from The Candle Kitchen.

Lots of candle love,
Petra x
Founder & Candle Maker