"Customers describe Lemoncello as fresh, zingy and uplifting, with a fragrance that instantly brightens the room and makes the whole house smell beautiful. They love its balance of softness and crispness, with several customers calling it a favourite and coming back for more. It's also a popular gift, with one customer saying Lemoncello has now become a permanent part of their home."
Lemoncello is my little love letter to Mediterranean summers.
It was the early 2000s, wandering the warm cobbled streets of Florence, when I first tasted Limoncello. I was working in the fashion industry at the time and travelled a lot, but nothing quite prepared me for that moment.
Tiny glasses clinked together at the end of long days. Laughter drifted through open windows. The scent of fresh lemons seemed to hang in the evening air everywhere you walked.
I remember the late afternoon sun softening the old terracotta buildings around me. There was something about that first sip, bright lemon zest, a little sweetness, and the feeling that summer could somehow last forever.
When I created Lemoncello, I wanted to bottle that exact memory. The carefree feeling of an Italian summer. Bowls of lemons piled high on old wooden tables. Slow afternoons shared with people you love.
Fresh, vibrant, and uplifting, Lemoncello fills your home with sparkling citrus and soft warmth, like sunshine pouring through open windows.
It's the kind of scent that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like a holiday.
Lemoncello is a year-round favourite, but it truly shines in spring and summer. It's perfect for:
Our Lemoncello Soy Candle is hand-poured in small batches on the NSW South Coast using premium soy wax and fine fragrance oils. Clean-burning, long-lasting, and made with care.
Browse our full soy candle collection or explore more candle stories from The Candle Kitchen.
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Bright, sparkling citrus creates an instant burst of sunshine and fresh Italian lemons.
Soft citrus and delicate blossom add a gentle sweetness, capturing the warmth of a Mediterranean afternoon.
Smooth vanilla and warm woods soften the citrus, leaving a sunny, comforting finish.
Processing Time
Orders dispatched within 1-2 business days
Delivery Time
Shipping Methods
We use Australia Post, Armex, and Couriers Please to ensure your order arrives safely.
Tracking
Tracking information is emailed to you once your order has been booked with our shipping service.
International Shipping
Unfortunately we only ship within Australia at this time.
Love it or I'll give your money back.
I stand behind the quality of my handcrafted products. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason within 30 days, simply contact Petra and I'll refund your money, no questions asked.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and I want you to feel confident shopping with The Candle Kitchen.
To initiate a return, contact Petra here.
1. Let it pool (first burn)
The very first time you light your candle, give it a chance to settle in. Let it burn long enough usually around 2 to 4 hours so the entire top layer melts right to the edges. That way, the wax ‘remembers’ to burn evenly next time. It’s a small act of patience that makes a big difference.
2. Trim the wick
Before each burn, give your wick a little tidy-up about 5mm is just right. It helps your candle burn slowly and cleanly, without getting smoky or too hot. Think of it like brushing your hair before heading out: quick, simple, and totally worth it.
3. Keep it still
Candles love calm. Try to keep them away from open windows, fans, or busy walkways. A steady flame means even melting, no tunnelling, and no leaning flames. It’s just like us really, we shine better when we’re not being blown about.
Exactly as you’d hope. Fresh, vibrant lemons with a beautiful natural citrus zing. It’s clean, uplifting and wonderfully true from the very first light until the very last burn. If you love a strong citrus fragrance, this one never disappoints.
A great Gift for anyone who’s ever fallen in love with Europe. If you’ve wandered through Italy, explored the Mediterranean coast or simply dream of sunny holidays, Lemoncello has a beautiful way of bringing those memories flooding back. It’s a little holiday… without leaving home.
Yes ... and that’s exactly why people love it. Lemoncello has one of the strongest scent throws in the collection, making it perfect for filling larger spaces with fresh, uplifting fragrance. It’s bold, energising and impossible to ignore.
It makes you feel young again. It’s the kind of fragrance that makes you throw open the windows, turn the music up a little louder and smile for no particular reason. It’s sunshine. It’s adventure. It’s joy. Sometimes, that’s exactly what we all need.
Anywhere you want your home to feel bright and welcoming. It’s beautiful in open-plan living areas, kitchens and dining spaces, especially when friends and family are gathered together. It creates the feeling of a relaxed Mediterranean lunch that stretches into the afternoon.
Yes 💛 For the past 12 years every single candle is hand-poured by Petra Delaney on the South Coast of Australia, using 100% pure soy wax and braided cotton wicks. Lemoncello was designed and hand-poured by Petra Delaney, founder of The Candle Kitchen on the NSW South Coast.
Yes! Orders are sent from our South Coast studio within 1–3 business days. Enjoy FREE postage over $50 .
Each Lemoncello candle burns for around 50 hours when cared for properly. Trim your wick to 5mm before lighting and let it form a full melt pool on the first burn for the best scent throw.
• Hand-poured in small batches by Petra in Australia
• Natural soy wax for a clean, slow burn
• Strong, layered fragrance that fills the room
• Beautiful thick clear glass jar designed to glow warmly when lit.
Every fragrance in our collection begins with a place, a memory or a moment in time.
Yes, soy candles are one of the cleanest choices you can make. Our candles are hand-poured with 100% natural soy wax and cotton wicks, free from harmful chemicals, toxins or carcinogens, so you can breathe easy while you enjoy the glow.
Soy wax is plant-based and renewable, while paraffin comes from petroleum. Soy burns slower and cleaner, giving you a longer-lasting candle with less soot and a softer, more natural scent throw.
They do! Because soy wax has a lower melting point, it burns gently and evenly, meaning more hours of fragrance and light for you to enjoy.
Scent throw depends on a few things, the room size, airflow, and how long your candle has been burning. OR....Olfactory Fatigue, “nose blindness.” Your nose simply gets used to the scent. Step outside for a few minutes maybe smell a few coffee beans, then come back in. You’ll notice the fragrance again, fresh and beautiful.
It means our candles are made purely from soybeans, no blends, no fillers, just clean, sustainable wax that performs beautifully.
