🍊 Afternoon, As Expected – HerbZen Botanical Candle

🍊 Afternoon, As Expected – HerbZen Botanical Candle

Handcrafted · Fruity-Floral · Gently Uplifting
From GOGOMART’s HerbZen Botanical Living Series｜Hand-poured in New Zealand

"Afternoon, as expected—there is light, there is scent, and there is you."
Wrapped in jute and warmth, this candle is a little joy tucked into your day.

🪔 A Gentle Scent for Quiet, Joyful Hours

This candle, lovingly named “Afternoon, As Expected,” is HerbZen’s tribute to life’s unspoken rituals—those quiet moments that just feel right.

A botanical blend of dried osmanthus, jasmine, fig, and a hint of sweet orange is folded into a clean soy–beeswax base. Once lit, the wooden wick crackles softly, and the scent slowly unfurls into your space—fruity, floral, and mellow.

Housed in a clear glass jar hand-wrapped with rustic jute macramé, it is both a light source and a decor accent. Lit or unlit, it speaks of softness.

🍃 Botanical Notes & Emotional Benefits

• Osmanthus – Calms emotional tension, soothes the heart

• Jasmine – Lifts the spirit, clarifies scattered thoughts

• Fig – Warm, subtle sweetness that grounds the blend

• Sweet Orange – Bright, cheerful, and quietly joyful

🌿 Best Moments to Light It

🧘 Morning ritual – Start your day with brightness and clarity
📖 Midday focus – Ideal for journaling, reading, or solo work
🛁 Evening unwind – The warmest goodbye to a long day
🎁 Meaningful gifting – Handmade with heart, perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or care boxes

✅ Features You’ll Love

🔸 100% Natural Wax Blend
Soy wax + beeswax, toxin-free, safe for pregnant women and pets

🔸 Visible Botanical Top Layer
Hand-placed real dried petals and fruit slices—what you see is what you smell

🔸 Wooden Wick Flame
A gentle crackling sound, stable burn, perfect for ambiance

🔸 Jute-Wrapped Glass Jar
Reusable, natural, and aesthetic—perfect for decor or reuse

🔸 Handcrafted in New Zealand
Small-batch poured by the HerbZen team, with care and seasonal intention

🧑🍳 How It’s Made

Every “Afternoon, As Expected” candle goes through these gentle steps:

1. Slow Wax Melting
   We gently melt New Zealand-sourced soy wax and beeswax at low heat for a smooth, clean finish.

2. Botanical Blending
   We hand-mix crushed osmanthus, jasmine, dried fig, sweet orange peel, and botanical powders to create a layered aromatic experience.

3. Centering & Pouring
   Each wooden wick is centered, and wax is poured at a precise temperature to ensure smooth texture and clean burning.

4. Hand-Placed Toppings
   Before the wax fully sets, we carefully place dried florals and fruit for visual beauty and consistent scent diffusion.

5. Finishing with Jute Wrap
   We wrap the jars in hand-tied jute rope and attach a handmade tag—each candle is ready to tell its story.

📐 Specifications

💭 We Hope You Remember:

You deserve to feel joy—
Not just calm, but the sensory kind: scent, flame, and quiet delight.

Afternoon, As Expected isn’t just a name.
It’s a gentle reminder to pause and say,
“Yes, this moment... is just right.”

🚚 Shipping & Custom Orders

✅ In-stock in Auckland, NZ｜Hand-poured in micro batches
✅ Ships within 3–5 business days
✅ Eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging
✅ Local pickup or delivery available in Auckland

📩 Custom & bulk orders (weddings, events, gift sets):
gogomart3131@gmail.com

🛒 Ready to light your quiet joy?
✨ Let “Afternoon, As Expected” bring fruit, light, and warmth into your space.