Harlem Candle Co. Lady Day Candle from The Met Museum

When Billie Holiday sang the blues, she seduced all in earshot with her torchy tones. Throbbing, compelling, and spellbinding, Lady Day beckoned you closer and gripped your very soul. Dare to discover the smoky shadows and secret salons where she reigned supreme. Harlem Candle Co.’s Lady Day candle evokes the irresistible excitement of her Harlem nights and joyful appetite for life. Inspired by the white gardenia she always wore in her hair, a bright opening of lush green leaves, neroli blossom, and sparkling bergamot lead to a velvet heart of gardenia, jasmine petals, and ylang-ylang. Coffee flower adds a spicy nuance, while a warm base of coconut milk, sandalwood, and vetiver provide the perfect finish to this intoxicating blend, equal parts vibrant and full-bodied, graceful and delicate. Just like Lady Day.