Stoneglow Red Pepper & Cardamom Candle

Stoneglow Red Pepper & Cardamom Candle: A Warm, Spicy Soy Candle for Christmas and New Homes

The Stoneglow Red Pepper & Cardamom Candle is a fragranced soy wax candle in a deep red glass tumbler from Stoneglow's Fire range, made in the UK and presented in its own red and kraft gift box. It smells of cardamom, red pepper and clove over creamy sandalwood, with white musk, amber and suede underneath: warm and spicy rather than sweet or floral. We pack every order by hand in our Claremont studio, where we have been sending gifts since 1999, and more than 5,800 customers have reviewed us across Loox, Google and Trustpilot. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town, or send it anywhere in South Africa in 2 to 4 business days. See all our scented candles.

Spice, wood and a red glow on the table: the candle that makes a room feel like Christmas, even when it is 30 degrees outside.

What You Get

• A Stoneglow Fire candle: fragranced soy wax in a deep red glass tumbler that glows when it is lit
• Red Pepper & Cardamom fragrance: a spicy, woody scent with a soft, warm base
• Its own gift box: red and kraft Stoneglow packaging, ready to hand over
• Handwritten card: free, with your message written by hand

The Scent: Fire in a Glass

The first thing you notice is the spice: cardamom, hot red pepper and a touch of clove. As the candle warms, creamy sandalwood comes through, and underneath it all sits a smooth base of white musk, amber and suede. It is a grown-up, cosy scent for people who find most candles too sweet, and it suits a living room, a dining table or a study equally well.

• Top: cardamom, red pepper, clove
• Heart: sandalwood
• Base: white musk, amber, suede

A Christmas Candle for the Table, Not the Tree

Arrive at Christmas lunch with this in your hand and you have solved the host gift in one move. It looks beautiful on a festive table, the red glass catches the light between the crackers and the gammon, and it smells of the season without a single pine needle. It is also an easy gift for the friend, colleague or neighbour who already has everything, because a good candle always gets used. For more festive ideas, see our Christmas gift boxes.

A Housewarming Gift for Their First Night In

The boxes are still half unpacked, nothing is on the walls yet, and the new place does not quite smell like home. A candle fixes that faster than anything. Stoneglow Red Pepper & Cardamom is warm and welcoming without being fussy, so it suits a first flat, a family home or a beach cottage. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card, so the first candle they light in their new home comes from you. Browse more housewarming gifts.

How to Get the Best Burn

On the first light, let the candle burn until the melted wax reaches the edges of the glass, so it does not tunnel. Trim the wick to about 5mm before each burn, keep it away from draughts, and place it on a heat-safe surface. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children, pets and anything that can catch.

Same-Day Delivery in Cape Town, Nationwide in 2 to 4 Days

Order before 12pm and our own drivers deliver the same day across Cape Town, from Tamboerskloof and Gardens to Constantia and Tokai. Anywhere else in South Africa, it travels by courier and arrives in 2 to 4 business days, so you can send it to a host in Johannesburg, Durban or the Garden Route. For more gifts that travel well, see our nationwide gift delivery.

Similar Candles and Gifts

For a South African scent, the Cape Island Wild Coast Classic Candle comes in a hot pink gift box, and the Cape Island Summer Vineyard Classic Candle is lighter and fresher. To add Christmas flowers in Cape Town, pair it with the Holly Jolly Blossom, a small vase of red gerberas, berries and gold fern.

Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town, or 2 to 4 business days anywhere else in South Africa. Every order is packed by hand in our Claremont studio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Stoneglow Red Pepper & Cardamom candle smell like?

Warm and spicy: cardamom, red pepper and clove at the top, creamy sandalwood in the middle, and white musk, amber and suede at the base. It is not sweet or floral.

Is it a soy candle?

Yes. Stoneglow describes it on the box as a fragranced soy wax candle, and it is made in the UK.

Does it come in a gift box?

Yes. It arrives in its own red and kraft Stoneglow gift box, with a free handwritten card from us.

Can you deliver it today?

Yes, in Cape Town. Order before 12pm and our own drivers deliver it the same day. Anywhere else in South Africa, it arrives by courier in 2 to 4 business days.

Is a candle a good housewarming gift?

Yes. It is one of the most useful things you can give someone in a new home: it makes the space feel lived in straight away, and a spicy, woody scent like this one suits almost any style of home.

Can I add it to a flower order?

Yes. Add it to your cart alongside any bouquet or gift box, and add your card message at checkout.