Inspired by Giulia Tofana, the infamous figure whose name became entwined with women's resistance to the violence and control of men, Aqua Tofana is a candle honoring survivors of gender-based violence and the enduring power of women to reclaim their autonomy.
Housed in a striking gold vessel with a matching lid, this candle embodies the duality of feminine power: beauty and danger, softness and strength, light and shadow. Its fragrance opens with bright orange peel and crisp juniper before unfolding into the smoldering warmth of smoked cinnamon, clove, and a whisper of patchouli. A dark, lingering base of cade wood, black vanilla bean, and musk leaves behind a scent that is smoky, complex, and unapologetically bold.
More than a fragrance, Aqua Tofana is a tribute to those who have endured, are still fighting, and all who deserve to live free from fear.
10% of every candle sale will be donated to Freedom a la Cart, a Columbus-based enterprise supporting survivors of human trafficking and exploitation as they build pathways to freedom and independence.
Light it in remembrance. Burn it in solidarity. Let it be a reminder that survival is powerful, freedom is sacred, and no woman should have to fight for her right to be safe.
Created with intention. Burned in solidarity. Made for the survivors.
