Desert After Dark
Saffron • Desert Cedar • Amber
Sultry. Magnetic. Alluring.
Smoke and flame rise from crackling desert cedarwood logs, swirling together in a slow, smoldering dance, as two lovers linger beneath a starlit desert sky. A warm breeze infused with rare saffron stirs the air, brushing their skin tenderly. Sensual amber lingers, dark and mysterious, like the shifting shadows of the saguaro cactus cast on this midsummer night by the dancing flame.
Desert After Dark is a spellbinding scent inspired by the heat, romance, and mystery of midsummer nights in the Sonoran Desert - where the air turns electric, shadows deepen, and every moment feels charged with unspoken energy.
🔥 Why You'll Love It
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Alluring Scent Profile:
A captivating blend of exquisite saffron, smokey desert cedar, and heated amber- sultry, grounding, and unforgettable. -
Artisan Quality, Clean Burn:
Made with our signature Hemp + Coconut wax blend, this candle is soy-free, paraffin-free, and toxin-free, offering a clean, long-lasting burn. -
Limited Edition Vessel:
Poured in an 8 oz matte terra cotta glass jar. It's earthy, yet elegant and perfect for modern or desert-inspired spaces.
🕯️ Product Details
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8 oz | Approx. 50-55 hour burn time
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Scent Notes: Saffron • Cedar • Amber
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Clean ingredients - made with our own Hemp + Coconut wax - always free from soy, paraffin, phthalates, carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and endocrine disruptors found in most candles.
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Small batch: Artisan hand-poured in the USA in our family-owned studio
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Earthy matte terracotta-colored glass vessel
- Clean cotton wick
- Hemp paper label
- Made with Our Exclusive Hemp + Coconut Wax - Always Free From Paraffin & Soy
- CLEAN Sustainably Sourced Essential Oils, Resins, & Accords
- No Phthalates, Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reproductive Toxins, Endocrine Disruptors, etc.
Let customers speak for us
from 248 reviewsThe Arizona orange blossom candle has been a real treat to burn this spring and is just as amazing as the others we’ve tried!
As with all of the candles, I’ve ordered from Modern Sonoran, I was anxiously waiting for it to arrive. Even though the fragrance was not the same as the mock orange blossom that I grew up with, it was a delightfully light, spring breeze fragrance.
This candle reminds me of the warmest summer day right before the rain falls! Having spent my grown up in Arizona Monsoon season was always my favorite. Every Arizona themed candle I've purchased from this site has always exceeded my expectations.
I am enjoying this candle, even though it wouldn't be my usual pick! It is perfect for spring. It's cozy, but fresh, a perfect transition candle, and the scent is subtle. You notice it, but it's not overwhelming to your senses. I would buy it again!
A subtle citrus scent that is not overpowering, but still very much there. With a touch of floral. Excellent scent throw..n just simply another one of Modern Sonoran’s gorgeous candles that beautifies any space.
This candle is beautiful! Love the perfectly fresh floral scent. Would definitely buy again! Jen did a great job on this one!:)
This reminds me of taking a spring walk and smelling the blossoms in the air.. it fills your home with such a lovely smell!!
What a beautiful candle! Orange blossom is definitely the main scent in this candle but certainly not overpowering or synthetic. Just a light, clean, fresh scent with some earthy undertones. This candle can be burnt in a smaller room without the scent overpowering the entire room. Beautifully made Jen!
A lovely, fresh scent! Before I even lit this candle, I kept smelling this lovely scent in my kitchen, so inviting! I definitely recommend this one!
Pretty expensive, but the scent was spot on. And it arrived quickly.
I live in NJ but spend a lot of time in Cottonwood, AZ. The scent is spot on, red rock area after a rain. Love it!! Hope you don't discontinue this candle!
The Modern Sonoran and owner Jen are absolutely incredible! I loved the Arizona Monsoon candle so much I bought two more. Jen wrote a lovely handwritten note in my second order (Thank you Jen!). I will be getting more soon.
Absolutely love how my house smells. Arizona Monsoon is one of the best smelling candles. I'm sure I'll be ordering again.
It really does smell like tamales! 🤩👌🏼🔥
I love this one - it is fresh and uplifting!
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