Hand holding the Harriets Tree grapefruit hurricane candle by backhouse while it burns against a white background in its classic glass vessel.

HARRIETS TREE [grapefruit] CANDLE

$48.00
Skip to product information
Hand holding the Harriets Tree grapefruit hurricane candle by backhouse while it burns against a white background in its classic glass vessel.

HARRIETS TREE [grapefruit] CANDLE

$48.00

Can't decide? Click here to get in touch with the backhouse team.

Bright. Balanced. Unexpectedly grounded.

HARRIET’S TREE is a layered grapefruit hurricane candle designed to bring freshness and warmth to a space. Luminous citrus opens the fragrance with clarity and lift before settling into a softly structured composition that feels vibrant yet composed.

Grapefruit provides brightness and movement. Subtle florals soften the edges. A base of warm woods adds depth and balance. The result is a luxury citrus candle that feels refreshing without sharpness — polished, expressive, and easy to live with.

Poured into backhouse’s signature hurricane glass, HARRIET’S TREE brings light to kitchens, living rooms, and gathering spaces. It’s a natural choice for housewarmings, celebratory moments, and anyone drawn to fresh, citrus-forward fragrances with warmth beneath the surface.

Gift-ready and thoughtfully finished, it’s uplifting, refined, and designed to linger.

Why it makes a great gift

  • A bright grapefruit fragrance with broad appeal

  • Fresh and uplifting without feeling overly sweet

  • Elevated, gift-ready presentation

  • A vibrant yet refined choice for modern spaces

Ideal for

  • Elevated gifting

  • Housewarmings and host gifts

  • Kitchens and gathering spaces

  • Spring and summer celebrations

  • Anyone drawn to citrus-forward fragrances

Details

  • 12.5 oz

  • Approximately 70+ hour burn time

  • Proprietary coconut wax blend

  • Notes of grapefruit, soft florals, and warm woods

  • Poured into our signature hurricane glass

When not at home with the kids or enjoying a chance weekend getaway, there is nothing better than cherished time with girlfriends.

It was during one magical girls’ weekend in Mystic Joshua Tree that one of our signature scents was born.

After a visit to the legendary Pappy & Harriet’s, our stay brought us to a small desert retreat — painted sunrises, dusky sunsets, and endless stargazing. We spent the weekend making Palomas under the shade of a singular tree beside The Harriet House.

Under that tree, we toasted grapefruit cocktails. We laughed. We cried. We grew. We bonded.

And HARRIET’S TREE was born.

Scent Glossary

APOLENA [sea salt]

key notes: sea salt, sage, ambrette seed

Our favorite mild fragrance showcases the beautiful complexities of sea notes. Composed of sea salt, sage, and ambrette seed, it evokes feelings of freedom and pleasure, like an enjoyable walk along Balboa Island on a beautiful summer morning.

COLONY [cassis]

key notes: cassis, bergamot, musk

Create a welcoming mood with this warm and sophisticated scent that begins with bergamot and cassis, developed over a white rose and musk.  Perfect for a cocktail hour with friends or while relaxing with your favorite book (or social media site:)

GROVE [orange blossom]

key notes: orange blossom, jasmine, bergamot

Transport yourself to a grove of orange trees, with their tiny white flowers in bloom. This light but strong scent will take you there.

HARRIETS TREE [grapefruit]

key notes:  grapefruit, peach, berries

A vibrant citrus fragrance that illustrates invigorating notes of tropical fruits, crisp citrus, and exotic greens.  It is light and sweet, while still noticeable in your surrounding space.

JACK [pumpkin]

key notes: pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla

A sophisticated fall fragrance with top notes of cinnamon and vanilla which intermingle with baked pumpkin, while graham cracker base notes add a creamy, toasty character. An ode to special times together as we begin the holiday season carving pumpkins into Jack-o'-lanterns.

LIDO [sandalwood]

key notes: sandalwood, musk, violet

This bestselling scent is warm and comforting, highlighting its creamy facets while balancing the sharpness of sandalwood paired with sweet violet and woodsy musk.  Perfect for any occasion and any time of year.

LITTLE BRANCH [amber]

key notes: amber, sage, oakmoss

This captivating fragrance begins with hints of citrus and an infusion of sage that enhance the natural, earthy quality. Lavender adds a soft floral and herbal touch to the heart of this scent, while amber and oakmoss round out the base for a beautiful, deep character.

MARGARET [currant]

key notes: currant, musk, rhubarb

A sophisticated and playfully sweet scent with aspects of pink currant and rhubarb over a heart of white jasmine petals and musky base.  A wonderful balance of notes will light up the room for any occasion.

MR. DOUGLAS [pine]

key notes: pine, cedarwood, fir

Our popular pine scented candle that makes you think “Christmas time”, with mild citrus top notes, earthy undercurrents of cedar and evergreen, and a woody, fir base. But for some, the scent of pine is a year-round fav, like taking a hike on your favorite pine tree lined trail.

PETALUMA [berry]

key notes: berry, pink peppercorn, rose petals

The tangy richness of freshly picked blackcurrant berries and lively accents of flowery rose petals create this light, floral, and feminine scent.

Candle Care

How to burn the backhouse:

+ Burn candle within sight and on a flat surface

+ Keep away from pets, little ones & combustibles

+ Burn on a heat resistant surface

+ Before relighting, trim wick 1/4" and remove loose pieces

+ Stop burning when only 1/4” of wax remains

+ Don’t burn for more than 4 hours at a time. It will be tough, but trust us on this one.

+ Enjoy! And show us the spaces you love by tagging #burnthebackhouse on social media.

Product Details

We use a proprietary blended soy/vegetable wax, phthalate-free premium fragrance oil, and lead-free wick.

Shipping + Exchanges

Shipping:

We only ship within the United States. All orders are processed and shipped from our backhouse in Newport Beach within 2–4 business days. Once shipped, continental domestic orders may take 2–4 days to arrive, dependent on location.  Alaska and Hawaii may take a bit longer. Backhouse prefers UPS ground shipping (estimated 1–4 days) but might use Fedex Ground/2-day or USPS in some instances.

Returns:

We will gladly accept returns/exchanges on any items that are in their original condition along with all packaging. Please email us at hello@backhousefragrances.com with your request for return and we’ll issue a Return Authorization Form with a Return Authorization Number (RA#), along with instructions for returning your candle.

  • 5 stars: 34 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
K
Kimaleigh Altshuler
Harriet's Tree

The perfect scent to welcome Spring!

M
Mavis Scotti
Sheer bliss

Bh candles will not disappoint! Not only do they have amazing aroma’s.and a smokeless burn, each candle has a unique story behind it which I love. The Bh company takes great pride in providing good customer service….I rate them 10+ and would certainly recommend you buy a candle…. My favorite is Harriet’s Tree.

T
Tracy

So fresh.

K
Kellie N
Love love love these candles! They smell amazing

Love love love these candles! They smell amazing and the customer services was out of this world!!! Thank you!!!

C
Chris Blue
Harriet’s Tree candle

Backhouse is my go to candle resource, and Harriet’s Tree is one of my favorites! The grapefruit scent is fresh and makes any room welcoming and delightful! Danielle and her team are wildly creative, making the most beautiful products, their packaging is impeccable; and their customer service is the best around! So grateful to have Danielle, her family and her business in our local community!!

M
Megan Weber
Grapefruit

I decided to purchase this scent after receiving a sample. It is now one of my favorites- light refreshing scent that creates an uplifting atmosphere in your home.

H
Holly Joy
Harriet's Tree - Addicting ScentSation!

This is my third hurricane candle in Harriet's Tree. I gave one to my bff as gift and on my own second one. It was a close compete with Margaret, but as I was budgeted for one, I stuck with classic Harriet's! This scent is so marvelous I crave it! I don't know how they made such a heavenly scent, but my house can never be without. Can't recommend highly enough. I love the way bh delivers their product, always with a personal touch. They put in a mini notepad +pen in last order and it is so functional for me to keep in purse. A happy reminder of the the welcoming scent awaiting me at home. Thank you!

M
Mary Rehm
Anniversary Sale Purchase

Great product, packaging, & delivery time from order!

S
Susan Clark
Gift

This was a gift for a young couple along with some other self care items. They both love this candle . It is one of my favorites.

W
Wendy Shute
Harriet's Tree

The fragrance is wonderful, fresh and summery. However, it doesn't permeate throughout the room so not much throw for this fragrance. Packaging touches are gift-giving worthy, simple but unique and thoughtful. Love the tote bag that came with the order.

D
Dimitra Triantos
Everyone wants to know...

Everyone wants to know where I got this candle from! I always get comments made when friends and family are in my home. Crowd favorite for sure. The best is burning it after cleaning the house, the perfect finishing touch! HUGE fan of Backhouse.

B
Brandi Street
A+++++++

I gifted the candles for a business conference...wanted some local Newport offerings in the gift bags. I am in awe of the whole experience with backhouse fragrances! They were so responsive to my requests, delivered my candles locally and the candles are AMAZING! The scents are all so yummy, the packaging is so classy. Would recommend over and over. Thanks again, backhouse!

D
Diana Plensdorf
Gorgeous and fresh!

Crisp grapefruit notes! Light and fresh. This one is my second favorite! (second only to Lido)

m
melissa fultz
Absolutely the best

I love Backhouse candles. They burn evenly and the fragrance is superior to any other candle I have ever used. And believe me I have tried a lot of other candles. The packaging makes for a great presentation for gift giving. I also love supporting a local company. The grapefruit fragrance is my jam. Tina Turner sang “Simply the Best better than all the rest “. That should be the song for Blackhouse candles.

W
William Whitford
Tree of life

Love the scent always fresh!! Very soft and nice.

D
Danielle Dutcheshen
Harriet’s Tree

One of my favorites! Super clean and fresh. I have a lot of allergies to different fragrances and candles, but Backhouse candles are the best! I never have an allergy issue and I would totally recommend!

B
Bradley Barker
My favorite so far!

I like a clean scent, not too flowery. Harriets Tree is currently my favorite and Margaret comes in a close second.

Great products, and a great company!

C
Cheri

Buy with great regularity.. luv luv!

J
Janet

Love these candles. They burn very clean!

V
Veronica
Customer forEVER!

Backhouse candles are now my main purchase. They are clean burning, gorgeous scents, and amazing quality. They are also Amazing gifts! Btw, Harriett’s Tree smells exactly like Capri Blue Volcano, but better!

B
Brittany
Amazing!

Harriet’s tree smells SO good. Honestly I’ve smelled them all and they’re all so good. But HT is my fave. Sweet and just perfection. Shipping is super fast and the owner is always so sweet. Will continue to buy these for myself and for gifts!

K
Kim
Intoxicating scent

This is a beautifully-scented candle, and more impressive is the gorgeous candle itself, and the packaging. I bought two to gift and am delighted to give these to discerning friends. Definitely ordering more and I love supporting this amazing business!

N
Noa
Best. Candle. Ever!

Seriously the best candle I've ever met. Smells Ah-mazing, lasts forever, and I love supporting this incredible company. Getting all my candles from Backhouse from now on - xo

E
E. Luke
Harriets Tree

This candle adds soft, drifting fragrance to your home once lit. It is on my kitchen island (which is a large open room) and it’s scent can be enjoyed in the surrounding living spaces. It is light and sweet, while still being noticeable. I love this one and will be purchasing again!

k
kyle team
Best Scents

Just received my third gift of a backhouse candle and have already bought 4 myself to give away! From the clear glass jar, to the modern packaging to the amazing scents...this is the perfect candle for lighting and gifting. So fun to order one day and receive on your doorstep the next. Hoping this terrific local company just keeps growing!

J
Jennifer
New favorite candle

I was introduced to Harriet's Tree when a friend of mine (who has exquisite taste) gave it to me as a hostess gift. I am picky about candle scents, I don't like anything overly perfume-y or strong. This candle has such a lovely clean scent, I keep it in my kitchen and light it every night after dinner to fill the house with the pleasant citrus smell. I just ordered my 2 more candles, one for me and one as a housewarming gift to friends. Highly recommend!

T
Tracey Long
Harriets Tree is a beauty!

Just received my second one and can't wait to start it. This one is so clean, crisp and refreshing! You can't go wrong with this scent and it really does make a great gift. It's such a subtle scent which will go along with almost everyone's preference.

S
Sue Schmitz
Love love love

Perfection from start to finish. Super simple to order, FAST shipping, impeccably packaged, and such a delightful smell. This is a treat to my family during self-isolation. I will order as gifts in the future - what a special treat for anyone to receive. Many thanks.

R
Rene Burns
Clean & Classy

I thought Lido and Little Branch were my favorites but I love Harriet’sTree too. Danielle is a class act by always giving a hand written thank you note and sample tea lights with each order. Love love love this company 😍

M
Marketing Marci
A Fave For Sure

Backhouse Fragrances is amazing. Not only do I love their candles, but the company and owner are solid. Their recent act of kindness to gift candles to nurses working above and beyond during COVID-19 gives me hope and makes me want to continue buying regularly and recommending my friends.

Harriett's Tree is an all time fave. If you're on the fence and can only do one scent this time, pick Harriett's Tree. It is so lovely and every time I burn it and someone comes into the house they comment on how nice the house smells.

Quality product, burns evenly and lasts a LONG, LONG time - the 70+ hours is spot on.

You May Also Like