MARGARET [currant] CANDLE
A sophisticated, layered fragrance designed for meaningful gifting.
MARGARET is a refined currant-forward hurricane candle with depth, brightness, and quiet warmth. It opens with pink currant, grapefruit, and quince — fresh and modern — before unfolding into a soft floral heart of rose petals, white jasmine, and lily of the valley. A warm base of cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk grounds the scent, creating a balanced fragrance that feels confident, polished, and effortlessly composed.
Bright without being sharp. Musky without feeling heavy. Expressive without ever overwhelming the room.
Poured into backhouse’s signature hurricane glass, MARGARET fills a space with presence and intention. It’s a natural choice for housewarmings, thoughtful thank-you gifts, and elevated everyday living.
Gift-ready and thoughtfully finished, MARGARET is a luxury musk candle designed to linger — distinctive, memorable, and easy to give.
Why it makes a great gift
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A sophisticated currant and musk fragrance with broad appeal
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Bright citrus layered over warm woods
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Expressive yet balanced
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Elevated and easy to give
Ideal for
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Elevated gifting
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Housewarmings and host gifts
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Living rooms, bedrooms, and shared spaces
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Anyone drawn to deeper, layered fragrances
Details
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12.5 oz
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Approximately 70+ hour burn time
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Proprietary coconut/vegetable wax blend
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Notes of pink currant, grapefruit, quince, rose petals, white jasmine, lily of the valley, cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk
MARGARET represents new beginnings.
For my husband and me, it's tied to a story that came full circle — young love, time apart, and finding our way back to each other years later.
I still remember the rich scent of currant he burned in his Corona del Mar bachelor pad. Warm. Familiar. Comforting in a way that lingered. (I changed this a bit)
Life moved quickly after that. We married. Blended our family. Created a home on Margaret Drive, where new memories continue to unfold.
New beginnings keep unfolding — and 890 is Backhouse's newest home, where the next chapter is already taking shape.
That sense of nostalgia layered with possibility is what inspired MARGARET — a fragrance that feels meaningful, expressive, and deeply personal. Designed to honor where you've been while making space for what comes next.
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
➕ On your first use, burn your candle for 2 hours to allow the wax to melt evenly to the edge of the jar.
➕ after your candle cools, wipe any black residue off of the top with a paper towel to keep it looking good as new!
➕ Always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before relighting to avoid a large flame, smoking and wax discoloration.
➕ Fluctuations in temperature can cause the wax to contract and pull away from the sides of the glass. This is common when candles are shipped or stored in environments with varying temperature. Once the candle is lit, you will see the contraction of the wax correct itself.
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.
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