Jonathan Ward Assassin Belarus
When Jonathan Ward creates a candle, you know that it will combine a sense of style, elegance with some drama and intrigue. The antithesis of a Yankee Candle (oh god) Ward has curated a collection of the most beautiful scents for the home, each with its own unique story – which evolves into a distinct blend, hand poured by Ward and his team at his private studio. Assassin Belarus, the latest addition to the line is possibly his most daring. It’s bold and hits the senses immediately, but beyond that, the layers of fragrance emerge which transport you to a world of spies, lies, double-crossing and espionage. *picture credit: courtesy of www.stephanmatthews.com Jonathan explains: “I was deeply inspired by the idea of creating a covert accord. The kind of accord of that was spiked with secrets. We purposely used multiple ingredients in smaller quantities so that they built hushed interest while remaining (almost) singularly undetectable.” These aren’t just any pedestrian blend of oils and scents. At the base, you can expect Amber Extreme, Birch tar oil, …