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Juicy passionfruit, mango and orange create a vibrant opening, followed by a creamy tropical heart and a soft base of coconut milk and vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScent Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMango · Orange Juice · Passionfruit · Creamy Mango · Coconut Milk · Vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtmosphere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant, joyful and sunlit — a candle for warm evenings, celebration and rooms filled with summer light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54050969190743,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1031\/4740\/5655\/files\/5DCEE09B-E558-4E02-8A5F-01503A8CC2C4.png?v=1784281297"},{"product_id":"chapter-iv-lughnasadh-the-harvest-table-candle-history-ireland-culture","title":"Chapter IV: Lughnasadh — The Harvest Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance: Rhubarb \u0026amp; Blackberry with Pain au Chocolat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLughnasadh marks the beginning of harvest: a season of labour, gathering, gratitude and first fruits. 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