After the Rain – Handmade scented candle with petrichor (fresh rain scent)
After the Rain – The Scent That Has Its Own Name: Petrichor
There's a word for the scent after rain. It's called petrichor.
It's that scent that rises when the first drops hit warm, dry earth — a phenomenon so specific that scientists gave it its own name in 1964. Everyone recognizes it. Almost no one knows what it's called.
After the Rain captures that exact moment. Fresh, green, and lightly earthy notes meet soft woody tones and warm moss — natural, balanced, calming. Not perfumed. Not sweet. Just the scent of the world freshly washed clean.
Light it when you need to exhale. When home needs to feel like the moment right after a storm has passed.
Why you'll love After the Rain
- Fresh scent of rain, greenery, and warm earth — A natural, harmonious scent inspired by petrichor, with fresh, green, and lightly earthy notes that create a calm atmosphere at home.
- Handmade in Småland, Sweden — Every candle is hand-poured in small batches, with a focus on Swedish craftsmanship, quality, and detail.
- 100% Swedish soy wax — Natural, renewable, and eco-friendly, made in Sweden for a clean, even burn.
- Sustainable & vegan — Cruelty-free, vegan, and free from paraffin, phthalates, and parabens.
- 210g scented candle with ~50 hours burn time — Made for many moments of calm after the storm.
About the scent – After the Rain
After the Rain is inspired by the quiet feeling after a summer rainfall. When the air feels clearer, the ground is warm, and everything falls still for a moment.
The scent is built around petrichor – the natural aroma that appears when rain meets dry earth.
Fresh green notes blend with soft woods and earthy nuances, creating a calm, balanced and harmonious atmosphere.
Scent notes:
Top notes: fresh air, rain, green leaves
Heart notes: wet earth, soft woods
Base notes: moss, patchouli, warm earthy tones
It’s a clean and natural scent – never too heavy, never too sweet.
Instead, soft, quiet and almost meditative.Perfect for moments when you want to slow down, reset, and bring a sense of calm into your home.
Crafted
Handmade in Sweden using plant-based soy wax and carefully selected high-quality fragrance oils – for a clean-burning candle with a soft and even scent throw.
Ingredients & allergen information
We believe in clean ingredients and transparency – that’s why you’ll always find clear information about contents and safety here.
- Vegan scented candle – always cruelty free
- Free from unnecessary additives
- Made from Swedish, plant-based soy wax
- Handmade in Sweden in small batches
- High-quality fragrance oils for a soft and even scent throw
- 100% cotton wick for a clean and even burn
Contains:
2,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde, Methyl atrarate, alpha-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde
May cause an allergic reaction.
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety data sheet available on request.
Candle care
⚠️ For best and safest use:
- Trim the wick to approx. 5 mm before each use
- Do not burn for more than 3–4 hours at a time
- Allow the entire surface to melt during the first burn to prevent tunneling
Shipping & returns
EU: Flat-rate shipping ~6 €
14-day return policy.
→ Read more about shipping & returns here ←
Your order is carefully packed using plastic-free materials.
We use eco-friendly packing peanuts and reuse packaging whenever possible to reduce waste.
Safe use & manufacturer
⚠️ Please follow these safety instructions:
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
- Keep distance between burning candles
- Do not place the candle in drafts or near heat sources
- Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface and keep away from flammable objects
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Never move a burning candle
- Extinguish the flame by snuffing it – do not blow it out
- Never use liquid to extinguish the candle
- Keep melted wax free from debris and impurities
- Trim the wick to approx. 5 mm before each use
- Stop using the candle when about 1 cm of wax remains at the bottom
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or small children
Manufacturer
Moony Flames
Strömby Västergården 163, 385 91 Torsås, Sweden
www.moony-flames.se
info@moony-flames.se
How it smells
The fragrance unfolds in layers – from the first fresh notes to the soft and warm notes that linger the longest.
Top Notes
Liqueur and rosemary
Heart Notes
Cedarwood, dry amber and leaves
Base Notes
Moss, patchouli and earthy notes
Why Customers Love Moony Flames
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"I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered, but wow! The scent is so unique and truly captures the feeling of nature after the rain. Highly recommended."
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"This was my first purchase from Moony Flames and I'm genuinely impressed. You can really tell it's handmade, and the scent is absolutely beautiful."
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"Such a beautiful candle! The packaging feels luxurious and the fragrance is amazing. It instantly makes my home feel warmer and more inviting."
Made for the small moments
Because life isn't made of the big milestones alone.
It's the slow mornings, the fresh air after summer rain, the smell of a warm croissant, and the evenings you wish could last a little longer.
Every Moony Flames candle is inspired by a moment, a memory, or a feeling. Hand-poured in the heart of Småland, Sweden, each candle is created to bring a little more warmth, comfort, and atmosphere into everyday life.

