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PhD Graduation Candle – Aromatherapy Soy Wax, Handmade in England

InessenceCandles  

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  • Dimensions: Width: 6.5 Centimeters; Height: 8.5 Centimeters; Volume: 180 Milliliters
  • Gift wrapping: Gift wrapping by InessenceCandles

    Comes with brown flip top gift box wrapped in cream Italian Ribbon

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Perfect gift Looks great Smells amazing Great quality Love it As described Fast shipping

“Nice candle”

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What buyers say, summarized by AI: Perfect gift Looks great Smells amazing Great quality Love it As described Fast shipping

5.0

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Kate Oct 18, 2026

Nice candle

Kate Oct 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Dasha Oct 14, 2026

Smells DELISH !! can’t wait to gift it :)

Dasha Oct 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Rupert Oct 6, 2026

Lovely item. Brilliantly packaged. Very happy and smells delightful. Thank you.

Rupert Oct 6, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Etsy buyer Sep 30, 2026

lovely design and smells amazing!

Etsy buyer Sep 30, 2026

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Amber jar candle labeled ‘Smells Like a Finished PhD’ – hand-poured graduation gift for PhD students, featuring witty text and minimalist design.

Gift wellness: Pure and natural scented candle gifts from the essence of nature
Thoughtfully handcrafted and personalised, our luxury 100% natural pure essential oil soy wax candles come in a choice of eight soothing aromatherapy scents. Each blend is carefully curated in-house to enhance mood, promote relaxation, improve sleep, and support overall well-being. Unlike most commercial candle brands, we don’t use any toxic artificial fragrance or paraffin wax, we use only the finest pure essential oils, chosen for their unique health benefits and aromatherapy properties. We believe this makes them more than just a thoughtful gift—they're a gift of wellness too!

Smells Like a Finished PhD
With notes of perseverance, panic & pure genius – infused with the sweet scent of Freedom.

Celebrate the incredible achievement of completing a PhD with a candle that captures every moment of the journey — from the late-night study sessions to the breakthrough ideas and, finally, that beautiful sense of freedom.

A perfect gift for new graduates, researchers, or anyone who's earned those hard-fought letters after their name.

Ideal for:
🎓 PhD graduation gifts
🎓 End of doctorate celebrations
🎓 Funny gift for researchers & academics
🎓 Unique, hand-poured keepsake

Handmade in England | 180ml Amber Jar | Soy Wax & Essential Oils | CLP Compliant

Choose your well-being scent:

TRANQUILITY
ROSE GERANIUM + YLANG YLANG
A wonderfully blissful therapeutic blend to help de-stress, calm the mind and relax the body.

BREATHE
LEMONGRASS + LAVENDER + EUCALYPTUS
A fresh, grounding scent to boost your immune system and sense of overall wellbeing. This zesty candle will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and smiling.

AUTUMN SPICE
NUTMEG + ORANGE + CEDARWOOD
Delicious golden earthy spice blend to snuggle down to as the darker evenings draw in. A wonderfully balanced spiced aroma to both invigorate the senses and deeply warm the soul.

PEACE
CHAMOMILE + LAVENDER + YLANG YLANG
Scented to promote inner peace and tranquility to help you unwind, relax and prepare for sleep.

SILENT NIGHT
FRANKINCENSE + CINNAMON + CLOVE + ORANGE
A warm, sweet and deep spiced beautifully balanced winter classic blend to promote healing and ultimate relaxation.

SENSUAL
ROSE + SANDALWOOD
A calming fusion of the delicate and alluring scent of Rose combined with a touch of earthy Sandalwood will leave you feeling both relaxed and grounded.

AWAKEN
ORANGE + BLACK PEPPER + SANDALWOOD
Both citrusy and spicy this gorgeous blend lifts your spirit and awakens the soul, leaving you feeling more energised and positive.

CHRISTMAS COSY
PINE + NUTMEG + CINNAMON
A gorgeous blend to evoke that warm and cosy festive feeling when lit. Fresh, woody, spicy and sweet, this Christmas classic will leave the heart smiling all night long.


All our candles are 180ml in a lovely reusable apothecary glass jar and have a burn time of approximately 35 hours.
Stylishly packaged in a brown box with shredded kraft paper and branded notecard so they can be sent directly to your special someone with a handwritten message if desired. (click this is a gift and write the message you would like on the notecard)

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CHOCOLATE
Salted Caramel Chocolate By Love Cocoa Minibar 20g
Ignite ALL the senses; nothing will say it better than a beautiful personalised candle AND the ultimate indulgent tasting experience of Salted Caramel Chocolate by Love Cocoa. They will thank you for it.

LUXURY LINEN GIFT BAG
Go the extra mile with a luxury branded natural linen drawstring gift bag, that really does give the already thoughtful candle gift an extra special touch.

REED DIFFUSER
Neroli & Bergamot Reed Diffuser 100ml
Pure essential oils in an all natural base oil.
A beautiful fresh and uplifting combination, both floral and citrusy to fill the room wonderfully, leaving you feeling relaxed and grounded.


- Handmade in England in small batches
- 100% pure natural Essential Oils
- 100% natural soy wax (sustainable resource, renewable, phthalate free)
- Clean burning and longer lasting than paraffin wax
- No toxic synthetic or artificial fragrances


Inessence Candles offer passionately handcrafted, all natural personalised candles for the ultimate thoughtful gesture for all occasions and milestones.



All our candles are lovingly made to assist in providing you more than just a gift for someone, but something that bit extra special which can be given with true meaning and heart, a charming, thoughtful and personal gesture that can not only be used and enjoyed but treasured and remembered. So whether it be a milestone birthday or an exciting life event or simply ‘just because’ you will be guaranteed an ‘aww and a smile’

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    Wax type: Soy
  • Material features
    Vegan
  • Width
    6.5 Centimeters
  • Height
    8.5 Centimeters
  • Volume
    180 Milliliters
  • Gift wrapping

    Available

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    Gift wrapping by InessenceCandles

    Comes with brown flip top gift box wrapped in cream Italian Ribbon

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InessenceCandles
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England, United Kingdom

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Listed on Nov 5, 2026