Personalised Map Candle – Valentine’s Day Gift for her (Where We Met / First Date / Proposal)
Personalised Map Candle – Valentine’s Day Gift for her (Where We Met / First Date / Proposal)
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Turn “our place” into a keepsake. This personalised map candle features a custom map of your special location — where you met, your first date, the proposal spot, or your first home — plus names, a date, and a short message. It’s a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift that feels personal, romantic, and beautifully gift-ready.
What you can personalise
- Custom map location (suburb/address or a place name)
- Names (e.g., Amelia & James)
- Date (optional)
- Short message (e.g., Where it all began, Our first Valentine’s, Forever starts here)
- even a close up image
Why a personalised map candle is a standout Valentine’s gift
- High-intent gifting: ideal for shoppers searching “personalised valentines gift” and “custom candle gift”.
- Emotion-led: the location tells the story instantly, without needing a long message.
- Photos beautifully for Google Shopping and gifting content.
Label quality (premium finish)
Your design is printed on a matte vinyl label for a professional, luxe finish. Matte vinyl is a superior choice because it looks crisp under indoor lighting (minimal glare), holds fine details cleanly, and is more durable than standard paper labels for everyday handling.
Sizes and burn time
- Large amber jar: 285g
- 50+ hours burn time
How to order your map candle
- Enter your location (place name or address).
- Add the names and date (optional).
- Add your short message.
- Choose your preferred scent and size.
Last-minute Valentine’s gifting (delivery guidance)
If you’re shopping for last minute valentines gifts, please check our shipping policy for current dispatch and carrier estimates before ordering. Delivery timeframes can vary by state and carrier conditions.
Valentine’s Day gifting FAQ
What is a unique Valentine’s gift in Australia?
A personalised map candle is unique because it captures a real place that matters to you both — it’s romantic, personal, and still practical to use at home.
What location should I use on the map?
Popular choices include where you met, your first date, where you got engaged, your wedding venue, or your first home together. If you’re unsure, choose the place that brings back the best memory.
What label do you use for the map candle?
We print on a matte vinyl label for a premium finish. Matte vinyl reduces glare, keeps the map lines sharp, and is more durable than standard paper labels.
Can you adjust the map if my pin/location needs tweaking?
Yes. If the map needs a small adjustment for clarity or framing, we can refine the placement so the final label looks clean and balanced. As an AIPP member with professional photography experience, we understand how to optimise imagery and layout for high-quality print results.
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Australian owned and made in NSW, our scented candles are hand-poured in small batches using vegan, clean-burning pure soy wax. Personalise yours with an engraved lid, a custom name, message, or photo label, then enjoy a long 40–50+ hour burn time.
Australian owned and made in NSW, our scented candles are hand-poured in small batches using vegan, clean-burning pure soy wax. Personalise yours with an engraved lid, a custom name, message, or photo label, then enjoy a long 40–50+ hour burn time.
- Australian owned and Australian made (NSW)
- Fast 24–48 hour dispatch options from NSW (business days, volume dependent)
- Personalisation options: engraved lid, name, message, or photo label
- Long burn time: 40–50+ hours (size dependent)
- Clean, vegan, pure soy wax
- Pet safe ingredients used; always burn responsibly and keep candles out of reach of pets
Why Scent Nation Is Better
| Scent Nation Australia | Typical mass-produced candle brands |
|---|---|
| Australian owned and Australian made (NSW) | Often imported or manufactured at scale |
| Hand-poured in small batches for freshness and quality control | Large-batch production focused on volume |
| 100% natural soy wax (vegan-friendly, sustainable, biodegradable) | Commonly paraffin-based or blended waxes |
| Personalisation: engraved lid, name, message, or photo label | Limited to standard labels or generic gifting |
| Long burn time: 40–50+ hours (size dependent) | Burn time varies widely and is not always comparable |
| Fast 24–48 hour dispatch options from NSW | Longer fulfilment times, especially for “custom” items |
| Phthalate-free & paraben-free fragrance oils, 100% IFRA compliant | Ingredient transparency and compliance disclosure varies |
| Lead-free cotton wicks | Wick materials vary and are not always stated |
The Scent Nation Purity Guarantee
As an authority in non-toxic home fragrance, we prioritise your health and indoor air quality. Unlike mass-produced paraffin brands, our luxury range is strictly:
- Phthalate-Free & Paraben-Free: We use high-quality fragrance oils that are 100% IFRA compliant.
- Lead-Free Cotton Wicks: Essential for a safe, soot-free, and non-toxic flame.
- 100% Natural Soy Wax: A vegan-friendly, sustainable, and biodegradable alternative to paraffin.
- Australian Made: Hand-poured in small batches to ensure quality control and freshness.
Why We Don’t Use Essential Oils
Why We Don’t Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are wonderful for aromatherapy, but candles are a high-heat application. Many essential oils have lower flash points and can be difficult to formulate consistently in wax.
To prioritise safety, stability, and reliable scent throw, we use candle-grade fragrance oils engineered specifically for burning.
Candle Burn Times
Candle Burn Times
Approx. Burn Time:
225g MEDIUM JAR over 40 hrs
285g LARGE JAR over 50 hrs
Ingredients & Safety (Non-Toxic Candles)
Ingredients & Safety (Non-Toxic Candles)
- Wax: 100% soy wax: No additives No Paraffin, No Palm Oil, No artificial colouring
- Fragrance: premium candle-grade fragrance oils that are phthalate-free and paraben-free-giving you a clean burning and pet-safe candle.
- Compliance: supplier-confirmed IFRA Standards compliant for intended candle use
- Wick: cotton-based, lead-free wick
Clean burn: paraffin-free and designed for a cleaner burn experience compared with many paraffin candles - Pet households: burn in a well-ventilated area and keep pets away from smoke
Candle care for best scent throw
Candle care for best scent throw
Hooray, a brand new candle!
There's nothing quite like the feeling of lighting it up for the
very first time.
However, it's important to perform the first burn correctly to ensure the optimal performance of your candle.
To do this, allow the wax to melt to the edge of the jar, creating an even melt pool before snuffing the flame. This typically takes about 3-4 hours to achieve a full melt pool.
We recommend burning your candle for 3-4 hours but never longer than 4 hours during its
first use to release its wonderful fragrance's full potential and create the optimal candle memory for your next burn. This will also prevent the candle
from tunnelling.
When your candle arrives, the wick will already be pre-trimmed by us. However, it's important to
continue trimming the wick in between uses to maintain a healthy flame and even burn.
If the wick is too long, you may notice that it begins to mushroom, which is completely normal but can cause the candle to burn faster. This is caused by
excess carbon build-up, so it's best to keep the wick trimmed to approximately 5mm to 7mm.
If you notice the flame getting bigger, extinguish the flame, trim the wick, and relight the candle. This will keep the life of the candle longer at the same time keeping safe all the time.
Shipping & Postage
Shipping & Postage
Shipping: fast shipping Australia-wide
Standard $10.60. Express $14.10
AUSTRALIAN (DOMESTIC) SHIPPING
Orders are typically dispatched within 1 - 3 business days * 2 -5 business days for holidays & peak periods.
Delivery times will vary depending on your location.
Express Shipping:
We offer express shipping with Australia Post. Express orders are dispatched within 1 - 3 business days * 2 - 5 business days for holiday & peak periods. Delivery is express once shipped and you should receive your order within 1 - 4 business days depending on your location
Shipping & delivery:
All standard Australian metro shipping services are typically delivered within 2-8 business days. This may change depending on your state & region.
Shipping rates are calculated automatically at checkout via our integration with "shippit". Our integration automatically scans all major carriers and finds the cheapest shipping rates. We ship all Australian Metro orders with Aus Post for regional/rural deliveries.
Tracking/ Delivery:
To ensure you receive tracking information for your order, please provide your email and/or contact number during the checkout process and a tracking number for your order will be sent to you at the time of purchase.
At the time of placing an order please ensure you understand that our delivery partners typically deliver between business hours as do all major Australian delivery services. Please provide an address that is accessible for a driver to leave your package in a safe place. If the address provided is a locked building please ensure someone is available to accept the package or provide specific instructions.
Delivery days & times are out of our control. Once we ship your parcel the delivery service will determine the day and time of delivery, any changes to their schedule are out of our control.
All deliveries by default are ATL (Authority to leave) if you have special instructions please let us know in your order notes.
We recommend you complete the delivery instructions section at checkout to note any possible instructions for the courier on your day of delivery. We do not recommend our candles be left out in direct heat or sunlight as the wax may melt.
We are constantly looking to improve our service to our customers which is why your feedback is welcomed. Please feel free to contact us and let us know your thoughts.
Delivery issues:
We do our best to help solve delivery issues where possible. In the event that a courier attempts delivery and cannot; a card is usually left with instructions for re-delivery. It is up to the customer to organise redelivery/ change of address etc.
You can get help by visiting your tracking page sent at the time of shipment. There is an option at the bottom of the page "Get delivery help". Simply follow the prompts for the best option for your situation.
You may incur an additional shipping cost if you request a change of address once a delivery has been attempted.
Refunds/Damages
If your package is damaged in transit please refer to our refund policy to find out what your next step is or contact us via email at hello@scentnationaustralia.com
We do not accept refunds or exchanges for issues surrounding incorrect addresses/change of mind/ unable to collect.
If a delivery has been attempted you can request a re-delivery. If a re-delivery has been attempted unsuccessfully you may incur an additional shipping fee to have the item re-routed to a new address or returned to us.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
International orders are shipped with EMS. International orders are dispatched typically within 2 business days.
Delivery may take between 6-15 business days depending on your country and location. You may be required to pay duties and/or taxes on your shipment, customs policies vary from country to country. Please check with your local customs office.
You will receive tracking information once your order has been shipped.
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND ORDER CUT-OFFS
NSW
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
ACT
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
VIC
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
QLD
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
SA
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
WA
STANDARD POST - 10th December
EXPRESS POST - 15th December
TAS
STANDARD POST - 15th December
EXPRESS POST - 19th December
NT
STANDARD POST - 6th December
EXPRESS POST - 15th December
We highly recommend you have your Christmas orders in by December 1 & November 25 for WA customers to avoid possible delays and to give you the best chance of receiving your goods by Christmas!
** Please note, we will not be responsible if your package does not arrive on time, we will not accept refunds or change of mind as these dates are guides only! It is up to your discretion to order ahead of time understanding shipping services are usually congested during the busy holiday periods. We will do everything we can to ensure your order is shipped out on time but delivery delays are outside of our control.
Order processing
Order processing
Orders are typically processed & shipped within 1-3 days. Please allow for possible delays during holidays & busy periods such as Christmas.
Note: It's better to order a few days earlier than leave it to the last minute. We process orders as quickly as possible, but once it leaves our hands and enters the postal/courier service, it's beyond our control.
Exchanges and/or returns
Exchanges and/or returns
In the upsetting possibility that your item/s arrives damaged, we would love to make it right!
We take great care when packaging and shipping your orders. However, sometimes things happen.
Please contact us at hello@scentnationaustralia.com within 7 days of receiving your order and we'll begin the process.
Free returns are available. Please refer to our shipping & refund
policy for more information.
