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DF \ 1.0 — Late Nights
The Klara Formula — a botanical blend of rosemary, lavender, and eucalyptus designed to support focus, reduce mental noise, and set the conditions for sustained, intentional work.
$78 $38
Hand-poured in small batches using 100% soy wax, DF\1.0 offers over 50 hours of clean, even burn time.
• Wooden Wick
• 10 oz
• 3.11 in diameter
Scent is the only sense with a direct line to the brain's limbic system — the part responsible for memory, emotion, and attention.
Every other sense passes through a relay called the thalamus first. Scent doesn't. It arrives almost instantly, which is why a smell can shift your mental state before you've consciously processed it.
DF\1.0 uses this pathway deliberately. Rosemary, lavender, and eucalyptus each engage specific receptors — reducing stress signals, moderating arousal, and prompting the conditions your brain associates with focus.
Use it consistently, and the association deepens. Over time, lighting the candle becomes a trigger — your brain learns to enter that state on cue.
Inside the Candle.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus has been studied for its association with alertness and reduced mental fatigue. Through the olfactory pathway, its aromatic compounds can help create a mental state that feels fresher, clearer, and better suited for sustained focus.
Lavender
Lavender has been studied for its calming effect on the nervous system. Through the olfactory pathway, it engages brain regions tied to emotion and stress, supporting a mental state that feels steadier, clearer, and more conducive to focus.
Rosemary
Rosemary has been studied for its association with alertness and cognitive performance. Through the olfactory pathway, its aromatic compounds engage systems linked to attention and mental clarity, supporting a mental state that feels sharper, more awake, and better suited for focus.