Inspired by the signature scent developed for Nine Orchard—the boutique hotel housed in the landmark Jarmulowsky Bank building—this is Takamichi’s first candle, and it doesn’t behave like most.
Formulated to shift with its surroundings, the fragrance moves fluidly between bright and soft, fresh and intimate. It opens with bergamot and neroli, drifts into seawater and orange flower, and settles into a quietly seductive base of cedar, musk, and amber.
Neither masculine nor feminine, neither minimal nor maximal—it’s a scent that resists being boxed in.
The candle is poured with plant-based wax and a cotton wick. The packaging, like the fragrance, is understated but striking: minimalist, mid-century, with a nod to 1970s downtown grit.
8 oz - 226 g - Made In USA
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NOTES
Top: Bergamot, Lime, Neroli
Middle: Orange blossom, aquatic notes, Petitgrain
Base: cedarwood, amber, musk
CARE
Burn for 2-3 hours each time you light the candle. This will help the candle burn evenly; remember to trim the wick before each burn.
Never leave a burning candle unattended or lit while sleeping. If you are going to leave the room or go to bed, be sure to extinguish all candles first.
Never touch or move a burning candle. Never move a candle container when the wax is liquified.
Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For safety measures, stop burning a candle when there is ¼ inch of wax left in the vessel.
Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Before re-lighting, let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts.
Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lit candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets, or anyone else.
Before leaving the room, make sure your candle is completely out, and there is no glow coming from the wick ember.
Do not touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.
THE BRAND
Known by New Yorkers who value individualistic, precise cuts and styling, Takamichi Saeki and the team at Takamichi HAIR have a top-performance salon showcasing the ultimate expression of Takamichi’s style and vision. Takamichi opened his eponymous salon in 1999, located at 68 East 1st Street, on the corner of 1st Avenue. With a growing, loyal following Takamichi moved the salon in 2004 to a loft at 35 Great Jones Street. In Fall 2011, Takamichi moved to 263 Bowery, 2nd floor, a modern, luxurious space designed by architect Sandra van Rolleghem and featuring a mural by Barcelona-born acclaimed artist Santi Moix.
Takamichi Saeki began his creative career as the Assistant Director of the ISE Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Soho, which supports artists and scholars whose work promotes Japanese esthetics and culture. In 1991, Takamichi opened his own gallery, Salon de Fleurs, partnering with a friend. It was this experience with understanding form and composition that helped to define Takamichi as a hairstylist. He began this second career at Siren, the Nolita salon that developed a cult following in the 1990s when Andre Balazs and John Cale were regulars.
With his line of products, Takamichi’s goal is simple. After 20 years of working with his clients, understanding their needs, and naturally, touching their hair, he wanted to help them clear through the clutter and simplify their regimens. His products are timeless, well-crafted, everyday essentials that not only ensure
good grooming now – but for years to come.
