{"title":"(Malin+Goetz) Otto Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"malin-goetz-otto-candle-260g","title":"(Malin+Goetz) Otto Candle (255g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtto - named for the highly prized essential oil extracted from rose petals - is (MALIN+GOETZ)'s most expansive candle, and their most uncommonly beautiful. Where most floral candles lean sweet and one-dimensional, Otto opens with the bold, unexpected combination of Cardamom, Clove Bud, Black Pepper, Cassis, and Lavender before blooming into a lush bouquet of Peony, Rose, Muguet, and Geranium. The base grounds everything in Moss, Cashmere Musk, Guaiacwood, and Cedarwood - giving the fragrance a depth and persistence that keeps it feeling sophisticated rather than merely pretty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-poured with a vegetable wax blend and cotton wick for a clean, slow burn of up to 60 hours, it's the candle that makes any room feel like somewhere worth being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho's It For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe person who loves florals but has never found a floral candle that felt grown up enough. Otto is for those who appreciate that a rose scent can be complex, modern, and genuinely gender-neutral when it's built around spice and wood rather than sweetness alone. It's also a stand-out gift - the kind of candle that gets remarked upon the moment someone walks into a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA floral candle that isn't cloying\u003c\/strong\u003e. The spiced opening of Cardamom, Clove Bud, and Black Pepper immediately establishes that this is not a simple or sentimental floral - it has structure, edge, and real sophistication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered complexity that develops as it burns\u003c\/strong\u003e. Otto reveals itself progressively - the spiced top gives way to the lush floral heart before the woody, musky base takes over and lingers. It's one of the more dynamic scent experiences in the (MALIN+GOETZ) candle lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely gender-neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e. The spice-forward opening and woody base prevent Otto from reading as purely feminine, making it a confident home fragrance choice for any space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed for a genuine fragrance heritage ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e. Otto (or attar) of roses has been prized in fine perfumery for centuries - (MALIN+GOETZ) honours that heritage while building something entirely modern around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-hour clean burn\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vegetable wax blend and cotton wick for slow, even diffusion and excellent scent throw without soot or smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cardamom, Clove Bud, Black Pepper, Cassis, Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peony, Rose, Muguet, Geranium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moss, Cashmere Musk, Guaiacwood, Cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening is the hook - and it's nothing like what you'd expect from a floral candle. Cardamom brings its warm, aromatic spice, Clove Bud adds a dry heat, Black Pepper gives the whole opening a sharp, assertive edge, while Cassis contributes a dark berry richness and Lavender softens it all with herbaceous calm. It's complex, compelling, and immediately distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart is where the florals arrive, and they do so with elegance rather than sweetness: Peony adds a soft, slightly green floral note, Rose brings its classic depth and richness, Muguet offers a clean, delicate counterpoint, and Geranium ties everything together with its slightly sharp, rosy-green character. Together they create the experience of walking through a late-spring garden in full, dewy bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is what makes the room feel it long after the candle is extinguished: Moss grounds the composition in earthiness, Cashmere Musk wraps everything in a warm, skin-like softness, Guaiacwood adds a quietly smoky woody warmth, and Cedarwood gives the whole base its lasting dryness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose (Otto)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The heart of the candle and the source of its name. Otto of roses is the steam-distilled essential oil extracted from rose petals, prized in fine perfumery for its depth and complexity. Here it anchors the Middle Notes with a richness that no synthetic rose approximation can replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardamom\u003c\/strong\u003e - A warm, aromatic Top Note spice that opens the candle with unexpected piquancy, immediately setting Otto apart from any conventional floral. Also appears in the (MALIN+GOETZ) Vetiver EDP and Dark Rum EDP as a bridging spice note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium\u003c\/strong\u003e - A Middle Note ingredient with a rosy, slightly sharp, green character that complements and extends the Rose accord, adding a naturalistic quality to the floral heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassis\u003c\/strong\u003e - A dark, slightly fruity berry note in the Top Notes that adds richness and depth to the opening, preventing the spiced top from reading as purely dry or assertive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere Musk \u003c\/strong\u003e- A soft, warm, fabric-like Base Note that gives Otto its lingering skin-close quality in the dry-down, wrapping the earthier base ingredients in something deeply comfortable and appealing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaiacwood\u003c\/strong\u003e - A resinous, slightly smoky woody Base Note that adds depth and warmth to the dry-down, grounding the lush floral heart in something natural and lasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoss\u003c\/strong\u003e - An earthy, complex Base Note that gives Otto its outdoors quality in the dry-down - the green, slightly damp character of moss is what keeps this floral candle from ever feeling indoor-only or overly refined. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the wick to 6mm (1\/4\") before each use. Allow the candle to burn for at least 2-3 hours on the first use to achieve an even wax pool and prevent tunnelling. Do not burn for more than 3 hours at a time. Place on a heat-resistant surface away from drafts and out of reach of children and pets. Discontinue use when 1.3cm (1\/2\") of wax remains. The glass vessel can be cleaned and repurposed - (MALIN+GOETZ) design their candle jars specifically to be worth keeping. Otto also comes in a Supercandle format (3-wick, 80-hour burn) for those who want it as a centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy MASC Recommends This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtto is the candle that surprises people who think they don't like floral. The spiced opening changes the conversation entirely - it's bold, distinctive, and genuinely unlike anything most customers have encountered in a home fragrance before. It's also one of (MALIN+GOETZ)'s most giftable products: it arrives beautifully packaged, the scent is immediately impressive, and the reusable vessel makes it feel like a considered choice rather than a generic gift. MASC recommends pairing Otto with the Tomato Candle for a remarkable complementary burn - the green freshness of Tomato plays beautifully against Otto's rich florals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"(Malin+Goetz)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3269860353,"sku":"MG-CO-603-09","price":86.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2590\/files\/4_ec1d3680-ff20-4823-b100-d0bb8779748f.jpg?v=1694741700"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2590\/collections\/5_13c42af7-ccc8-4c40-905a-bd6b020147ca.jpg?v=1759462605","url":"https:\/\/shopmasc.com\/collections\/malin-goetz-otto-collection.oembed","provider":"MASC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}