50°C feather
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50°C Violet
Cannabis & Cactus
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Wax play candles — body safe, multi-temperature, handmade
From gentle 50°C warmth to intense 75°C heat. Natural wax blends, handcrafted in Lisbon. Choose your temperature.
Our wax play candles are designed from the ground up for skin contact — not repurposed decor candles with a new label. Every candle uses a natural soy-paraffin blend that melts at a precise, controlled temperature between 50°C and 75°C, so you always know what to expect. We organise our range into three tiers — Feather (50–55°C) for gentle first-touch warmth, Ember (60–65°C) for a more defined sensation, and Blaze (70–75°C) for experienced players who want intensity. Each candle is handmade in Lisbon by our founder Olga. Not sure which temperature to start with? Read our temperature guide to find your tier. New to wax play entirely? Our beginner's guide covers everything you need to know before your first session.
55°C feather
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55°C Ocean Green
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60°C ember
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60°C Black
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65°C ember
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65°C Red
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70°C Purple
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75°C blaze
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50 + 55°C
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Duo Holy Intimacy
Cannabis & Cactus · Forest
From €59.00
60 + 70°C
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Duo Control & Release
Vetiver · Vanilla & Tobacco
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65 + 75°C
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Duo Tension & Surrender
Palo Santo · Musco Blanco
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65 + 70 + 75°C
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Trio Inferno
Palo Santo · Vanilla & Tobacco · Musco Blanco
From €86.00
50 + 55 + 70°C
Trio Tender
Cannabis & Cactus · Forest · Vanilla & Tobacco
From €86.00
60 + 65 + 75°C
Trio SenseMe
Vetiver · Palo Santo · Musco Blanco
From €86.00
Feather mix
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Compare the candles
| Candle | Melting temperature | Tier | Scent | Burn time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50°C Violet | 50°C | Feather (50–55°C) | Cannabis & Cactus | 8–30 h | €30–€70 |
| 55°C Ocean Green | 55°C | Feather (50–55°C) | Forest | 8–28 h | €30–€70 |
| 60°C Black | 60°C | Ember (60–65°C) | Vetiver | 7–26 h | €30–€70 |
| 65°C Red | 65°C | Ember (60–65°C) | Palo Santo | 5–22 h | €30–€70 |
| 70°C Purple | 70°C | Blaze (70–75°C) | Vanilla & Tobacco | 5–20 h | €30–€70 |
| 75°C Nude | 75°C | Blaze (70–75°C) | Musco Blanco | 4–19 h | €30–€70 |
Sets in this collection
| Set | Candles inside | Set price | Bought separately | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Holy Intimacy | €59–€137 | €60–€140 | €1–€3 | |
| Duo Control & Release | €59–€137 | €60–€140 | €1–€3 | |
| Duo Tension & Surrender | €59–€137 | €60–€140 | €1–€3 | |
| Trio Inferno | €86–€200 | €90–€210 | €4–€10 | |
| Trio Tender | €86–€200 | €90–€210 | €4–€10 | |
| Trio SenseMe | €86–€200 | €90–€210 | €4–€10 | |
| Random Set: Beginner | Chosen for you from the Feather tier (50–55°C) | €59–€137 | — | — |
Not sure which temperature to start with?
Discreet packaging
Made for skin
Handmade in Lisbon
Ingredients listed
Why choose SenseMe wax play candles
Ordinary candle waxes melt anywhere from about 46°C to 69°C depending on the blend, and the label rarely says which — so one drip might feel warm and the next much hotter. That unpredictability is dangerous on skin. SenseMe candles are formulated with a soy-paraffin blend tuned to a single target temperature, verified with infrared testing during development. The result is a candle that behaves the same way every time you light it. Body safety starts with the wax. Our blend is free from paraben, phthalate, and synthetic dye additives. The cosmetic-grade pigments we use wash off skin completely with warm water.
The temperature tier system — Feather, Ember, Blaze — exists because no single temperature is right for everyone. Beginners build confidence with 50–55°C, where the wax feels like warm bathwater. Experienced players explore 70–75°C, where sensation is immediate and intense. The progression between tiers is the core of the SenseMe experience, and our curated sets are designed to guide that journey.
Every candle is handmade in Lisbon by our founder Olga, who also leads in-person wax play workshops where you can learn technique hands-on. To learn more about our philosophy and process, visit our about page. If you have specific safety questions, our safety guide covers patch testing, distance, aftercare, and everything in between.
Choosing your first candle? Our guide to the best wax play candles compares every temperature, set and size.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature wax play candle should I start with?
50°C. The 50°C Violet is the gentlest candle in the SenseMe range: the wax lands as warmth without a sting, which makes it the right choice for a first session or for sensitive skin. Move to 55°C once 50°C feels comfortable, and only then to the 60–65°C Ember tier.
What is the difference between the Feather, Ember and Blaze tiers?
They are temperature bands. Feather (50–55°C) feels like warmth arriving on the skin, with no sting. Ember (60–65°C) adds a short sting of one to two seconds before the warmth spreads. Blaze (70–75°C) brings an immediate sting of two to three seconds and is meant only for experienced players.
What are SenseMe candles made of?
A blend of soy wax and cosmetic-grade paraffin, a cotton wick, cosmetic-grade dye and a phthalate-free fragrance oil. Each candle is formulated to melt at one stated temperature between 50°C and 75°C, and is handmade in Lisbon.
How long does a wax play candle burn?
It depends on size and temperature: from 4–8 hours for a size S candle (120 g) to 19–30 hours for an XL (350 g). Hotter candles with three wicks burn faster. Exact burn times for every size are in the comparison table on this page and on each product page.
Where do you ship, and how much does it cost?
From Lisbon, for a flat rate per order whatever its size: €10 to Portugal, €15 to the European Union (except Cyprus) and Monaco, €30 to the rest of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway, and €63 (about $70) to the United States by DHL. You see the rate in your cart before you pay. Orders leave within 3–5 business days, then usually take 1–3 business days within Portugal, 4–6 across the EU and 5–10 to the rest of Europe. Outside the EU, customs may charge import VAT, duties or handling fees on arrival; the recipient pays these and they are not included in our prices or shipping.
Updated : Updated prices.
Change history
- : Updated prices.
- : Added a comparison table of every candle and set, answers to common questions, and corrected how hot ordinary candles get.