Winter Keep

Let the battle for the kingdom fade away as you enjoy this wintry, woodsy fragrance. Warm yourself by the campfire amidst the icy pines of a Northern castle. Breathe deeply and be glad to be alive.

Without a light to guide your way, your night could be rather dark and full of terrible things. With scents of evergreen forest and bonfire, you can relax knowing that your realm is safe for at least one more night. Whether you’re watching the wall or waiting for night to fall, the Winter Keep candle will transform your slice of the North into a calming refuge to spend the night. With a medium to strong scent, your entire living space will be filled with camaraderie and hope.

 

Winter Keep - Book Lovers' Soy Candle - Frostbeard Studio

 

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The Scents That Make Sense

Composition

Whether you’re a fan of the books or the show, you’ll be able to appreciate the bracing scents of this winter-time candle. If you’re new to the series, you can get caught up on episodes or chapters while being surrounded by the smells of a Northern keep. This unique winter candle will burn for hours, but there must always be a book lover in your home; meaning you shouldn’t burn this candle when you’re not around.

Our 100% soy candles are made from eco-friendly materials and are packaged in recyclable glass and tin containers. We recommend that you use your container after your candle has burned out as a planter, pencil holder, or any other household DIY. We understand that every fictional world is different in each reader’s mind. Our candles were made with our personal ideals of what a frozen Northern keep might smell like and the feelings it would evoke.

Behind The Scents

Winter Keep is one of our most popular scents, and it’s easy to see why! Winter Keep along with The Wall are two of our best selling fantasy candles. With a seamlessly blended composition of bonfire and evergreen, the Winter Keep candle makes for a perfect reading or viewing companion.

Each of our candles are hand poured in small batches by a member of our dedicated team. Since each batch is crafted in small quantities, your candle may be slightly different than the image shown above, but we put great effort into duplicating our candles as exactly as possible.

The Winter Keep candle is available in four sizes: 2 oz tins, 4 oz tins, our original 8 oz candles, and tart packages. The 2 oz candles are a perfect way to try out this scent before committing to a larger size, and the 4 oz candle is the perfect gift size for the special book nerd in your life. Our 8 oz candles are our most popular size as they burn the longest. Our tart packages have also become quite popular; they’re perfect for both at home or at the office. Get all the scents of the Winter Keep candle without the need for an open flame.

Helpful Tips

  • Trim wick to 1/4" before each use.
  • Burn no longer than 2-3 hours at a time.
  • After use, cover with lid to reduce soot.

Candle Safety

The 2 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz candles can all burn for hours. The larger the candle, the longer it can burn. For each candle, we recommend that you don't burn it all the way down - discontinue use when 1/2" wax remains. See our full list of safety tips here.

Quality Materials, Responsibly Made

Every size variation of our candles can burn for hours because they’re meant to be used! While they’ll look great on your shelf, they’ll smell even better while in use. Part of what makes our candles so unique is our dedication to using renewable and eco-friendly ingredients. Each Winter Keep candle is made entirely of sustainable resources and doesn’t include any animal products. Making the finished product biodegradable and vegan! The eco-friendly vibe goes farther than just the wax; each Frostbeard candle contains a lead-free cotton wick and hand-selected dye chips and fragrance oils.

Sizing

Size Weight Volume Height Width
2 oz Tin 1.8 oz 2 fl oz 1.3" 2"
4 oz Tin 4.4 oz 4 fl oz 2" 2.6"
8 oz Jar 14.8 oz 8 fl oz 4" 3"
Tart 3 oz 2.75 fl oz 3" 2"
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Specifications

When it comes to processing, the current shipping rate is 2-3 business days. Once you have placed your order, you will receive a tracking notification, allowing you to track your items once they have been shipped. Domestic orders over 13oz currently ship USPS Priority Mail (2-3 Days) while orders under 13oz presently ship USPS First Class Mail, thus taking slightly longer to ship.

We know that shipping fees stink, and we’ve done everything in our power to mitigate those costs as much as possible. All shipping rates are based on both location and the total weight of your order. By adding your desired items to your cart and proceeding to the checkout, you will be able to estimate your shipping costs before purchase. We offer free shipping on all orders over $50 within the U.S. This discount will be automatically deducted at checkout.

Good news global Frostbeard lovers, we ship worldwide! Traditionally, international orders will take between 2-3 weeks (or sometimes longer) to arrive from the shipment date. Upon your package’s arrival, it may be subjected to additional customs fees and/or tariffs, depending on your country. You, the buyer, are responsible for paying these costs. We discount the rate of international shipping compared to the actual cost. This includes a tiered discount of $5 off orders over $50 and $10 off orders over $100. These rates are automatically included at checkout.

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Legendary Coffee Shop
Stephanie M. (St Louis, MO)
Warm and cozy

This smells just as I would expect based on the description. The cinnamon roll adds a warm hint of spice and baked good yumminess and the coffee adds another layer of cozy decadence. Definitely a winner.

This one is for my partner who is an avid Tolkien fan.

This one, I’m excited to give it to my mum with a subscription to a letter set based on Jane Austen’s writing. The company is called Flower Letters, I believe, and I think this candle will be most complimentary for them.

I’m just excited about these candles and reading with them lit on the table beside me.

I’m just excited about these candles and reading with them lit on the table beside me.

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Mystery Fragrance
Heather R. (Seattle, WA)
Always such a lovely treat

I love this idea. I had a little extra this month so I decided to get one to add to my order. It was a little Back to Wizard School scent. I have this in a larger size and it's delicious! A definite favorite! So nice to have the mini version for my desk!

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Legendary Coffee Shop
Heather R. (Seattle, WA)
I'm blown away. I think it's one of your best scents.

It's been awhile since I've bought a candle where it was so good I never got tired of the scent and hoped it would be around all year. This is one of them. The cinnamon isn't as sharp as expected but mild, warm. Very nice. Definitely a bakery scent, but not overwhelming. Definitely NOT plasticy-smelling or artificial. It's comforting. I'm very sensitive when it comes to odors/scents and this one has been a dream. Sometimes there are scents with a spice element that for whatever reason my eyes or skin start reacting to it. I don't get that with this candle. Very pleased and will be buying more!

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The Grump
Katherine

I love the earthiness of this scent. I also love that the company quickly sent me a replacement along with a free smalll candle when there was a mix-up with the delivery!

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Screenplay
Katherine

I love the popcorn and cola smell of this scent. I also love that the company quickly sent me a replacement when the post office delivered the original shipment to Kansas instead of Washington state!

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Murder Express
Miranda H. (Franklin, WI)
Perfect wintry scent

This is such an enchanting scent. All of the notes are so well balanced. It is very wintry, and mysterious. I was afraid the tobacco would be too strong but it isn’t, and adds a really nice depth to the candle.

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Faerie Door
Miranda H. (Franklin, WI)
Unexpected but delightful

I thought it would be fairly earthy, and I would describe it more as fresh, but it smells lovely. Before burning it the spices smelled really strong, but once you start burning it the scents even out really nicely. It’s definitely giving whimsy and faerie. This is my first “mild” candle from Frostbeard, and it’s exactly what I would expect for throw.

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Halfling Hills
Nicole A. (Nashville, TN)
Always a favorite

A perfect warm scent for spring. Love this one!

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Faerie Door
Nicole A. (Nashville, TN)
Perfect! Reminds me of Emily Wilde

Loved this candle and the book that (I think?) inspired it. Lovely woodland scent.

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Bookstore
Brandy

Absolutely the best smell that has ever existed. I am not exaggerating. It’s better than fajitas.

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Faerie Door
Monique

I was not impressed with these candles, especially for the price. The scent was almost nonexistent with some, and others did not smell at all how they were described. They do burn cleanly and evenly, which is why I gave them 2 stars and not one, but I would not spend the money to buy them again.

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Murder Express
Trish (Allston, MA)
Don't get stuck in a snowdrift without one

Very pine-forward with sweet, tobacco-y notes in the background. A lighter scent than the other candles I've purchased from Frostbeard, and I mean that as a positive. It's also an excellent candle to have burning in the background to complement a steaming cup of black tea? I'm assuming it's something to do with tannins.

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Monster Hunter
Julie K. (Ferryville, WI)
Spring candles

I love the various scents of your candles. Scents are strongly attached to memories and these bring back wonderful ones! Thanks so much!

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Back to Wizard School
Anonymous (Warrington, PA)
Would buy this again

I bought this as a gift and was extremely tempted to keep it myself. Perfect fall candle and decently strong. Love it!

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Study Break Chai Latte
Anonymous (Warrington, PA)
So-so

Once lit, I feel these lost a little of the distinct chai smell. Still enjoyable enough, but I've enjoyed other candles more.

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Winter Witch
Anonymous (Warrington, PA)
Give it a shot!

At first, I thought this would be more of an incense-like scent, which are not always my favorite. However, it really is a pleasant more mellow background scent! Definitely one I am glad to have tried!

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Faerie Door
Molly (Enfield, NH)
Another favorite

I always have to order Hafling Hills as soon as it comes out so I decided to try Faire Door and I am so glad I did. The earthy scents are comforting and the fern gives it a softer spring note.

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Mountain Lodge Madness
Molly (Enfield, NH)
A little sweet but nice

I like this one. As others have said it can be a little sweet smelling, so I only burn it for so long. It has a nice throw and fills a room without being overwhelming.

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Old Books
David D. (Prattville, AL)
Smells like vanilla soap

I was optimistic given the ingredient list, but sadly the candle smells like vanilla soap rather than old books. The scent itself is pleasant, but I was hoping for more than a vanilla candle.

Great scent with unique ideas. Small for the cost though.