Magnetic Reserve candle with black label in a clear glass jar, two wicks lit.
Magnetic Reserve candle with black label in a clear glass jar, two wicks lit.
Upsensed Magnetic Reserve candle styled with sliced grapefruit, black peppercorns, and white jasmine on a ceramic base.
Upsensed Magnetic Reserve fragrance note collage featuring Japanese grapefruit, bergamot, peppercorn, and cedar
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Magnetic Reserve — Grapefruit + Cedar Coconut Soy Candle

Japanese Grapefruit | Peppercorn | Cedar

Japanese grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon arrive sharp and immediate — brightened further by peppercorn, ginger, and a cool marine edge, then anchored by a deep, resinous base of patchouli, vetiver, and frankincense that makes the whole thing impossible to walk away from.

Scent Profile +

Mood: Bold, smooth, confident

Fragrance Family: Citrus Woods

Feels Like: Crisp citrus, subtle spice, and warm woods lingering in a polished, cologne-inspired space.

Fragrance Notes +

Top: Japanese Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon

Middle: Peppercorn, Ginger, Jasmine, Marine, Peppermint

Base: Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, Labdanum, Frankincense

Product Details +

Net Weight: 11 oz | 312 g

Burn Time: Up to 70 hours

Wax: Custom blend of coconut, soy, and apricot waxes

Wick: FSC-certified natural wooden wick

Vessel: Heavy-base glass jar with matte black lid

Packaging: Reusable black velvet drawstring bag

Free From: Phthalates, parabens, reproductive toxins, carcinogens, mutagens, and organ toxins

Made In: Hand-poured in small batches in Texas

Candle Care +
  • Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch before each burn.
  • Gently remove any debris and keep wax clean.
  • Allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface during the first burn.
  • Burn for 2–4 hours at a time for the best performance.
  • Keep the candle away from drafts, fans, vents, and open windows.
  • Always burn on a stable, heat-safe surface.
  • Never leave a lit candle unattended.
  • Discontinue use when about 1/2 inch of wax remains at the bottom of the jar.
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    Sustainable
    Renewable ingredients, reusable hand blown glass jars
  • Thin line icon of a candle in a glass jar with a small flame and leaves along the lower right side.
    Clean Burning
    Custom blend of coconut, soy, and apricot waxes + 100% cotton wicks
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    Premium Fragrance
    Clean, high-quality fragrance and essential oils
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    Long Lasting
    Up to 70 hour burn time

Fragrance Notes

  • Whole grapefruit with a green leaf beside a sliced grapefruit half.
    Japanese Grapefruit
    Bright, crisp, citrusy.
  • Black peppercorns fragrance note icon - Upsensed home fragrance collection
    Peppercorn
    Spicy, sharp, energizing.
  • Cedarwood log and green cedar branches fragrance note icon - Upsensed home fragrance collection
    Cedar
    Warm, woodsy
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Magnetic Reserve: A Bold, Masculine Scented Candle

A masculine candle built to wear more like a cologne than a typical home fragrance — Japanese grapefruit and peppercorn up top, cedar, vetiver, and frankincense underneath. If you're looking for a candle that smells like cologne rather than a generic "for him" scent, this is the one built around that exact idea.

First Light

Japanese grapefruit opens bright and immediate, with bergamot and lemon keeping the citrus crisp rather than sweet — closer to a fresh-squeezed grapefruit candle than the syrupy citrus most brands default to.

As It Develops

Peppercorn and ginger bring a dry, sharp heat, while jasmine and marine notes cut in underneath — cool and slightly unexpected against the spice. This is the stage that reads most "cologne candle": complex, layered, not immediately placeable.

Where It Settles

Cedar, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum, and frankincense take over as the candle burns down — warm, woodsy, and grounded. A cedar candle in its own right by this point, closer to a fine fragrance's base notes than a typical wood-scented candle.

Gift This If: you're looking for a candle for him or a citrus woods candle for someone who already wears a cologne with a similar profile.

Built to Match the Scent

-Premium coconut-apricot wax with double cotton wicks

-Free from phthalates, parabens, and the standard list of reproductive and organ toxins

-Reusable glass jar with a matte black lid, packaged in a reusable velvet drawstring bag

-Burns up to 65 hours, hand-poured in small batches in Texas