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The X-Large Octagon
A faceted four-wick candle shaped by symmetry, artisan craftsmanship, and the quiet drama of an object that changes from every angle.
Eight sides. Four flames. One unmistakable presence.
The X-Large Octagon is the most distinctive silhouette in the LuLu & Oliver candle collection—a vessel that feels geometric without feeling severe, sculptural without becoming ornamental, and substantial without overwhelming the room.
Its eight-sided form catches light differently from every viewpoint. Each facet creates a subtle shift in shadow, tone, and surface character, allowing the vessel to feel almost architectural during the day and dramatically illuminated after dark.
Every piece is individually hand-finished, allowing natural variation in color, marbling, texture, air pockets, and surface character to remain visible. No two vessels are entirely alike, and that individuality is part of the design.
Inside, thirty-five ounces of our coconut–soy wax blend are scented with premium fragrance oils and pure essential oils, then poured around four lead-free wicks chosen for the vessel’s generous footprint.
The result is fragrance, form, and flame brought together in a piece that feels collected, permanent, and designed to remain beautiful well beyond its first burn.
“The most memorable objects reveal something new from every angle.”
Geometry with warmth, movement, and soul.
An octagon occupies a beautiful space between the softness of a circle and the structure of a square. Its eight sides create order and symmetry, but the repeated angles introduce movement around the entire form.
That movement makes the vessel especially compelling on open surfaces where it can be viewed from more than one direction—coffee tables, kitchen islands, round dining tables, entry consoles, and central shelves.
The hand-finished surface softens the geometry. Tonal variation, painterly movement, subtle texture, and natural irregularity keep the piece from ever feeling mechanical or mass produced.
Styled alone, the X-Large Octagon becomes a focal point. Paired with books, ceramics, brass, stone, linen, or greenery, it becomes part of a layered and collected interior.
Why the octagonal form feels exceptional
- Distinctive eight-sided silhouette
- Generous 35 oz candle volume
- Four-wick configuration for balanced warmth
- Individually hand-finished surface
- Designed to be viewed from every angle
- Refillable and thoughtfully reusable
Four flames reflected across eight sides.
Balanced Heat
Four carefully positioned wick points help distribute warmth across the vessel’s generous, multi-sided surface.
Faceted Light
The glow shifts across the eight planes of the vessel, creating subtle contrast, shadow, and movement as the candle burns.
Expansive Scent
The generous melt pool allows fragrance to open with depth and presence in larger rooms and open living spaces.
Sculptural Ritual
Lighting all four wicks transforms the vessel into an illuminated object—part candle, part sculpture, part atmosphere.
The X-Large Octagon is designed for customers who want fragrance to feel immersive and decorative presence to feel intentional. Its scale makes it especially suited to living rooms, dining rooms, open kitchens, primary bedrooms, and generous entryways.
Because balanced heat is essential in a multi-wick vessel, all four wicks should be trimmed evenly and lit together. Proper care helps support an even melt pool while protecting the beauty and life of the vessel.
Thoughtful from the vessel inward.
The X-Large Octagon is hand-poured with our premium coconut–soy wax blend, fine fragrance oils, pure essential oils, and four lead-free wicks.
The candle is vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and formulated without petroleum. The vessel is sealed with a non-toxic, water-based finish selected for durability and environmental consideration.
Coconut–soy wax was chosen for its creamy appearance, smooth finish, and ability to carry fragrance with warmth and dimension. Its soft visual character provides a beautiful contrast to the geometry of the octagonal form.
Clean formulation works best alongside thoughtful candle care. Wick length, airflow, burn duration, and the condition of the wax all influence how evenly and beautifully a candle performs.
A distinctive vessel deserves a memorable fragrance.
The X-Large Octagon makes fragrance feel like part of the architecture of the room.
Woods, amber, musk, leather, smoke, patchouli, vanilla, spice, and resinous notes add warmth and depth to the sculptural form. Citrus, herbs, tea, salt air, and fresh botanicals create contrast, bringing clarity and brightness to larger kitchens and open living spaces.
Because the vessel is refillable, its fragrance can evolve with the season. Spring may call for soft florals and green botanicals. Summer may bring coastal notes and citrus. Autumn may lean into pumpkin, woods, and spice. Winter may transform the room with evergreen, birch, smoke, or amber.
The vessel remains unmistakable. The mood becomes entirely new.
Find the fragrance that belongs in your space
Explore the LuLu & Oliver Candle Fragrance Library for scent notes, seasonal profiles, and fragrance inspiration.
Explore Candle FragrancesEight sides. More than one life.
A vessel this distinctive was never intended to be discarded after a single candle.
Once the original wax has finished, the X-Large Octagon can be cleaned, carefully inspected, and renewed with an appropriate LuLu & Oliver Candle Refill Kit.
Refilling allows the vessel to move through different rooms, seasons, and fragrance stories while remaining a familiar sculptural presence in the home.
Extending the life of the vessel can reduce the need to purchase another complete container and its associated protective packaging.
It also creates a more intentional ritual: cleaning, choosing, melting, pouring, curing, and relighting the same artisan object with a completely new atmosphere.
A statement piece from every point of view.
On a Round Coffee Table
The faceted silhouette creates beautiful contrast against a circular surface while remaining balanced from every viewpoint.
On the Kitchen Island
Its generous footprint feels substantial on stone or wood countertops and can be viewed beautifully from all sides.
On the Dining Table
Four flames create warmth and visual interest for dinners, celebrations, holidays, and evening gatherings.
On an Entry Console
Pair it with a mirror, artwork, books, or collected objects to create a striking first impression.
In Open Shelving
Style among ceramics, brass, stone, greenery, and books to introduce geometry, texture, and fragrance.
After the Final Burn
Refill it, or repurpose the cleaned vessel as a planter, floral container, organizer, centerpiece, or sculptural object.
Large multi-wick candles reward careful burning.
- Trim all four wicks to approximately 1/4 inch before lighting.
- Light all four wicks together to support balanced heat across the vessel.
- Allow the melt pool to move toward the edges during the first burn.
- Place the candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts.
- Do not burn longer than the care instructions recommend.
- Keep the wax free of wick trimmings, matches, and debris.
- Make sure all four flames remain balanced throughout the burn.
- Discontinue burning when approximately 1/2 inch of wax remains.
- Never move the vessel while the wax is hot or liquid.
- Never leave a candle unattended or near children and pets.
Everything to know about the X-Large Octagon.
How large is the X-Large Octagonal Candle?
The vessel measures approximately 5.91 × 6.42 × 3.07 inches and contains 35 ounces of wax.
Why does it have four wicks?
The generous multi-sided surface benefits from four carefully positioned wick points to distribute heat and support a more balanced melt pool across the vessel.
Should all four wicks be lit together?
Yes. Trim all four wicks evenly and light them together so the wax warms consistently across the full surface of the candle.
What makes the octagonal shape different?
The eight-sided silhouette blends the softness of a rounded form with the structure of a geometric vessel. Its facets create shifting light, shadow, and visual movement from every angle.
What size room is it best suited for?
The X-Large Octagon is especially well suited to larger living rooms, dining rooms, open kitchens, primary bedrooms, entryways, and open-concept spaces.
Is every vessel exactly the same?
No. Because each vessel is individually hand-finished, natural variations in color, marbling, texture, air pockets, and surface character are expected and make every piece unique.
What kind of wax is used?
The candle is hand-poured with a coconut–soy wax blend and scented with fine fragrance oils and pure essential oils.
Is the candle vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. LuLu & Oliver candles are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and formulated without petroleum.
Can the vessel be refilled?
Yes. Once the candle has finished, allow the vessel to cool, clean and inspect it carefully, and follow the instructions supplied with the appropriate LuLu & Oliver refill kit. Never refill a cracked or damaged vessel.
Can the vessel be repurposed?
Once fully cleaned, the vessel may be repurposed as a planter, floral container, centerpiece, substantial organizer, or decorative object.
How long will the candle burn?
Burn time varies with fragrance, wick maintenance, room conditions, and burn habits. Current product guidance estimates an average of approximately five to seven hours per ounce.
Where is the candle made?
Each candle is hand-poured in small batches in Landrum, South Carolina.
