El Palo Alto
Cedarwood • Cypress • Smoked Amber
Hand poured in small batches
65 hours of clean burn
Scent Profile
A grounding, coastal-inspired scent captured from the heritage redwoods of Northern California.
Notes
• Cedarwood: Dry, structural, and deeply grounding.
• Cypress & Fir: Crisp morning mist and fresh forest air.
• Smoked Amber: A lingering, resinous warmth.
Overall
A balanced, architectural fragrance designed to create a daily sanctuary.
Details
The El Palo Alto candle is a tribute to the coastal redwood that has anchored our horizon for over a millennium. This signature scent brings the grounding atmosphere of the California woods into your living space - a thoughtful way to experience the heritage of the Peninsula from anywhere.
• Burn Time: Approximately 65 hours of clean burn.
• Wax: 100% natural soy wax.
• Wick: Organic cotton wick.
• Vessel: Reusable glass jar with minimalist black lid.
• Gift Ready: Complimentary signature jute bag included.
• Origin: Designed in Palo Alto, hand-poured in the USA.
Care
• Trim wick to 1/4" before every light to ensure a clean, smoke-free burn.
• On your first light, allow the wax pool to reach the edge of the glass.
• Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
• To protect the vessel for reuse, discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains.
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Arrives in a reusable tote
Loved by Locals
★★★★★
A masterclass in quiet luxury. The aroma of a crisp morning walk through the redwoods. Palo Alto in a jar.
Eleanor S., Teacher
★★★★★
The unofficial start to my evening. After a day of back to backs, this scent acts as a sensory boundary and converts my home office into a living space.
Marcus T., Tech Executive
★★★★★
Like the top boutique brands I usually buy, but feels more personal because of the local connection. A permanent fixture in my living room.
Julianna V., Architect
About ZENN
A Palo Alto studio dedicated to sharing the charm of our home.
Our signature candle honors the redwood that named our city.
Join us in spreading its scent.