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Ybor City Sofrito - Abuela's Heels Candle
Ybor City Sofrito - Abuela's Heels Candle
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"Ybor City Sofrito" (Abuela's Heels - Tampa):
Notes of cherry, tobacco, vanilla, amber & musk.
Scent Profile: Sophisticated // Warm
Scent Strength: Medium
Tampa's Ybor City, once known as the "Cigar Capital of the World," was where Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants rolled millions of cigars by hand in historic brick factories. Like a sofrito—the aromatic base of Latin cooking—Ybor City blended cultures into something rich and unforgettable. This candle captures the essence of Ybor's cultural sofrito—sweet cherry tobacco smoke drifting past the Columbia Restaurant, flamenco beats echoing through brick streets, the rhythm of abuelas stripping tobacco leaves. The scent of cherry, tobacco, vanilla, and amber evokes the sophisticated blend of heritage, celebration, and craftsmanship that made Tampa's Ybor City legendary.
Each Ybor City Sofrito candle is available in your choice of vessel: vintage glass Glow Jars for home elegance or rugged Infinity Tins for adventure and travel. Both feature the same premium, custom coconut, soybean, and apricot waxes.
Both classic 8 oz vessels hold vintage and timeless appeal—handcrafted just for you. Insatiably curious, we search the country for high-quality fragrance and essential oils to blend for your pleasure and peace of mind. Our scents are crafted to whisper rather than shout—present but never overpowering, designed for those who appreciate nuanced fragrance that unfolds over time. Up to 60 hours burn time expected, dependent upon use. Made with clean-burning, cotton wicks. No phthalates! No parabens! No "bad" stuff.
cobblestone streets
past the Columbia
and Flamenco beats
between brick buildings
and bungalows
Abuela stripped
tobacco leaves
and cherry smoke
from cigars still linger
an Ybor City
sofrito
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Candle Safety Guidelines
• Never leave a burning candle unattended
• Keep candles away from children, pets, and flammable materials
• Trim wick to ¼ inch before each use
• Burn candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface
• Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time
• Extinguish candle when ½ inch of wax remains
• Keep burning candles at least 3 inches apart
• Use a candle snuffer or gently blow out flame to extinguish
For further safety information, review the National Candle Association's Foolproof Guide to burning a Candle Correctly from candles.org (https://candles.org/your-foolproof-guide-to-burning-a-candle-correctly).
Reed Diffuser Safety Guidelines
• Keep away from children and pets
• Place on a stable, level surface away from edges
• Keep away from heat sources, open flames, and direct sunlight
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes - wash hands after handling reeds
• Keep away from finished wood surfaces, fabrics, and porous materials that may stain
• Flip reeds weekly for optimal fragrance release
• Do not ingest - if swallowed, seek medical attention immediately
• In case of spill, clean immediately with soap and water
Room Spray Safety Guidelines
• For external use only - do not ingest
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Test on inconspicuous area before use on fabrics
• Test on small area of pet's fur before using in pet beds or on pets
• Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Do not spray directly on electrical equipment
Shipping & Delivery
Hand-poured in small batches in our Jensen Beach studio — please allow 2–5 business days for processing
Tracking information provided via email
Thoughtfully packaged with care
Complimentary hand delivery available for qualifying local orders at checkout
Every purchase contributes to environmental restoration through our Greenspark partnership — including ocean plastic clean-up, kelp restoration, and reforestation efforts.
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