SALVADOR FRAGRANCE CO.

Flor de Izote Candle Inspired by El Salvador

Salvador Fragrance Co.'s signature candle draws its inspiration from Flor de Izote, the national flower of El Salvador — a modern fragrance rooted in place and memory.

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THE NATIONAL FLOWER OF EL SALVADOR

What Is Flor de Izote?

Flor de Izote (the flower of Yucca gigantea, also known as Yucca elephantipes) is the flower most closely associated with El Salvador, where it is recognized as the national flower. The plant produces clusters of white, bell-shaped blossoms on tall stalks — a hardy, drought-resistant species found throughout the Salvadoran countryside.

Beyond the landscape, the flower carries cultural meaning. It appears in Salvadoran cuisine, in folklore, and in the everyday scenery of the country, and is widely regarded as a symbol of Salvadoran identity. Visually distinctive and deeply familiar, Flor de Izote is one of the ways many people recognize El Salvador.

It is this flower — and the sense of place it evokes — which inspired Salvador Fragrance Co.'s Flor de Izote scented candle.

OUR STORY

The Inspiration Behind Salvador

Salvador Fragrance Co. began with a simple connection to El Salvador — to its people, its landscape, and the small, everyday symbols that make it feel like home. We wanted to hold on to that sense of place and share it in a way that felt honest and unhurried.

The Flor de Izote candle is our interpretation of the flower and its meaning — an homage rendered through scent rather than a literal reproduction of the bloom itself. It is less about recreating a flower and more about capturing the warmth and familiarity it represents.

It's our way of carrying a piece of Salvadoran identity into daily life — a quiet reminder of where we come from, wherever you choose to light it.

SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE

Flor de Izote Fragrance

Flor de Izote is Salvador Fragrance Co.'s signature floral scented candle — a distinctive, softly floral fragrance created to bring warmth and stillness into everyday spaces. It fills a room gently, never overwhelming it, for an atmosphere that feels calm, inviting, and unmistakably like home.

Hand-poured with a premium coconut-apricot wax blend, this scented candle burns clean and even, releasing its warm floral character slowly and evenly. It's a home fragrance made for quiet evenings, unhurried mornings, and the small everyday moments worth savoring.

Available in 4 oz and 9 oz sizes, the Flor de Izote fragrance settles softly into any space — a gentle, floral warmth that lingers long after the flame is lit.

Flor de Izote™ | Signature Luxury Candle by Salvador

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The Flor de Izote Candle

Salvador Fragrance Co.'s signature scented candle, inspired by Flor de Izote and crafted for a warm, floral home fragrance experience. Hand-poured with a clean-burning coconut-apricot wax blend for a soft, even burn.

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Coconut-apricot wax blend

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Available in 4 oz and 9 oz sizes

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Signature warm, floral home fragrance

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$22.99

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Why Flor de Izote?

We chose Flor de Izote as the inspiration for our first fragrance because it is one of the most recognizable symbols of El Salvador. It felt like the natural place to begin.

A flower so closely tied to the Salvadoran landscape carries a sense of identity, memory, and place. For a fragrance brand rooted in that identity, it felt like a meaningful starting point rather than simply a pretty note.

The candle is our way of carrying that symbolism forward — a familiar part of Salvadoran culture reimagined as a home fragrance you can live with every day.

A THOUGHTFUL GIFT

A Fragrance With a Story

If you're looking for a candle that means a little more, Flor de Izote can be a quiet way to hold onto a connection to El Salvador, to celebrate Latin American culture, or simply to bring a distinctive floral fragrance into a home you love.

It also makes a considered gift for someone who appreciates where a scent comes from — a candle they can burn slowly, and an amber jar they can keep long after. No rush, no pressure; just something honest to give and to enjoy.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Flor de Izote is the flowering plant closely associated with El Salvador, producing clusters of white, bell-shaped blossoms. It is widely recognized as a symbol of Salvadoran identity and appears throughout the Salvadoran landscape, cuisine, and culture.

Flor de Izote is recognized as the national flower of El Salvador, valued for its distinctive white blossoms and its deep association with the Salvadoran countryside and identity.

Salvador Fragrance Co.'s Flor de Izote candle is a floral scented candle inspired by the flower and its connection to El Salvador — an interpretation created for the candle rather than a literal reproduction of the natural flower's scent.

Flor de Izote comes from a species in the yucca family, commonly seen throughout El Salvador, and its flowers are the ones referenced in the name "Flor de Izote."

Salvador Fragrance Co. created the candle as a tribute to El Salvador and Flor de Izote, its national flower, translating a familiar symbol of Salvadoran identity into a modern home fragrance.

The Flor de Izote candle is available in two sizes: 4 oz and 9 oz, so you can choose the size that fits your space.

The Flor de Izote candle is available directly from Salvador Fragrance Co. — shop the Flor de Izote candle.

A PIECE OF EL SALVADOR

Bring Flor de Izote Home

A piece of El Salvador, captured in wax and light — the Flor de Izote candle brings a distinctive floral fragrance, and a story, into your home.

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