Jason Wu Orchid Rain is the designer’s first luxury scented candle, made with Nest Fragrances in the spring of 2012. Here is what is in it, how it compares with other Nest florals and what the packaging looks like.
In the spring of 2012, Jason Wu collaborated with NEST Fragrances to launch his first luxury scented candle, Orchid Rain.
“Florals play an important role in my designs, so for my first
fragrance, I wanted to create a floral scent that would reflect my
feminine design aesthetic,” said Jason Wu.
Orchid Rain combines the rare and fragrant white Cattleya orchid with nashi pear, pomegranate and goji berry. The unique fruity and floral essences are enhanced with blonde birchwood and hints of pink pepper and coconut.
“Orchid Rain is a MUST HAVE for anyone looking for a beautifully
feminine, fresh floral with a burst of fruit in it. I am head over heels
in love with this one! Nest Fragrances has done it again! This is a
true masterpiece.” – Ryan Patrick Kelley, Fragrance Enthusiast.
Orchid Rain reflects the modern florals Laura Slatkin is so famous for creating. This fragrance reminds me of the dew drop note in her Blue Garden candle. Jason Wu Orchid Rain is another watery floral, but the subtle fruity notes and coconut add a welcome warmth and character to the scent without distracting from the clean floral essence. This fragrance creates and elegant, fresh and warm ambiance – perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The candle is decorated with a signature grey, black and white orchid-floral petal print, inspired naturally by Wu’s Spring 2012 collection. The sophisticated, custom-made porcelain candle vessel is topped with an elegant, gold-plated lid.
What is inside Jason Wu Orchid Rain
The fragrance centers on a white Cattleya orchid. Around it sit nashi pear, pomegranate and goji berry, with blonde birchwood, pink pepper and coconut rounding things out.
Notes like these are usually described in layers. The fruit and orchid are what you notice first, while the wood and coconut give the scent some body underneath. Jason Wu said he wanted a floral that reflects his feminine design style, which explains why flowers lead the blend.
If you have never bought a designer candle, it helps to know what you are paying for. Part of the cost is the brand name and part is the vessel, but the fragrance is the reason to burn it, which is why the notes list matters most.
With Jason Wu Orchid Rain, the list reads as feminine, fresh and a little fruity. If you usually like clean florals but want something with a bit of fun, it is worth reading that list twice before you decide.
In short, Jason Wu Orchid Rain is a floral with fruit and coconut for people who like their flowers fresh.
How Jason Wu Orchid Rain fits the Nest style
The author connects the candle to the modern florals Laura Slatkin is known for creating, and compares it to the dew drop note in Nest Blue Garden. Both are watery florals, but here the subtle fruit and coconut add warmth without covering the clean flower.
That balance makes it easy to burn in different settings. The post calls it a good fit for relaxing or entertaining, and it appears again in Caitlin Feener’s piece on cooling watery floral candles. Ryan Patrick Kelley, who is quoted above, also wrote our March 2012 Top Fan post.
The author also hints at who this is for. The reviewer quoted above calls Jason Wu Orchid Rain a must have for anyone who wants a feminine, fresh floral with a burst of fruit. If that is not your taste, Nest has plenty of other scents, and our guide to choosing NEST candle scents can help you narrow them down.
That clean, warm mix is the signature of Jason Wu Orchid Rain.
The vessel and how to display it
The candle comes in a custom porcelain vessel with a gold-plated lid, printed with a grey, black and white orchid petal pattern inspired by Wu’s Spring 2012 collection. It looks as good unlit as it does burning, so it works on a shelf or a vanity.
Put the lid back on after each burn to keep dust out, and let the wax cool fully before moving the vessel. If you like the flower itself, the orchid family has thousands of species, though candle makers usually imagine a scent rather than copy one.
A porcelain vessel feels heavier than a plain glass jar, so place it on a stable, heat-safe surface. Keep it away from curtains and busy walkways, and use a snuffer or the lid to put out the flame rather than blowing, which can scatter hot wax.
A gift of Jason Wu Orchid Rain suits a fashion fan, a spring birthday or a host who likes a pretty shelf. Because the print was inspired by the Spring 2012 collection, it also has a story you can tell when you hand it over.
