cypress thirteen is a conceptual candle collection inspired by the atmosphere of the american south, blending southern gothic storytelling with contemporary fragrance design. drawing from folklore, swamp landscapes, forgotten churches, and humid summer nights, the project explores how scent, packaging, and visual identity can evoke memory, place, and mood.

the collection introduces three narrative-driven scents—blackwater, haints & hollows, and spanish moss—each rooted in a distinct southern landscape. through tactile materials, embossed packaging, muted palettes, and atmospheric art direction, cypress thirteen creates a world that feels cinematic, haunting, and quietly luxurious.