Learn More About Ayo - Heritage Collection

In Yoruba, the word Ayo means joy, delight, or happiness. In many West Indian households, joy is more than a fleeting feeling — it’s a survival tool, a form of resistance, and a way of staying rooted in life’s sweetness even when the world grows heavy.

The Ayo candle was created to capture that ritual of brightness. Its scent opens with sparkling citrus — grapefruit, lemon, and lime — a nod to the tang of tropical orchards and the sharp freshness of island mornings. Beneath the zest, ginger warms the blend, offering a subtle fire that grounds the fragrance in resilience. Together, they create a fragrance that doesn’t just perfume the air, but lifts the spirit.

The matte black jar, etched with a gold tribal emblem, represents the quiet strength of heritage. Gold for radiance, black for depth — the balance of light and shadow that defines every joyful moment. When lit, the flame dances against the vessel like a heartbeat, reminding you that joy is not passive. It is active. It is chosen.

To burn Ayo is to set an intention: to open yourself to light, to gratitude, to renewal. This is not a candle for ambience alone. It is a ritual, an invitation to greet your day with hope, no matter what it brings.

Suggested Ritual:

Light Ayo in the morning. Hold your hands briefly over the candle, palms open. Inhale deeply, and as the citrus brightness fills your lungs, say aloud: “Joy rises in me today.” Carry that affirmation into your hours, and return to the flame whenever you need to rekindle its warmth.