A Tribute to Louisiana Kitchens — It Had to Be Roux, Sha! 🥣
Bring the heart of Louisiana into your home with the It Had to Be Roux candle from Novel Nola. Featuring toasted almond, brown butter, oak, tonka bean, smoked vanilla and warm spice, this hand-poured New Orleans candle makes the perfect gift for cooks, food lovers and Louisiana natives.
Inspired by generations of Louisiana cooking, It Had to Be Roux captures the warm, nostalgic aroma of a Cajun kitchen. Sunday gumbo, cast iron pots and family gatherings, It Had to Be Roux fills your home with the comforting aroma that’s unmistakably Southern.
Whether you’re cooking dinner, decorating your kitchen or gifting your favorite Cajun, this candle feels like home.
🥘 SCENT PROFILE —
Warm Gourmand • Southern Kitchen • Toasted Almond • Smoked Vanilla
Top Notes: Toasted Almond, Warm Butter
Middle Notes: Brown Sugar, Creole Seasoning
Base Notes: Smoked Oak, Roux Accord, Vanilla Bean
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✔ Handcrafted in New Orleans
✔ Vegan CocoSoy Wax
✔ Premium Fragrance
✔ Reusable Glass Jar
✔ 50+ Hour Burn
🔍 KEY FEATURES —
• Reusable & recycled glass jars
• Eco-friendly coconut-soy wax blend
• Lead-free, organic cotton wick
• Kraft-style label with bold Nola inspired branding
• Burn time: 20-90 hours (depending on size)
• Hand-poured in New Orleans, LA
• Ideal gift for cooks, foodies, gumbo lovers, NOLA fanatics and Louisiana natives
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🎁 PERFECT FOR —
• Cajun housewarming gifts
• Louisiana homesick care packages
• Gumbo season & Fall weather
• Kitchen counter accents
• Hostess gifts & funny cookout favors
⚜️ Company Highlights —
• Hand-poured in New Orleans
• Clean-burning coconut-soy & beeswax blend
• Locally sourced, recycled glass vessel
• Signature fleur de lis wax seal applied by hand to select products
• Long lasting aroma, incredible scent throw and burn times
• Scent profiles inspired by iconic New Orleans flavors, landmarks and traditions
Please Note: Listing photos for Recycled Jars are just an example of products and sizes. Jar shapes, styles and colors will vary. These jars are donated to us by our local community and hand-cleaned by us! If you have a certain color or style in mind, please let us know in the notes at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate. Every candle is unique and handmade with NOLA love. ❤️♻️⚜️
With each order you place with Novel, you are supporting glass recycling and coastal restoration in Louisiana.
