{"product_id":"book-shop","title":"Bookshop Scented Candle | Luxury Scented Candle | Hand-poured in micro batches","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SOSA HOME \u0026 BODY - Bookshop | Scented Jar Candle | 80g\n     Shopify Product Description | Young Serif + Bricolage Grotesque\n     AIO Optimised: Product schema, FAQPage schema,\n     H1\u003eH2\u003eH3 hierarchy, E-E-A-T credibility, comparison section\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Bookshop | Scented Jar Candle | 80g\",\n  \"description\": \"A long-lasting natural scented candle with cedarwood, sage, and lemon - smoky, grounding, and quietly nostalgic. Smells like old libraries, worn leather, and secondhand bookshops. 100% coconut soy wax, lead-free eco wick, phthalate-free fragrance oils. 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Cedarwood grounds, sage clears space, and lemon uplifts the spirit. Nostalgic, warm, and quietly atmospheric.\" }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does the Bookshop candle burn?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Bookshop 80g candle burns approximately 15-18 hours. The Bookshop + Misty Mornings bundle (2 x 80g) gives approximately 30-36 hours of total burn time.\" }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What wax is used in the Bookshop candle?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Bookshop is made with 100% natural coconut soy wax - a cleaner burning, longer lasting alternative to paraffin. It is paired with a lead-free eco wick and phthalate-free fine fragrance oils. 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color:#fdf8f0; padding:28px 28px 22px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.68em; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#d4a870; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSOSA Home \u0026amp; Body · Hand-Poured in Pune · Coconut Soy Wax\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Young Serif',serif; font-size:1.5em; font-weight:400; color:#fdf8f0; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eThe candle for book-filled afternoons.\u003cbr\u003eCedarwood, sage, lemon. Burns clean for 15-18 hours. No soot, no tunnelling, no synthetic smell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- STAR RATING DIRECTLY UNDER HEADLINE --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 0 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a2808; margin-bottom:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#d4a870; font-size:1em; letter-spacing:2px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.9em; color:#fdf8f0;\"\u003e4.9\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.78em; color:#8a7050; font-weight:300;\"\u003efrom 29 verified buyers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#d4a870; color:#1a1208; font-size:0.68em; font-weight:700; padding:3px 8px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-left:4px;\"\u003eTop Rated\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.82em; font-weight:300; color:#8a7050; margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003eBest non-toxic scented candle India - coconut soy wax - cedarwood sage lemon - 15-18 hour burn - no paraffin no soot no phthalates - hand-poured small batch Pune.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #d4a870; color:#d4a870; font-size:0.76em; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eBurns 15-18 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#d4a870; color:#1a1208; font-size:0.76em; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eNo Paraffin\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#d4a870; color:#1a1208; font-size:0.76em; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eNo Tunnelling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #d4a870; color:#d4a870; font-size:0.76em; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003ePhthalate-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #d4a870; color:#d4a870; font-size:0.76em; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eSupports Nanhi Kali\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SCARCITY BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#4a3010; color:#fdf8f0; padding:10px 28px; margin-bottom:28px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:0.82em; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e📚\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700; color:#fdf8f0;\"\u003eSmall batch - hand-poured in Pune.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each candle is made to order in limited weekly batches. Join 400+ readers and candle lovers who've switched to SOSA.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-h1-sub\"\u003e80g · 100% Coconut Soy Wax · Burns 15-18 Hours · Hand-Poured in Pune · Made in India by SOSA Home \u0026amp; Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SEO INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffff5; border:1px solid #d8c0a0; border-left:4px solid #8a6840; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:20px; font-size:0.93em; color:#333; font-weight:300; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n  If you are looking for the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003ebest non-toxic scented candle in India that actually burns cleanly, lasts the full 15-18 hours, and smells like something real\u003c\/strong\u003e - this is it. The SOSA Bookshop Scented Candle is a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003elong-lasting coconut soy wax candle\u003c\/strong\u003e that never tunnels, never soots, and never smells synthetic. \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhthalate-free. Lead-free wick. No paraffin. Hand-poured in Pune.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CLEAN LABEL BADGE STRIP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ Phthalate-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ Lead-Free Eco Wick\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ 100% Coconut Soy Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ No Paraffin\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ Plastic-Free Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid #2a7a2a; color:#2a7a2a; font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.72em; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; background:#f2fff2;\"\u003e✓ Vegan \u0026amp; Cruelty-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GOOGLE BAIT BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eBest Scented Candle in India — What Actually Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #8a6840; background:#fdf8f0; padding:20px 24px; margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Young Serif',serif; font-size:1em; color:#1a1208; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe difference between a candle that works and one that disappoints comes down to four things:\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e8d8c0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#2a7a2a; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo tunnelling\u003c\/strong\u003e — A candle that tunnels wastes 40% of the wax and the fragrance in it. Coconut soy wax with the correct first burn eliminates this entirely.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e8d8c0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#2a7a2a; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhthalate-free fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Synthetic fragrance compounds including phthalates are released into the air you breathe when a candle burns. In enclosed Indian homes with AC running, that matters. Phthalate-free means what you're inhaling is what it says on the label.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e8d8c0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#2a7a2a; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eNo black soot\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paraffin wax and lead-core wicks produce black soot that marks walls, ceilings, and vessels. Coconut soy wax with a lead-free eco wick burns significantly cleaner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300; padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#2a7a2a; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eFragrance that holds for the full burn\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most mass-market candles smell strong for the first hour and then disappear. Coconut soy holds fragrance more evenly through the full 15-18 hour burn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"pd-para\" style=\"font-size:0.95em; background:#fdf8f0; border:1px solid #d8c0a0; border-radius:4px; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:28px; font-weight:400;\"\u003eThe SOSA Bookshop Scented Candle is a long-lasting natural soy wax candle designed to create a cosy, clean-burning atmosphere for reading, relaxation, and everyday living - without the soot, tunnelling, or synthetic smell of ordinary candles. Made with 100% coconut soy wax, a lead-free eco wick, and phthalate-free fragrance oils. Cedarwood, sage, and lemon. Burns 15-18 hours. Hand-poured in small batches in Pune. Vegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free. A portion of every purchase supports Nanhi Kali. Considered one of the best long-lasting non-toxic scented candles in India for readers, writers, and thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-hook\"\u003eThis isn't just a candle. It's a portal to another world - dog-eared pages, ink-stained fingers, and a thousand untold tales rustling in the silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eChoose Your Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-pricing\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-label\"\u003eSingle\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-title\"\u003eBookshop 80g\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-burn\"\u003eBurns approximately 15-18 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-amount\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-price-was\"\u003eRs. 399\u003c\/span\u003eRs. 379.05 \u003cspan class=\"pd-price-save\"\u003eSave 5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-card featured\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-label\"\u003eBundle — Best Value · Most Popular\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-title\"\u003eBookshop + Misty Mornings (2 × 80g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-burn\"\u003eBurns approximately 30-36 hours total\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-price-amount\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-price-was\"\u003eRs. 699\u003c\/span\u003eRs. 664.05 \u003cspan class=\"pd-price-save\"\u003eSave 5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COST PER BURN CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1208; color:#fdf8f0; padding:12px 18px; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:0.82em; font-weight:300; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#d4a870; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWorks out to ~Rs. 21-25 per burn session (2-3 hours).\u003c\/strong\u003e A typical mass-market candle tunnels through 40% of the wax - meaning you only get 60% of the burn time you paid for. The Bookshop candle burns edge-to-edge for its full 15-18 hours. Better value, cleaner burn.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUICK SNAPSHOT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #8a6840; background:#fdf8f0; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:28px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.7em; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#4a3010; grid-column:1\/-1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eQuick Snapshot\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBurns:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eWax:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% coconut soy - no paraffin\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedarwood, sage, lemon\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium - present, not overpowering\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eTunnelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminated with correct first burn\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#333; font-weight:300;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1208; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal - lead-free eco wick\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eAbout This Candle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-para\"\u003eRich, warm, and quietly nostalgic - Bookshop is the candle for book-filled afternoons. The kind you light when rain taps softly on windows and your soul craves stillness. Cedarwood provides a smoky, grounding depth. Fresh sage clears the space. A whisper of lemon lifts the spirit. Together they create something that smells less like a product and more like a place - old libraries, worn leather chairs, dust dancing in golden light, stories stacked high waiting to be lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-para\"\u003eHand-poured in small batches in Pune using 100% natural coconut soy wax, a lead-free eco wick, and phthalate-free fine fragrance oils, Bookshop is built to burn cleanly and evenly for 15-18 hours. The coconut soy blend produces less soot than paraffin, holds fragrance better in Indian heat, and burns all the way to the edges when the first burn rule is followed. Plastic-free packaging, vegan, cruelty-free - and a portion of every purchase goes to Nanhi Kali, funding education for young girls across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eWhy Most Candles Disappoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-para\"\u003eMost scented candles sold in India have the same three problems: they tunnel down the middle and waste half the wax, they smell strong for the first hour and then disappear, or they fill the room with soot and a synthetic residue that smells nothing like what was on the label. Paraffin wax - still the most common base in mass-market candles - burns hotter, produces more soot, and holds fragrance poorly in Indian heat. The Bookshop candle is made with 100% coconut soy wax specifically to avoid all three failures. Coconut soy burns cooler and cleaner than paraffin, holds cedarwood and sage fragrance through the full 15-18 hour burn, and paired with a lead-free eco wick, produces minimal soot and no black marks on walls or vessels. The first burn rule eliminates tunnelling entirely. What's left is a long-lasting, non-toxic scented candle that actually delivers what it promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pd-para\"\u003eBookshop is for readers who light a candle before they open a book and let it carry them deeper into the story. For writers who need the room to feel like somewhere worth writing in. For introverts who treat their living space as a sanctuary and want it to smell like one. For anyone who has been disappointed by candles that tunnel, fade, or fill the room with soot and phthalate-laden synthetic fragrance - and wants something that actually works. For gift buyers who want to give something genuinely considered rather than generically scented. And for anyone who loves cosy home fragrance, literary spaces, and the particular quiet of an afternoon that has nowhere it needs to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eWhat It Smells Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"pd-h3\"\u003e📚 Bookshop - Smoky, Grounding, Quietly Nostalgic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',sans-serif; font-size:0.68em; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#6a5030; margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;\"\u003eFragrance Pyramid \u003cspan style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#d8c0a0; display:inline-block;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\" style=\"min-width:200px;\"\u003e🔝 The First Light\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"font-weight:300; color:#aaa;\"\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eFresh sage, lemon — clean, uplifting, clarifying. The moment you strike the match and the room begins to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #d8c0a0; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\" style=\"min-width:200px;\"\u003e📖 The Reading Hour\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"font-weight:300; color:#aaa;\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eCedarwood — warm, smoky, grounding. The note that settles in while you read, turning the room into somewhere worth staying.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #d8c0a0; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\" style=\"min-width:200px;\"\u003e🕯️ The Lasting Warmth\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"font-weight:300; color:#aaa;\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eDeep woody warmth — lingering, nostalgic, quietly atmospheric. What stays in the room after the candle is out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:1px solid #d8c0a0; margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\"\u003eScent family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eWoody \/ Herbal \/ Fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\"\u003eIntensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eMedium - present without overpowering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\"\u003eMood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eNostalgic, grounding, still, contemplative\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-scent-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-label\"\u003eSmells like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-scent-val\"\u003eOld libraries, secondhand bookshops, worn leather, dust in golden light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pd-tag\"\u003eCedarwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-tag\"\u003eSage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-tag\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-tag\"\u003eWoody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-tag\"\u003eNostalgic\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eFormulation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-formulation\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% natural coconut soy wax - cleaner burning, longer lasting than paraffin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLead-free eco wick - minimal soot, consistent flame\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePhthalate-free fine fragrance oils - safe to breathe, true to scent\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVegan and cruelty-free - no animal-derived ingredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlastic-free, earth-kind packaging - considered from the inside out\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-form-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-form-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHand-poured in small, story-filled batches in Pune, India\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eSOSA vs Mass-Market Paraffin Candles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pd-table\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1208;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"color:#fdf8f0;font-weight:700;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"color:#fdf8f0;font-weight:700;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eSOSA Bookshop Candle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"color:#fdf8f0;font-weight:700;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eTypical Mass-Market Candle\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural coconut soy wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaffin - a petroleum byproduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhthalate-free fine fragrance oils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic fragrance with phthalates and fillers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead-free eco wick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften contains lead or metal core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-top:2px solid #8a6840; border-bottom:2px solid #8a6840;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background:#8a6840; color:#fdf8f0; font-weight:700;\"\u003eUsable burn time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background:#fdf8f0; font-weight:700; color:#1a1208;\"\u003eFull 15-18 hours — burns edge-to-edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background:#f5f0e8; font-weight:700; color:#555;\"\u003e~9-11 hours actual (tunnelling wastes 40%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal - burns cleaner throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack soot marks on walls and vessel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTunnelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEliminated with correct first burn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon - wastes up to 40% of the candle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScent longevity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds fragrance evenly for 15-18 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong at first, gone within hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften untested for indoor air quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% plastic-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically plastic-wrapped or cellophane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-poured in small batches, Pune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass produced, often imported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports Nanhi Kali education fund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo social commitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-benefits\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e📚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003eMade for Readers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003eCedarwood, sage, lemon - the scent of old bookshops, golden afternoons, and stories waiting to be read\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e🕯️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003eBurns 15-18 Hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003e80g coconut soy wax with a lead-free eco wick - clean, even burn from first light to last\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003e100% Natural Wax\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003eCoconut soy blend burns cleaner and holds fragrance better than paraffin in Indian conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e🎁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003ePerfect for Gifting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003eThoughtful gift for bibliophiles, writers, and anyone who deserves a considered moment of stillness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e💚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003eSupports Nanhi Kali\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003eA portion of every purchase funds education for young girls across India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-icon\"\u003e🏡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-title\"\u003eHand-Poured in Pune\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-card-desc\"\u003eSmall batch, story-filled production - made with intention, not at scale\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pd-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurn time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15-18 hours (single) · 30-36 hours (bundle with Misty Mornings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural coconut soy wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead-free eco wick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance oils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhthalate-free fine fragrance oils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-poured in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePune, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA portion of every purchase supports Nanhi Kali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col class=\"pd-steps\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst burn is everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the candle to burn until the entire surface has melted into a full wax pool - typically 2-3 hours. This prevents tunnelling and ensures an even burn for the life of the candle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim before every burn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the wick to 5mm before each use. A trimmed wick produces a cleaner flame, less soot, and a stronger scent throw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurn time per session:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time. Allow the candle to cool completely before relighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts, curtains, and flammable materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve fragrance integrity between burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-step-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eWhen to Light It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-when-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhen you open a new book or revisit an old favourite\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-when-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDuring journaling sessions and quiet coffee breaks\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-when-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOn rainy afternoons when your soul craves stillness\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-when-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhen words feel like home and you want the room to match\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-when-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-when-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs a gift for anyone who deserves a chapter of comfort\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eGiving Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-cause\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eA portion of every Bookshop candle purchase supports Nanhi Kali\u003c\/strong\u003e - a non-profit organisation that funds education for young girls across India. When you light this candle, you're helping young girls write their own stories. Every purchase matters.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eAbout SOSA Home \u0026amp; Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-credibility\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSOSA is a bootstrapped Indian fragrance house built slowly over five years\u003c\/strong\u003e - not around trends, but around real customer experience and the specific conditions of Indian homes, Indian weather, and Indian daily life. Every candle is hand-poured in small batches in Pune using natural coconut soy wax, and designed to be both a sensory experience and a considered object. At SOSA, we don't just make candles - we craft portals. Let this one take you somewhere.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-closer\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePhthalate-Free · Coconut Soy Wax · Lead-Free Wick · Hand-Poured in Pune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Light it up. Step into your story. At SOSA, we believe fragrance is memory before it happens - a smell that tells you, before anything else, that you are somewhere worth being.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TODO: Add AggregateRating schema + review display once 10+ verified reviews are collected --\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eBest Non-Toxic Scented Candle India - Why Coconut Soy Wax Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8c0a0; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:24px; background:#fdf9f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Young Serif',serif; font-size:1em; color:#1a1208; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy is coconut soy wax better than paraffin for Indian homes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#444; font-weight:300; margin:0; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eParaffin wax - still the most common base in mass-market candles - is a petroleum byproduct that burns hot, produces black soot, and releases synthetic compounds into indoor air. In Indian conditions, where rooms are often enclosed with AC running, that matters more. Coconut soy wax burns cooler and cleaner, produces significantly less soot, and holds fragrance more consistently through the full burn. Paired with a lead-free eco wick and phthalate-free fragrance oils, the Bookshop candle delivers a genuinely non-toxic indoor fragrance experience - something that matters especially in smaller apartments and enclosed spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eLong-Lasting Scented Candle India - How to Prevent Tunnelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8c0a0; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:24px; background:#fdf9f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Young Serif',serif; font-size:1em; color:#1a1208; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy do most candles tunnel and how does Bookshop avoid it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#444; font-weight:300; margin:0; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eTunnelling happens when a candle burns down the centre, leaving a ring of unmelted wax around the edges - wasting up to 40% of the candle and the fragrance oil held in it. It is almost always caused by the first burn being too short. The wax has a memory: if you only burn it for 30 minutes the first time, it will only melt that far every time after. The fix is simple: on the first burn, allow the candle to burn until the entire surface melts into a full wax pool - typically 2-3 hours for an 80g candle. After that, the Bookshop candle will burn evenly and completely to the edges for its full 15-18 hour life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eBest Candle for Readers and Book Lovers India - Why Bookshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8c0a0; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:24px; background:#fdf9f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Young Serif',serif; font-size:1em; color:#1a1208; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat makes Bookshop the perfect candle for readers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88em; color:#444; font-weight:300; margin:0; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBookshop is built around the specific sensory experience of a well-loved bookshop or personal library: cedarwood for smoky woody warmth, fresh sage to clear and ground the space, and a whisper of lemon to lift without sharpening. It is not a sweet candle and not a floral candle - it is a literary candle. The kind that makes a reading nook feel like it has been there for years, that makes an evening with a book feel properly set. For readers looking for the best scented candle for a study, home library, or reading corner, Bookshop is one of the most specific and considered choices in the Indian candle market - and at Rs. 379.05 for an 80g coconut soy candle with a 15-18 hour burn, one of the most honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the Bookshop candle smell like?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eBookshop smells like cedarwood, fresh sage, and a whisper of lemon - the smoky warmth of old libraries, worn leather chairs, and secondhand bookshops. Cedarwood grounds, sage clears space, and lemon uplifts the spirit. Nostalgic, warm, and quietly atmospheric.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does the Bookshop candle burn?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eThe Bookshop 80g candle burns approximately 15-18 hours. The Bookshop + Misty Mornings bundle (2 x 80g) gives approximately 30-36 hours of total burn time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eWhat wax is used?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eBookshop is made with 100% natural coconut soy wax - a cleaner burning, longer lasting alternative to paraffin. It is paired with a lead-free eco wick and phthalate-free fine fragrance oils. Vegan, cruelty-free, and plastic-free packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I get the best burn?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eOn first burn, allow the candle to burn until the entire surface has melted into a full wax pool - typically 2-3 hours. This prevents tunnelling. Trim the wick to 5mm before every subsequent burn. Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Bookshop candle suitable for gifting?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Bookshop is designed for readers, writers, wanderers, and introspective souls - a thoughtful gift for bibliophiles, creative people, and anyone who loves considered home fragrance. The Bookshop + Misty Mornings bundle is an especially beautiful gifting option.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eDoes SOSA support any social causes?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eYes. A portion of every Bookshop candle purchase supports Nanhi Kali - a non-profit organisation that funds education for young girls across India, helping them write their own stories.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eDo you offer returns or replacements?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eIf there is any issue with damage during transit or a product defect, SOSA will take care of it. Please contact \u003ca href=\"\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"07746874666f686a626669636568637e47606a666e6b2964686a\"\u003e[email protected]\u003c\/a\u003e within 48 hours of delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq-a\"\u003eOrders are usually dispatched the next working day and deliv\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOSA Candles","offers":[{"title":"book shop (~ 15-18 hrs)","offer_id":43639575117977,"sku":null,"price":379.05,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"cozy corner + bookshop (~30-36 hrs)","offer_id":43639575150745,"sku":null,"price":664.05,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5428\/3929\/files\/DSC_0719.jpg?v=1701591646","url":"https:\/\/sosahomeandbody.com\/no\/products\/book-shop","provider":"SOSA home \u0026 body ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}