Step into the fire and embrace the heat with Hellscape, a new infernal experience from Cantrip Candles. Blazing with the invigorating bite of smoky chili pepper and the juicy, charred allure of persimmon, this scent is a portal to realms where flames flicker eternally, and danger lurks in the shadows. Whether you're venturing through the Nine Hells in Descent into Avernus, battling Lilith’s legions in Diablo IV, exploring the scorched ruins of Elden Ring, or defying fate in Hades, Hellscape sets the perfect fiery atmosphere.
Inspiration for Hellscape: A Fragrance Forged in Fire
The air is thick with acrid smoke and caustic gases, and it burns your throat on every inhale. The ends of your hair begin to curl as they singe from the heat. Winged monsters wheel overhead, their cries filling you with dread–and fury. Treasures await you down here, and so does temptation.
The concept of hell has long been an alluring backdrop for brave adventurers looking for a challenging game setting. Whether it’s the dangerous complexity of the Nine Hells or a sweltering lava level, the realm of the infernal is often visited within the gaming world. We wanted to create a candle that helped players immerse themselves in the fiery planes, with a slightly sweet and smoky scent that entices (but doesn’t overwhelm) the senses.
The fragrance of the Nine Hells
The scent of Hellscape crackles with intensity and temptation. The first inhale ignites your senses with the invigorating bite of smoky chili pepper, a fiery essence that lingers like embers in the dark. Its smoldering spice is bold, untamed, and impossible to ignore–just like the infernal realms that inspired it.
As the heat simmers, the unexpected sweetness of charred persimmon rises, its juicy, caramelized depth adding a rich contrast to the fire. This darkened fruit, kissed by the flames, creates an addictive balance of sweet and smoldering, making every breath feel like a step deeper into the abyss. Mysterious, electrifying, and utterly intoxicating.
When to burn Hellscape
Summon the scent of the underworld with a candle forged in fire and brimstone. The intoxicating blend of smoky chili pepper and charred persimmon sets the stage for an immersive gaming experience, filling your space with the essence of heat, mystery, and danger. Here are some of the best settings for this incredible candle.
For running Descent into Avernus
Set the scene for your party’s journey through the Nine Hells with a candle that radiates the heat of infernal war. As devils plot and soul coins clink, the fiery aroma will remind your players that escape from Avernus is anything but certain.
For playing Diablo IV
Sanctuary is a world of torment, and this scent pulls you deeper into the heart of it. The smoky spice mirrors the fiery breath of hellspawn, while the rich, charred persimmon lingers like the aftermath of a battle with Lilith’s legions. Light it before you descend into the depths–you may never return.
For playing Elden Ring
From the burning Erdtree to the chaos of Caelid, the world of Elden Ring is filled with eerie, scorched beauty. Let the smoldering spice of our Hellscape candle accompany you as you descend the depths of Volcano manor or face off against a furious magma wyrm.
For playing Hades
If you’re dashing through the Underworld, this candle is your perfect companion. The kick of chili pepper ignites your senses like Zagreus’ rebellious spirit, while the charred persimmon lingers like the smoky aftermath of a godly showdown. Every escape attempt deserves a little ambiance.
Layering Hellscape with other Cantrip Candles
Layering different scents together is another great way to add complexity and immersion to your gaming sessions. Here are a few classic Cantrip scents that pair well with the intensity of Hellscape.
Realm of Shadows
Realm of Shadows is the cool, enigmatic abyss lurking just beyond the infernal flames. The dark allure of pomegranate bleeds through the air, rich and forbidden, while star anise weaves a veil of mystery with its delicate spice. The grounding scent of wet slate evokes the hush of midnight corridors and hidden passageways, a stark contrast to Hellscape’s unrelenting blaze.
Shop Realm of Shadows 16 oz | Shop Realm of Shadows 9 oz
Sanctuary
Sanctuary offers a radiant contrast to Hellscape, a beacon of light amidst the inferno. The warm, golden glow of ginger, incense, and saffron rises like sacred smoke, filling the air with an aura of divine protection and reverence. Sanctuary lifts you into the realm of the celestial, its spiced fragrance and resinous warmth evoking the tranquility of sacred halls and whispered prayers. When burned together, these candles embody the eternal struggle between light and darkness, salvation and damnation, creating an atmosphere charged with divine power and infernal temptation.
Shop Sanctuary 16 oz | Shop Sanctuary 9 oz
Hithmari High Desert
Where Hellscape burns with unrelenting fire, Hithmari High Desert carries the whisper of distant winds over sunbaked earth. The sagebrush, red clay, and cactus create an atmosphere that is both vast and serene, offering a moment of stillness amidst the chaos.
Hithmari conjures the rugged beauty of an arid expanse, where resilience is survival, and solitude is sacred. The crisp ozone and sage cleanse the senses, while the grounding notes of sand, cedar, and musk tether the soul to something ancient and unshaken. Together, these candles tell a tale of fire and dust, of smoldering destruction and quiet endurance–opposing forces in perfect balance.
Shop Hithmari High Desert 16 oz | Shop Hithmari High Desert 9 oz
D'Jall, Lord of Bargains
If Hellscape is the fire that consumes, D’Jall, Lord of Bargains is the smoke that lingers long after the deal is struck. While Hellscape crackles with raw heat and untamed energy, D’Jall tempers the inferno with an air of control, its scorched suede and cedar evoking the scent of ancient tomes, whispered oaths, and the weight of promises bound in ink and blood.
The rich blend of leather, clove, and tobacco leaf weaves an intoxicating spell of power and persuasion, making it the perfect counterpart to Hellscape’s reckless blaze. When burned together, these candles tell a story of temptation and consequence, where every flame flickers with the allure of untold power and the inescapable price that follows.
Shop D’Jall, Lord of Bargains 16 oz
Feel the heat with Hellscape
With Hellscape burning beside you, every adventure feels more immersive, every battle more intense, and every victory more hard-won. The smoky spice and dark sweetness linger in the air like the final embers of a conquered battlefield, making every session unforgettable. Whether you’re carving a path through hellish landscapes or facing foes that test your resolve, this candle is your companion through the flames.
Light the wick. Feel the heat. Welcome to the underworld.
You might also like: