SMELLS LIKE OVERWORK & UNDERPAY
“This candle instantly makes the whole room feel calmer — the scent is perfectly balanced and it burns so evenly right to the edge of the glass.”
14-day money-back guarantee. Not the right scent? Return it, no questions asked.
Free EU shipping over €100
Cruelty-Free
Handmade in the EU
100% Vegan
There's a smell every generation knows: 50-hour weeks, three coffees before noon, and the quiet question of whether this is really it. Smells Like Overwork & Underpay isn't a complaint. It's a statement. An honest description of the modern work life. This candle burns while you do what you have to do. And maybe for less time than you really should.
Burn time: approx. 50 hours
Weight: ~240g
Wax: Golden Wax, sourced in Europe, 100% vegan
Fragrance: designed in France, produced in the EU
Glass: matte black, made in Italy
Wick: cotton, lead-free
- Free EU shipping on orders above €100
- Free gift on every order above €69
- 10% off on orders above €150
- Every order is packed carefully to make sure it arrives in one piece
- Please allow 2–5 business days for processing – we pour in small batches
- Customers have the right to cancel any order in the first 14 days without reason.
- Lit candles may not be eligeble for a refund.
- If your order arrives damaged, please reach out to our customer support immediatly.
- For further returns & warranty guidlines please check out our return & warranty policies.
How long does a candle burn? Approx. 50 hours when trimmed and burned correctly.
Is the wax vegan? Yes, all our candles are made with 100% vegan, European-sourced wax.
When will my order ship? Orders are hand-poured in small batches and dispatched within 2–5 business days.
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What people are saying
“The scent fills the whole room without being overpowering — and it burns so evenly right to the edge of the glass.”
Elise M.
“Beautifully packaged, arrived safely, and the candle looks even better in person. Already ordering more for gifts.”
Tom R.
“I love that it's vegan and handmade in the EU — you can tell the quality difference immediately.”
Nadia K.