One of the more unusual endorsements for Mokara Orchid comes from a shopper hunting for a dupe of the Australian fashion label Kookaï's signature fragrance. After sniffing around, she decided this was the closest match and went straight for the 3-wick hearth ($90) and a reed diffuser.
It's the same blend of orchid and white lily over spring moss that Voluspa has long sold as Mokara (the short name now lives on the mini tin), and reviewers describe it as light and green rather than heady: subtly floral, the kind of fresh early-spring scent one Nordstrom reviewer would pick for a bridal shower. It doesn't push hard. Ratings are the softest in the Voluspa line, 3.8 stars from 15 Amazon reviews (Glow Score 7.6), and an owner of the big 5-wick loves the scent but finds its wicks burn unevenly. Start with a 9 oz jar for $34.
Voluspa says the 5-Wick Hearth burns up to 250 hours. Size by size: Small Jar, 50 h; Classic, 60 h; Large Jar, 100 h; 3-Wick Hearth, 80 h; 5-Wick Hearth, 250 h.
What does Mokara Orchid smell like?
A fresh-cut bouquet of orchid and white lily with green, mossy stems. The hallway on the day you finally buy yourself flowers. Voluspa lists notes of mokara orchid, white lily and spring moss. We file it under floral.
Is Mokara Orchid worth it?
Buyers think so: its Glow Score is 7.6 out of 10 (Good). Amazon buyers rate it 3.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews. The Small Jar costs $24 and burns 50 hours; the 5-Wick Hearth burns up to 250 hours for $250.
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