MERC
“Survive first. Ask questions later.”
Merc is a man who lives in the gray spaces between good and evil.
A mercenary shaped by secrets, survival, and violence, he walks through the world with steel in his hands and danger never far behind. Trust doesn't come easily to a man like Merc, and loyalty isn't something he gives freely.
But once it's earned, it doesn't break.
His fragrance captures that same hardened strength. Worn leather opens with a rugged edge, while cold steel brings the feeling of a blade freshly drawn. Cedarwood and darker woods ground the fragrance, and warm musk settles into the base.
Rugged. Dark. Masculine. Dangerous.
This is the scent of a man who doesn't promise safety, but will burn the world down to protect what becomes his.
🖤 SCENT NOTES
Worn Leather • Cold Steel • Cedarwood • Dark Woods • Warm Musk
Fragrance Profile: Leathery • Metallic • Woody • Musky • Masculine
AVAILABLE IN
Candle
Hand-poured using our proprietary apricot-soy wax blend with a 100% cotton wick for a clean, even burn and beautiful fragrance throw.
Wax Melt
Hand-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax for a clean, long-lasting melt and excellent fragrance throw.
Diffuser Oil
A concentrated fragrance blend made for continuous scenting in your favorite diffuser.
Room & Linen Spray
A quick burst of fragrance for rooms, linens, bedding, curtains, and other fabric-safe surfaces. Perfect when you want your favorite scent without lighting a candle.
MADE BY SOUTHERN NOVELSCENTS
Every Southern NovelScents fragrance is custom created and blended in-house to capture the character, story, trope, or world that inspired it.
Merc's fragrance blend is exclusive to Southern NovelScents, and each product is handcrafted in small batches with carefully selected, high-quality ingredients.
Our fragrance oils are phthalate-free and selected for safe use in their intended applications when products are used as directed.
Because our wax products are handcrafted using natural wax, slight variations such as frosting, texture changes, or minor surface imperfections may occur. These are completely normal and do not affect fragrance performance.
CANDLE CARE
For candle purchases only:
Your first burn matters. Allow the melted wax to reach the edges of the vessel during the first burn to help establish an even burn pattern and prevent tunneling.
• Trim wick to approximately ¼ inch before each burn
• Allow a full melt pool to form on the first burn
• Do not burn longer than 4 hours at a time
• Keep away from drafts, children, and pets
• Never leave a burning candle unattended
PROCESSING & SHIPPING
• Each item is handcrafted by Southern NovelScents
• Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing, although most orders ship much sooner
• Tracking information will be provided once your order ships
• Orders may be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase. After that time, production may have already begun.
Officially Licensed by The J.R. Ward Shop. Inspired by Crown of War and Shadow © J.R. Ward. All Rights Reserved.
