This Holiday Literary Candle is inspired by the book that started it all. E.T.A. Hoffmann, the original author of the Nutcracker, was actually named Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, but he changed the Wilhelm to Amadeus out of admiration for Mozart. One of Hoffmann's stories was adapted by the French writer Alexandre Dumas. It was about a little girl, Marie, her Christmas toys, and scary mice. You know the rest of it. Hoffmann's title for it was "Nutcracker and Mouse King." The Nutcracker scent is decadent and mouthwatering. There are notes of sea salt, caramelized sugar, and rich brown sugar, along with the nutty pecan and hazelnut. We also added orange, patchouli, cedarwood, and clove leaf for you to indulge yourself in the holiday spirit. 100% Premium Soy Wax and Natural Oils Woven cotton Wick 12.5 oz Hand-poured in Santa Monica, CA