Ranger Station
Nashville-based fragrance house, Ranger Station, has partnered with Tecovas, a high-quality Western footwear, apparel, and accessories brand, for their first signature candle.
The aptly named Go West candle was designed to evoke the untamed essence of the Western frontier and the authentic grit of Texas that defines the Tecovas brand. The scent journey begins with a fresh burst of citrus and bergamot, settling into woody middle notes of cedar, vetiver and cade, and finishing with deep musky base notes of ambergris. The end result smells like the desert sun, prickly pear, old-growth timber, and western grit.
"We often have customers tell us they wish they could bottle up the scent of our boots and retail stores," says Paul Hedrick, founder of Tecovas. “When it came to developing our first-ever signature candle, I wanted to go to like-minded experts who understood our vision and could create a scent that not only captured the spirit of Tecovas but would also complement the sensory experience of our products. Working with Jordan and Steve and the entire team from Ranger Station was the best. Together, we hand-selected every note and component, down to my favorite cocktail—a testament to their understanding of Tecovas and their expertise as a fragrance house. I cannot wait for our fans to get their hands—and noses—on Go West this holiday season."
As with every candle crafted by Ranger Station, Go West is handmade in Nashville using the high quality fragrance and essential oils. Each candle is hand-poured into a cocktail glass and paired with a cocktail recipe—a signature of Ranger Station’s candle line—giving it a second life once the wax is gone. Go West is paired with a recipe for a LALO Old Fashioned, a Texan take on the classic old fashioned recipe using LALO tequila.
“When Paul and I first discussed what Go West should smell like, we immediately knew that we wanted to avoid the expected scent of leather because the boots already smell amazing. Instead, we aimed to capture the warm hospitality and adventurous spirit of the Tecovas brand. I’m thrilled with what we came up with and cannot wait to share it with Tecovas customers,” says Steve Soderholm, Ranger Station co-founder and perfumer. “Our brands are kindred spirits, both coming to be nearly ten years ago with parallel missions. To partner with a like-minded brand to make their first signature scent has been incredible.”
The candle is exclusively available at Tecovas, in-store and online, for $45. There are two Tecovas locations in Nashville. One is located at Fifth + Broadway, the other is located at The Mall at Green Hills.