Scent: Sage, sweetgrass + sweet basil Herbs: Dressed with white sage leaves Crystal: Black obsidian Smudge is a cleansing blend of sage, sweetgrass, and sweet basil. The aroma is very earthy and herbaceous with a subtle sweetness. This candle is great for cleansing your space of any unwanted or stale energy. It also makes a great housewarming gift for your witchy friends. Sage, sweetgrass, and basil have been used for centuries for their protective and purifying properties. This candle has been dyed black to absorb and extinguish any negative energies. At the bottom of your candle, you will find a black obsidian crystal, which repels negativity, and stale & unwanted energy.