30 Black-Owned Candle Brands to Match Every Scent Mood
You’ll wax poetic about every single one.
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There’s nothing more relaxing than the sweet fragrance of a candle. While you probably have some favorites from Yankee Candle or Bath and Body Works, you’ll want to add a few from Black-owned candle brands to your collection. Whether you’re in the mood for a refreshing citrus or calming lavender scent, there are candles out there ready to enter your home and burn away.
Shop our favorite Black-owned candles
We’ve gathered some of the best Black-owned candle brands from Blk Sunflower to Joe + Monroe and more, that you can shop all year round. Plus, if you’re in the mood to support more Black-owned businesses, make a friend or family member a goodie bag with an assortment of items from Black-owned jewelry brands, handbag brands and toss in a candle or two while you’re at it for an added special touch. Here, shop 30 candles from our 30 favorite Black-owned candle brands.
Blk Sunflower Smells Like HER Cashmere + BLK Pepper
Made from a coconut soy-wax blend, this three-wick candle will leave behind notes of cashmere and pepper to remind you of that special someone after they’re gone.
The luxurious gold case is what immediately attracts you, but the heavenly aroma of a beachside escape is why you’ll want to keep it burning all day.
Cadence Candle cocktailed warm and spicy wood, patchouli, and cardamom to liven up any dull day. Plus, each of the brand’s candles comes with a playlist that exudes the same vibe and feel of the scent.
Why get a flower when you can have the entire bouquet? This candle settles somewhere between fresh and light, and boldly floral. With hints of peony, magnolia, and freesia, it’s a bundle you won’t stop smelling.
Add this aromatic candle to your space for a hint of pomegranate and ginger that’ll revive your senses and set the mood. Plus, with a 70-hour burn time, it’ll last you many months to come.
Indulge your senses with this candle, which has notes of vanilla, plum, and black roses for a sultry and romantic appeal. It also makes a great birthday gift for someone special.
This candle transports your senses to a tropical island with notes of coconut milk, hibiscus, and palm leaves. Light it after a long day for a vacation-like experience from the comfort of your own home.
Invigorate your senses with this classic candle from Laguna Candles, which has notes of lemon, white musk, bergamot, and cashmere—perfect for a self-care day.
Make a statement with a Conversation Candle. Customers can choose from phrases like ‘Made by Black Creatives,’ and ‘Black and Transparent,’ paired with their scent of choice.
Harlem Candle Company Josephine Luxury Candle
Take a moment to sit back and enjoy this candle inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. You’ll notice a luscious blend of jasmine, warm amber, rose, and sandalwood, suitable for early mornings and late nights.
Treat your senses to this sensual plus-size candle from CTOAN that resembles a human body and not only lets off a light scent, but also serves as a home decor piece.
Add this homemade candle to your collection. Its fresh scent of white tea and citrus will leave you feeling calm and relaxed in minutes.
Leave this candle on your nightstand or coffee table for a gentle reminder that you should always be yourself no matter how the world responds. The lavender and sage candle can help you drift off into a peaceful sleep or wind down before bedtime with its 70-hour burn time.
Inject some positivity into your home with Good Day Scents. Each candle aims to capture “unforgettable memories and experiences,” using premium soy wax and essential oils.
‘Wine’ down after a long day with this Black-owned candle brand, which offers divine candles made from calming essential oils such as chamomile and lavender.
Opt for this candle, which gives off spring vibes with notes of lily, wood, dewy leaves, and ylang ylang. It’s ideal for those warm, sunny days.
Deandra Craigman Studios Palo Santo & Sage Signature Candle & Playlist
Hand poured in New York City, this candle boasts a captivating blend with hints of cedarwood, clove, and ginger that’ll bring feelings of calm and peace to your space.
Be fearless with this candle that has vibrant notes of orange, spicy clove, and cedarwood for a refreshing and invigorating effect each inhale.
Pretty Honest Honeysuckle Jasmine 3-Wick Soy Candle
Add this scented candle to your cart. It arrives in a black vessel and boasts notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, neroli, ozone, and soft musk.
Made in New York, Perry Boyce offers luxury candles that engage the senses, like this one infused with essential oils such as orange peel, lemon peel, and petitgrain leaf.
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