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Get lit takes on a whole new meaning with age. (Or maybe that’s just us.) A good candle can transform any room. Since it’s cuffing season and all, get cozy with these beautiful, aromatic delights.
Harlem Candle Company
"LOVE" INSPIRED BY JAMES BALDWIN LUXURY CANDLE
Teri Johnson, a travel and lifestyle expert, founded Harlem Candle Company in 2014. Each candle is named after Harlem greats, such as Duke Ellington and Josephine Baker. Once the candle runs its course, it can be reused as a cocktail glass.
Scent: Watery green notes, apple, clove, rose, and sandalwood
$60
Forvr Mood
HEY BIG HEAD CANDLE
Founded in 2020 by popular YouTube Influencer, Jackie Aina, the candle company writes kitschy phrases for each scent. (Some of us have received that ‘Hey big head’ text before.)
Scent: Roasted coffee, sweet toffee, hazelnut, and vanilla
$38
Lot XI
INGLEWOOD HAND-POURED CANDLE
Founded in Compton, California, Lot XI prides itself on being a community-conscious urban apothecary. They use organic ingredients and the materials are environmentally safe. Added bonus: This candle gives 15% of sales to fund mental health support groups for students attending schools in the city of Inglewood.
Scent: Sweet Basil, Marigold & Vetiver
$42
a’ni + co.
HOMME CANDLE
Based in Brooklyn, New York, these candles use lead and zinc free cotton wicks that ensure every burn is eco-friendly.
Scent: Coconut wax, essential oils and cotton wick
$16
Torch
BLACK BAMBOO CANDLE
T.O.R.C.H stands for Thoughts of Rich Choices and Habits. These candles are meant to inspire and empower people.
Scent: Currants, Cassis, and Strawberries with a hint of Just-Gathered Bamboo.
$45
Predominately Black
SOLITUDE CANDLE
Light this flame and bring the spa to your home. This candle does not contain any dyes or other additives and is hand poured in Los Angeles with love.
Scent: Light lavender with clean lemon and a hint of sage as well as some organic lavender across the top.
$19
Glo Through It
CLEAN SLATE TIN CANDLE
So fresh. So clean. This vegan + non toxic candle will remind you of fresh linen blowing in a summer breeze.
Scent: Linen, Lemon, Sandalwood, White Tea
$18
Posh Candle Co.
ALLERGIC TO BULLSHIT CANDLE
This perfect aromatherapy candle sends a message without saying a word. You smell me? Light it and walk away.
Scent: Notes of lemon and lavender make the perfect pairing.
$15
Bella Auset
EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN CANDLE
After suffering for three weeks with COVID-19, founder Tricia Messeroux created Bella Auset to offer joy and healing to the world. This candle reminds us of the beautiful relationships we have with each other.
Scent: Choose from 5 scents: Lavender Vanilla, Fresh Clean Cotton, Debonair (smell of men’s cologne mixed with sweet vanilla), Hawaiian Tropics, Eucalyptus and Spearmint
$19.99
Good Day Scents Candle Co.
THANKFUL CANDLE
Founded in Washington DC, this candle company strives to capture memories and experiences through scent. These candles smell so good, they were even Beyoncé approved!
Scent: A blend of lavender and sage inspires peace and tranquility.
$20