Although we don’t need an excuse to light our candles and elevate the ambience in our homes, the holiday season presents the perfect opportunity to explore new scents to gift and keep. As the days grow shorter, there is something calming about striking a match and filling a room with a fragrance that inspires nostalgia for the year gone and excitement about the one ahead.
This year, why not make the magic even more meaningful by choosing candles crafted by Black-owned brands? From cozy and warm aromas to bold, unique blends, these brands are creating scents that make the perfect gifts this holiday season (including for yourself).
Postmodern Form
With scent notes that include lavender, white sage, jasmine and nutmeg, these candles are 100% wax, presented in recyclable and compostable packaging and have a burn time of over 50 hours.
A Hot Mess Candle Co.
From traditional candles with bold scents to elegant reusable candle holders, this is not your average fragrance brand.
Nooree Home
Made with a soy-beeswax blend and vegetable dye, Nooree Home offers taper candles in two scents: Neroli and Blood Orange and Vanilla Santal.
Sanctuaire
Offering both single and double wicks, as well as a travel candle collection, each scent has a story grounded in historical exploration.
Satya + Sage
Inspired by ancient healing practices, this brand offers plant-based wax candles that feature unique scents such as Eucalyptus Rain, Mandarin Rush and Tobacco Sunrise.
Majenye candles
Rooted in wellness and simplicity, these eco-luxury candles are meant to inspire calm, clarity and connection. With scents that span creamy almond vanilla to floral and citrus, each candle has a burn time of 70+ hours.
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Harlem Candle Company
From the Langston Luxury Candle to the Ragtime Luxury Candle, each scent is intended to evoke a specific moment, mood or muse from the Harlem Renaissance.
