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Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life

These fragrant candles add style and flavor to any home and make the perfect gift.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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Everyone knows that candles are a great way to add style and fragrance to one’s home. Whether you’re looking for something to create a sense of peace, kick your decor up a notch or spice up your love life, there are candles and scents for any vibe you want to create.

Since every home decor queen – or king – loves a fresh-smelling home, you would think that finding the perfect gift for the candle lover in your life would be a breeze, think again. With all the different candle brands and scents out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but lucky for you your friends here at ESSENCE have come to the rescue.

We’ve rounded up the best, most yummy smelling candles that we know will have you at the top of Santa’s nice list this year. From creating good vibes to reminding you of brunch with bae, these brands are ones that any smell good lover will enjoy. And the best part, they’re all Black-owned. Thank us later.

01
Harlem Candle Company Josephine Luxury Candle
Filled with notes of bright citrus, vibrant bergamot blends, lush Moroccan Rose and Indian Jasmine and warm liquid amber, sweet Tonka bean and sandalwood this opulent scent is as divine as its namesake, Josephine Baker.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Harlem Candle Company
available at harlemcandlecompany.com $45 Shop Now
02
Vela Bougie Brunch With Bae Travel Set
Make sure you’re on their mind no matter where they are in the world with this fruit-scented candle that will remind them of their favorite brunch date with you.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Vela Bougie
available at velabougie.com $15 Shop Now
03
228 Grant Street Sea Salt + Orchid Candle
Women aren’t the only ones who appreciate a good candle. 228 Grant Street candles are perfect for the man looking for a smooth ambiance in his home or to set the mood for that special someone.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: 228 Grant Street
available at 228grantstreet.com $30 Shop Now
04
Scent & Fire Good JuJu Candle
Help them keep the vibes in their home positive with this Good JuJu candle that boasts luxurious blends of white sage, rosemary, and chamomile.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Scent and Fire
available at scentandfire.com $18 Shop Now
05
Goodnight Darling Co. White Grapefruit Candle
This citrus-scented candle from Goodnight Darling will have them ready to enjoy a lazy weekend in bed sipping mimosas.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Goodnight Darling Co.
available at goodnightdarling.co $28 Shop Now
06
Lit Brooklyn Candle Set
Lit Brooklyn’s bohemian vibe has garnered it a cult following, so if your favorite candle lover can’t decide which scent they want for the holidays, this gift set will make sure they get exactly what they desire.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Lit Brooklyn
available at litbklyn.co $50 Shop Now
07
Luxe & Lit Calming Energy Candle
Candles are about more than bringing a yummy scent into your home, it’s also about creating a soothing vibe that will keep you relaxed in your space. Luxe and Lit’s Calming Energy candle is all about creating chill vibes and makes the perfect gift.
Best Black-Owned Gifts For The Candle Lover In Your Life
Photo Credit: Luxe and Lit
available at soluxeandlit.com $14 Shop Now
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