The Black-Owned Edit: Candle Brands Setting the Mood and the Standard
Lighting the right candle can change your mood instantly. It’s the universal sign that the house is clean, the kitchen is closed, and nobody’s cooking anything else. Certain scents end up tied to your home, the same way people remember your cozy couch or your accent wall. Black-owned candle brands lean into that, creating candles people associate with your space.
Harlem Candle Company
You can feel New York all over this brand, specifically, Harlem during the Renaissance. Each candle is designed to bring the Golden Era back to life through scent, with names like Speakeasy, Josephine, Langston, and Holiday paying homage to the legends and moments that defined that era. What we love most is that they are available in travel size, so you can make yourself at home wherever you go.
Bright Black
Bright Black’s candles double as affirmations. With names like Rest, Pause, Tend, Rise, and Resist, they center practices Black people often push aside while being expected to stay strong. After a long, stressful day, light one of these and meditate on the affirmation to recenter your energy.
Frères Branchiaux Candle Co.
These three brothers knew what they were doing when they cooked up Frères Branchiaux. Every candle is vegan and eco-friendly, and they give 10% of their earnings back to nonprofit organizations. The fan favorite, Lime Cotton, mixes citrus and lemon with jasmine, vanilla, and cotton blossoms for a good clean burn.
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Ardor Bin
The Ardor Bin collection includes thoughtfully made candles across multiple lines, from the calming Signature Collection to the grounded, earth-forward Botanic Black series. Each candle speaks to a balance of elevated design and environmental care, using premium plant-based ingredients and essential oils. The fragrances are intentional, long-lasting, and created to enhance the vibe of your space.
Joe and Monroe
Each Joe and Monroe candle is made with coconut apricot wax and infused with premium essential oils and phthalate-free fragrance oils sourced from around the world. They’re designed to elevate any space and boost your mood. If you can’t decide which one to try, Dark Roses is indeed the one.
