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30 Black-Owned Candle Companies You Need to Have on Your Radar

They're lit (pun intended).

By , , and Alexis Bennett & Rachel Sylvester
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Don't know about you, but we live for luxury candles. Our collections of delectable-smelling votives are ever-growing, and whenever we're in need of a pick-me-up, we know we're just a matchstick away from pure zen. Just sayin': You can never have too many candles (they're like throw pillows and wall decor, in our humble opinion), which is exactly why we put together a list of 30 Black-owned candle companies you must welcome into your space.

We all have certain ~vibes~ we want from best-smelling candles. Sometimes we're in the mood for something fruity, or we wanna light up a scent that's a little warmer and spicier. Whatever you're feeling, these brands will give you what you're looking for. Here, some of our favorite Black-owned candle companies you need to put your money on, STAT.

That's not all, folks. From beauty to fashion, we've rounded up even more of our favorite Black-owned brands you can shop all day, every day:

Black-Owned Clothing Brands | Black-Owned Jewelry Brands | Black-Owned Businesses on Amazon | Black-Owned Swimwear Brands | Black-Owned Handbag Brands | Black-Owned Skincare Brands

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a drake-favorite one

BETTER WORLD FRAGRANCE HOUSE Good Thoughts Scented Candle

Good Thoughts Scented Candle
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a drake-favorite one

BETTER WORLD FRAGRANCE HOUSE Good Thoughts Scented Candle

$48 at Ulta Beauty

Champagne Papi stans, listen up. Drake has a whole collection of candles inspired by his own love for scent. This candle will bring good thoughts and vibes to your space with its fresh, floral fragrance.

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an outdoorsy one

YA THAMANI SE23 Candle

SE23 Candle
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an outdoorsy one

YA THAMANI SE23 Candle

To all the girlies with a cottagecore aesthetic, this candle's woodsy scent (think: oak elm and sandalwood) will help you live your best bucolic life.

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a celebratory one

Kobi Co. Happy Birthday Candle

Happy Birthday Candle
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a celebratory one

Kobi Co. Happy Birthday Candle

Now 55% Off

Who needs a cake with candles when you can gift the birthday girl in your life a cake-scented sprinkle candle? It's under $50 too, so you have my permission to order a second for yourself.

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one for green thumbs

Loam Community Garden

Community Garden
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one for green thumbs

Loam Community Garden

Well, hello there, sunny season! This Loam Community Garden candle screams California summer with nods to fig nectar and tomato leaves under the July sun.

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a meditative one

Satya + Sage Meditation Candle

Meditation Candle
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a meditative one

Satya + Sage Meditation Candle

Need some downtime? Say no more. Lighting Satya + Sage's layers of amber, vanilla, citrus, and clove is like meditation in a jar.

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one that gives back

TerraMaterStudio Smells Like It’s Time for a Change

Smells Like It’s Time for a Change
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one that gives back

TerraMaterStudio Smells Like It’s Time for a Change

Now 20% Off

This candle does so much more than just smell good (and man, does it smell great). TerraMaterStudio donates 50 percent of all proceeds from this candle to the Equal Justice Initiative—and that's certainly a buy that you can feel great about.

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one infused with crystals

One Eleven Candles Free Spirit

Free Spirit
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one infused with crystals

One Eleven Candles Free Spirit

Not only does this cinnamon- and apple-scented candle smell amazing, you can also use it to refocus on your energy, thanks to the gorgeous sunstone crystals embedded in the wax. According to the description, sunstone encourages personal power, freedom, and joy. (And we love the sound of that!)

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a summer-time vibe one

Copper Wings Candle Co Bohemian Nights

Bohemian Nights
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a summer-time vibe one

Copper Wings Candle Co Bohemian Nights

"This candle is what dreams are made of," said an eager reviewer. Honestly, if that bold sentence isn't enough for you to cop this gorgeous orange, patchouli, and cardamom-scented beauty then we don't know what is.

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one for sleepy heads

Sweet July Sweet Dreams Scented Soy Wax Candle

Sweet Dreams Scented Soy Wax Candle
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one for sleepy heads

Sweet July Sweet Dreams Scented Soy Wax Candle

Now 50% Off

Both calming and comforting, night owls can catch some ZZZs with the help of this Sweet Dreams candle's soothing citrusy and musky aroma.

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a hype one

Valerie Wray Inner Strength Candles

Inner Strength Candles
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a hype one

Valerie Wray Inner Strength Candles

Rough day? Light this motivation candle to remind yourself of your power—just choose from any of the three sayings.

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a laid-back one

Sensual Candle Co. Lowkey Candle

Lowkey Candle
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a laid-back one

Sensual Candle Co. Lowkey Candle

If you want a chill vibe at your place, this Sensual Candle Co. Lowkey Candle will help set the tone with its lemongrass, sage, and ginger combo.

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a leather-scented one

Marie Hunter Leather & Suede Signature Candle

Leather & Suede Signature Candle
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a leather-scented one

Marie Hunter Leather & Suede Signature Candle

Marie Hunter's signature candle evokes scents of leather that might just inspire you to rock leggings of the same material.

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a tropical one

Joe + Monroe Pineapple Sage Candle

Pineapple Sage Candle
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a tropical one

Joe + Monroe Pineapple Sage Candle

Two words: Pineapple. Sage. First of all, how did we ever get by without this sweet yet tropical scent combo in our lives/homes? Secondly, go ahead and clear some space on your coffee table for all three of these chic AF color options.

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a curvy one

CTOAN Co. 3D Body Candle

3D Body Candle
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a curvy one

CTOAN Co. 3D Body Candle

Yes, this body-ody bb *is* a delicious-smelling candle. But honestly? We like to think of CTOAN's hand-poured creations as home decor that'll last you for years. Skip the flame and proudly display it on a nightstand or bar cart.

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a minimalist one

La Botica Vela Concreto Soho Candle

Vela Concreto Soho Candle
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a minimalist one

La Botica Vela Concreto Soho Candle

Vanilla? Check. Violet? Check? Peach blossom? Yep, this small-batch candle brand features all of the feel-good scents you already know and love. And, let's be real—the packaging is a dream for all you minimalists out there.

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a luxe one

Harlem Candle Company "Savoy" Luxury Candle

"Savoy" Luxury Candle
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a luxe one

Harlem Candle Company "Savoy" Luxury Candle

Now 63% Off

We're gonna go ahead and apologize right now because you are going to want to buy all of Harlem Candle Co.’s scents. Start with this one that's inspired by Harlem's glamorous Savoy Ballroom.

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one with a playlist

ShopTrebleandFlame Music Inspired Premium Soy Candles

Music Inspired Premium Soy Candles
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one with a playlist

ShopTrebleandFlame Music Inspired Premium Soy Candles

Callin' all music lovers! This company combines candles and tunes. Each candle purchase comes with a custom QR code that gives you access to a curated playlist. The song totally vibes with the candle's aesthetic. Light 'em up and get your groove on!

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a sleek one

YOWIE Belmondo Candle

Belmondo Candle
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a sleek one

YOWIE Belmondo Candle

This Belmondo Candle is inspired by a summer hookup with a man who had a sly smile (*envisions all the juicy details*). The team behind this Yowie candle says you'll love the sweet, yet grounded aroma just as much as its backstory.

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a wine one

ESFLAMESI Wine Down Candle

Wine Down Candle
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a wine one

ESFLAMESI Wine Down Candle

*Plays "Pour It Up" by Rihanna*

This ESFLAMESI Wine Down Candle's blend of white grapes and other sweet and citrusy fruits will have you craving your fave bottle of vino.

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a female power one

Liha Beauty Queen Idia Candle

Queen Idia Candle
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a female power one

Liha Beauty Queen Idia Candle

Girl power: Women-owned brand Liha Beauty's Queen Idia Candle is a symbol of female empowerment. Oh, and its lavender, hibiscus, and African Moss notes? A winning trio.

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Siena Gagliano
Associate Editor

Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.

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Megan Uy
Associate Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

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Nashia Baker
Commerce Editor

Nashia Baker is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines; she covers all things home and lifestyle across brands such as Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Delish, and Esquire. Before joining Hearst, she highlighted small business owners, creatives, and the best shoppable content. 

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