If Christmas is truly in the air, then I better be able to smell it. And now more than ever it is so important to shop Black-owned businesses so that they can survive past the economic downturn that this pandemic has caused. I love a good candle, and I also love to put my money where it matters most, so I’ve combined this list of holiday scented candles from Black-owned businesses to help you do both. To help you out a bit with your search, I’ve broken it down into four scent categories: the outdoors, the spice cabinet, the minty, and the sweet. Please note that brands marked with an asterisk (*) have an entire holiday collection, so if you like a particular brand but don’t like the candle’s scent, head to the website to check out the other holiday candles. Let’s get into the full list of Black-owned holiday candles.
If You Like the Smell of the Outdoors
Think pine, balsam, and bringing a fresh Christmas tree indoors. Perfect if you’re someone with an artificial Christmas tree looking for some real Christmas tree vibes. There are also the subcategory of outdoor candles that are berry scented and you can find some of those below too!
1. “Sleigh Home” – The Koop NYC*
Scent details: Bayberry, Birch, Eucalyptus, Moss, Cypress, Fir
2. “Holiday” Luxury Candle – Harlem Candle Company
Scent details: Top: Green Pine | Mid: Hyacinth, Pine Needle, Eucalyptus | Bottom: Fir Balsam, Cedarwood
3. “Saint Vela” Candle – La Botica
Scent Details: Citrus, Hinoki, Juniper Berry, Olibanum, Dry woods
4. “Balsam Fir Apothecary Jar” – 228 Grant Street
Scent Details: “The fragrant woodsy scent of balsam and a mix of evergreen and deciduous combines spicy clove bud, mixed with a hint of sweetness that softens the balsam.”
5. “Daphne” – Trey + Glo Apothecary
Scent details: fraser fir, red currant, frosted juniper
6. “Winter Pine” – Scent Germain
Scent details: “This seasonal aroma exudes freshly cut pine trees, complimented with hints of white birch.”
7. Snow in Love – Blk Sunflower
Scent Details: “This seasonal aroma exudes freshly cut pine trees, complimented with hints of white birch.”
If You Like the Smell of Your Spice Cabinet
If you’re looking for something spicy, these candles are for you. Think frankincense and myrrh (because it’s Christmas after all), nutmeg, cinnamon, and herbs.
8. Frank & Myrrh – KSM Candle Co
Scent Details: This fragrance embodies the classic and enchanting aromatic blend of frankincense and myrrh, with bergamot, amber, and musk. Top: Bergamot, Coriander | Middle: Orange, Amber | Base: Frankincense, Myrrh, Dark Musk. Bonus: get a candle making kit from this brand and make it a holiday event over Zoom with your family, friends, or boo!
9. “Faithful” – Glo Through It*
Scent Details: “Faithful captures the history of Christmas in an essential oil blend of frankincense and myrrh. Hints of citrusy bergamot and amber paired with the wood and incense base are softened by notes of oud and powder.”
10. Myrrh – Ani + Co*
Scent Details: Sweet, earthy, tree resin scent. Top: Tea Tree | Middle: Myrrh, Olibanum, Patchouli | Base: Sandalwood
11. Spicy Blood Orange – The 125 Collection*
Scent Details: “A new freshness with unexpected warm, refreshing yet addicting, inspired by your favorite cocktail drink. A seasonless fragrance combines “fizzed” blood orange with a touch of spice balance with comforting warm notes of praline wood and vanilla.”
If You Like the Smell of Candy Canes
What’s the Christmas season without a good candy cane. These scents will help take you down memory lane to the times you might have received a candle cane from your classmate who gave out the holiday cards to everyone in the class (or was that just me?)
12. “Unwind” – Good Day Co.
Scent Details: “A refreshing, yet strong scent of Peppermint Eucalyptus that just soothes that which aches you.”
Scent Details: “Sweet peppermint is paired with a cooling eucalyptus for a refreshing spa-like experience.”
14. Candy Cane Lane – Pretty Honest Candles*
Scent Details: Top: Coconut Milk | Middle: Peppermint | Base: Chocolate, Vanilla
15. “Peppermint Eucalyptus” – WoodLit Candles*
Scent Details: “This is a rejuvenating blend of peppermint and eucalyptus herbs with hints of lavender. Because of the combined benefits, this scent is great for the winter months and people with year-round sinuses.”
If You Like the Smell of Christmas Treats
If Santa is going to make his way to your home, you need to give him the scent of cookies to lead the way. This category of holiday candles is all things sweet.
16. Sleigh Szn Candle Duo Set – Forvr Mood*
Scent Details: (Gingerbread Traphouse) Top: Marshmallow Fluff | Heart: Buttercream, Cinnamon, & Clove Bark | Base: Vanilla Bean, Amber, Cashmere, & Cedarwood (You Up?) Top: Buttery Caramel | Heart: Cinnamon Sugar | Base: Vanilla
17. Fire Roasted Marshmellows – Gilded Body*
Scent Details: “A nod to the a fireside family gathering with holidays carols and fire roasted marshmallows. This candle features sugared vanilla bean and golden amber.”
18. Elon Wick Candle Co*- Gingerbread cookie
Scent Details: “This candle makes me crave some fresh gingerbread cookies with a little icing on top….”
19. Sweet Potato and Brown Sugar – Southern Elegance Candle Co*
Scent Details: “When Grandma isn’t around to make the perfect sweet potato pie, this candle will give you all the feels without the calories. With aromas of Sweet Potatoes, Creamy Butter blended with Vanilla, Nutmeg, Pecans, and Cinnamon, your home will smell like a freshly baked pie.”
20. Sugar and Spice – Sophie Rose Candle Company*
Scent Details: “A sweet combination of sugar crystals, creamy butter, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.”
That’s a wrap! If you decide to fill your home with the scents of the season, I hope you support one of these brands while doing so and get one of these Black-owned holiday candles!
“They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11
