There’s nothing like the warm glow and soothing scent of a candle to transform any space into a sanctuary. Whether you’re setting the mood for relaxation, enhancing your self-care routine, or simply elevating your home’s ambiance, the right candle makes all the difference.

But why settle for just any candle when you can support Black-owned businesses that bring creativity, culture, and craftsmanship into every hand-poured creation? These Black-owned candle brands are not only redefining luxury and sustainability but also infusing their scents with stories, heritage, and passion.

Ready to find your next favorite candle? Here are some must-try Black-owned candle companies that deserve a spot in your home.

Harlem Candle Co

Founder: Teri Johnson
Offers luxury candles inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

 

 

The 125 Collection

Founder: Valerie Wray
Merges bold, empowering messages with high-quality candles.

 

 

Forvr Mood by Jackie Aina

Founder: Jackie Aina
Provides rich, mood-enhancing scents paired with sleek packaging.

 

 

Sensual Candle Co.

Founder: Sentrell
Based in Miami, features Afrocentric designs and scents promoting relaxation.

 

 

Bright Black Candle

Redefines candle-making by turning it into cultural storytelling.

 

 

Southern Elegance Candle Company

Founder: D'Shawn Russell
Features Southern-inspired fragrances evoking memories of the South.

 

 

LIT Brooklyn

Founder: Denequa Williams
Known for soy-based candles focusing on quality and fragrance.

 

 

Effie's Paper

Founder: Kalyn Johnson Chandler
Lifestyle brand with candles focusing on modern, chic designs.

 

 

Apartment No. 3

Features hand-poured candles with minimalist design and high-quality scents.

 

 

Regular Ass Candles

They don't just sit pretty – they tell stories, honey. They're the narrators of your home, adding layers of sophistication and a touch of snark to your décor.

 

 

Terminal B

TERMINAL B pays homage to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. With each TERMINAL B fragrance being named by airport code, the brand authentically speaks the language of travel.

 

 

Scent Décor

Scent Décor is a passionate, family-owned business dedicated to enhancing the ambiance of homes and businesses through the power of delightful scents.

 

 

Bevel

The Bevel candle uses a soy and coconut wax blend with a cotton wick imported from Italy. Simple ingredients paired with the signature fragrances you know and love.

 

 

Lomar Farms

Offers a range of natural soy candles. Their candles burn longer times as well as with artisanal scents that will light your a room.

 

 

 

Frères Branchiaux

A home fragrance company based in the Washington, DC metro area. With mom at the helm as CEO, the family shares their journey growing their brand.