Cover The best artisanal candle brands in Singapore (Photo: Nine Wicker Ave)
The best artisanal candle brands in Singapore (Photo: Nine Wicker Ave)
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Fill up your room with beautiful aromas from these locally made candles
There’s something magical about candles—whether it be their ability to elevate any space or remind you of the past.
In Singapore, various local candle shops have emerged as havens of creativity, dreaming up unique candles that are pleasing to the eye and nose. Unlike mass-produced candles, these local brands are known for their artisanal touch and handcrafted allure. Moreover, these brands offer candles that will bless your room with delightful scents.
If you’re looking for a new scent for your home, ditch the mass-produced candles and opt for one from these homegrown brands.
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1. Nine Wicker Ave
This local brand’s soy wax candles are designed to heal the mind, body and soul—after all, candles are designed with creative blends of scents and topped with botanicals and gemstones. The Forests of the Orient candle offers citrus and woody scents balanced with hints of pear, yuzu and Japanese cypress. Light it up and reimagine yourself walking through the forests of Southern Japan. The candle is also dotted with various gemstones including selenite, green aventurine and citrine, known to promote peace, soothing energy and positivity.
2. Innerfyre Co
Founded during the pandemic, Innerfyre Co is a homegrown label that specialises in candles that inspire and uplift. Its Affirmation candles are made with an all-natural blend of sustainable organic coconut and Rice Bran wax, and infused with 100 per cent essential oils.
Select from a range of therapeutic candles that come accompanied with crystals to promote mindfulness like the I Am Wise, a sweet and spicy blend made from myrrh and clary sage, or the I Am Serene, which soothes with notes of sandalwood, ylang ylang and patchouli.
3. Oyasumi Scents
What started as a family hobby has now grown into a beloved brand known for its Asian-inspired and tea-scented candles. Oyasumi, meaning ‘goodnight’ in Japanese, was created during experiments with blending essential oils to soothe the family’s young daughter at bedtime. Today, its candles are still crafted with a focus on supporting relaxation and well-being.
4. Lynk Fragrances
Lynk Fragrances stands out for its transparency in ingredients, using only clean, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free natural palm wax. Tailored to complement any mood or setting, its candles transform your home’s atmosphere with their exquisite scents designed to evoke fond memories, from exotic coastal holidays to a fresh field of flowers.
5. Soul Good Project
Soul Good Project is a local holistic wellness brand dedicated to self-love and care. Its candles are made with vegan coconut wax and rapeseed wax, combined with premium fragrance oils to create luxurious scents like Blooming Peony and Yubari Melon—perfect scents for unwinding after a taxing day.
6. Nitwick
At Nitwick, cousins Cheyenne Naidu and Sarah Wee create aromatic candles inspired by their nostalgic childhood experiences. Their candles pair familiar fragrances with distinctive notes. Reminisce your favourite memories at the beach with the brand’s refreshing Beaches and Cream candle, with notes of rock salt, driftwood and vanilla. Or, make your home smell like Christmas all year round with its Fir Leaves Navidad candle, complete with aromas of eucalyptus, cypress, fir and tonka beans.
7. Pass It On
Not only will Pass It On’s candles help fill your room with aromas, you’ll also be making a positive impact on the planet. These candles are inspired by destinations endangered by climate change. For example, the Great Barrier Reef candle is inspired by the world’s largest coral reef which has decreased by more than half its size due to rising temperatures. The candle is made from 100 per cent soy wax and offers notes of white musk, sea salt and wood sage. The candle comes with a biodegradable and plantable seed embedded paper. What’s more, with each candle purchased, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Eden Reforestation Projects to plant five trees.
8. Artisan of Sense
Calm your mind with one of Artisan of Sense’s soy wax candles. Each candle is created with 100 per cent pure therapeutic grade essential oils—this means that you won't find any toxins, sulphates or additives in these candles. The brand’s classic collection offers a range of scents to choose from, including Lemongrass, Basil and Vanilla. Those who enjoy citrus-y scents can go for the Grapefruit, Orange and Tangerine candle, offering a bright and tropical aroma. Apart from candles, the local brand also reed diffusers and room sprays.
9. Hush
Founded by Nicole Su and Chelsea Low in 2014, this local home fragrance studio puts the spotlight on natural essential oil blends, candles and home fragrances. Candles are made from premium biodegradable soy wax and aromatic essential oils. The Geranium essential oil candle is a popular choice, offering gentle floral notes with subtle and refreshing hints of citrus and mint. If you prefer a smoky and leathery scent, the Santal candle has rich earthy notes of velvety warm sandalwood and oakmoss.
Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
