Anecdote Candles makes luxury, coconut-soy wax candles that are designed to tell a story.

At Anecdote, we're making fragrance a conversation piece. Inspired by personal recollections and cultural trends, each candle is designed to remind us of stories worth sharing. 

Anecdote Candles is my “accidental business.” After realizing that the
commercially-made candles dispersed throughout my apartment were the culprit of my migraine headaches, I got curious about the anatomy of a good candle. It took just a few weeks of research and experimentation for me to become fully obsessed with the art and science of candle making.

Exploring fragrance combinations took me on an unexpected walk down memory lane. Amber was warm and luminous, much like the mid-century modern decor in my grandmother’s living room. Fig seemed calm and orderly, just like a satisfying day of adulting. Lemongrass, weirdly enough, immediately prompted memories of my Pilates class (and all the girls in color coordinated workout gear who enthusiastically took a seat in the front row while I sat in the back). This marked the genesis of Anecdote Candles: a hobby that turned into a business and has remained a passion. Within the two years, I moved production rom my kitchen to a 200 square-foot studio to a 7200 square-foot production space.  Our products are carried in more than 500 retailers across the country.

Candles

Anecdote Candles proves to be a reliable, well-loved brand: reviews show the candles work—they burn slowly, deliver complex, true-to-description scents, and make standout gifts—but some reviewers note modest vessel sizes and subtle scent strength that won’t satisfy those who want overpowering fragrance. The brand’s playful, witty packaging and consistent scent quality help buyers choose confidently, while travel tins and staff guidance ease scent selection.

Anecdote Candles

Home Decor

Home

Home accents

Mistletoe Gold Tumbler Candle

Basic

Midnight Moonlight Gold Tumbler Candle

Spice Blitzed Bourbon Boxed Glass Candle

Cap & Gown Glass Candle

Apres Ski Tumbler Candle

Red, White & Blue Raspberry & Lemon Ice Boxed Candle

Fatherhood Mahogany & Suede Boxed Candle

Bridesmaid Prosecco & Peach Blossom Boxed Candle

Spice Thankful Toddy Boxed Glass Candle

Motherhood Violet & White Santal Boxed Candle

Homebody Candle

Woody The More The Merrier Boxed Glass Candle

Snow Day Candle

Comfort Zone Coffee & Cedarwood Scented Candle

Winter Host Bundle Candles

Zen Master Bundle

Charcuterie Board Gold Tumbler Candle

Wanderlust Candle

Coffee Break Candle

Rooftop Soirée Candle

Aspirational Adult Bundle Candle

Relax And Recharge Bundle Candle

Quarter Life Crisis Glass Jar Candle

Anecdote Candles Mistletoe Gold Tumbler Candle

Anecdote Candles Charcuterie Board Gold Tumbler Candle

Anecdote Candles products