yankee candle

Yankee Candle started with a simple idea: a homemade gift. In 1969, 16-year-old Mike Kittredge crafted his first candle in Massachusetts as a Christmas present for his mum. Now, Yankee Candle is known for its wide range of home fragrances, from jar candles to reed diffusers, and car air fresheners. With scents like Midsummer’s Night or Pink Sands, there’s a fragrance to match any vibe.

Yankee Candle's most popular products include their iconic jar candles, known for long-lasting burn times and strong fragrances. Top scents include Clean Cotton, a fresh and airy classic, and Christmas Cookie, perfect for creating a cozy, festive atmosphere. The wax melts are also favorites for quick bursts of scent in any room!

Black Coconut is a luxurious escape to paradise with rich coconut, cedarwood, and island blossoms. Fruity pineapple and coconut blossom blend into a warm base of powdery, woody, and musk notes—a tropical getaway in a jar.

Clean Cotton is fresh and comforting, like sun-dried cotton. Crisp notes of lemon, white flowers, and leafy greens evolve into rose and lily, with a soft finish of musk, cedar, and vetiver—a breezy, laundry-fresh scent.

Pink Sands is a sweet, tropical journey with citrus, melon, and berry leading to the floral allure of osmanthus. Soft musk, spicy vanilla, and warm woods create a dreamy, inviting atmosphere.

Lemon Lavender has a soothing blend of bright citrus and calming lavender. Zesty lemon and fresh herbs balance the floral softness of lavender, leaving a clean and refreshing scent that lingers—perfect for a peaceful, uplifting atmosphere.

Black Cherry is a rich and indulgent blend of sweet, ripe cherries and a hint of almond. This bold fragrance delivers a burst of fruity sweetness, balanced with a smooth, deep finish—perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that lingers.

No, Yankee Candle offers a variety of other home fragrance products in addition to candles!

Wax melts which are small disks of wax that are melted in a warmer to release fragrance. They are a great alternative to candles, as they are less messy and easier to use.

Scent plugs, small devices that plug into an outlet and release fragrance into the air. They are a convenient way to fragrance a room, and they are available in a variety of scents.

Car air fresheners, small, scented devices that are hung from the rearview mirror of a car. They release fragrance into the air, and they help to keep your car smelling fresh.

Reed diffusers that contain fragrance oil and reeds. The reeds absorb the fragrance oil and release it into the air. They are a popular way to fragrance a room, and they are available in a variety of scents.

Yankee Candles are made using a combination of premium-grade wax, fragrance oils, and a lead-free cotton wick for a clean, consistent burn. The process begins with blending the wax, which is then melted and mixed with high-quality fragrance oils to ensure a strong scent throw. The mixture is carefully poured into glass jars, allowing the wax to cool and set. Each candle is then inspected to ensure quality before the wick is trimmed and the jar is sealed. This attention to detail ensures that every Yankee Candle delivers a long-lasting and rich fragrance experience.

From wax melts to jars, Yankee Candles come in a range of forms. Depending on what type you're looking for, your candle could burn for up to 150 hours. A large Yankee Candle jar can burn for 110 to 150 hours, whereas the wax melts typically last for 8 hours. Without burning, your Yankee Candle can last for 10 weeks before losing the strength of its fragrance.