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Beauty News NYCDec 18, 2025
Fragrant Gifts For Her | 2025

For history buffs, definitely go with Harlem Candle Co. Each scent is inspired by stories from the past, specifically the Golden Era in Harlem. My favorite is Lady Day, a spellbinding array of nero...

AndscapeDec 16, 2025
Your last-minute holiday shopping guide for everyone on your list

Black-owned candle and fragrance Harlem Candle Company partnered with New York’s Lincoln Center Theater — home to the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet — in honor of Ragtime, the musical,...

ShopifyDec 11, 2025
From Kitchen Side Hustle to Sephora: How Harlem Candle Co. Hit Millions Without Investors

When Teri Johnson first poured candles in her Harlem kitchen, she wasn’t planning to start a company—she just wanted to give thoughtful holiday gifts she could afford. A decade later, Harlem Candl...

The Zoe ReportDec 8, 2025
Winter Candles To Burn On Cozy Nights In

Sweet and spicy, this is what it’s like to be curled up in a brownstone during wintertime, with notes of nutmeg and cedarwood. “It also feels very orangey,” Chikumbu says. “There's a little bit of ...

Robb ReportNov 28, 2025
15 Holiday Candles That’ll Make Your Home Smell Festive All Season Long

Each of Harlem Candle Company’s delightful, scented candles is an olfactory ode to a person or place that has shaped the world-famous neighborhood’s legacy. In the case of the Holiday scent, named ...

Architectural DigestNov 28, 2025
The Best Candles for Premium Ambiance and Aromatherapy

This scent from Harlem Candle Company pays homage to the legendary Billie Holiday, with warm notes like gardenia meant to mirror the flower she wore to perform. “The garden-inspired scent is my ...

InStyleNov 26, 2025
I Take Self-Care Seriously—Here Are 44 Gifts That *Genuinely* Work, From $6

I have not stopped thinking about this candle since I smelled a tester. It’s hand-poured into a golden glass jar and comes with over 80 hours of burn time. It’s aptly named as the fragrance has not...

Oprah DailyNov 25, 2025
The 34 Best Smelling Candles to Brighten Up Your Home

Celebrating the musical interpretation of The Color Purple, this fragrant candle comes from the Black-owned business, Harlem Candle Co. Picked as one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2023, this beauti...

Business InsiderNov 24, 2025
The 25 best candle brands to know about in 2025 — from under-the-radar gems to the classics

Harlem Candle Company's signature 12-ounce candles burn for up to 80 hours in opulently designed glass vessels, but what sets them apart are the accompanying backstories. Harlem Candle Company is t...