The World of Yankee Candle®

On a cold, December night in Massachusetts, Mike Kittredge, a 16-year-old boy, sat at his family’s kitchen table. Christmas was just around the corner and he did not have any money to buy a gift for his mother. Fortunately, his desperation led to inspiration. He decided to make a candle for his mother because it would be a completely unique and personal gift, something she would really appreciate.

So he created a simple candle from everyday materials he found there in the kitchen, consisting of household wax, a red crayon, some string for a wick and a milk carton for the mould. A neighbour happened to see the candle before he could give it to his mother and was so impressed, she convinced him to sell it to her. With his new-found wealth, the teenager bought enough materials to make two new candles, one for his mother and another to sell.

"He knew she was a little nostalgic and that memories and emotions were important to her."

Our Philosophy

Authentic fragrances

Whether it's the fresh air and sunshine scent of Clean Cotton®, or one of our other authentic fragrances, we have been sharing our passion for fragrance with the world since 1969. It is important that every fragrance we launch is true-to-life and realistic to the experience that inspired it, whether that be a flower, food, fruit or place.

Made with quality ingredients

All of our Yankee Candle® scented candles are made at our in-house production facilities in the US and Europe, with quality ingredients from around the world. Our master candlemakers maintain high standards, commitment and craftsmanship.

Thorough testing and quality control

Our candles are made by master chandlers (candlemakers) and each candle developed is a complex system of custom blended wax, a unique wick and carefully crafted fragrance. Master perfumers develop Yankee Candle® fragrances for consistent and satisfying performance across all of our products. Every fragrance is rigorously screened, reviewed and tested by our highly experienced team of fragrance experts to achieve a strong fragrance and quality experience.

Original Candles

Fragrance from beginning to end! The fragrance oils are blended with the wax to provide the unmistakable Yankee Candle® fragrance throughout the entire candle so that consumers get an enjoyable fragrance experience from start to finish.

Yankee Candle® Elevation Collection with Platform Lid

The collection features a unique silhouette that is enhanced by the integrated dual-purpose lid that the candle can sit atop while in use. The sophisticated design also includes thick high-quality glass and on-trend, roomfilling fragrances that make a stylish statement at home.

Travel

Our auto fragrance options bring you and your customers car fragrances that scent your journey.

Yankee Candle® Range

Accessories

We offer everyday Accessories that showcase fresh, modern designs that work with any fragrance and any home décor.

Gift Sets

Be spoilt for choice with beautifully designed gift sets in multiple formats, each filled with a mixture of new and best selling Yankee Candle® fragrances. Perfect for fragrance lovers on any budget.

Fragrance Spheres™

Fragrance Spheres™ are the perfect solution for small spaces. Providing up to 30 days of fragrance and available in our best selling fragrances.

Reed Diffusers

Our Yankee Candle® Reed Diffuser adds a touch of style. The wooden feature sits atop a stylish and trendled decorative glass vessel, holding 12 reeds and an increased volume of 120ml fragrance oil. Our new Reed Diffusers provide up to 10 weeks of constant fragrance, so consumers can enjoy their favourite fragrance for longer.

Pre-Fragranced Reed Diffuser

This technology allows for instantly diffused fragrance. Skip the oil and just add the reeds for a long-lasting fragrance experience. Consumers can enjoy up to six weeks of fragrance in every reed.

Sleep Diffuser

New Yankee Candle® Sleep Diffuser and Refills create a relaxing atmosphere for great sleep!

Sidekick™ Auto & Travel

The Sidekick™ Collection has modern, premium designs and finishes you’ll be eager to display, while providing 30 days of welcoming fragrance.

Scenterpiece™ Wax Warmers

Scenterpiece™ Easy MeltCup System lets consumers change fragrance choice effortlessly and eliminates the need for wax clean up.

ScentPlug™

A Yankee Candle® ScentPlug™ offers a stylish way to enjoy fragrance throughout the home. Use a Scentplug™ fragrance refill with a decorative Yankee Candle® ScentPlug™ base to bring worry free fragrance to any room.

Wax Melts

Our wickless wax melts can be used in either an electric wax warmer or one that is warmed by using an unscented tealight below. As the wax melts, the fragrance is released.