I came here and instantly fell in love with this local candle shop. One of the owners was the one…read morethat was working and he was very helpful. He guided me towards the scents I would like. My favorite scent was "Grandpa's Flannel" He shared that he was in the process of releasing a car diffuser. Prices were reasonable and great gift idea! I recommend stopping here next time your day brings you to the fun shopping area of Old Town Scottsdale.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated. My husband and I founded The Candle Company after I was diagnosed with…read moreautoimmune diseases making a normal work life hard. We started selling at markets on the weekends across the Valley in 2020, opening our first Brick and Mortar in 2023, located in Old Town Scottsdale. Since I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, we were lucky to find a private company that makes our oils from scratch, tailored to my sensitivities to perfume. Using the highest quality of oils. We use a premium food grade paraffin bees wax blend, the only wax blend proven to not have allergens. Everything we use, we research thoroughly making sure our product is as clean and pure as a candle comes.

Great experience making our own candles as a little date in Scottsdale. The ladies working were…read morepleasant and helpful and I truly love that a portion of sales goes towards dog rescues! I had no idea but I absolutely love, love that! Definitely recommend supporting this small business

Light + Bark is such a cute addition to Old Town, and I especially love their commitment to…read moresupporting rescue dogs! We were in town for my brother's ASU graduation, which happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. I was searching for Mother's Day activities that didn't involve food (so much of the graduation festivities were ALL about food), and I came across Light + Bark. I decided to book a candle pouring reservation for our group of seven, and was grateful they still had availability on such a busy weekend. I've done candle pouring before, and it's been more of a private experience, where we had the space to ourselves. Light + Bark has a bit different of a layout ... the candle pouring takes place right in the middle of the shop, and felt a bit crowded at times for a larger group like ours. Even still, the instructors made us feel welcome, and encouraged us as we selected our scents! They even had free mimosas for Mother's Day, which was such a thoughtful touch to make moms feel special. The scent selection is expansive, and we especially loved the desert-themed collection. We felt the pricing was fair for the experience as well ... it's $38 for a small vessel, $48 for a medium vessel, and $58 for a large vessel. We ended up getting really into the scent mixing process, and had a great time smelling everyone's final products! The candles take two hours to set, and then you can pick them up at your convenience during regular shop hours. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to celebrate, and you could absolutely pair your experience with brunch reservations elsewhere in Old Town.

Compliments to the staff member Tina! She was kind,…read moreconsiderate, informative, and a great people person. The company itself is fun, niche, and seems to have a great culture present. The scents are also impressive. I enjoyed taking time to find new smells I like.

I was here for a birthday celebration, which Candle Chemistry is the perfect venue for it!…read more This is my second time doing this, so I went with an intention lolll - a candle and a car scent, that's it! The wall full of candle scents could have gotten me stuck for an hour, but I had an idea in mind, so I went for a combo of 3 scents. I was so glad of the outcome. At one point, I thought I ruined my mix, but our assigned specialist was able to help me recover it! Woot! The birthday girl and her family had so much fun after their first experience and they already want to go back! As far as the value, depending on what you want to make, it goes from $25+ per person, which is very reasonable for a DIY experience. Keep in mind that if you are making a candle, you'll need to wait 2 hours for it to set, so it's best that you plan ahead of time a day out for a lunch or coffee (or even shopping!) around the area.

I am visiting from Chicago and Alex made our experience Worth every minute and every dime;…read moreEspecially considering we were compelled to exit the Scottsdale due to a very negative customer experience. As for this location, from our entry into the store, the store's environment as well as each of the employees were very welcoming. The ambiance and scents which you evolved within the store aligned with the brand and fostered and excitement to be there especially on my last day visiting Arizona. We determined, i'd like the Scottsdale location , were comfortable remaining and taking on a project to create Our own custom lotions. Alex was very welcoming, patient, informative and encouraging to try different scents until we arrived at the combination we were comfortable paying for. I am a 20+ corporate sales and customer success professional who is beyond impressed by how1 this business model is expressed in Peoria, AZ. When Alex was not working with us, his colleagues were considerate and kind enough to check in on how they could assist. When he returned, he apologized for being away. More importantly, he motivated us to take advantage of all that the experience had the offer. I'll definitely recommend chemistry and candles. Specifically this location to all my other friends were visiting Arizona. Thank you, Alex and thank you to the creators behind this experience.

Candle chemistry is a place where you can not only craft your own candles, but can also make a…read moreperfume roller, aromatic mist, reed diffuser, fragrance odor, hand soap, and bottled lotion. What's amazing is that they have over 50 scents to sniff out. It takes awhile and there are a bunch of really cool and unique scents such as Fruit Loops, gun powder, marijuana, leather, pink sands, clothesline, creme brulee, fruit loops, honey crisp, and rain. The employees are helpful with suggesting combinations once you write down your favorite scents. I decided to get hand soap and the perfume roller. The scents are quite amazing but they are quite ephemeral. After reviewing everything, I realized that they lied about the prices. I got overcharged $11 so I'm pretty upset by being lied to and overcharged by a lot.

I purchased a replica cologne for about $40 from a very nice and knowledgeable lady. I "wore" the…read morecologne, and my GF didn't notice it at all, even though she always compliments me when I wear the real deal. The purchase was a big bust, I returned it about a week later, and a different worker was there. I politely explained the issue and expected I would be offered a credit/refund/ or store credit in some reasonable amount. Instead, she was not interested in doing the right thing, was defensive, and said I was unclear about my complaint. My complaint was straightforward and clear. When she sensed that I was confused by her "argument," I just pivoted and said, "ok, that is a bad decision by you". Some people should not have front-facing jobs. They should work in a warehouse, communicating with software and forklifts, away from the public. This frumpy gal would probably be a great forklift driver. She has no business in customer service - she may own the shop, and that is even worse. That section of 7th Ave is full of nice mom and pop stores with nice folks = not Lotions & Potions. There are plenty of similar stores nearby - GO THERE!

I'm so happy to have found this place while visiting from Los Angeles. We originally went to visit…read morethe crystal shop in the same plaza which was an emotional let down (just not warm and friendly). Stopped in here to see if we could leave the plaza on a positive note and we certainly did. The store is filled with a variety of scents for you to sample and choose from to make lotions, roll-on fragrance and more! There are also some great body care options like bath bombs, and other accessories to choose from to make a meaningful gift for any occasion. I remember as a kid experiencing a smaller version of this in Santa Monica and much to my surprise my 12 year old chose the EXACT scent I loved then as well. Out of hundreds of choices she chose "China Rain"!! Both ladies working there are VERY knowledgeable about the scents and also what dupes they have for expensive fragrances you would find at commercial retailers. Their enthusiasm is a little intense but all kind spirited and for the love of what they do. I think this is a definite stop for individuals and families who appreciate body care and customization products. It's a fun way to explore making personal scented items, support a local business and take something home unique. Thanks to technology and the internet, you can even order anything online and have it shipped to you from their shop. For those who are scent-sensitive they offer unscented products as well. But if you're susceptible to sneezing like my father is, stay outside or grab a coffee across the street, while the rest of the family shops and has fun.

Had a website order placed today (10.25.25) web said 4 hour to fill, I was notified in 4 hrs & 15…read moreminutes, went to pick up my order, had to wait in line (why not just buy there as waiting in line to pick up the order defeated the purpose of ordering on line so I did not have to wait), waited in line for 26 minutes while the employees (very young staff) checked out others. The music was VERY LOUD and definitely chosen by the young staff as well as the volume (vibrated my eardrums). Unless you want to go deaf and wait in line for extended time don't waste you time with this location, other locations have a spot to pick up web orders without waiting in the line of persons buying items.

How dare they judge me for using my 2 free coupons by the cashier saying ( under her breath, but…read moreloud enough for me to hear) that she was sick of people coming in and using free coupons for free items without buying anything. Called customer support and they offered me a. $5 gift card for the bad experience I had. Not that it matters, but every time they have the semi-annual sale, me and my friends drop over $1000 at that store, but after this experience and being felt like we were an inconvenience by not buying something then we are never going back to that or any other Bath and Bodyworks store again.

Go check this place out! I went with a friend and was super skeptical that my candle would be any…read moregood - but we had a great time and our candles turned out fantastically. I brought my daughter back today and chose a totally new combo that I love. Kelly was so positive, helpful, and patient. Worth every penny.

From the owner: Unleash your inner chemist and create custom candles, fragrances for your home or body, at Candle…read moreChemistry. Visit our candle bar, and design your own unique scent or collaborate with us for private labeled candle or body products ideal for businesses or events. No reservation required, but suggested for groups 6 or more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates and promotions.

I was here 3 days ago! I was looking for a box :) they had…read morelots of boxes of all sizes! The shop was very cute and I absolutely loved the energy there. They have clothes, furniture, jewelry...etc just go and I'm sure you'll find something you didn't know you needed. Also, the owner was kind and VERY helpful. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and helped :)

Great place to look for antiques and what not. I love it and have had many great experiences there…read more Would definitely recommend!