I visited Bright Black with a group of friends on their drop in day on Saturday. It was such an…read moreinviting and welcoming experience. I like fragrance or more importantly, I know what I don't like so to be immersed in an experience with fragrance experts and not feel overwhelmed was a great time. We worked with Sacha who was very honest about our blends, gave good feedback, and was a good source of encouragement. You have the ability to create 3 different versions of your scent and choose what most feels like you. You can also save your scent for future use. I liked that added benefit. I am always curious as to how brands like these manage to keep their momentum as it sometimes feels like something you do once but I would definitely come again to create other products. They offer candles too as well as you can purchase premade scents. I feel like the price was very reasonable compared to other similar experiences. Definitely a must visit for a date night, girls night out, or just a relaxing end to a stressful day!

I learned about Bright Black on TikTok while looking for perfume making classes in the area. They…read moreare a black owned small business! Bright black offers the perfume Workshop every Saturday from 11-5 - walk in only. We got there a little before noon, and we were able to get seated right away. The staff was super friendly and explained each part of the process. There were tons of scents to choose from to create your own perfume oil. It was $35 per person which I didn't think was bad at all! They also sell car air fresheners, lotions, and candles. Most of the fragrances of the candles have a story or meaning behind them which I thought was pretty neat! Apparently next month, they will be offering larger, alcohol based perfume workshop options. When you're done, you have the option to log your scent so that you can have it made again or even have it made into candles which is cool! I really enjoyed my visit to Bright Black and would definitely recommend visiting if in the Raleigh/Durham areas

I absolutely love Seagrove candles and soaps!!…read more I've tried all of the soaps and Love them all!! The scents are really nice and they leave your skin so soft!! The candles are amazing!! The best candles I've ever had!!

I love their soaps! My family has sensitive skin and many soaps don't work for us. Seagrove Soaps…read moreis high quality, local, and gentle. Highly recommended.

I received my first candle from Lighthouse Candle Factory as a gift. It smelled wonderful! I bought…read morea coffee scented one as a gift for my sister-in-law because she loves the smell of coffee. Can't wait for her to try it out. I'm looking forward to trying out other scents and products. The owners are wonderful to work with.

From the owner: Our candles are the most fragrant, even burning candles on the market. These beautiful additions to…read moreyour home are handmade with a premium soy/food-grade-paraffin blend wax using our custom dual-pour process. We only use zinc wicks that are hand-placed, ensuring a long-lasting and clean burn. We offer over 75 distinct scents. We also have candles, tarts, melts, oils, and sprays made with Odor Be Gone, a revolutionary product unique to The Lighthouse Candle Factory, that actually eliminates odors instead of masking them.

I am obsessed with Scent Workshop! Their candles smell great (even the ones I create) and because…read morethe oils are natural I get zero headaches from the scent.

.. Garner has an adorable Candle Studio located near the Arby's. You can bring your own drinks and…read moresnacks while creating your own scented candles. We were searching for something fun to do and stumbled upon this place called Wisp Candle Studio.

From the owner: Calling all candle lovers! Join us in our Garner studio for a unique candle-making experience…read more Our expert chandlers will walk you through every step of making your own custom scented candle, from choosing a luxury vessel to blending your choice of designer fragrance oils. Our vessels and scents are ever-changing, and you can bring your vessel back for a repour up to 3 times at a discount price. Great for out of town guests, date night, or book your large family, corporate or fundraising outing for up to 30 people or more. Kids as young as 6 can participate with adult supervision. Conveniently located off Hwy 70 in Garner, NC just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Walk-ins welcome or book online today!

Wandering Lark is a local Burlington gem, and I can't believe that I am first to review them! If…read moreyou like candles or know someone who does and you enjoy supporting small women-owned businesses, please check out their storefront or shop their products via their website. They also carry their candles in a number of gift shops throughout the US . Wandering Lark is run by two inspiring women - Laura and Julie. I have had the pleasure of speaking with Laura on several occasions and she is the sweetest, most genuine individual and truly made me feel like a friend and neighbor. Being new to the area, her warmth and inviting nature made me feel more at home. Perhaps most importantly, Wandering Lark's small-batch, hand-poured soy candles are amazing! They use all American grown soy wax, cotton wicks, and high-quality phthalate-free fragrances. I've bought several of their classic jars which are made of beautiful blue glass and feature signature brown labels with their hand-drawn designs, as well as a few travel tins. In addition to the classic jars, every moth they feature a special jar that is only available for a limited time - often these jars are collaborations with local potters. Now I am fairly picky when it comes to fragrances, yet I have liked practically all of the Wandering Lark scents I've smelled (all 30+)! In addition to their bestselling scents, they feature seasonal fragrances. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I wanted to buy every single Fall and Winter fragrance they offer. Visiting the storefront studio is a great way to test out fragrances before purchasing, but you can also sign up for their email newsletter, which not only gets you exclusive coupon codes and early access to their monthly jars, but also allows you to enter their drawing to become a candle tester. I was fortunate to get chosen to be a candle tester last holiday season, and it was such a treat to get several travel size candles in the mail to review. During COVID-19, their storefront has limited hours, so I recommend checking for the latest hours on their website or contacting them via Instagram or Facebook (they are very active on social media and are quick to respond to messages). When things are back to normal, they plan on hosting candle making workshops in their studio and I can't wait to attend. I am a big fan and hope you'll check them out!

So we went to scented wicks on June 29th and had the best time. The selection was extensive and it…read morewas so many options we could choose from. She allowed us as much time as we needed to determine what our scents will be for our candles. Not only was she knowledgeable, she also helped us understand the chemistry of candles. She also offered us mimosas during our session which made it even more fun! The price was amazing especially for how much of the candle we got! I definitely recommend everyone go. She's super friendly and professional!

From the owner: Fayetteville's #1 candle bar! Get Lit Wit Scented Wicks is a unique candle making experience where…read moreyou can let your “SCENTS” run wild and create your very own custom candle. Customers select their fragrances, and pour and mix their candles. This experience is perfect for date night, girls’ night, birthdays, bachelorette parties, team building, and more!