I've been here twice for a birthday party and always recommend to my community, so I obviously love them! I love that Noir is a Black and woman-owner business, that was birthed from Covid. The concept of candle making is an amazing way to spend a special occasion. I also enjoy their pre-made candles as well as the other products that they sell in collaboration with local creators, like the body oil that smells amazing! This review is solely for my most recent candle making experience. I brought my sister for her big 13th birthday, along with her 5 other friends. Their candle vessels start at $10 for a mini, so there are affordable options. They go through the same process every time, explaining how to sniff and pass each scent, record your favorites, and then get time to mix scents before pouring. Each time I've gone, there were different workers. The ones that were working this time around didn't seem like they wanted to be there and although they weren't rude, they also weren't exactly friendly or welcoming towards any of us. I'll be trying out the other candle making place next time but Noir still has a special place in my heart! read more

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I hosted an event for ten 18-22 year olds here and it was fantastic! Connie was our host and she was so great with everyone. They loved the scents and the fact that they each get to take home a one-of-a-kind candle. It was such a warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend! We hope to do it again next year. read more

Today we attended a candle making session that I bought for my mom, teen daughters and myself. Tatiana was a patient, gracious and helpful instructor and we loved all the options for vessels and scents. We had a great time and will be back. Highly recommend for a fun experience with family and friends! read more

We had a good time at Noir Lux Candle bar! I feel one caveat was getting to the candle bar, and having somewhat of a difficult time/less accommodating experience after arriving two minutes past the apparent cut off time. It's definitely important to be on time and to be considerate of the candlemaking instructor's request, but it felt a bit abrupt and stressful the way the situation was approached. We were there for a friends birthday and some of us were visiting out of town. We were asked to come back and make the reservation for another day, but that couldn't happen since some of us were leaving the city in a day or so. It's our fault for being late, but it was also a bit disheartening to hear how strict there cut off time is. Makes sense though. And although we did have this late inconvenience, it was still a very fun time and we still were able to make our candles. I personally felt the way we went about sampling different essential oils was a bit chaotic. We sat in a row and had to sniff the oils one by one, writing down the name of the oils we like the best. But this was somewhat of a slow process, and some people needed more time smelling than others. So it made the oil sniffing a bit slower and backed up. To that point, when it was time to find your specific oils to create your unique scent, everything was clustered and difficult to locate. The only thing to identify the scents by were small labels on the front of the bottle. And they only had one scent per bottle, so I think the popular scents were often taken up and people had to wait. But we only had 10 minutes to sample them anyways. There was also a lack of history when candlemaking, I had felt like we would get a bit more background on the candles themselves and the process, but it felt a bit rushed and like we could make the candles from a kit ourselves. I did like how the staff poured our wax for us! That was very nice. And the scent and decorations inside were so nice!! For the price, it was a good time but I think the overall user experience could be elevated a bit more! read more

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My friends and I recently participated in a candle-making class at Noir Lux Candle Bar ($15 + cost of vessel). The concept was really cute and it was a wholesome way to bond and get outside. I appreciated the variety of vessels they offered and how accommodating the staff was. However, the activity of smelling the oils was a bit chaotic and messy. The actual process of making the candles and finding the scents we liked was even more chaotic, especially since we had a very short amount of time before the next class needed to start. Unfortunately, I wasn't a huge fan of the candle I made because it didn't burn evenly and I ended up using it on a candle melter. On a positive note, I did appreciate the car freshener/oil diffuser I bought. It diffuses evenly and has allowed me to enjoy the oils better. The oil is still very potent, even three months after pouring it. read more

As a lifelong candle lover, I enjoyed this fun, elevated experience. The host was extremely hospitable, fun and set a good vibe. Made two beautiful candles. Also, it was interesting to hear about the origins of this cool business. Definitely coming back! read more

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Came here for a team bonding event and it was so much fun! The staff were super friendly and helpful and I liked that in the beginning we went around saying what scents we liked which helped the staff pick out certain oils for us to try from their vast library of oils. They have so many fun scents to try and it was a hard choice trying to pick out good pairings. Pricing is fair and it can depend on the size and style of the candle that you choose. The only areas that I think could be improved would be the labels that go on the oil bottles when we were sniffing them. Some of the labels are faded out probably due to the oil so it was quite hard to make out some of the names on the bottle. Another thing was that when I got my candle after it was done curing, there was wax drips on the side of the container and the top of the candle was not smooth. In terms of presentation, it would have been nice if the sides of the candle jar was wiped and not dried with the spilled wax. And it would have been nice to see the candle surface smooth. Overall, great place to do a team bonding event :) read more

So no much fun! Tatiana was a great teacher and our group had a wonderful time. I am in love with my candle already! And Nakisha was so helpful as we shopped for candle scents! We loved it!!! read more

What a fun way to spend the morning! The Noir Lux team did a great job to teach us the candle-creating process and had so many scents/vessels available for us to experiment with. What a great and welcome addition this is to the community! read more

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I loveeeee candles, especially soy. Soy candles burn cleaner and down to the end but you must trim your wick even wood wicks. I also like that there is travel size makes it easy to burn wherever you go! I cannot wait to take a candle class by this company and make my own candle with my own scent. I actually was introduced to this candle company by visiting a coffee shop in South Park, THE SCENE formerly known as Resistencia new owner new name. Burn your candle tonight read more

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Went to a candle making lesson event here and it was so much fun. Great service. Big selection of containers and scents read more

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My gal pals insisted we come to Noir Lux to make our own personal candles for my birthday. It was a great recommendation. This business is black women owned - WOOT! I was blown away by how immaculate the place was, and all the good music playing. Located on Warren Pl S/ Denny Way, you will need to find street parking or a garage nearby. The ladies greet you as you walk through the door and confirm your appointment. They will provide instructions on how to start your session while we wait for the rest of the group to arrive. You start off by choosing your vessel(s) you want and choose a spot to sit at the table. Vessels range from about $20/ea and up. Each spot at the table will have a beautiful tray with everything you will need to create your candle(s). They carry about 100 scents to choose from during your session, along with coffee beans, hand sanitizer, and paper towels on the table. I really enjoyed their pineapple sage scent. After you've filled your vessels with oils and wax, the ladies will take your candles and set them aside for you to come back and pick up in an hour or two. If you don't have the time to wait, no problem. They can ship it to your home for a flat fee. My only con was that the oils in the bottle were a bit messy. Maybe gloves could be a good addition to provide on the trays for everyone. DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES. They will burn, so be cautious. We came back after an hour and a half to check on their retail store next door and grab our finished products. They have ready-made candles with super cool names, and our candles came out great! Don't forget to snap a photo behind their gorgeous backdrop and tip the ladies. They do a wonderful job. They're very patient, the flow of instructions are on point, and may I say, overall, their services are superb. Support your local businesses and stay litty! read more

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Note: located on Warren Place south of Seattle Center & not Warren Ave in Fremont! Well that was very nice & easy to do with friends! How fun to pick out my candle vessel from a large variety and then to sniff so so many scents, maybe 50+scents! Whole experience was $62 for a large candle but the customized candle became a souvenir of my good time here. Was worried about my scent combination (approx 70% gardenia, 25% sea salt breeze, 5% eucalyptus) but it turned out well! I look forward to using my candle each night! Was told it's 25% off if returning to make another candle reusing this candle vessel. Service patient & professional! Located -on the east side on Warren Pl between Denny Way & 1st Ave. Parking found street parking just across the street (luckily at noon on a Friday) read more

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The scents were amazing and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a wonderful playlist and allow you to bring snacks and drinks so it's great for groups. read more

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Noir Lux is a relaxing and most enjoyable experience. Its location is ideal, it anchors a a mix-used building with parking options in every direction. Once inside, your olfactory senses comes alive but not obnoxiously overwhelming: it's just perfect. See for yourself... book a session! You are greeted by owner-entrepreneur Colina (and my dear friend) and another staff member - maybe Facilities Manager aka Colina's Mom or Whitney, best friend/Marketing-Social staff. After you pick your supplies, you are instructed to re-center oneself and prepare for mini self care session. Noir Lux's ambience also heightens the overall experience. It truly does...your session isn't rushed and makes sense because there are so many oil scented options. I am literally still sniffing my hands because all the different oil scents are still lingering. I haven't mentioned the retail store! Can't make up your mind as to which scents to commit to, you can purchase ready made candles in all kinds of vessels. Perfect gifts for any occasion! Go and book a session for self -care, birthday, retirement, office retreat, etc. today, you won't regret it. I love each personalized candle I made today!! Best wishes for continued success dear friend! Sissies and I plus kiddos and/or work group will be coming back soon! read more

Noir Lux Candle Bar - My personalized and ready-made candles...I couldn't choose so got them all!!! - Candle Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In the midst of the Palestinian crisis and protests in Seattle my uber was doing its best to get me there. Sometimes we miss out on building community when you're professional as can be and you're met with with an unwelcoming tone. I kindly asked if I was within the pouring time and was offered a seat in the corner to observe like i'm the new kid in the class. We got to do better than this people. read more

Honestly such a great time! When people talk about there's nothing to do in Seattle, that's a lie. This is a great place to go with friends, date night, or if you're like me, somewhere to take your parents for a new experience. Parking is sparse, but you can park near the needle and walk over. You do have to make an online reservation, it's $10. They have a range of candle casts from $20-$50. Just depends on your preference. The experience was just within the hour. I overall loved the time!!! I would recommend this place every single time!! + it's black owned! read more

They helped us put on a beautiful rehearsal dinner for my family member this evening. I was so impressed by the beautiful decor and the great customer service!! A great venue and candle store all in one. read more

I love Noir Lux! It's a surprise I have not made a review on it! Omg they have car fresheners now that you can make!!! Ok, this is like my 4th time here and they have a rewards program now! Even MORE excited to go back! This is a black owned business with super duper amazing beautiful women working there!!! They have such great attitudes and are always there to help. I have a friend who is obsessed with some oil I bought in San Diego and they looking up the notes for her and helped her create a candle in that scent! Just SOo helpful! So, the class is about an hour. You have to pre-sign up online and it's only $10! You pick from a plethora of jars (if you bring your Noir Lux jar back to refill you get a discount). I did the refill this time, I refilled four jars haha. This is how OBSESSED I am with making my own candles! They have over 150 scents to pick from, they help you start to finish. Now the place is beautiful inside and smells so lovely. It's so calm and welcoming. Like if you died and went to heaven, I want it to smell like that! Lol It takes about an hour or two for your candles to dry so you can visit the few shops around including their shop next door with premade candles and other other items from Black Owned Small Businesses. Support that people!!! Anywho, you can either return to pick up your candle or have them shipped to your home. Best place ever! They do birthdays, Bachelorette parties even Divorce parties haha! Any occasion, they got you! Love this place! read more

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My aunt planned a private session for a total of 9 of our family members, and it was such a wonderful experience. We had so much fun! We got to pick the vessel, mix-and-match different scents and watch our candles come to life! Jessica and Brittany were such gracious and helpful hosts -- we asked them to take way too many pictures of us lol. There's also a retail section where you can purchase candles that have been made already, AND there's an amazing rooftop where you can book outdoor events when it warms back up. I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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What a fun experience! When I found out about Noir Lux, I roped my friend into trying this out with me and I have no regrets. Their space is gorgeous and yes, everything is Instagram-worthy, especially their "Too lit to quit" wall. It is a women-run business and the owner's daughter, who just started working here, led the candle-making experience. When you arrive, you are instructed to pick out a vessel (container for your candle) at the vessel wall. The vessels range from votives to large jars and even multiple wick vessels. I chose two gorgeous large vessels ($45 each), one was a pretty iridescent pink and the other a double-walled pink vessel (note: double-walled took a lot longer to cure). Next, you set the wooden wick into the vessel. And the fun part - choosing your scent! You can give them a scent profile (fruity, floral, earthy, etc.) and they'll make suggestions for you or you can smell every scent which is basically what everyone did. Once you pick your scent, they pour the wax into the vessel and you mix in the scent and mix mix mix until voila, you made a candle and are now an official chandler! You can have the candle mailed to you or come back in 1-2 hours after the candle has set to take home. Did I spoil the experience by divulging the process, I hope not. I 1,000,000,000% recommend Noir Lux for your next fun experience. I will be back... after posting photos on IG, friends are requesting I make and mail candles to them. Perfect gift idea if you think you can part with the candles ;) read more

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This is a really niche market and quite a nice niche. I have never attended the candle-making workshops, but have seen some in action when I arrived to pick up orders online. I have several times made successful online orders, taking advantage of holiday sales, for special gifts for people and then picked up in person. I had just missed the sale the first time, but they put in free little candles instead, allowing me to give another special gift. Once you get the hang of using the online features, it is a really nice way to buy. The people in the store were friendly to me and the doggie I was with each time I picked up my purchases. read more

Thought this would be a fun mid-winter break family activity for our teenager and mid-20's daughters & it turned out perfectly. Noir Lux' beautiful little studio is situated on a side street between Denny & First avenue. We had no trouble finding street parking. First, we picked our vessel from a nice selection ranging in size, color, and material. Then, we prepped our wick and selected our personal scent from the many available. Colina offered helpful tips to help narrow down the options as well as to create our perfect blend. Then it was time to pour, design our label/name our candle, & let it cure! The candle needs to cure for about an hour before you can take it home, so I definitely recommend doing some research ahead of time of where you want to grab a drink or snack while you wait. We popped over to Plaza Garibaldi on the other side of Denny for Margaritas & Nachos. Also, don't forget to check out their retail section which features a number of black and brown artists and makers. This space seems perfect for a team building event, birthday party, or just a fun time with friends. read more

My family and I were optimistic about this business until they lost my daughter's candle and didn't really offer any sort of refund or decent apology. It was just suggested that if they find it they'll mail it to us for free. We chose to spend mother's day here creating these. read more

The employee on site didn't seem to have a ton of knowledge on how candle pouring works. I've done this at different shops before and this was by far my worst experience. Their scents are already too mixed together. One of their scents could be a candle. The fun part is finding scents that work together and when the scents are already mixed it becomes overkill. The guy working there wasn't able to tell us what the burn times were for each vessel. I know from previous experience that you need to pour the hot wax and immediately dump the oils and start stirring. I was still working on my oils and he went to pour the wax and I said "oh please don't pour it yet because I'm not done with my oils" he said "it's fine" and poured it anyways. My partner was already done with his oils so he could pour it into the wax right away. I ended up with air bubbles in my candle but he did not. I've never had air bubbles in my candle when making them. When we went to pick up the candles I said "wait two weeks before burning right?" And he said "no you can burn it right now" and so against my better judgement I burned it a couple days later and the scent was not strong at all. He also wasn't able to provide any guidance on best practices with scent pairing. He was frustrated because he expected us to just dump equal parts of each oil into the shot glass (sorry I can't remember what it's called). I was taught at other candle bars how to find the perfect proportion of each oil to get the scent you like so I did it the way I was taught in the past. This took too long for him which is why I think he rushed my candle pouring. Overall, wouldn't pay to come back because there's way better candle bars in the area. read more

Came here for something to do with my aunt & my cousin during our visit in Seattle. I was a little disappointed with the class as it was pretty basic. Pick your candle holder, stick the wick in, smell all of the oils, they poured soy wax into the holder, you pour the oil in & mix it and that was it.... No cute design, no adding anything to the candle... just basic. Candle making is simple (i get it), but I was hoping for more. I guess i should've done my research before sporadically visiting. On a positive note, the staff was super nice & friendly. I was not going to write a review, but i finally decided to light this candle that i made... come to find out that it doesn't stay lit!! The candle is essentially useless for me as i can't get the wick to stay burning... i'm very disappointed. read more

Our lovely friend from Noir Lux came to our office for a candle making team building event and it was AWESOME! We had a ton of fun and they were so kind and knowledgable. The instructions were clear and the candles turned out great. We love a Black, women-owned business run by a sister duo! 10/10 recommend read more

I chose the most beautiful metal candle canister and when I got my candle it looked tarnished wax had been spilled down the sides and on top of the can the inside of the bag was coated in wax the candle canister had dried in a puddle of wax on the place card and bottom of the bag. I am totally unsatisfied with how my candle came back to me. When I left the demonstration my canister was in pristine condition sitting on the table Not covered in was a looking like a tarnished reject!!!!!!! read more

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I recently had the pleasure of attending an event. The owner is personable and professional. Her staff was friendly and accommodating. There were lots of options available. This should be a go-to place for any occasion. Girls' night, date night, just because it's close to lots of other landmarks as well, so why not add it to your list. Support local black women owned businesses like Noir Lux. They also host rooftop events, so again, there are lots of options. Connected is a retail shop that not only sells the beautiful Noir Lux handpoured candles but other products offered by other local black owned businesses. There are price points for everyone so you can find something to fit any budget. I can't wait to return again, and again, and again. read more

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Candles smell great, friendly service, but the lack of parking is a problem. We showed up during a candle making event- so that was interesting. I look forward to visiting again, hopefully I can find parking. read more

This candle bar location is such a vibe. The decor is on point and the candle pour experience is fun and unique. When you enter in the facility you are welcomed by the staff who then escorts you to the large selection of candle vessels. After picking out the vessel the pouring session starts! This is when the fun begins! You get to smell an extensive amount oils and eventually pair them with up to creat your own unique scent. They play R&B JAMS throughout the session at the perfect volume. The staff is sooo nice and informative. You can also rent out the space for non candle pouring activities. They also have a retail store next door that sells pre made candles and other black owned items ( adult coloring books, BBQ sauce, greeting cards, etc). The candles are very fragrant and the aroma can be smelled without burning the candle. This was such a fun experience that I literally booked another pouring session two weeks after my initial visit! Perfect event for friends, date night, bridal party, going solo, or just because! Will definitely be back! read more

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Great new addition to Belltown. Relaxing creative experience in a new clean enviroment. Browse the retail store, learn how Noir Luxe came to us, make your own choices to customize your candle. Sniffing the many scents to create your personal candle...add the wick...stir the wax. Tap your creativity to make your own label. Recommend attending the session then going out to grab a bite. Candle is ready for pick up in an hour. Great experience for friends birthday parties, team events etc. Come out and support our new local businesses!! Make a reservation. read more

This is by far one of the best experiences I had....From the warm atmosphere to the AMAZING owner and her daughter.....She explained everything and we selected our own scent (s)and stirred....Thank you for an AMAZING adventure!!! read more

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I've been to Noir Lux a couple of times to celebrate, friend's birthdays and each time it is a wonderful experience. The team of staff is very helpful and informative as well as unintrusive during the customer "bonding time" throughout the experience. The variety of scents available to choose from are eclectic and delightful! Great experience! read more

It is difficult to find an activity that can be used for a date, a friend, alone time, or an activity to do with your teen. Noir Lux is a fabulous activity for any of the above. My daughter and I went together and had a great time! You pick your vessel, your scent and then create the candle. You also get an opportunity to either meet new people, chat with your special someone or relax and enjoy some alone time. The owners are so supportive, calm and joyful. It is a great way to spend an hour. I highly recommend it! read more

I took my friend to the Noir Lux Candle Bar for her birthday and it was a wonderful experience! I never knew that candle making could be so fun! We got to choose from a wide variety of "vessels" for our candles and then so many different scents. Our host / instructor was incredibly thoughtful and patient and answered all of our questions about scent mixing. I highly recommend the Noir Lux but Candle Bar for a fun group activity or to celebrate a special occasion! read more

The vibe was immaculate. It was so relaxing and the owners were some of the nicest people I have ever met! I absolutely love my candle and will be back very soon!!! read more

Did the candle pouring class, had a great time learning about candles and picking a good scent. Will come back to buy their pre-made stuff

Had a great time! I took a friend there for her birthday gift and we had a wonderful time in the class--we got to choose the container, got a choice of many different scents and had a blast mixing it all up. Our instructor was also the owner and she led us through the whole experience. We didn't know anyone else in the class, but everyone was so nice and fun to be with. Shout out to the two gentlemen in our class--they seemed to enjoy it just as much as us women! Going back next week with another friend and looking forward to it. Welcome to Belltown and I hope this business takes off! read more