What a fun and therapeutic experience! I love candles and thought it would be fun to create my own custom candles. I loved the experience from beginning to end. You get to start off with choosing your own jar. From there, there's a bunch of scents that you get to pick from to start creating your own custom blend. The recommended is 3-4. The ladies working were so incredibly nice and helpful with giving guidance on which scents they thought would go well together when I couldn't decide. Once you've selected your scents, you get suggested measurements depending on which scents you want to be the top, middle or base note. And then you pour the oil into the wax. After that, I liked that you can choose what color you want the wax to be, and can even add shimmers. Once done, you can either wait 45-50 minutes til they're cooled to pick up or you can come back another day. I loved the way mine looks, and will be coming back for their perfume making class! Update: I lit both of the candles I made. One smelled more like candle wax than the oils I put in.. almost like a scented crayon. The other one smells better but it's very light. I would say both of them don't have a lot of throw. Still a fun experience overall but a bit of a bummer about the end product. read more

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Came here with a group of co-workers for perfume making class. The girl helping us were so friendly and helpful. Easy going personality and very relax. We all have fun. We all love our perfume. They also have candle making class. This is a good place for girl night but also date night, especially making perfume/ cologne with unique sense. read more

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My friends and I came here because we wanted to do a little creative activity together and this place was so fun. It's ~$55 per person for candle making. We made the reservation earlier in the day and they start right on time. We came in, chose a vessel for our candle (you have options to choose from, I went with a chrome vessel!). We were seated with another group and our instructor was amazing. Once we were sat, we got to choose 4(??) scents that we liked and then she put them altogether and changed the scents as needed for us. Then we chose colors for the candle and if we wanted to add glitter. At the end, we got to choose if we wanted to add any toppings to the candle and we were able to pick up the candles later that day. It was a fun experience, I do wish it was a bit more immersive but overall a great experience that im sure my friends and I will do again. read more

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Cool place located in Tustin for personalized candle making. They have rates for single group sessions. Upon entering this store, you get a whiff of fresh fragrances either floral or fresh and it's hard to pick what you want. I ended up taking their recommendation and picked a light scented fragrance oil to put with my candle. I loved the overall blending process and how my personal scent palette was. Quite interesting!!! I thought I was always choosing floral based but ended up with a citrus base. Loved how they use the same Corning Pyrex beaker and magnetic stirrer that I used in college labs. They even have a loyalty program that you can join. Book ahead and you are guaranteed a spot! read more

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Had such a fun experience here with my friend! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming, creative, and full of charm. The two lovely ladies who helped us were so kind and knowledgeable. I wanted a light, earthy floral scent and they guided me perfectly. What made it even more fun was how hands-on and creative the process was -- not only do you get to blend your own fragrance, but you also get to choose the color and even add special toppings for the final touch. It felt personal and special, like making a little piece of art I could take home. Such a great spot for a date, a girls' day, or even a thoughtful gift-making experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We hosted my husband's big birthday celebration at Thee Candle Lab, and while there were a few hiccups in communication at first, I really appreciate that we were able to talk things out. After connecting directly, everything made a lot more sense and any misunderstandings were cleared up. The actual event was super fun. Our guests had a great time making candles and perfumes, and the staff on-site were helpful and kind. The space is really cute and perfect for a cozy group activity. We brought some light decor and food, and everything came together for a sweet and memorable experience. Thank you again to Thee Candle Lab for taking the time to chat and for making sure things ended on a good note. We're happy with how it all turned out and truly appreciate the effort to make things right. read more

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This was a team building event and there were seven of us in total. You first choose the vessel that you want your candle to be in. Second, sit and smell around 30 scents to narrow down to your favorite four. Third, choose your candle color and toppings. You do have to wait 45 minutes for your candle to dry or you can come back at another time to pick up. Addie was helping our group with the scent ratios and colors. They have a Photo Booth in the back that you can take pictures and SMS them to your phone. This was a fun group activity and would definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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The concept of Thee Candle Lab is both unique and sweet. I booked a workshop for a group of 4 pre-teens for a celebratory birthday activity. The online process to register was easy, and accessible. I was pleasantly surprised at the extensive availability for a Saturday afternoon. On site, the lab had a vast array of product selections for personalized fragrance and candle creations. We opted for the fragrance workshop, which allowed guests to layer two notes atop a base to make for a customized scent to take home. The bottles to select at the beginning of the activity were both visually appealing and fair in size. The experience was immersive and fun. Naming the scent as a final step in the process made for a really nice touch. In my head, I also thought that custom fragrance making would serve as even more memorable for our guests in comparison to other pre-teen birthday activities, which was a plus for me, as the host. Located in the heart of The District in Tustin, there are also several dining and shopping options to keep the party going afterwards. My only complaint is the customer service at this location. My group and I sensed the employee's marked unenthusiasm to assist us. She was very much interested in helping out a high maintenance walk-in guest who had a ton of questions about hosting a birthday party for her small child, which was perplexing to me. It was disappointing that we had pre-paid reservations (which aren't cheap by the way) yet this employee had no desire to acknowledge us when we arrived and was curt and disengaged during our time with her. Getting her attention was also an immense challenge. I guess I didn't fit her profile of a big spender. Her treatment killed the vibe for us. I will have to perhaps wear a Goyard tote next time and see what happens. My group mentioned this employee's behavior as much as their experience at the store so as party host, that made me feel that my money wasn't well spent. I wish my guests had left the experience on a more positive "note." read more

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Love! What a great experience. The workers made the experience. The main lady was so knowledgeable and helpful. We made perfumes and they helped us with making sure we got the scent we wanted!!! We got such grace as we navigate we liked or did not like or even changed our mind. Definitely recommend read more

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It was a wonderful date night experience! Definitely pricey, which I felt like it's a one time thing type of experience. The time we booked turned out to be just only my husband and I, which makes it feel like a private event hehe. We had a good time smelling the different scents and choosing the scents we want for our candles. Our candles came oy beautifully. read more

Great birthday experience for a friend! Love the experience and really enjoyed the different options we had. We loved getting a chance to choose our own scents for the candles. We had so much fun and would recommend to anyone as a fun experience. read more

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Last night I was invited to a private Galantine's event with some vendors in the property management profession to go come here and make our own candles! Not only is this the cutest and most creative idea to host an event, but it ended up being such an awesome experience! The price to make your own candle is $55 (with upgrades depending on the vessel you want to use) and they even offer perfume making for $75! We only did candles last night. This is a family run business that have other locations in Compton and Garden Grove; we went to the location in Tustin the The District. After spending time smelling numerous amounts of lovely (and not so lovely) scents, you get to choose up to 3 scents to add to your candle. The staff was super knowledgeable and experts in guiding which scents go well together and the difference between fruity notes versus earthy, etc. Then once you choose your scents, you go over and they guide you in filling up your own small glass of the highly concentrated fragrances from the beakers and you really do feel like a scientist! I went with Birthday Cake (strong vanilla notes), Palo Santa (woodsy/citrus), and Pear/Pomegranate. HEAR ME OUT, to each their own but I LOVE my scent! After combining all the fragrances and you pour your concoction into the melted wax and watch it mix to combine. After, they add your wick to the bottom of your vessel and then you pour the wax mixture into your jar while straightening our your wick with a popsicle stick. I choose an iridescent vessel and also choose to add iridescent shimmer in my wax (which she said you will only be able to see when the candle is melting!) and topped it off with a few iridescent beads for a little bit of pretty! They take your candle and place it in what looks like a flash freezer to solidify, which took about 20-25 minutes. They also have a service that cost $35 that you can come back with your same vessel and do a refill once your candle has completely finished, which is what me and some of my coworkers plan on doing (even though they only offer that service on Sundays and Wednesdays). I cannot wait to come back in the future and even try out their perfume making! Thank you Thee Candle Lab staff for being so accommodating and amazing last night! read more

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We had the best time at The Candle Lab in Tustin for a team-building event! It was fun, interactive, and the perfect length, long enough to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. Creating our own custom perfumes was such a unique activity, and everyone left with something personal to take home. I would absolutely do it again, whether for a special occasion, a girls' day out, Mother's Day, or even just because. There are so many reasons to come make your own signature scent. Highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable experience that's a little different! read more

I came here to make a candle and wanted to add on the perfume as well. I was helped out by Cass and Amy. The service was amazing. They were both extremely patient with me and really helpful in helping me create the perfect fragrance for both the candle and the perfume. I totally recommend you coming here. This is a great personable gift for anyone. Great for date night or a small party! read more

Great team bonding activity! My boss scheduled a team bonding event here and it was so much fun! I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was so fun smelling all of the different scents and discovering which ones we liked the most. It was like a personality test. The ladies gave us great recommendations on what scents to mix to get to our preferred scent, and I ended up mixing a lot of my 4 scents to figure out what I liked. The oil scent will smell different from just the wax so be prepared for that. I ideally wanted this pretty light green that I showed a google image of, and they were able to experiment to get the color just right. It was such a fun experience, and I definitely would do it again! read more

Unfortunately, I would not recommend doing business with this company. They are not interested in accommodating their prospective clients or care about them. Their approach to their clients is coarse and a waste of time. Luckily there are other places where you can do candle making or perfume making. read more

We chose this spot for Mom's Afternoon Out and had so much fun! We left with gorgeous candles and truly enjoyed some much-needed adult time. Maria took the experience to the next level with her enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine passion for what she does. We'll definitely be back to try another project soon :) Thank you for such a wonderful experience!! read more

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What a fun lil activity to do with family or friends. Came here for a bday lil shindig. Surprise how big the space was. They can definitely accommodate big groups. Came on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm and surprisingly it was just our group. Perhaps it's a more personable approach for the staff to assist each person. Candle making is fairly simply but adding all that jazz to it makes it to fun! Love the creativity that they present. Roughly $60 pp and if you want to refill later. You can for only $35! Would recommend d read more

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My friends and I had a girls day at Thee Candle Lab in Tustin, we had the pleasure of having Cass as our instructor. She was great. She gave very easy instructions and she had patience of an angel for me and my friends . With her help I made my favorite fragrance. Go see Cass. She's great! read more

Thank you so much to Cass and Bella for a fun day!! I came in for the first time today with my friend Sara who is a regular here. We are both super happy with our fragrance choices. We came in today to celebrate my upcoming wedding dinner and had such a blast!! Super cute candle shop. They also have monthly memberships as well. I love the candle I made for my wife and I and the one I made for my daughter. Adding the shimmer and color to the wax was so cool!! read more

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My wife and I went here for a fun thing to do, and we had a great time. Bella was our instructor, and she was great, informative, funny and fun. I'd definitely recommend this to everyone. Thank you so much for the fun experience. We will go ahead too read more

this is my boyfriend and I's second time coming. The first time we came was last year for an anniversary candle making activity, and this time for his birthday it was a perfume making class. We absolutely love coming here! The owner and the staff Bella and Cass are so sweet and helpful!! Will definitely come back with friends and fam read more

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Kaz was an amazing host! Amy was also very helpful. We came to celebrate as birthday and this experience did not disappoint what so ever! All of the smells they have are amazing and you truly get to make your own scent based off of your own unique tastes. After you make them your candle needs to cool for an hour then you can pick it up, so my suggestion is to make it a day outing with lunch after so you can secure your candle the same day! Parking was easy and finding the place ass easy as well! Customer service was excellent and Kaz was really a great time! Thank you Kaz and Amy! read more

What a great, interactive experience. Despite coming with a large group (10+ people), everyone felt accommodated and attended to. All the workers were sweet, hilarious, and super knowledgeable. You can choose the container, scents, color, and "topping" of your candle. read more

Thee Candle Lab - Choosing which scents to use - Team Building Activities Near Me - Tustin, California

I did the perfume making class with a friend. I wasn't sure what to expect. I've been wanting to do custom perfume for a while, but it's a service/activity that isn't common. You reserve the class online and you have an hour with a staff member available to help you. You get to pick one base scent and 2 complimentary scent notes. They have the scents labeled in tubes and you dip paper sticks into the scents you like. They provided pens to write the name of the scent on the dip stick. Then you hold the sticks together to preview the scent combinations. Once you decide, the staff member will pour the perfume base into the bottle of your choice. Then you pick the ratio of the 2 complimentary scents and measure them out to add. Your purchase of the class gets bottle that I think is 3 oz. I could be wrong on the size, but it's plenty. They mix everything in the spray bottle. Then you name your perfume and they print a custom label for it. There was group doing this as a bachelorette activity, which I think is a great idea. I wish this had been around when I got married for that. The vibe is super fun and they have some spots for group photos and a digital Photo Booth. I think it was a pretty good value for the cost, especially since it's custom and seems like a true perfume base, not an alcohol based body spray. I definitely recommend the perfume class as a fun group activity! read more

Jamie is your girl! Professional, funny! Great interaction, knows her scents and best combinations. She works with you one on one and helps you blend the scents very well together. read more

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We had such a great time making candles! Jamie was awesome and fun! The whole experience was so cool and I will definitely be back! read more

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I had the most amazing birthday experience today at Thee Candle Lab in Tustin, thanks to my daughter and to Mari! From the moment we walked in, Mari's energy was contagious--she clearly loves what she does, and it shines through in every interaction. She was warm, welcoming, and so much fun to be around, which made the whole day feel extra special. Mari guided us through the process with patience and joy, making everything lively and memorable. She turned what could have been just another outing into a truly unforgettable celebration. I honestly can't thank her enough for the care and enthusiasm she put into making my day so meaningful. If you're looking for a fun, unique experience--and want someone who genuinely makes it magical--ask for Mari. She's a gem! read more

I recently came to Thee Candle Lab with a friend and found the experience to be a lot of fun! The host, Cass, was very welcoming, engaging, and helpful. I found the experience of making a candle to be a very unique one that I would now recommend to others. I loved getting to pick the candle vessel, scents, and color. It was a great experience and I plan to come back for the fragrance making as well! read more

My daughter really enjoyed celebrating her 17th birthday at the Thee Candle Lab. We had plenty of space, the two hosts were great with the girls, the photo opps were a big plus and the girls loved their candles. read more

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Visited Thee Candle Lab during the soft opening for a candle workshop with a few friends. The experience was fun, and of course the best part is that you get to take your personalized candle home! Experience: Upon arrival, we picked out our seats at the lab table and then were shown to a selection of vessels. There were lots of choices for vessels, and even more if you wanted to up-charge to a larger vessel or an alcohol bottle. After picking our vessel, we did a lot of sniffing! There were over 30 different scents to smell, including two seasonal scents. There was a sheet to check off each smell and heart the ones you loved. We happened to narrow our selection down to around 6 scents each and then the super knowledgeable teacher/candle guru recommended mixtures. I liked all the citrus scents plus the volcano, so she deliberately mixed four scents together and voila, I had a nice orange citrus fragrance. Next, it was time for mixing! The fragrance and candle color that you choose goes in to the wax, and science happens. After the wax is mixed, you add the wick to the vessel and simply pour the wax in. The last step is to wait, and they recommended around an hour for us. That gave us time to walk around the District's night market and shop. Overall, while some people may think of it as a pricey candle, I think the experience and pride of making your own candle was worth it. I also liked the science lab vibe and different instagram-worthy picture spots around the place. read more

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Came here with 2 of my best friends and have been wanting to try this. Jamie was wonderful and entertaining while guiding us through this candle making experience. We'll try to come back for the perfume making next time. read more

Went back because the owner reached out and said I could bring in my candle to get my crooked wick fixed (she even replaced the old one with a new one). I knew I wanted to come back eventually to try other scents so of course I made another candle while I was there and this time I got to try apple + pear pomegranate. I'm very happy with how my candles turned out and how helpful Amy and her team are! read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen and her flock of geese went on a candle learning quest. We had a wonderful time! The staff is helpful and friendly. Be careful! Your creative side may show! The end. read more

It's a really fun experience to build your very own candle! You choose a vessel, build your fragrance profile, wicks, color, and decorations. The owner really knows her stuff and will provide suggestions to help you build out your unique candle profile. read more

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We thought this would be a fun activity to do together, so we booked a 4:30 PM session on a Saturday. We expected a group class but were surprised to find it was just the two of us--not a problem, just unexpected. One employee was wrapping up their shift, and another stepped in to assist us. Overall, the experience was just okay. It seems better suited for parties or kids rather than a standout, immersive activity. The scent selection was fine for a novelty candle but not what you'd expect from a luxury fragrance. Our host was friendly but not particularly enthusiastic. At one point, she seemed more focused on adjusting the music than guiding us through the process, and during the scent selection, she appeared a bit impatient, which took away from the experience. The price was $55 per candle, which felt a little steep considering how quickly the session went. After pouring our candles, we left them to cool and picked them up later. I'm giving mine as a gift--the scent combination I chose was Black Ice (20%), White Tea (15%), and Blood Orange (5%), which turned out pretty good. If I had to do it over, I'd choose BI (30%), WT (8%), and BO (2%). That would've been a slightly more subtle scent, if helpful! :) read more

This place is a hidden gem! I was on the hunt for something to help with the not-so-cute side of being a cat owner, and this candle store totally delivered. They made me a custom room diffuser specifically designed to tackle pet odors--and it worked like a charm. The scent was fresh, clean, and subtle. Not one of those heavy artificial fragrances that just masks smells. It actually neutralized the litter box odor, and the best part? It lasted for months. Seriously impressive staying power. The staff was super friendly but I wanted to give a special shout out to the owner Amy who was knowledgeable and really took the time to understand what I needed. I left feeling like I got something special, and I absolutely did. I'm already thinking about ordering another one! read more

I have been to Thee Candle Lab on many occasions and it has been a great experience every time. I brought 8 friends for a candle making experience which was so fun for everyone! We all got the perfect scent in a vessel we each chose. I also came in as a walk in with a teen I was hosting from Spain. She loved the experience and got to take home the perfect candle to her parents. All around, this is a great experience and I appreciate the flexibility and helpfulness of everyone at Thee Candle Lab. Thank you Amy! read more

Cute place, 10/10 recommend! Bella and Amy were such amazing help and talked us through the process! read more

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Wish it was possible to give 0 stars. Especially the business owner is rude and condescending, somehow they are opening a new location and their website is automatically booking people to that location even though they don't advertise it as open or even let you know at time of booking that it's sending you somewhere else. Tried asking for a refund or reschedule but the very rude business owner thinks shes Ms. Perfect and that there's no way her website could have a mistake and doesn't believe in refunds, actually said it was impossible to do it save your money people read more

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