Winny H.

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!

Kyna S.

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!

Verona M.

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.

Donna B.

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.

Dalia V.

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."

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

Jenae S.

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

Kat L.

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.

Sarah D.

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!

Ashley M.

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!!

Danica V.

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

Andrea B.

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!!