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.

This was one of the most uncomfortable retail experiences that I have ever had. I went in there…read moreready to spend a couple hundred dollars to replenish all my perfumes and lotions. I am very introverted with very bad social anxiety and I usually just order anything I need online but I needed to smell everything before I bought it so I had to go into the store. Within a couple minutes of walking around I had an employee following me. I told her I was okay and she insisted that she come with me to test every fragrance. I had to tell her three times that I just wanted to shop alone. After that I noticed there were two other employees who were straightening up shelves right next to me. It was pretty obvious I was being profiled and treated like a thief, they were watching me. I became so uncomfortable with the surveillance that I just hurried up and picked something so I could get out of there. When I got to my car I realized that the buy 3 get 1 free was not honored but I was dreading going back in there. I went home and made my order online so I could go back in and get the products that I actually wanted without that awful feeling of being watched. The next day I went in with my bag of products I purchased the previous day to return and pick up the online order. As I'm walking through the door this lady stopped me and asked me if I needed help and I said no and kept walking. She then said are you returning something? And I said yes and kept walking. She then yelled across the store "YOU CANT RETURN ANYTHING WITHOUT A RECEIPT" implying that I was trying to do something shady. I told her I had the receipt and then she got on her walkie talkie to inform someone that I was in the store. Again...being profiled. I walked to the register and gave them my order number and my items to return and he asked me the dreaded "was there anything wrong with them?" which is code for "why are you returning this?". I wanted to tell him that the reason was because I felt so uncomfortable in the store that I rushed to buy something that I didn't really want so I could get out of there, but I just told him that I found a better deal online. I understand you want your employees to be vigilant and maybe you have problems with theft at this location, but this was unnecessary and it really made me never want to come back again because that feeling of being judged and watched is an awful feeling to experience.

Who doesn't like candles or body fragrance? Fresh scented ones close or on the spot with your…read morefavorite scent. Well you can find just about any great smelling scent you like here. The difficult part is trying to leave without buying up the whole store. This location is one of the most recent that just opened their doors. The one thing I can say about this store and all locations is the staff is always super friendly. The stores are always very clean and organized. Makes it very comfortable to shop. I found some new scents to add to my collection last week while visiting. I also managed to find some gifts. They have a small collection for men but the fragrances smell so good for the body collection.

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.

We had a great date night at candle chemistry!…read more The workers are extremely helpful with providing suggestions on mixtures of scents. We made a candle and a diffuser. It is our favorite candle in our home

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 walked in on a whim and discovered the most awesome place! I wasn't sure what to expect but boy…read morecan I say it was worth every second I spent in there! Bonnie spent an hour or so trying to figure out the perfect scent for me! she was so much fun and really gave me a great experience! We made the Ponyo's Dream Oil! I will be back and I will be bringing more people. Thank you for the awesome experience Bonnie you are amazing!

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!

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.