Last Friday, I had come in here with my family. Upon entering I was blown away how cute & amazing…read morethis store was, right away I could smell All the difference smells of the candles. This candles store is super clean , highly organized & with attention to details! It's very warm, very friendly here. Their price points are great! Isn't too expensive and it's just right ! There are so many varieties here, you literally have to pick them up to smell them . The not just candles here they also have : soy candles, reed diffusers, room & linen sprays, incense sticks, air fresheners, air fresheners too! Their scent they are: Wild Herb tonic, Ojai Lavender, Sandalwood Rose, Piñon, Los Angeles, Golden Coast, Arroyo Oak, Amber & Moss, Saltwater Jasmine, Teakwood & Tobacco , Tuberose, musk, Milky Santal, Smoked Cherry, Plush Vetiver, Blonde Hinoki. Summer Scents : Watermelon Chili, Cut grass special, and Sweet grapefruit, They even have this cute couch and just relax and smell all the candles so nice on top of 80's tvs love it ! Friday Marie was working, she said if we had any questions and my sister in law sure did! She asked if there were any sweet grapefruit reed diffusers? Those are her absolutely favorite! Sadly we heard they don't make them anymore . My sister law was heartbroken she was so excited to go there to find it here, she really needs them for her classroom & Yes she is a teacher.. I would love it if they could make it again to help all those teachers that have deal with a lot smells, P.E, ect.. even though we couldn't find what we were looking for I still thought is a great candle store! Marie was so sweet, kind, caring , very knowledgeable, super down to earth, very genuine! Marie has the very positive upbeat energy that really radiates! She is your Rarest of all Diamond! Please treasure her greatly! I would love to Thank Marie for fantastic & memorable visit! I would like to thank P.F Candle Co. for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely be back again! I'll tell all my family and friends to come here! Please be kind and Courteous to these hard workers!

The staff is very kind, knowledgeable and helpful! They explained so much and my entire experience…read morein that beautifully curated shop was wonderful!

Today was nothing short of amazing! I had the best time learning how to make candles and the…read morevarious types, scents, etc. Today's Chandler was nothing less than awesome she was very patient and knowledgeable. I was made a beautiful candle and purchase some beautiful scents too! If you ever get the chance you must visit.

Stone Candles collection is truly wonderful. The candles, available in a variety of scents and…read morestyle, are very attractice. They are perfect for use at home or for gifting. The atmosphere is clean and beautifully arranged. The staff are very courteous and professional.

I went to the store to buy a few candles for a client who is setting up an altar at home for the…read moreDay of the Dead celebration. I was delighted to find a wide variety of candles, as well as many other items that many people would appreciate. They had an entire wall of crosses, ranging from small to large and in various styles. There were not many people inside, which allowed me to browse everything comfortably. I felt as if we were the only folks in the store prices were a good value in a tourist area.

This is a cute shop located on the west side of Olvera Street. It is known for having the oldest…read morecandle in Los Angeles (?). What endears me to this shop is that it is housed in what used to be part of an old machine shop. It still has the original plaster and wood beams as well as old doorways for the upper levels of the old building. It just smells old and historic. You can't fake it. What I notice the most about this place is that it call itself a candle shop, but there's not many candles that are sold there. They sell LOTS of Dia de Los Muertos decorations, books, magnets, coffee mugs, post cards and other assorted items that are not candles. There is also an ofrenda that is up year-round. It is very beautiful. Don't get me wrong, I love this store and have bought many items from here. They also sell incense here. Here is where I leave with a slight headache because I cannot help myself and I HAVE to smell it all! If you are one of those people who are into the spiritual crystal guru thing, then this store is also for you as they sell a myriad of gems and necklaces. They take cash and card. I'm not sure if there are other payment forms like Apple Pay or Zelle accepted. I wanted to take pictures, but I didn't want to come off as someone who looked sketchy in their store! Give this cute little spot a try!

INCREDIBLE staff and selection. Where do I start? Damn, I did not know what to expect and while I…read moream still learning, I have learned so much just coming in and speaking to the staff and discovering so much in this amazing world of olfactory magic. Everyone who works here should be paid as much as any other true professional in their field. They appear to know EVERYTHING. How is this possible? True professionals and absolute EXPERTS. Thanks again for helping me find what I wanted and what I was able to gift to those that I love. I will be back.

It was my first time at Scent Bar, and I'm so pleased with the excellent customer service that was…read moreshown during my visit. Ronny was especially helpful, and gave me fantastic recommendations based off of the notes, accords, and fragrance genres I enjoy the most. He's so genuinely kind, charming, and knowledgeable about all things Perfume. He took the time to answer my questions, and show me all the fragrances I was curious to try. I ended up buying a full bottle of one of my favorites. I'll be back for more very soon !!!!

First time visiting this place, but my mom and her friend already took classes here before. We took…read morea candle making class that lasted about 40-50 min. Rena was our instructor. She was so chill, patient, and engaging! I didn't feel embarrassed if I made mistake. Just a nice experience overall.

I've been here twice. The first was a corporate event that rented out the entire shop for the…read moreevening, and it was a lot of fun. The staff were super nice and helpful and fun and engaging. They offered suggestions even though there were 25+ of us in various stages of attentiveness. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. I had such a nice time that I booked another experience to celebrate my daughter's birthday. This time was different and felt ... perfunctory. We arrived right before our scheduled time, I was starting to tell the person who received us (I was told she was the owner even) that we had arrived quite a bit early (like we got there before the store even opened so we walked around for a bit before arriving 1 min before our reservation) before she abruptly said no it was already time and everyone else had gotten started. Just reminded me of the plethora of email reminders I'd received from them reminding us to arrive on time, allow time for parking, etc. She didn't even greet us or say hello or welcome. Never introduced herself, never asked our names. Just a "do you have a reservation?" And told us to put our stuff down (didn't tell us where) and put on an apron. We ended up putting our things down on someone else's seats because others were standing in front of ours while four others were choosing their scents for their candles. Told us we'd have to wait since there was no room for us to choose our scents so we just stood there. No one even said, hey why don't you wander around the store for a bit until space clears up. And why rudely tell us they'd already started when we just had to stand there and wait anyway? I really felt like we were in the way rather than paying customers, so I told my girls they could look around the shop for a minute rather than awkwardly stand there in front of someone else's seats. The person who helped us with our candle making was nice but kind of just gave us instructions of what to do. One of the girls mentioned how it was kind of like chemistry class so we all talked about science for a bit. I reminded the staff that the day was for my daughter's birthday (I had specified on the reservation) so she gave a quick little happy birthday before moving on. I didn't feel she was particularly helpful though. I asked how we can decide how much of one scent versus another and she just said you kind of just smell it. My daughter asked if she could make the color of her candle a little lighter and the person was just like, well, we can't guarantee what it will look like, but she was very helpful in breaking up the colored wax for her. When we returned to pick up our candles, that was it, they were just sitting there on the counter, packaged up and crammed into one little bag. I wanted to ask for another bag since each candle was going to a different household, but the staff gave off vibes of "go away". I distinctly remember the first time, each candle was packaged in their own little bag with the lid off the candle and they told us it was really important to let the candle "cure" and completely dry for three days before putting the lid on or lighting it. This time the candles were sealed up, no thank you for coming. No I hope you enjoy your candles. I can only assume this day was an outlier and maybe the staff were having a not great day. The experience is not cheap at $60 for which you create a 7 oz candle. I understand the cost isn't just for a candle, but for the experience of creating. The cost of the materials was probably minimal. But for that expense, I would have expected the experience to be a little less icy and a little more friendly (like during my first visit). Thankfully, my girls enjoyed their candles and had fun and were super thankful.

House of Candles has been making my family anniversary candles since 1958 when my parents received…read morea wedding candle. They lit it every year for 25 years and ordered a second candle. To honor my wedding in 1988, they ordered a candle for my husband and me. We are now on our second candle. And of course they are making candles for both our daughters who were married this year! Ginger, Alita, and the team are incredible people who are artisans and do an amazing job. Our hearts are full of love and appreciation!

We had such a great time visiting the store, the gals really helped us out when we were in a bind…read moreto find altar candles of a certain size to fit antique candle holders for a photoshoot. Ginger has a beautiful backstory to her family and how she built her now team, Lorraine. Everyone treats you like family, immediately. What they offer is fantastic, and who they are as a family-run business and industry partners to us is even better.

I'm usually not so long-winded with my Yelp reviews, but I had reserved a chunk of my afternoon for…read morea visit to this store, so I clearly have plenty of time on my hands right now... I discovered General Wax earlier this year when I thought candle making would be a fun hobby. I brought a friend along to their North Hollywood location for what was advertised as an educational class. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like a class much at all but more like an activity. The 'instructor' claimed to sell her own candle creations, yet seemed surprisingly unknowledgeable. Our group was outspoken and asked lots of questions, but she was incredibly vague and nonchalant. When asked basic technical questions like how different fragrances react with specific waxes or how to choose the right wax for a project, she couldn't even provide clear answers. I really didn't learn much of anything at this paid class. (Fyi, I turned to YouTube!) The store itself is spacious and well organized, but be very careful with their pricing. I've found that many of their supplies are significantly marked up compared to local craft stores or Amazon. For example, I bought a digital scale here that turned out to be a non-functioning and non-reliable piece of trash. After some research, I realized they charged me three times more than better models available online. Thankfully, I was able to return it. Their fragrance selection and quality is mostly great and I do like their wax. The staff doesn't go out of their way to help but are approachable and friendly. What prompted this review today was a total lack of communication regarding their hours. I checked their website before leaving my house to ensure they were open. The only holiday closure banner on their website was for a holiday that happened months ago (labor day). After a 40-minute drive, I arrived to find the gates closed. I had to pull over and call, only to hear a recording stating they are closed for the next 10 days for holidays and inventory. It's incredibly irritating to waste that much time and gas because a business can't be bothered to update their website. Honestly, it shows that they don't really value their customers or their time.

I saw an ad on instagram and was really happy to see it was so close to my house…read more So I treated a friend and myself for a candle making class and it was really fun and affordable. We really enjoyed the experience and the instructor was friendly and answered everyone's questions. We received a coupon to purchase things after the class so I have supplies and new skills to make some candle gifts! Plenty of parking! Enjoy!

Came here for a brand hosted candle making event, walked out absolutely BLOWN AWAY!…read more As someone who absolutely LOVES candles, I was so excited to try out a candle making class for myself, and Blow Me Candle Co definitely didn't disappoint! Everything was set up and streamlined efficiently, and the owner and staff were so sweet and helpful, checking on everyone's progress and taking the time to answer any questions we had. The owner, who started this business during the COVID-19 pandemic, was so knowledgeable about scent creation and candle-making, and I'll definitely have to be back to sniff and buy some of her creations. In addition to her handmade candles, the store is also stocked with little trinkets, art, jewelry and collectibles from small local artists. Highly recommend stopping by this hidden gem on Main Street, and supporting a small, Asian woman-owned business!

My absolute favorite candle and gift shop on the entire planet! I LOVE the name and everything…read moreinside the store. They have delicious candles and cute bday cards and so much more as far as cute and even prank gifts.