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: The Candle Company has transitioned to new ownership and is now part of Noir Blanc Candle Company.read more

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.

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.

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

I purchased a gift card for my daughter. So we came in so she could have some fun designing her own…read morescent. Everyone was so nice and helpful. While I believe it was a little expensive (likely because of the area) it was to be expected. You get to smell as you go along because once you select what you want, you get the liquid that corresponds with the scent. It doesn't take long initially but depending on the time you may have to come get it the next day so account for that.

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've been on the lookout for some reasonably priced votive candles and accessories for awhile now…read more The problem is I didn't want to buy the cheap low-end junk at a place like Walmart but on the other hand, I wasn't to interested in paying the premiums that stores like Yankee Candle Company charge. Armadilla finally caught my eye on my last trip to Prescott (how I'd missed this store before, I don't know since it is very prominently located on the town square). I poked my head in, not expecting very much, and got a whole lot. To begin, Armadilla is known for their sculpted candles (something I found out later on of course, ha!) and they certainly had some really cool candles. Among the highlights for me were a breast cancer awareness ribbon (proceeds from the sale donated of course) and their cactus candle. I settled on buying a box of 18 votive candles since they offered a free holder with the purchase of a box. This was a great deal as I could mix and match the fragrances I wanted instead of being stuck having to buy all of one scent. Service was great. I was probably being a nuisance, asking a bunch of questions to the girl but she took me around the shop anyway and pointed out some of her favorite fragrances and even talked me out of buying a couple things that I thought I'd need but didn't really. She gave me great service and helped me find just what fit for where I was planning to burn the candles. Prices were modest, though since it was a candle shop there certainly wasn't anything "cheap" in the store. Good candles simply cost more than what you can get at the Walmarts and Targets of the world. Still, my box of eighteen candles cost about the same as only twelve candles at Yankee and that is pretty solid in my book, especially for a smaller privately-owned business. Great service, some cool pieces, and some very nice/unique fragrances: all in all Armadilla caught my attention and its now another store on my list of places to hit whenever I make the trip up to Prescott.

Not impressed with this store. Only one person in store…read more They did not carry Plumeria or Coconut scents. didn't have any good specials

My Bestie and I were looking for something fun and crafty to do and came along Candle Chemistry! We…read morehad no idea what to expect but this is definitely my new favorite girls night activity! The staff members were so kind and walked us through the whole process and helped with suggesting scents too! Who knew so many scents existed!? They have an entire wall full of candles to smell so you can craft your own custom candle. Once you select your scents you will pick out a jar then get to mixing your oils to craft the perfect candle smell! The candle was ready a few hours later and it smells so good!! Xo -BB

Such an amazing experience, and I can't wait to go back after my products run out!…read more I called ahead to see if this place required reservations, but they are walk‑in ONLY. I got there first thing in the morning with my mom and aunt to get started. We arrived on a Friday and parking was PACKED. We ended up finding a spot in a nearby lot, so if you have a certain time you want to arrive, make sure you factor in parking. Anyway, we made our way into the building, and a nice lady told us we could sit anywhere we wanted and gave us the rundown. You're able to make an array of items. We ended up making car fresheners, perfumes, lotions, and candles. You start off by picking your favorite scents and combinations. If you're anything like me and my mom, we are very indecisive, luckily they help you pick out scents and combinations they think you'll like. Seriously amazing staff! They were so patient with us to make sure we got the scent we loved. Overall, the process took about an hour, and depending on what you make, you'll have to come back after 3 -4 hours to pick up your items. When we came back around late noon, it was packed, so I definitely don't recommend coming at that time. Definitely go early in the morning or maybe a couple hours before they close. The prices weren't overly expensive at all. I can't remember the exact total, but I think I got around three items and only paid about $70. Either way, if I have more family coming in from out of town or just want a fun place to go with friends, I can definitely see myself coming back

This is the main big warehouse building on the side of the mountain as you are coming into Prescott…read moreValley. It looks outdated, with dark colors on the outside and very industrial structure. Not the warm inviting feel you really want when walking into a candle shop for some aroma therapy. And of course they do not carry my favorite scents, plumeria, gardenia, jasmine and coconut. I am so done with this company altogether. Just go to Walmart and buy their cheap candle scents, they have it all!

This place is so great! It has every single scent that you could think of, and the candles really…read moreexpress the scent of whatever the artist was trying to convey. My dog Sophie loved smelling all the candles and eventually helping me decide on a few. She even made friends with the owners and I'm hoping when I visit Prescott Valley again, I get to stop by. Well managed location and excellent conversationist. Sophie gives 10/10 for belly rubs too!

Just in love with this place. Very nice owner, and a great selection of gnomes. Love it.read more

I love this place!!! The items in the store ARE unique. A lot of stores in the square carry the…read moresame things, GG's has different things and great gift options. GG, the owner is so nice and very helpful. If you are in town, be sure to check them out.

**July 2026: Thursday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were visiting Phoenix during a 110-degree heat wave and desperately needed something to cool us down, so I went searching and came across Sphinx Date Co Palm & Pantry. The date milkshake sounded too good to pass up, so my friend and I made the drive out to Scottsdale for a little afternoon treat--and it was absolutely worth it. As soon as we walked in, the shop owner was incredibly warm and welcoming. She offered us a sample of a Medjool date, and wow--it was plump, rich, and had this deep caramel-like sweetness that instantly sold me. You can really taste the quality. We each ordered a large date milkshake, and it was everything I hoped for. It tasted clean and simple in the best way--like it's made with just dates, milk, and ice cream (which is typically what a classic date shake includes). It was creamy, naturally sweet, and super refreshing in the Arizona heat. I also loved that the store carries a variety of Arizona-made local products, which made souvenir shopping so easy. They had everything from BBQ sauce and hot sauce to wines and cactus candy. I ended up picking up a few sauces and some jumbo Medjool dates to bring home as gifts. The owner also shared that they carry different types of dates depending on the season. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their Sphinx dates, which she described as having a thinner skin and a more honey-like flavor--apparently available in late summer. Overall, I really loved this shop, its mission, and the quality of its products. This is definitely a spot you'll want to bookmark for your next Phoenix trip.

I enjoyed the local orange dark chocolate but the spicy one was too hot for my taste. I love the…read moredates here and have returned a couple of times for them. I bought the Rango bee pollen but no longer available. They sell the local Kettle Hero's popcorn, my fav prickle pear.

Kacey is the absolute BEST ever. I am starting my own clothing brand from the ground up and Kacey…read morewas so kind, patient, and understanding with all of my questions and concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and plan on going back to Modern Threads for every future purchase.

We had the best experience with Kacey and her team. She was extremely responsive (multiple emails a…read moreday) and wants to help you find the perfect product! Her selection of blanks was HUGE, and shipping was free. The printing quality was exceptional. We ordered over 200 shirts in multiple sizes and styles and she got them done and shipped in time for our event as promised! Thank you Kacey! We will be working with Modern Threads for years to come after that first impression!