The service was great. I was welcomed in as I walked through the door. They had so many variety of smells to choose from.

Loved my first visit to Simply Scents. Staff greeted me as soon as I entered, offered up great suggestions on what I should pick up. Great variety of product. Store is well organized with a great vibe. I love the "Sock it to me" & "Vanilla Bourbon" scents. read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the guy that works here! Always has a smile and great customer service. I purchased the oil lamp with Vanilla Bourbon scent oil, candles and a bottle of spray for my car. read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Oil lamp with Vanilla Bourbon oil. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to this candle shop and was very disappointed. The store was dusty and the floor was dirty and the baseboards were horrible. The candles I saw on some of the shelves we're looking as if I had Made it in my kitchen. The whole store dynamic was if someone put things in out of there garage. I expected more... Back to buying Yankee! read more

One of my favorite candles by @simplyscentscandleco is "Sock It to Me". Ever since my trip to Houston a few months ago, I have been wowed at how STRONG these candles are and how long they last. I kid you not, one 7oz jar fills my entire apartment. I definitely feel like these candles are worth it and I think you should try them out. Free pick up in store if you're in Houston and she ships across the US. I put everyone on, even my mama who was a faithful Yankee Candle girl. Give it a try! You will not be disappointed read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

So today after my walk in the park I ran into Simply Scent to grab some smell good stuff for the house... It was only one other person in the store so in compliance with social distancing... I have not visted the store in several year's but boy I am glad I revisited... I went with sock it to me... The fragrance was nice across the house... Not overpowering or no scent at all just pleasantly perfect... I am also glade to support a small business in times where sales maybe down... If you are in the area and want to bring some smell pleasure to your home I highly recommend stopping by Simply Scent! read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - #sockittome - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place! The women in there were very nice! The candles and oil both smell AMAZING!!!! Definitely going back!!!! read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love my candles. I've been a regular customer for over 1 years and I wouldn't buy candies from any other company!!!!

This was my second time visiting so I decided to post a review. I must say the customer service experience was awesome. The clerk was very helpful and greeted me when I arrived. Although this place isn't huge they have a large variety of diffuser oils, body oils, strong smelling candles, and even car sprays. My favorite is the Eucalyptus Mint I think. LOL. The onlybreason the dont get five starts is because they didn't have the scents I wanted available. Another highlight is you can always go online and have the stuff delivered instead of going in which is so convenience. I'd recommend the place to anyone and I definitely plan to be back soon. read more

Love the candles! The prices is e best. Why go to bath and body works when I can come here and get like 6 candles for well under the price! Will definitely be coming here from now on. read more

Pretty neat little shop. It was Christmas time so they were running low on a few things but that speaks to how busy the place was. Grabbed a few candles for a gift exchanges and was pleased! read more

Best candle store in Houston! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the products. They have a wide array of fragrances! (22 I believe) The best part is when you find a fragrance you love, Shan (the owner) can make several derived products out of it! (Body lotion, hand sanitizer, shea butter, soap, aroma bags, burning oils...) The candles are made in the back of the shop and they burn amazingly. A valuable lesson I learned from Shan is to always trim the wick after each use. It really makes a difference! My favorite fragrance is called "High Maintenance" and it smells heavenly! Let me know if you found this review helpful and feel to shoot me a message if you have additional questions! read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Almond Cherry candle! It smells so good! - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to the the shop on May 7th to purchase some Mother's Day candles. I was met at the door with several boxes as they were unpacking a recent shipment. There was nothing to speak of on the shelves and most disappointing, the owner never bothered to greet us as we walked in. When I inquired about some candles I saw on the website. She brushed by me and said "This is all we have and you'd better buy it cause its going fast" And just like that..she moved on. Not my idea of an acknowledgment or an attempt to try and help me find some sort of gift. I came to the shop specifically to support Black owned business. That visit didn't sit well with me as I been to this location in the past as well as when she was on OST and found something to purchase. read more

I still haven't received my products that has already been paid for. I understand timing on receiving them my be longer because of crisis that's currently going on but almost a month. I placed my order April 22, I have contacted her twice with no response on why I still have not received my candles and oils. Key to running a successful long business is customer service. Step up your game the lack of communication is ridiculous. read more

Went here last night to kick off my sister's bachelorette party and we had a blast! Good music, painting with friends and a nice scented candle to take home! read more

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Houston's very own Shan is a hometown favorite for hand crafted candles! I've watched her business grow from her home to one of the most popular blocks of Black Owned businesses on Almeda to the shelves of Walgreens. Her candles have amazing full body aromas that spans from Vanilla to Ocean Breeze, Sugar Scrubs that make you fell and smell good enough to eat and aroma therapy melts with a select of various warmers to match your decor at home. I love supporting women in business but Home loves the full delightful smell of soy candles this will leave you wanting to try them all. They have a store front and you can order via the website at www.simplyscentsbyshan.com Stop by and see her wall of fame for the many celebrities that support her brand. read more

My company did an event here last year. It was a low-cost and fun event (BYOB and snacks!) that our group of about 10 thoroughly enjoyed! There was another group that I would say totaled capacity around 15 or 20. Nonetheless after smelling the amazing scents offered I couldn't leave without a larger candle of my own. For some reason the candle got tucked away for a few months, and now during quarantine the chai candle has been cracked open. My oh MY this candle smells good, and is just strong enough to enjoy it throughout the area it is burned in. These are very high quality candles and I am now reminded I need to return ASAP! read more

Very nice associate working the counter she was knowledgeable and very patient with a first time customer. The candles are nice and last a long time Room sprays are nice too I will return cute little store. read more

I was hooked the first time I tried these candles. The fragrances are so amazing as they fill the room. I only shop here for candles!

Try this new place out today !!!! I just went there, the cashier is so sweet and so helpful , she really made my day . The candles smell amazing and it's a lot of variety, I will definitely come back soon read more

I arrived early as was greated with a smile. Great atmosphere, very professional, and fun place to host birthdays or bachelorette events. Thank you again for being an amazing host! read more

I'm a little late in writing my review but nonetheless I want to give Shan a huge thumbs up for helping me host my birthday party at Simply Scents. It was truly a fabulous experience and my guests and I enjoyed every minute we were there. The aroma alone in the shop is breathtaking. Pretending to be an artist for a moment while sipping your desired beverage is fun in itself. And then to have a product of your work to take home and enjoy by lighting your candle and smelling this beautiful fragrance aroma is so satisfying. And did I mention you can take the wine glass back and just pay for a refill?? How wonderful is that?! I can't wait to plan another party for my friends and I. Thanks Shan!! You Rock!!! read more

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I love this place , I stay buying candles from here are at a store that sell's simply scents this is the place for me

Today was my first visit to the candle shop and I must say that it was a pleasant surprise.... my aunt had been telling me that she wanted to visit the business so today we finally made it there..... I love and appreciate local businesses ...... the candles smell amazing........ the lady behind the counter was very nice and greeted us as soon as we walked in the door.... I got 8 candles and I will return to get more once those are finished ...... the prices are pretty good also ..... read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Beautiful Light Scent - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent candles! So much more fragrant than Bath and Body Works' 3 wick candles, and less than half the price. I'm hooked!

I had a great first-time experience here. The owner, Shan immediately greeted me with a warm smile. I could tell she was busy in the back of the store, but she was patient with me. She took the time to find out what fragrance would work best for me. She makes you feel like you've been friends forever. I chose grapefruit and eucalyptus mint. There are so many fragrances to choose from. I just noticed that there is a deal here on Yelp. Give this candle company a try. Shan has certainly earned my business! read more

Called this place to redeem Groupon and they will not call you back. Spoke with the owner that said she would call me back, as of yet I have not received a call. If you don't want people to redeem their Groupon then you shouldn't post your business on the site. Having difficult time to get my money refunded due to Groupon doesn't give refund after 3 days. I will be sending a complaint to the Better Business bureau as well. read more

Best candles I've ever purchased. Slow burning, strong but not overpowering fragrances cherry almond is my absolute favorite. Stocked up during the Black Friday sale. B&BW candles have nothing on Simply Scents read more

My sister bought me some of these candles on a visit home and I have been HOOKED every since. I am in Los Angeles and Shan always takes the time to process and order for me and ships it right away. The scents are not over bearing but leaves a smile on your face. I have given items for gifts and everyone raves over them. I am a lifetime customer of Simply Scents. read more

Shan is helpful and friendly! They make their products in the back and the shop smells heavenly. Great deals and reasonable prices. I got two lovely jar of candles for $6 each, and I plan on getting the body oil perfumes next time! Go local vendors ! read more

Simply Scents Candle Co. - Two jelly jar of candles neatly packaged! Great deal - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a great find! All of the candle are poured in the back of the store (not in the retail area of course). The lovely aroma is what brought me in from my walk. I purchased wax for a warmer plate. They have a lot of great smells and lovely customer service. I'll be back for Christmas gifts! read more

I just got the best customer service ever from this company! I made my order online two weeks ago and was wondering why I had not received it yet, so I email the shop with a question and got a reply back within minutes. The email answered my question and said to call if I needed further assistance. So I call and a real person picks up on the third ring. She remembers me from email, doesn't need me to give her any more info, doesn't even have to ask what my issue is. She already knows and she's on top of it. She tells me that part of my purchase has been on back order but that she will immediately send out the part that is available and the rest as soon as it comes in. My package was in the mail an hour after we spoke 2-day priority shipping. I will definitely be using this company any time I need candles in the future. read more

The dude here was super helpful, and they had so many different candle scents! Apparently they make them all in-house and are always coming up with new smells. They even packaged up my candle all cute for me :) read more

These types of businesses are my favorite, I feel that you get the best quality possible, along with knowing how much the owner cares about their product. Simply Scents has some of the best candles, the scents are really profound, and the candles last for a long time. My favorite scent is "Very Sexy" perfect for a bedroom, or "Lemon Verbena" perfect for a kitchen and bathroom. I really feel she has a scent for everyone, especially with the option of ordering online, the candles are very affordable and worth it. If you choose to go to the store, they are in compliance with the COVID policies, including wearing a mask! You can also host a candle party, which is great for a birthday or a girls day. This includes booking a seat for a 90 minute session of decorating a wine glass however you'd like, and then filling it with the Simply Scents candle wax of the month! You can even drink wine while decorating. I thought this idea was so cute and original, when the candle is finished, you can drink out of your personalized wine glass! Lastly, there's also an option of joining their Candle Club. When you sign up to join, you get a shipment every week of either candles, aroma spray, burning oil or and aroma bag. I love this business for a few reasons, but their candles speak for themselves! Support your local small businesses, places like this deserve it, and will not disappoint. read more

Flew in for the holidays to throw my mom a 75th bday party at Simply Scents. Great time had by all. Came home with 6 candles, haven't lit one yet and the aroma (Angel wings downstairs/ passionfruit upstairs) greets me at the door each day. Very reasonable! Can't wait to return for a Wine Down Wednesday. read more

I was going to another store, it was closed so i went in to look around. The lady was very helpful in finding the right scents. I plan on going back soon soully because the service was so good. read more

Incredible senses and friendly service with a smile. You can even save on your future purchases if you return your candle jar. Awesome! Have recommended Simple Sense to friends and co-workers. read more