Welcome to Black Culture Candle

Founded by Lori Parnell in 2021, Black Culture Candles is an award-winning artisan candle studio inviting you to take a Scent Journey through joy, culture, and connection.

Some scents don’t just smell good, they mean something. They remind you of who you are, where you’ve been, and who stood beside you. At Black Culture Candles, we believe scent is more than fragrance. It’s memory, emotion, and connection.

That’s why we created the Scent Journey experience to help you find the candle that speaks to your story. Each scent in our collection is inspired by the kind of shared experiences that shape us:

Grandma’s garden in full bloom.
Saturday mornings with music and open windows.
Laughter echoing through summer air.
Quiet moments of peace and presence.

Our mission is simple:

To take you on a Scent Journey through joy, culture, and connection with candles inspired by our shared memories and experiences.

Each candle is a tribute to something real. And each one is:

• Hand-poured using a vegan coconut apricot wax blend
• Infused with high-quality, phthalate-free fragrance oils
• Set with a crackling wooden wick for a clean, calming burn
• Poured into etched glass for a soft, ambient glow
• Crafted with care for both you and the environment

This brand was born from a desire to create beauty at a time when joy felt hard to find and to celebrate the parts of our culture that hold us together. The joy found in everyday moments. The connection rooted in community. The scents and sounds that make a house feel like home.

Black Culture Candles is for anyone who lights a candle to shift the energy in a room. Who cares about the way a space feels, not just how it looks. It’s for those who find meaning in the little things, who notice the details, and who believe scent can tell a story.

If you're someone who wants more than a candle - something beautiful, thoughtful, and deeply personal, you’re in the right place.

Welcome. Take your time. Breathe it in.
Where will your Scent Journey take you?