by | February 22, 2025

The 7 Best California Candle Companies

The best candle companies in the state of California

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The state of California has over 300 ghost towns! Home to watermelon snow, Hollywood, and the Golden Gate Bridge. California is also home to some wonderful businesses, including scores of candle companies. Which of these are considered the best California candle companies? We’ve scoured the web and poured over our notes to come up with this list of the best candle companies in California.

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Best California Candle Companies

P.F. Candle Co.

P.F. Candle Co. Enoki Cedar Candle
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PF Candle Co. is based in Los Angeles and has some creatively scented 100% soy wax candles that are vegan and phthalate-free. The candles are in gorgeous amber jars and last a super long time. Our candle picks: Enoki Cedar, Golden Coast

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Best California Candle Companies

Agraria

Agraria Candles
Photo credit: Agraria

Based in San Francisco, the Agraria candle company was founded by a pair of interior designers. The luxurious candles are absolutely gorgeous in their standard crystal cut glass jars, and they also have reed diffusers and room sprays. Our candle picks: Bitter Orange, Riveria Pear

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Best California Candle Companies

Boy Smells

Boy Smells Cinderose Candle
Photo credit: Boy Smells

The candles from Boy Smells have been on our radar since they entered the candle scene in 2015. These candles have exploded with candle fragrances that are not targeting one specific gender. We love the unique fragrances! Our candle picks: Slow Burn, Cinderose

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Best California Candle Companies

Mome

Mome West Hollywood Candle
Photo Credit: Mome

The slow, steady burns of Mome candles are truly remarkable, with fragrance combinations that keep up coming back for more. The 100% soy candles are separate out into many collections that showcase the owner’s love for travel. Our candle picks: West Hollywood, Malibu

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Best California Candle Companies

Lait

Lait No 8 Candle
Photo credit: Lait

Also based in Los Angeles, we love the soy candles from LAIT. There are some truly unique fragrance combinations here that are intoxicating. They also have reed diffusers and room sprays. Our candle picks: No 30 White Saffron, No 8 Earth

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Best California Candle Companies

Voluspa

Voluspa Apple Blue Clover Candle
Photo credit: Voluspa
We consider Voluspa to be some of the most affordable luxury candles around. We love the beautiful candle vessels and the amazing, complex scent blends. They also have reed diffusers and room sprays. Our candle picks: Apple Blue Clover, Blond Tabac
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Best California Candle Companies

Joshua Tree Candle

Joshua Tree Candle Ocotillo Sunset Candle
Photo credit: Joshua Tree Candle
Soy blend candles that are poured in small batches, the candles from Joshua Tree are worth every penny. They offer up clean burns and great scent throws. They also carry linen sprays and air fresheners. Our candle picks: Ironwood, Ocotillo Sunset
There you have it! Our picks for the best candle companies in California. We feel you can’t go wrong with any of them! You can find several more by visiting our robust Candle Company Directory – search by state, city, zip code and more!

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Hi, I’m Cynthia, the current owner & Candle Lover in Chief here at Candlefind. I have a sincere passion for candles, being mesmerized from the moment I saw my first flickering flame. I love luxury candles (who wouldn’t?) and unique scent combinations. When I’m not scenting, I love reading and playing with my wild & crazy pup, Holly Berry.

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Hi, I’m Cynthia, the current owner & Candle Lover in Chief here at Candlefind. I have a sincere passion for candles, being mesmerized from the moment I saw my first flickering flame. I love luxury candles (who wouldn’t?) and unique scent combinations. When I’m not scenting, I love reading and playing with my wild & crazy pup, Holly Berry.

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