Tucking in your blanket, sipping from a cup of hot chocolate, watching a movie, and lighting up a candle is the ultimate way to unwind and recharge. And we’ve found the best candle shops in Hong Kong.
Scent evokes memory, whether in perfume or candle form. They are wonderful self-care tools that can instantly transport you back to a feeling or place. If you’re seeking candle shops in Hong Kong where you can find artisanal, nostalgic, or simply soothing scents, sometimes infused with crystals, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for our favourite spots to source candles as little luxuries and acts of self-care.
Best candle shops in Hong Kong
1. Yankee Candle
Up for some beloved classics and throwbacks? Look no further than Yankee Candle to find those nostalgic, transportive scents like Grandma’s fresh baked apple pie, backyard BBQs, and your favourite sweet shop. As an affordable starting point for candle exploration, Yankee Candle’s extensive range lets anyone dive into home fragrance. Yankee’s famous jar candles come in an array of sizes, perfect for gifting or letting waxy warmth fill your own space.
Yankee Candle has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
2. Candle Up
Your home deserves candlelight as mesmerising as the flickering diyas that illuminate Indian festivals. Candle Up’s hand-poured Kohinoor collection infuses a touch of Eastern opulence into your space, each piece delicately embellished with 24K gold foiling, making the glass radiate an inner glow. Originally birthed in Cambodia in 2014, the company found its new sanctuary in Hong Kong in 2018, where it continues to champion sustainability. Committed to more than just aesthetics, Candle Up’s soy wax blends are expertly crafted for a clean burn, releasing non-toxic pollutants. Customers are also encouraged to engage in its eco-conscious practice by refilling their visually striking vessels.
Shop Candle Up online or at various stockists across Hong Kong.
3. BeCandle
Proudly produced and made in Hong Kong, BeCandle is a local brand that you need to add to your list of must-buys. Xavier Tsang, a Sai Kung resident, founded BeCandle in 2012 and the brand has grown and gained a reputable name in the industry since. Each candle is hand-poured using a blend of vegetal and soy wax, fine fragrances, and essential oils from Europe.
You can opt for either a 200g or 500g jar, or if you tend to move around often, the travel size (80g) will be your ideal companion (even if it’s just from your room to the living room!). Its craft candles – in the shape of dim sum – make a thoughtful HK-themed souvenir for those leaving the 852, or for those who simply want to show off that they’re from #HomeKong.
BeCandle has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
4. The Blomstre
Inhale deep and be transported to the lush tropics and sun-drenched shores of the Philippines with The Blomstre. This passion project from Hong Kong-based duo, Jerwine and Aaron, shapes modern Filipino artisanal heritage into hand-poured candles and home fragrances. Crafted in small batches in their studio, The Blomstre’s Soy Wax Candles bottle the vibrant scents of Philippine fruits, flowers, spices, and culture. Completely free of parabens, phthalates, petroleum, and animal testing, these candles are also perfect for homes with children and pets. Let The Blomstre’s lovingly handmade candles fill your moments with tranquillity and wonder.
The Blomstre, Suite 1702, Wellborne Commercial Centre, 8 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong
5. Jo Malone
Can you go wrong with Jo Malone? All of its candles are crafted by hand in a converted dairy, in England’s rolling South Downs. Its iconic black and cream design adds more style to your space whilst looking sophisticated and elegant. While its scented candles may be on the pricier side, the fragrance is strong and you won’t have to lean in close to smell it! The sizes range between 200g and 300g; the smaller sizes are compact, making them fit right in on your bedside table.
Jo Malone has multiple boutiques in Hong Kong.
6. Diptyque
Amongst the top of the fragrance experts, Diptyque’s candles are strong and come in a variety of scents and sizes. The packaging cannot get any classier and we highly recommend reusing the holders (as you should with any others!) to hold flowers, pens, or anything you please. You can go for a small size (70g) to test out how the fragrance from the scented candles fill your room, but we think it’s worth investing in the standard size (190g) or larger coloured candles (220g). Either way, your space is going to smell luxuriously expensive!
Diptyque has multiple boutiques in Hong Kong.
7. Rituals
Luxe and reasonably priced, we religiously believe in Rituals’ candles for a cosy night-in. Its Luxury collection is worth every buck – grab a 360g jar, in either more floral tones or musky and woodsy scents (or both for different moods). For those who simply can’t get enough, the XL Savage Garden Scented Candle is here for a good time and a long time (that’s 1,000g), with three wicks for an extra boost of fragrance!
Rituals has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
8. Woodco
A homegrown business founded by a mother-daughter duo, Woodco offers affordable, non-toxic candles made of coconut and soy wax. If you’re looking for scent recommendations, we always go for Night Light, Fresh Sheets, and Waves but candles are a personal preference (that we take very seriously!). Another thoughtful touch is that you can bring your empty jars to have them refilled with a different scent – and they can be any candle jars you have! Find out more information about refills here.
Shop Woodco online or at various stockists across Hong Kong.
9. Carroll & Chan
Handmade beeswax candles to support local businesses? Yes to that! Each jar at Carroll & Chan beautifully presents the desired scent – be it a field full of lavender, calm yet chaotic waves, or a tropical forest. If you have a rather large space you’d like to fill, we suggest getting its big jars, with a generous four wicks that’ll burn for up to 55 hours. Carroll & Chan’s tin candles burn for up to 20 hours and come in a chic, portable size with two wicks for an even burn (because the last thing we want is our wax to be slanted in one direction).
Carroll & Chan, 52-60 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2545 0099
10. Thorn and Burrow
Spot some candle inspo on your feed? Head to Thorn & Burrow for home fragrances that are visually striking and aromatically blissful. This lifestyle haven curates scented treasures from artisanal brands worldwide, so browsing its collection is like a whirlwind world tour for your senses. Lose yourself for hours amidst its kaleidoscopic range of colour block jars in vibrant hues, ornate glass vessels crowned with gold, and elegant poured candles in earthy terracotta pots. At Thorn & Burrow, perfumed accents become works of art in themselves, elevating any space into a serene sanctuary.
Thorn & Burrow has locations in Sai Ying Pun and Sai Kung.
11. Malin+Goetz
Ready to discover your new favourite candle? Malin+Goetz is on the case with its creative yet classic scents. Hand-poured in Brooklyn, each candle is made with a natural wax blend in a reusable glass. Light up one of the 255g or 260g candles and get a nice slow burn that lasts 60 hours – all with a scent carefully crafted with different top, middle, and bottom notes. Have a big space you want to envelop in a quality scent? Grab the limited-edition, three-wick Dark Rum Supercandle that burns for 180 hours, with notes of bergamot, leather, and patchouli.
Malin+Goetz has multiple locations in Hong Kong.
12. Wild Mint
We’re breathing in the refreshing essence of nature with Wild Mint, a Scent & Craft Studio that has been enchanting the city since 2018. More than just a candle shop in Hong Kong, Wild Mint is a paradise for scent enthusiasts, offering certified courses and workshops under the guidance of the founder, a professional candle instructor and designer. The brand’s unwavering commitment to natural well-being is the cornerstone of its philosophy, harnessing the power of 100% pure essential oils alongside IFRA-certified fragrance oils from the USA and Korea to craft bespoke aromas. In the simplicity and purity of its offerings, like the whimsical lucky ore candles and the innovative secret message candles, Wild Mint captures the essence of its mission: to elevate the everyday through the subtle power of natural scents.
Wild Mint, Wing Kut Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 6886 2267
[This article was originally published in December 2022 and updated in 2023 by Catherine Pun.]
