There’s nothing quite like stepping into a home all lit up by an array of beautiful candles. Can you feel that cozy and warm ambience all around? And let’s not forget the sweet aromatic scents dancing in the air and delighting your senses as they flow from lush scented candles and fragrant diffusers. If that’s got you a little excited about candles and diffusers (or if you’re already totally candle crazy), there are endless choices of candles and diffusers available on the market to tickle your fancy.
We’re talking about paraffin wax and eco-friendly beeswax and soy wax candles in different colors, shapes, sizes, and scents. Plus, diffusers come in an array of different options like evaporative, heat, natural wood, nebulizer, and ultrasonic diffusers. If you’re looking to decorate and freshen up your home or a space for a special event, we have the scoop on where to buy amazing candles and diffusers in Hong Kong. Melt away your stress, light up your life, and breathe in those divine aromas!
Hiraya Scent & Co. is a Hong Kong-based brand known for its eco-conscious and clean scented candles, focusing on customer experience and igniting memories. Founded by Claudine Dimaculangan, the brand's name, "Hiraya", means "vision of your hopes and dreams" in Tagalog. They offer Coconut Apricot Wax Candles crafted from sustainably sourced, non-toxic wax blended with fragrance oils and essential oils. Their candles burn slowly with wooden wicks, featuring a unique smooth top. Hiraya's packaging is also eco-friendly, avoiding plastic use.
Check out their totally dreamy Manifestations Collection featuring unique beautifully marbled candles in signature scents, infused with gorgeous repurposed crystals from CRUE. Hiraya also offers non-toxic diffusers and linen sprays, along with candle-making workshops. Purchase their products on their website or in select stores like all Bookazine stores.
Hiraya Scent & Co., Available online and at various stockists in Hong Kong, info@hirayascented.com, www.hirayascented.com
Rituals, a beloved beauty, body, and home fragrance emporium in Hong Kong, exudes elegance while remaining surprisingly affordable. Their opulent collections, packaging, and heavenly scents inspired by an ancient Eastern tradition, make them a household staple. Offering lush scented candles, room sprays, and reed diffusers perfect for gifting, Rituals embraces life's overlooked, transformative moments.
Their ethos revolves around "The Art of Soulful Living", fostering personal well-being by cultivating mindfulness and happiness through daily rituals. Find cool scented candles with scents like Goji Berry and Sweet Jasmine. We absolutely love their luxurious reed diffusers! Their eco-chic refills and mangrove forest restoration initiatives make sustainable shopping effortless. Shop online or pop into one of their stores around Hong Kong.
Rituals, Various store locations in Hong Kong, service@rituals.com, www.rituals.com
BeCandle, a local gem based in Sai Kung, has been crafting exquisite scented candles since 2012. Their fragrance product factory and lab produce small batches of candles that fill any room with their captivating scents like Cedar Rose and Smoky Balsam. BeCandle's commitment to quality craftsmanship shines through in their creations. Hand-blown glass vessels house candles made from a blend of vegetal and soy wax, along with fine fragrances and essential oils from Europe.
Their unique Sai Kung Bricks Fragrance Diffusers and the candle pots of their Sai Kung Soil Scented Candles are made of local soil in the area. Shop the convenient mini travel candles, a range of different scented reed diffusers, and the cutest range of Dim Sum shaped candles, perfect for gifts! They also offer a unique Door-to-Door Candle Refill Service, allowing subscribers to receive a fresh batch of candles via home delivery. Shop BeCandle’s products in-store, online, and at various stockists across Hong Kong.
BeCandle, Ground Floor, 102 Man Nin Street, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, +852 8481 7684, info@becandle.com.hk, www.becandle.com.hk
The Hubble Studio, established in 2020, is a Hong Kong-based haven for unique candles and diffuser products. Their handmade and hand-poured candles are not just scented; they double as massage oil or body balm, promoting physical and mental well-being. These skincare candles, designed with safety in mind, can be applied directly to the skin or used as massage oil after burning for a brief period.
The studio's commitment to holistic wellness is evident in their selection of high-quality plant extracts, essential oils, and raw materials, all designed by certified experts. Explore their divine Skincare Candle range featuring the Horoscopes Skincare Candle, Plant-Based Massage Candle, and Wax Tablet collections. Shop online or at their K11 MUSEA kiosk. They offer convenient shipping services.
The Hubble Studio, Available online and at Kiosk 7, 6th Floor, Swatch K11 MUSEA Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 9766 2126, info@thehubblestudio.com, www.thehubblestudio.com
The Blomstre is a heartfelt endeavor brought to you by Jerwine and Aaron, a dedicated couple aiming to celebrate Filipino artisanal heritage. They meticulously hand-craft small batches of soy wax candles and home fragrances in their Hong Kong studio. They prioritize quality using natural and organic ingredients, ensuring their products are free of harmful substances and cruelty-free. The name "Blomstre", which means "to bloom" in Norwegian, reflects their mission to prosper as a business while contributing positively to the community.
With a love for gifting, they offer unique products that tell stories through scents. Their Soy Candles are available in fun scents like Mint Mojito and Pina Colada, plus they collaborate with artists to create exquisite ranges like their Crystal Infused Soy Candle and Zodiac Soy Candle collections. Looking for a Hong Kong inspired gift? Check out their cool Hong Kong Centric Soy Candles. Visit their creative studio in North Point or shop online or at various stockists across Hong Kong.
The Blomstre, Creative Studio: Suite 1702, Wellborne Commercial Centre, 8 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, +852 6491 9344, jerwine@theblomstre.com, www.theblomstre.com
Carroll&Chan is a local gem specializing in eco-friendly candles and matching reed diffusers with a unique Asian twist. Founded by Ian Carroll who moved to Hong Kong in 1999, this brand is dedicated to the environment and true craftsmanship. They handcraft 100% beeswax candles in Hong Kong and Amsterdam, using sustainable wood wicks and original artwork by local designers. Carroll&Chan is known for its diverse range of Asian-inspired fragrances, including Eastern Spices, Ginger Lily, White Michelia, Cherry Blossom, and Indian Sandalwood, all rooted in the purity of their beeswax candles and diffuser scents.
Find various sized jar candles, tin candles, taper candles, reed diffusers, and diffuser refills amongst their product range. Browse their unique Sola Flower Diffusers made from soft wood. Their products come in plastic-free packaging with their commitment to eco-friendliness extending to recycled glass jars and recyclable cardboard boxes. You can find their store in Central, and their products are available online and at various local stockists.
Carroll&Chan, 52-60 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2545 0099, lyndhurst@carrollandchan.com, www.carrollandchan.com
Diptyque, a luxury French brand founded in 1961 with its first boutique in Paris, is a treasure trove of Parisian-style body care products, fragrances, and home scents. Known for its distinctive signature scents, Diptyque sources the finest raw materials from around the world, blending them perfectly into harmonious fragrances to delight your senses.
They now showcase their first refillable scented candle, housed in a colored glass monolith inspired by the Maison’s signature oval shape. Their elegant Les Mondes de Diptyque collection offers a sensory journey through 5 fragrances and colors, promising to transport you to faraway places. These beautifully crafted objects are designed to endure, making them a delightful addition to everyday life. Shop their range of scented candles, diffusers, scented wax ovals, and more online or at their various store locations in Hong Kong.
Diptyque, Various store locations in Hong Kong, +852 2521 6799, customercarehk@diptyqueparis.com, www.diptyqueparis.com
Thorn & Burrow, founded in Hong Kong by Tamsin, who has immersed herself in Asian living and design, offers a distinctive selection of handcrafted and independently designed accessories, gifts, and homewares. This brand’s style is a celebration of global diversity, with their journey beginning with collaborations with artisans in Morocco.
Thorn & Burrow boasts an extensive range of scented candles and diffusers sourced from around the world. You’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for at their stores. Whether it be for personal use or as a gift, browse shelves of various scented candles in different colors, shapes, and waxes, plus various diffusers in different scents. Find brands like Firefly, Hygge, Candle Co., P. F. Candle Co., and Voluspa in their candle and diffuser range. It's a haven for design enthusiasts seeking unique and eco-conscious home decor. Shop their candle and diffuser range online or at their Sai Ying Pun or Sai Kung stores.
Thorn & Burrow, Sai Ying Pun Store: 1st FLoor, 30 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong; Sai Kung Store: 1st Floor (inside Live Zero Bulk Foods), 22 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong; +852 9840 3886, hello@thornandburrow.com, www.thornandburrow.com
The Wax Can offers probably the most unconventional range of scented candles we’ve seen yet! For the light-hearted souls, enjoy their range of eccentric candles with scents adding a nostalgic touch of Hong Kong. Their candles come in retro-style cans with quirky labels, featuring scents like Lava Custard, Oolong, Golden Matcha, and Coriander Garden. The Wax Can’s creativity extends to linen sprays that capture the heart of Hong Kong’s flavors and scents like Dryers and Tuen Mun Ferry Pier sprays.
Notably, their Odor Sentry Collection goes beyond just masking odors like regular scented candles do, by utilizing a patented deodorizing formula from the US to neutralize unpleasant smells. The Wax Can also offers a playful Stinky Collection featuring amusing names like Dad Sock and Oh! Bad Baby. Shop their products online or at various stockists across Hong Kong.
The Wax Can, Various stockists in Hong Kong, +852 6318 4902, hello@thewaxcan.com, www.thewaxcan.com
Woodco, a local candle studio founded by a mother and daughter team, embodies the essence of your neighborhood candle haven. Launched in 2019, they tirelessly experimented in their home kitchen until perfecting a blend of coconut and soy wax. Their mission is to consistently craft candles that encapsulate memories, establish moods, and elevate experiences. Woodco does this effortlessly while maintaining high-quality standards and using clean ingredients.
Woodco’s candles are infused with their unique fragrance blends. Evoking a sense of home and tranquility, lighting one of their candles becomes a cherished part of memory-making, offering a fragrant link to favorite recollections. Their core collection of candles include blissful scents with names like Waves, Wild Garden, Dreamland, and Spring Rain. Woodco offers candles in 3 practical sizes, with a concise collection of scents. You’ll love their thoughtful refill service too! Shop online or at various stockists across Hong Kong.
Woodco, Various stockists in Hong Kong, +852 9089 9370, hello@thisiswoodco.com, www.thisiswoodco.com
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