A candle is THE gift everyone loves… as long as you pick the right scent. Because giving a lavender candle to someone who only lives for bakery scents is kind of like giving wool socks to someone who's always hot. Here's our guide to getting it right every time.
For your mom: a soft, comforting scent
Moms (often) love scents that remind them of a calm, clean home. Go for floral or fresh notes: lavender and eucalyptus for a moment of sweet peace and quiet, or fresh cotton for that clean-laundry smell. If she has a sweet tooth, a vanilla scent is always a winner.
👉 See our floral candles and our fresh candles.
For your bestie: a gourmand scent (and a funny message)
Your best friend deserves a candle that's just like her: funny and a little extra. Gourmand scents like cookies and cream, popcorn and caramel or apple pie are perfect for her Netflix nights. Bonus: our funny Québec-style labels will make her laugh every time she lights it.
👉 See our gourmand candles.
For your boyfriend (or girlfriend): a woody scent
Woody and spicy scents, like cedar, sandalwood or teak, are warm without being too sweet. They're often a hit with people who say "I'm not really a candle person." For a romantic touch, add a box of Love matches.
👉 See our woody candles.
For the office gift exchange: a mini everyone will like
When you don't know the person well, pick a "safe" scent (fresh or gourmand) in the mini size. Our 5 oz minis burn for about 30 to 35 hours: a real gift at a little price.
👉 See our gift ideas under $30.
For someone who has everything: a gift set or gift card
A candle gift set lets them discover several scents at once. And if you're really stuck, the Ok Bye gift card is sent by email and never expires.
Still can't decide? Take the quiz
Our scent quiz suggests 3 candles in 2 minutes based on the person's tastes. Handy when you're shopping for someone else!
Why give an Ok Bye candle?
- Hand-poured in Québec with soy and coconut wax.
- Lead-free wick and quality fragrances.
- Long-lasting: about 30 to 35 h for the 5 oz mini, 55 to 60 h for the 9 oz size.
- A pretty jar that gets a second life once the candle is done.
Want to see everything we've got? Our gift guide sorts it all by budget.