Old ephemera including hand-written journals, an old receipt and ticket, and a letter with a typed cryptogram on it.

Recovered Fragments

Every now and then, something unusual turns up. A clipping tucked into a book. A note slipped between papers. A quotation or sketch copied into a forgotten notebook. The sort...

Recovered Fragments

Every now and then, something unusual turns up. A clipping tucked into a book. A note slipped between papers. A quotation or sketch copied into a forgotten notebook. The sort...

Enchanted Forest Arrives in Our New Half-Pint Candle

Enchanted Forest Arrives in Our New Half-Pint C...

Enchanted Forest, our best-selling woodland fragrance, is now available in a new Half-Pint Candle format. Hand-poured in Norfolk, Virginia, this 8 oz candle offers approximately 72 hours of burn time...

Enchanted Forest Arrives in Our New Half-Pint C...

Enchanted Forest, our best-selling woodland fragrance, is now available in a new Half-Pint Candle format. Hand-poured in Norfolk, Virginia, this 8 oz candle offers approximately 72 hours of burn time...

The Lost Wax Co. - More than 500 sold!

500 Sold, and Just Getting Started

Today, we've hit another milestone: we sold our 500th product. Five hundred candles, wax melts, and room & linen sprays—each one poured, labeled, packed, and sent out with the hope...

500 Sold, and Just Getting Started

Today, we've hit another milestone: we sold our 500th product. Five hundred candles, wax melts, and room & linen sprays—each one poured, labeled, packed, and sent out with the hope...

Various half-pint candles surrounded by some of their fragrant ingredients.

Introducing the Half-Pint Candle

The Half-Pint Candle from The Lost Wax Company offers exceptional value with a long burn time comparable to larger candles at a lower price point. Made in the USA with...

Introducing the Half-Pint Candle

The Half-Pint Candle from The Lost Wax Company offers exceptional value with a long burn time comparable to larger candles at a lower price point. Made in the USA with...

Victorian-style Fragrance Wheel

A Guide to the Fragrance Library

“How do I choose a fragrance if I can’t smell it first?” The answer is simpler than you might think. Most people don’t choose fragrances at random — we tend...

A Guide to the Fragrance Library

“How do I choose a fragrance if I can’t smell it first?” The answer is simpler than you might think. Most people don’t choose fragrances at random — we tend...

The Barbershop Collection

The Barbershop Collection

There are certain scents that people don’t just like — they recognize them. The moment they smell them, they smile and say the same things: “This smells like my grandad.”“This...

The Barbershop Collection

There are certain scents that people don’t just like — they recognize them. The moment they smell them, they smile and say the same things: “This smells like my grandad.”“This...

Local Pickup in Downtown Norfolk Available

Local Pickup in Downtown Norfolk Available

If you live in the Hampton Roads area, you may now choose to pick up your online order in Downtown Norfolk for FREE instead of having it shipped to you!...

Local Pickup in Downtown Norfolk Available

If you live in the Hampton Roads area, you may now choose to pick up your online order in Downtown Norfolk for FREE instead of having it shipped to you!...

Milestone: 23 Fragrances

Milestone: 23 Fragrances

  Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the perfect scent for a candle, wax melt, or room & linen spray? Well, let me tell you, it's not all...

Milestone: 23 Fragrances

  Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the perfect scent for a candle, wax melt, or room & linen spray? Well, let me tell you, it's not all...

Milestone: 5,400 inches of Wick

Milestone: 5,400 inches of Wick

Have you ever wondered what makes a candle burn so beautifully? It's not just the wax and fragrance, but the unsung hero of the candle world—the wick! Choosing the right...

Milestone: 5,400 inches of Wick

Have you ever wondered what makes a candle burn so beautifully? It's not just the wax and fragrance, but the unsung hero of the candle world—the wick! Choosing the right...

Milestone: 20 Local Pop-up Markets

Milestone: 20 Local Pop-up Markets

Last night, the Lost Wax Company participated in our 20th Local Popup Market since last Fall. Who knew that running a small business could be so much fun? Sure, the...

Milestone: 20 Local Pop-up Markets

Last night, the Lost Wax Company participated in our 20th Local Popup Market since last Fall. Who knew that running a small business could be so much fun? Sure, the...

Milestone: 772 ounces of Fragrance Oil

Milestone: 772 ounces of Fragrance Oil

Since starting The Lost Wax Company a few months ago, I've gone through 772 ozs (give or take a few) of fragrance oils.

Milestone: 772 ounces of Fragrance Oil

Since starting The Lost Wax Company a few months ago, I've gone through 772 ozs (give or take a few) of fragrance oils.

Milestone: 270+ lbs. of Wax!

Milestone: 270+ lbs. of Wax!

We're celebrating another milestone: Just since October, The Lost Wax Co. has gone through nearly 300lbs of natural soy wax!

Milestone: 270+ lbs. of Wax!

We're celebrating another milestone: Just since October, The Lost Wax Co. has gone through nearly 300lbs of natural soy wax!

The Lost Wax Company: More than 400 sold!

Milestone: More Than 400 Sold!

The Lost Wax Company, a small brand fueled by passion and a touch of madness, has hit a major milestone. Jay and his trusty sidekick Drew (the dynamic duo behind...

Milestone: More Than 400 Sold!

The Lost Wax Company, a small brand fueled by passion and a touch of madness, has hit a major milestone. Jay and his trusty sidekick Drew (the dynamic duo behind...

The Lost Wax Company: First International Order Shipped!

Milestone: First International Order

  Guess what, folks? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Drum roll, please... We've just shipped our very first International Order all the way to Dubai!...

Milestone: First International Order

  Guess what, folks? The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Drum roll, please... We've just shipped our very first International Order all the way to Dubai!...

The Lost Wax Company: First Wholesale Order Received!

Milestone: Our First Wholesale Order!

The Lost Wax Company is proud to celebrate another milestone: they've received their first wholesale order!

Milestone: Our First Wholesale Order!

The Lost Wax Company is proud to celebrate another milestone: they've received their first wholesale order!

FREE Shipping is Available!

Unlock FREE shipping (standard ground/economy service) when your product order totals $100 or more (exclusions apply*). This offer is only valid for orders shipping to a US address. No code...

FREE Shipping is Available!

Unlock FREE shipping (standard ground/economy service) when your product order totals $100 or more (exclusions apply*). This offer is only valid for orders shipping to a US address. No code...

Black Friday Candle Sale: Cozy Scents, Big Savings

Black Friday Candle Sale: Cozy Scents, Big Savings

Are you ready to fill your home with the cozy scents of the season? Our Black Friday Sale is the perfect moment to stock up on gifts, treat yourself, and usher...

Black Friday Candle Sale: Cozy Scents, Big Savings

Are you ready to fill your home with the cozy scents of the season? Our Black Friday Sale is the perfect moment to stock up on gifts, treat yourself, and usher...

The Lost Wax Co. Winter Limited Editions

New Winter Limited Edition Fragrances!

Are you ready to elevate your winter ambiance with the enchanting scents of Cranberry Hollow and Midwinter Juniper? These limited edition winter fragrances are now available in both regular and...

New Winter Limited Edition Fragrances!

Are you ready to elevate your winter ambiance with the enchanting scents of Cranberry Hollow and Midwinter Juniper? These limited edition winter fragrances are now available in both regular and...

Fragrance Meter animated scent scale

Understanding the Fragrance Meter

Because “strong” is meaningless without context. Home fragrance doesn’t have a universal scale. What seems bold for a spray and bold for a candle live in completely different rule sets—chemistry,...

Understanding the Fragrance Meter

Because “strong” is meaningless without context. Home fragrance doesn’t have a universal scale. What seems bold for a spray and bold for a candle live in completely different rule sets—chemistry,...

Limited Edition Autumn Candles Are Here!

Limited Edition Autumn Candles Are Here!

Autumn is a season for gathering, celebrating, and savoring scents that feel as timeless as falling leaves and harvest nights. To mark the season, The Lost Wax Company is proud...

Limited Edition Autumn Candles Are Here!

Autumn is a season for gathering, celebrating, and savoring scents that feel as timeless as falling leaves and harvest nights. To mark the season, The Lost Wax Company is proud...

Still life photo showing a soy wax candle surrounded by coconuts, soybeans, leaves, and beeswax pellets.

The Truth About Soy Wax Candles

Discover why soy wax candles are the cleaner, longer-lasting, and eco-friendly alternative to paraffin. Learn how American-grown soy supports farmers, reduces indoor air pollution, and delivers a sustainable glow for...

The Truth About Soy Wax Candles

Discover why soy wax candles are the cleaner, longer-lasting, and eco-friendly alternative to paraffin. Learn how American-grown soy supports farmers, reduces indoor air pollution, and delivers a sustainable glow for...