Wickbox

Wickbox delivers one surprise luxury candle each month, expertly curated based on your unique scent preferences. Each candle comes from premium brands known for lead-free wicks and eco-friendly, handcrafted waxes. Choose between medium (30-60 hour burn) or large (60-100 hour burn) options.

Wickbox launched in 2015 as the first luxury candle subscription service, carving out a distinct niche in the growing candle subscription market. Rather than competing on price or artisan discovery, founder Scarlett Sturgis focused on curating premium candles from high-end brands and personalizing each delivery to the subscriber’s unique scent preferences.

The company has earned media recognition from Forbes, Nylon, and InStyle for its carefully curated approach to luxury home fragrance. Each candle features lead-free wicks and eco-friendly, handcrafted waxes from boutique brands that typically retail for $30-50+ per candle.

Trust Note: Wickbox lacks presence on Trustpilot and BBB, making independent trust verification difficult. However, the company has been operating for 11 years and has garnered positive media coverage, suggesting business stability. Some Groupon reviews are mixed, with praise for candle quality but occasional concerns about packaging presentation.

Pricing Plans

Wickbox offers two size options with various subscription lengths:

Medium Candle Box (30-60 hour burn)

Plan	Per Box	Shipping	Total
Monthly	$26.95	$5.00	$31.95
Multi-month	Varies	$5.00	Check website

Large Candle Box (60-100 hour burn)

Plan	Per Box	Shipping	Total
Monthly	$33.00	$5.00	$38.00
Multi-month	Varies	$5.00	Check website

Current Promotion: Use code RELAX40 at checkout for 40% off your first box with any multi-month subscription.

Member Benefits:

• 10%+ discount on all shop purchases (excludes gift cards)
• Early access to new candle releases
• Member-exclusive offerings

What’s Included

Each Wickbox delivery contains:

• One Luxury Candle: Premium brand candle curated to your scent profile
• Beautiful Packaging: Wickbox’s signature pink box presentation (though some variability reported)
• Candle Information: Details about the featured brand and fragrance notes

Candle Quality Standards:

• Lead-free wicks for clean burning
• Eco-friendly, handcrafted waxes
• Premium fragrance oils
• Boutique luxury brand sourcing
• Retail value typically $30-50+

How It Works

1. Complete Scent Profile: Tell Wickbox your fragrance preferences and dislikes
2. Choose Your Size: Select Medium (30-60hr) or Large (60-100hr) candle
3. Select Subscription Length: Monthly or multi-month prepaid
4. Receive Curated Candles: Each month, a surprise luxury candle matched to your preferences
5. Shop Your Favorites: Use member discount to reorder candles you love
6. Manage Flexibly: Skip months or adjust your subscription as needed

Featured Brands

Wickbox partners with premium candle brands including:

• Boutique luxury candle makers
• Designer home fragrance brands
• Artisanal perfumers creating candle lines
• Eco-conscious luxury producers

Specific brands rotate to ensure discovery of new luxury options, but all meet Wickbox’s standards for premium quality and craftsmanship.

Who It’s For

Best For:

• Luxury Candle Enthusiasts: Those who appreciate and regularly purchase high-end candles
• Personalization Seekers: Want candles matched specifically to their scent preferences
• Quality Over Quantity: Prefer one exceptional candle over multiple basic ones
• Gift Givers: Impressive presentation for sophisticated gift recipients
• Brand Discoverers: Enjoy finding new luxury candle brands

Not Ideal For:

• Budget-Conscious Subscribers: $32-38/month total is at the premium end
• Casual Candle Users: Occasional candle burners may not go through one monthly
• Specific Scent Seekers: Can’t request exact fragrances, only preferences
• International Customers: US shipping only
• Those Wanting Multiple Candles: One candle per box (unless Large with occasional two)

Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	Wickbox	Vellabox	Frostbeard Studio
Price	$27-33 + $5 ship	$12-29 (free ship)	$12+ (free ship)
Positioning	Luxury/premium	Artisan/natural	Book-themed/niche
Personalization	Scent profile	Seasonal/general	None
Retail Value	$30-50+	$20-40+	~$28
Bonus Items	No	Yes ($10+)	No
Best For	Luxury seekers	Value/natural	Book lovers

Wickbox occupies the premium tier of candle subscriptions, best suited for those who already buy luxury candles and want the convenience of personalized discovery delivered monthly.

Understanding Luxury Candle Value

The difference between a $15 candle and a $45 candle goes beyond branding. Premium candles like those featured in Wickbox typically offer:

Superior Wax Quality: Luxury candles use high-quality wax blends (soy, coconut, beeswax combinations) that burn cleaner and more evenly than cheaper paraffin alternatives. This means less soot, better scent throw, and longer burn times per ounce.

Premium Fragrance Loads: Budget candles often contain 6-8% fragrance oil; luxury candles typically feature 10-12% or higher. More fragrance means stronger scent throw and a more immersive home fragrance experience.

Better Wicks: Lead-free cotton or wood wicks burn more consistently, create less tunneling, and produce a cleaner flame. Cheap wicks can mushroom, smoke, or fail to melt wax evenly to the container edge.

Artisan Craftsmanship: Hand-poured small-batch production allows for quality control and attention to detail that mass production can’t match. You’re supporting craft rather than factory output.

Premium Vessels: Luxury candles often come in glass, ceramic, or concrete containers that can be repurposed after the candle burns down. The vessel becomes decor, not trash.

For those who already appreciate and regularly purchase high-end candles, Wickbox’s subscription model offers convenience and discovery. Rather than shopping blindly or rebrandishing the same few favorites, you receive expertly selected candles matched to your preferences each month, building a rotation of luxury home fragrances while discovering new favorite brands you might never have found on your own.