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It has been a few years since The Maker hosted me at their hotel in Hudson, New York. The memory is still vivid. Snow falling. Quiet rooms. Crisp sheets in The Architect Suite. What makes that stay feel oddly permanent is how easily the mood of the property lives on through The Maker candles.
Lighting one instantly brings me back.
I am a longtime fan of home fragrance in all its forms. On any given day, I usually have at least three candles going. It may surprise you to hear that I loved The Maker candles enough to pack a few when we moved to Madrid last year. It is not nostalgia. It is proof that scent creates powerful emotional shortcuts. Familiar aromas can anchor comfort, calm, and memory in a way very few things can.
About The Maker Candles
The Maker candles are housed in thick, clear, ribbed glass vessels that feel both elevated and unfussy. Each candle is inspired by a specific space within the hotel, and each scent feels transportive without being theatrical. Think atmosphere, not drama.
One thing worth noting. The candle scents do not overlap with The Maker perfume collection, which launched first. I like that separation. It allows the candles to exist as their own category rather than extensions of the fragrance line.
The cold throw is excellent. Even unlit, the scent is noticeable in the surrounding area. While these are not the cleanest burning candles in my entire collection, they do burn cleanly and avoid heavy soot. They are made with 100 percent pure soy wax, which helps with both burn quality and scent clarity.
Scents
The Maker candles are currently available in seven scents:
- Spiritus: Earthy, churchy, mysterious
- Gardener: Green, airy, crisp
- Rose Room: Vibrant, fresh, inviting
- Café: Gourmand, Parisian, baked
- Architect: Grounding, industrial, damp
- Artist: Floral, soulful, woody
- Writer: Clean, creamy, smoky
In addition to full-size candles, select scents are available in midi sizes. Seasonal limited-edition trios appear throughout the year, and you can also build your own curated set. These are especially smart if you are new to the brand or shopping for a gift.
The packaging alone makes them gift-worthy. They are ideal for people who already own everything but still appreciate good taste.
What I’m Burning Right Now
This week, I am finishing Artist. It has been a genuine mood booster during colder days in Madrid. My next fresh jar will be Rose Room, because I am manifesting spring and refuse to be subtle about it. I also plan to keep a midi-size Spiritus on my night table. Its cold throw is calming and grounding, which is exactly what I want before sleep.
Where to Buy The Maker Candles
You can shop The Maker candles at goop.com, bluemercury.com, and bergdorfgoodman.com where full-size pieces retail for $80 and offer approximately 50 hours of burn time.
Midi-size trios are available at themaker.com for $125 and include three candles with roughly 25 hours of burn time each.
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