Do you smell that? Well, you should.

Ok guys before you click out of a men’s review on “candles”, try to give this review a shot. We know the idea of candles for dudes is not really the first idea when it comes to “must have men essentials” but you’d be surprised how bad a$$ a legit smelling candle can be. Your girl wants a manly smell in the crib that’s not scary? You want to hide the smell of your dogs farts throughout the house (preach), or you want to create a smell in your office that is welcoming yet manly- the right candle can help with that. 

Our crew has been there done that with smell generators and hiders both in the house (bathroom) and office. The smell of creme brûlée air fresheners sitting on the bathroom floor mixed with a whiff of poop didn’t really resonate with us- so we went on a hunt for some legit candles to help add a great smell to the pad. We found a great line of candles by Edward’s Apothecary that features a variety of scents and styles. 

Edward’s Apothecary (EA) kicked our duuude crew a candle to test out to see just what we thought. Our crew dimmed the lights, lite a EA candle, and reviewed the heck out of it.

INITAL IMPRESSIONS

Not going to lie- the initial impression of unboxing a candle may not be the most sought after experience. But believe this or not, opening up the box and grabbing a hold of the glass encased candle with metal twist off top felt different than just some generic candle you can find at any store these days. The label, the color of the candle, the durable feel of the Edwards Apothecary Vanilla & Cedarwood candle was well received.

LIGHT IT UP

This is where the real review begins. The moment we have been waiting for! The candle, aka The Stockton is a 100% soy wax candle that is infused with scents of vanilla and sandalwood. The 6oz candle packs quite the punch for the size. 

The off white color candle upon opening had a subtle aroma without even hitting it with a match. Once we struck up a light and lit this little bad boy, the aroma instantly filled the room. We first tested the candle in a 10x10 room and the smell permeated every corner. The smell stayed with this space and didn’t linger into the hall like grandma does when she visits for Christmas.

We then kicked the candle out and left it in a wider open space- the dead center of the office. The scent filled a similar space and could be subtly picked up by certain staffs’ noses across the room. It was a nice welcoming smell but didn’t take over a room like that boss ya had (or have)...you know who we are talking about. Regardless- the candle smells great no matter where or how you use it.

Last- because we are duuudes and we had too- we put this candle in the bathroom and gave it the full fledged experience. It helped masked the smell yet didn’t mix with the aromas to make it smell like just another dump in the woods. The candle stood up to the test and actually improved the bathroom experience.

We like it. The bathroom likes it. The entire dang office likes it.

STANDOUT FEATURES

While the candle alone is a standout in of itself, we had to mention that we love quality and craftsmanship in any product. These candles are hand poured in Austin, Texas which we feel needs it’s own mention. Texas is legit AF and the hand pouring of each candle speaks to the attention to detail in those candles.

BONUS FEATURES

As an added bonus, EA offers more than just one candle and one size. In both 6oz and 13oz, EA has a wide range of candle aromas. With scents like driftwood, lavender, and hydrangea you can blend a variety of natural scents for any mood, vibe, or location.

You can also join EA “candle club” where you get a new candle shipped to you monthly to keep the room smelling as legit as you are.

Edwards Apothecary Overall duuude Factor: This candle is lit. Literally and metaphorically.

Price: starts at $8

BRAND INFO

Edwards Apothecary has a new twist on a classic home essential.

To learn more about their candle selection and their monthly subscription offers head over to Edwards Apothecary and take a look at what they offer!