Vancouver Candle Co.
The North Scented Candle
The North Scented Candle, by Vancouver Candle Co., is a 284 g (10 oz) hand-poured candle made from soy wax, a cotton wick, and scented oils. Its fragrance combines amber, Arctic heather, and moss, evoking woodland and flowering valleys. Handcrafted in small batches in Canada, it provides up to 60 hours of burn time.
- Material
- Blend of high-quality soy wax, a cotton wick, and precious scented oils
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Color
Size
Specifications
A sensual blend of amber, Arctic heather and moss, evoking woodland and flowering valleys.
Hand-poured soy wax with cotton wick, up to 60 hours of burn time.
- Material
- Blend of high-quality soy wax, a cotton wick, and precious scented oils
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles
Additional Attributes
- Hand-poured
- Made from a blend of high-quality soy wax
- Cotton wick
- Precious scented oils
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Up to 60 hours of scent
- Handmade in Canada
- 284 g (10 oz)
- Vancouver Candle Co.
- Canadian brand
Product Insights
The North Scented Candle by Vancouver Candle Co. offers 60 hours of even-burning fragrance from soy wax and essential oils, housed in an elegant vessel and packaging ideal for gifting. Its calming amber-heather-moss scent delivers a moderate to strong throw, but the $0.80-per-hour burn cost is paired with a troubled brand history: broken diversity pledges and founder's spouse ownership have eroded trust, leading some to recommend ethical alternatives like JudesandCo and Harlow.
- Ingredients
Soy wax, cotton wick, and essential oils, plus perfume-grade fine fragrance.
Why this is supported
This combination of standard candle ingredients with a perfume-grade fragrance base is what gives The North its layered, authentic scent.
make use of the finest quality ingredients including premium soy wax, pure cotton wicks, natural essential oils and perfume grade fine fragrance.
vancouvercandleco.comabsolutely delicious
Customer review, January 29, 2026the scent is so intoxicating
Customer review, January 29, 2026, supporting that the combination delivers a clean, non-artificial throw.
The brand states it
Customer reviews highlight the
elegant vessel that hold the wax
Customer review, January 29, 2026. Together, these premium materials and design justify the higher price.
- Cost
$0.80 per burn hour for 60 hours of fragrance.
Why this is supported
The candle is priced at
$48.00
vancouvercandleco.comfor a
10oz Signature Boxed Candle (60 hour)
vancouvercandleco.comburn time, yielding about $0.80 per hour. By comparison, a comparable Canadian soy candle from Mala costs $27 for 40-45 hours ($0.60/hr) (edmontonsun.com), and Natura Soylights cost $37 for 65+ hours ($0.57/hr) (naturasoy.ca).
- Controversy
Buyers report broken diversity pledges; founder's spouse still owns.
Why this is supported
Reddit users report that
They said that but they never had any update on any of it.
u/archetyping101 in r/vancouverQ&A responses echo that
No, the community believes they haven't followed through on promises, and the founder's spouse still owns the company, suggesting indirect profit.
Has Vancouver Candle Co. made amends for past controversies?This confirms ongoing buyer skepticism about the brand's ethics.
- Disclosure
Product reviews omit the past controversy, showing only positive feedback.
Why this is supported
Deep research and reviews show that buyer feedback focuses exclusively on scent and quality, with zero mention of the company’s ethical controversy. This asymmetry means a buyer who only reads those sources would miss the moral dimension entirely.
- Brand ethics
Buyers flag unmet diversity promises and founder's spouse ownership as value concerns.
Why this is supported
A Reddit user stated:
They said that but they never had any update on any of it.
u/archetyping101 in r/vancouverAdditionally, a Q&A answer notes:
No, the community believes they haven't followed through on promises, and the founder's spouse still owns the company, suggesting indirect profit.
Has Vancouver Candle Co. made amends for past controversies?- Burn quality
Wax melts evenly, ensuring the full 60-hour burn without tunneling.
Why this is supported
A verified buyer noted
the way the wax melts
Customer review, January 29, 2026, confirming that the wax melts evenly across the surface, preventing tunneling and making the full 60-hour burn time usable.
- Vessel appeal
Elegant vessel praised for decor and gift-giving, driving repeat buys.
Why this is supported
Customers praise
the elegant vessel
Customer review, January 29, 2026and report they
have had a few from this company and have never been disappointed.
Customer review, January 29, 2026, illustrating that the attractive design encourages repeat purchases.
- Packaging
Packaging design praised for elegant unboxing and gift presentation.
Why this is supported
Customer reviews consistently praise the matte white vessel and 'Great White North Collection' packaging as making a strong visual impression. One reviewer specifically mentions
the elegant vessel that hold the wax
Customer review, January 29, 2026, suggesting that the packaging enhances the gift appeal before the candle is even lit.
- Scent
Calming amber-heather-moss scent with moderate to strong throw; ideal for relaxation gifts.
Why this is supported
The scent blend of amber, Arctic heather, and moss is consistently described by buyers as
and
the perfect combination without being overpowering in any one scent
Customer review, March 1, 2026. The candle also provides a
moderate to strong scent throw in a 10×10 ft room
How strong is the scent throw when burning in an average-sized room (e.g., 10x10 ft)?, though buyers note it can be overpowering in small spaces. The brand uses perfume-grade fragrance oils, as stated on their website, adding to the scent's refinement.
- Brand reputation
Buyers report repeat purchases, but some express distrust over past diversity commitments.
Why this is supported
Customer reviews show repeat purchases, with one buyer stating
We have had a few from this company and have never been disappointed.
Customer review, January 29, 2026. However, Reddit users express lingering distrust over the company's past diversity commitments, with one stating
They said that but they never had any update on any of it.
u/archetyping101 in r/vancouver, indicating a potential ethical consideration for gift-givers.
- Ethical reputation
Buyers recommend JudesandCo and Harlow as ethical alternatives.
Why this is supported
Reddit users recommend switching to JudesandCo and Harlow, citing Vancouver Candle Co.'s handling of diversity commitments:
The company claimed that they would do the work of ensuring a diverse environment, that they would take steps to learn about diversity, be open to listening, donate, celebrate diversity etc. They said that but they never had any update on any of it.
u/archetyping101 in r/vancouverThis leads some buyers to choose alternatives perceived as more transparent on ethical issues.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Matte cylindrical white candle vessel with visible top rim and printed small black label text near base; solid wax fill visible at top surface.
- Vessel geometryCylindrical straight-sided container with a slightly rounded top rim visible; vessel stands upright on a flat surface and occupies the right foreground.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.31 · h 0.37 (high) - Surface finishSmooth matte finish on the exterior of the vessel with even, diffuse highlights indicating soft studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.58 · w 0.24 · h 0.31 (high) - Wax surfacePale off-white wax visible at the top of the vessel, level with the inner rim and showing a shallow recessed top.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.53 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Printed label text on vessel“Great White North Collection”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high)
Packaging
Rectangular cube-style product box shown tilted and balanced on a rock prop; box face shows centered title text and a repeating small cross/star pattern banding.
- Box pose and supportSquare/rectangular box shown tilted at an angle, resting on its lower edge above a textured rock prop at left foreground.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.07 · w 0.46 · h 0.49 (high) - Box decorative patternHorizontal bands of small repeating cross or star cutout/print pattern near the top and bottom edges of the visible front face.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Box main title text“THE NORTH”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.23 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - Box subtitle text“AMBER · ARCTIC HEATHER · MOSS”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Embossed/raised text (partial)“VANCOUVER”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.23 · h 0.04 (medium) - Small footer line on boxDense small-print band along the bottom edge of the box face, legibility limited at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Neutral vertical-striped background with a textured rock prop at left and soft directional lighting casting subtle reflections and shadows on the surface.
- Rock propRough textured natural stone with gray, black and pinkish veins positioned beneath the tilted box on the left side of the composition.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.39 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundSoft-focus vertical panels or slats in alternating light gray tones forming a striped neutral backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Surface reflection and shadowGlossy tabletop surface producing faint reflections of the vessel and subtle shadows extending leftward from the objects.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionStudio lifestyle composition with product pair (box and vessel) arranged asymmetrically; image cropped full-height with both objects fully visible.
Colors
matte soft white· vessel exterior#EDEEF1warm off-white· wax surface#F1F1F1pale cool gray· box facePackaging#B6B1AAmatte black· box text and motifsPackaging- Vessel geometryCylindrical straight-sided container with a slightly rounded top rim visible; vessel stands upright on a flat surface and occupies the right foreground.
- 02
Product
Several off-white matte glass bottles and a frosted candle jar are arranged in front of stacked tall rectangular product boxes; one bottle is lying on its side with visible black reed sticks and another bottle stands upright with a short round cap.
- Standing diffuser bottleShort cylindrical off-white matte glass bottle with a flat black screw cap and minimal black printed text near the base; bottle sits upright at the lower left foreground with black reed sticks leaning against it.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Tilted diffuser bottleSimilar off-white matte glass bottle tilted on its side, resting on black reed sticks; the word 'VANCOUVER' is printed in black along the side of this bottle and is legible.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Frosted candle jarShort frosted glass candle jar lying on its side at lower right foreground showing an unlit single wick and smooth off-white wax; the jar exterior has vertical black printed text 'VANCOUVER' near its rim.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Reed sticksMultiple long thin black reed sticks cross the foreground, some supporting the tilted bottle and others fanning near the standing bottle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Minimal printed label on bottle“Small black printed line of text near the base of the upright bottle that reads 'Great White North Collection' in small type; legibility is moderate but text is readable.”Partial
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.86 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium)
Packaging
Tall rectangular product boxes in off-white with a small repeating dot/pin pattern and centered serif headings are stacked behind the bottles; several box faces display distinct location names.
- Great Lakes box text“'GREAT LAKES' printed in large serif uppercase centered on the front panel of a tall vertical box; smaller text below reads 'SWEET PEAR · BLACKBERRY · WHITE OAK' which is legible.”
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.05 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - The North box text“'THE NORTH' printed in serif uppercase on the face of a smaller square box tilted on its corner above the center stack; the heading is clearly legible.”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - West Coast box text“'WEST COAST' printed in serif uppercase on at least two visible box faces, one taller central box and one shorter cube at right; the heading is legible.”
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.43 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.49 · w 0.18 · h 0.23 (high) - Atlantic box text“'ATLANTIC' printed in serif uppercase on the front of a central rectangular box with smaller descriptor lines beneath; heading is legible.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Packaging patternAll visible packaging panels share a repeating small dot or plus-shaped pattern across the surface and a horizontal unpatterned band where the main product name is printed.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Small block of fine print on right boxNarrow vertical block of smaller printed text on the rightmost cube face; text is present but too small to fully read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle composition with vertical paneled neutral-gray background, two natural rock props, directional soft lighting from the left creating soft shadows and subtle reflections on the glossy surface beneath the arrangement.
- BackgroundVertical evenly spaced paneling in muted gray tones fills the full background and provides a neutral backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Rock propsTwo rough textured dark natural rocks are used as supports for some boxes and sit behind and beside the bottles; their surfaces show granularity and darker tones.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.65 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from the left casts subtle shadows to the right and creates faint reflections of the bottles and boxes on the glossy white surface beneath.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented studio shot framing the full stacked arrangement from a slightly elevated front angle; image shows full scene without visible cropping of main objects.
Colors
warm off-white· bottles and candle jarcool white· box faces and bandsPackagingdeep black· printed text and patternPackaging#343234- Standing diffuser bottleShort cylindrical off-white matte glass bottle with a flat black screw cap and minimal black printed text near the base; bottle sits upright at the lower left foreground with black reed sticks leaning against it.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful candle
A candle that smells absolutely delicious. You can tell that it is high quality from the way the wax melts, to the elegant vessel that hold the wax, but the best thing about this candle is that the scent is so intoxicating. We have had a few from this company and have never been disappointed.
Lovely scent
It’s the perfect combination without being overpowering in any one scent. Very calming without being a lavender
original scent
I found it to be quite strong for a small space but lovely scent.
Odeur d’ambiance
J’adore!
Lovely Winter Scent
Such a natural scent. Not at all overwhelming.
My fave candle
My fave candle
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/vancouverReddit users remain skeptical about Vancouver Candle Co.'s ethical turnaround after a past controversy, and many recommend alternative local candle brands.
Commenters express ongoing distrust due to the company's failure to update on diversity commitments and the continued involvement of the founder's spouse, leading to recommendations for other brands.
Themes
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs other local candle brands (JudesandCo, Harlow, Mala, Kilig, etc.)
Users recommend many alternative local candle companies instead of supporting VCC.
Source Threads
Skepticism about Vancouver Candle Co.'s diversity commitments
The company claimed that they would do the work of ensuring a diverse environment, that they would take steps to learn about diversity, be open to listening, donate, celebrate diversity etc. They said that but they never had any update on any of it. They hoped the press would die down and they could go on back to business as usual.
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