The Candle Lab

I took my staff here for a team building exercise and they loved it. The staff was great, knowledgeable, friendly & prepared to handle the group. They have a fragrance for everyone and the selection of holders was great as well.
I also took my son in at Christmas and he loved picking out his scent and making his own label.
I will definitely go back for personal and for work.

My husband and I pour candles on our Anniversary together. It has become an awesome tradition. Today I took the kids, as a kick off to summer vacation. I loved watching them smell the various scents and come up with their own unique scent. It was a good science and writing exercise to boot.
I love the variety The Candle Lab has to offer, the friendly and helpful staff, and the opportunity to pour your own candle and custom blend your own scent.
I often give The Candle Lab candles as gifts and I know everyone has enjoyed them very much. I love supporting a local company.

I have been to both the Short North location and the Worthington location that is closer to my house. Both locations are pretty much identical inside and the staff at both are very friendly and helpful. My favorite candles to purchase are the Yuzu and Bonsai. I need to start going in and creating my own scent combinations. The Worthington location shares the cramped parking lot with Graeter’s Ice Cream and a few other shops, so I recommend stopping by earlier in the day.
Also I must say that even though it makes all the candles uniform, I love the simple black and white labels and the black caps on each jar. They don’t stand out when sitting on a table top or a shelf.

If you happen to be in the area, I highly recommend that you stop in!
On top of selling soy candles, you can make your own candle scent combination creation (a man was at the candle bar making a bacon & coffee scented candle). If you choose to make your own candle be warned, the candle must set for an hour. Just make sure you come early enough to where you can do a little shopping at the surrounding stores and come back and pick up your candle the same day.
The two ladies working tonight were very nice, very friendly and very informative. I had a blast. They have a special where if you buy 3 you get one free. I ended up with two ginger ale candles, one crème brûlée candle and a mint leaf candle — yummy!
They also sell goat’s milk lotion, bubble bath, shower gel and sugar scrubs — which I believe may also be customized.
I wish we had this back hone in Louisville, Kentucky.

I have been a fan of these candles since I was gifted a few by a friend. My absolute favorite is the «Douglas fir» scented candles. Last week I realized I needed some last minute gifts and love items people haven’t seen before. Since I live in Seattle few have heard of the candle lab. I called the Worthington store and they were super helpful with getting an order shipped to me in under a week! The gifts were a hit and I once again get to enjoy the fabulous holiday scent filling my home!

Such as pheromones are to sex and a certain local brand is to ice cream, The Candle Lab is to candles. Boasting what seems like a hundred different scents, this cozy shop in downtown Worthington is full of unique twists on everyone’s favorite scented block of wax.
Made from veggie-​derived soy wax, these candles burn cleanly and release their fragrance naturally. I love coming to the Candle Lab during the winter, when I need a pick-​me-​up from the occasional season-​induced funk, and finding something floral (hyacinth and jasmine are obvious winners), food-​related (sugar cookie! hot cocoa!), or just plain sexy (leather).
I’ve noticed the scents tend to be rather subtle, in particular the coffee bean (which has recreated the decadent smell of my favorite coffeehouses in my bedroom). Sometimes I’m not aware of them until I exit and re-​enter a room. They’re a bit pricey, going for $ 15 a pop, but they last awhile and come in enough varieties that going back is always a fun time.

I would give The Candle Lab more stars if it weren’t for the rude service we received. I was quite surprised given all the positive reviews. I organized a bachelorette party for my friend, and candle making for everyone was supposed to be part of our day. We were a walk-​in (based on their recs when I called ahead). We did arrive a little later than we had wanted, but there was still an hour before closing, we were a small group, and there were no other customers in the store! Immediately, I got attitude from the sales lady. Not a single smile despite the fact that my friend was obviously getting married (she was wearing all the right accessories). She made it clear that we would not be able to take our candles home that day, which was fine with us, but then she shoved the clipboards at us and said you have 15min to choose scents. She rushed us through everything without making any conversation or giving any advice. She seemed annoyed every time we asked a question. 3 of us even got lifetime memberships, but I guess our business isn’t valued. When we finished, there was still 20min before close. I didn’t understand the rush. We all felt unhappy with how we were treated. Luckily we did end up with a candle we all liked. I don’t think this reflects all of their stores, so I’ll be getting my next candle at a different location.

Somehow I have forgotten to review The Candle Lab despite going there for christmas gifts, special occasions, and even the unity candle and favors for my wedding!
The combinations of scents are limited only by your imagination, and the staff have been nothing short of amazing — even managing to turn our wedding favors order around a few days early when I realized we were in a bit of a time crunch. I cannot explain how awesome these people are — you need to go and make yourself a candle so you can experience it for yourself.

Amaze. Strawberry rhubarb candles and scents are so so so greatfully smell goods.

I ordered 3 candles online. What originally attracted me to this place was their «hops» candle which I was excited to see offered. Since I was already placing an order, I looked at what else they had and was pleased with the variety of unique scents. The hops candle I got smelled nothing like hops or anything grassy/​floral. Since it was the main reason I placed the order, I was dissatisfied with my experience with The Candle Lab. I wrote them an email explaining my experience and received no response.

I have a real sensitivity to smell. Eat garlic? I already knew. A smoker? Yep. Cut the cheese… No need to admit it. Ok, back to Candle Lab.
Since I have such a sensitive nose, I ADORE candles. I have at least three in every room of my home and I light them almost daily.
This place is the MOST PERFECT place for you if you adore candles (aka «good smells») as much as I do.
Dozens and dozens of smells you never thought could be replicated! Seriously though. How do they bottle that sh^& and turn it into something to enjoy for hours in a soy candle?! Amazing.
Considering I’m generally pretty frugal, paying $ 15 for a small candle is a little steep; however, because these are soy candles that last forever, Candle Lab is an incredible local business who makes this city more awesome, AND I don’t know anywhere else I can get a cannabis, bacon or burnt sugar-​smelling candle anywhere else in Columbus under one roof, I’ll gladly fork over the cash in support and be more than delighted to do so!
These make great gifts for anyone! And if you’re looking for something to do: A must-​try activity for a date, bachelorette party, anytime really, is pouring your own candle. Check out neighboring local businesses while they set!

I did not think it was possible to love The Candle Lab more than I already did. Good thing I enjoy proving myself wrong.
I popped in the Worthington store last weekend during the Farmers Market and immediately decided I never wanted to leave. The store is beautiful (and so clean!), the staff is super helpful and the overall experience is so relaxing. And, if you’re as easily entertained as I am, 120+ candle scents could keep you busy for hours.
I have yet to try pouring my own, but it’s definitely going to happen this summer. Actually, I’ve still got a certificate for a free pour from the last Unilocal Elite event I attended, so I’ll need to bust that out ASAP. :) Until then, a few favorite scents:
–Champagne
–Hawaiian lei
–Olive blossom
–Lemongrass
–Spiced cranberry
–Bacon

The owner of The Candle Lab is INCREDIBLY professional and helpful, as long as it is around I will be a loyal customer. I was very impressed the other day by the level of service I received. I always tell everyone to go here-​I will continue to do so. THANKS

The Candle Lab is a great place for a romantic date, a good place for a group of friends, and may even be a good place to take your kids if your kids are into candles.
We went there with a large group of couples on Friday night. They normally only stay open until 8pm on Fridays, unless you make a reservation with a party.
They have a countless number of scents to try. You get a sheet of paper to write down which scents you like. Then you have to narrow it down to 2 – 3 scents that you want to mix together. The staff members will help you pick scents that go well together. The owner was working the night we were there. He and the other employees were VERY helpful, VERY friendly, and made us feel right at home, as if this was a craft we were doing at our home kitchen table.
So once you have your scents picked, you sit at the counter, mix them together (you get to pick the ratios between the 2 – 3 you picked). An hour or so later, you have a scented candle that you created.
I don’t mean to brag, but the scent I came up with was the most delicious thing you may ever smell. I mixed Wild Currant, Zusu, and Muscadine — heavy on the Muscadine.
My only complaint is that the place is a bit pricey, but it’s a unique experience and the understanding is that you’re not only taking home a candle, but also experiencing something you can’t get anywhere else with your date, your friends, or your family.
(there is an ice cream shop on one side and a wine store/​bar on the other plus several restaurants within walking distance, so there is plenty to do while you wait for your candles)

I visited the Candle Lab at the height of Christmas shopping last month to buy special but inexpensive gifts for a few family members on my list.
The items I found from Candle Lab were a giant hit! I paired each with a bottle of wine from House Wine (neighboring store, equally as awesome) and the combination made for the perfect gift.
The employees were great – personable, non intrusive, and helpful. I was short on time and patience from a long day of shopping, but the folks helping me made the experience at Candle Lab pleasant and fun.
Parking in front seems a bit tight but I always park in the lot on the other side of E. New England (street perpendicular to High).
Oh, and I can’t wait to go back to create my own scent.

It didn’t take long for me to fall for The Candle Lab. I stepped in the door and immediately liked the friendly staff and selection of amazing scents. I loved that fact that it provided me with a fun evening with my friends.
It works like this:
–You smell as many candles as you can trying to come up with the winning combo
— Choose 2 – 3 scents you’d like to combine
–Pick your container (There are several great options for $ 14)
–Name your scent and make a label
–Pour the scents to reach desired scent
–Pour in wax and wait!
I wanted to make a seasonal candle so my final selection was First Snow and Spiced Rum. I named it Wintery Goodness and look forward to enjoying it this season!
Adding to the experience, you can head over to House Wine and your candles will be delivered to you while you sip some wine! I’ll definitely be back.

If your nose could get a work-​out, this place would do it. There are over 120 scents and if you would like a more complicated one, you can combine them and make your own:
Graham Cracker + Marshmallow + Chocolate = S’mores
Cake Batter + Pineapple + Whipped Cream = Pineapple upside down cake
You get the picture.
Personally, I like simpler scents that border on clean (think the smell of clothes fresh out of the dryer) and I found even that when I purchased one of the Rain candles. If you can imagine how it smells after a nice spring downpour, that’s what you get with this candle. And unlike some candles that somehow lose their scent whilst actually burning, this one smells the same lit or unlit.
There is a scent here for everyone. Even cannabis!
They were offering a special deal for those there at the Experience Columbus event so I got a discount. Combine that with an SBB discount and I was a happy camper.

Saw the reviews for the shop on Grandview and having recently burned out the last of my Merlot scented Colonial Candle I figured I should check out the one I’ve frequently passed by in Worthington.
While coffee bean and snicker doodle were both really excellent I found baked bread, cannabis, and incense to be far less so.
I eventually settled on Maple Syrup and with the scent currently burning in my room I must say I’m pleased.
Its almost winter time and winter means no more obnoxious airconditioning… no more airconditioning means candles and blankets until the obnoxious heater becomes a necessity and ruins my skin and sinuses. Thank goodness for places like the Candle Lab for unique scents and the Body Shop for hemp lotion!