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whatever you're feeling, we poured it into a jar. pick yours — no judgment either way.
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melt. is my favorite! amazing scents i can't get enough of!
they're my go-to gift and everyone i give one to ends up asking where it's from.
french toast is my favorite! i love the wood wick and the noises it makes.
the best candles ever!! we stay stocked with our melt. scents!
one small candle will fill my whole house with lovely aroma. 5 stars for sure.
a smell for every occasion — including ones you haven't thought of yet. i haven't met a smell i didn't like.
high quality, clean burn, and very long burn times. the options are endless!!
these are the best candles! rachel is absolutely amazing in creating all the different scents.
from the melt. journal
scent stories

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Sugar Plum, Yule Tide Tea & the Smell of December Nostalgia
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Scent Layering 101: Two Candles, One Holiday Mood
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