Scents That tell Their Story

A few recent custom scent collaborations I have poured for shops, artists, and special spaces. Each one started with a feeling or a story, then turned into a candle their people now recognize by scent alone!

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  • pottery vessel with hand sculpted label in an array or flora

    Monica did not shy away from the complexity of the task. She was extremely accommodating in tweaking and perfecting the blend over months of collaboration. I feel extremely lucky that we were connected — she was the best possible choice to bring our idea to life.

    — @Sushi Noz | HINOKI

  • I was putting out an album and wanted to make unique merch… the candle was perfect. It’s a combination of earthy and floral — the perfect match. Monica is fantastic to work with — super down to collaborate, not take over 😂. I loved it from the moment I took the lid off. The scent was already permeating my home, and it was lovely.

    — Artist JennyLee‍ | ‍NEWTOPIA

  • sleek black glass candle with bold logo and text in white

    Working with Ashby Candles was such a great experience. I had an idea for a custom scent, and they helped bring it to life in the most thoughtful way. The candle turned out perfect.

    — @LA ROXX

  • trio of candles showing labels and album art design

    These candles are next level delicious.. Monica’s been working from her amazing modern farm home in Los Angeles for years.. and nobody walks away unhappy.. in fact they come back for more.. I can 💯 attest to that & They smell incredible!

    — @JennyLee | CLINIQUE

  • The candle was carefully formulated to capture all of Sushi Noz’s aromas — incense, charcoal, Hinoki wood — and transport guests back to their time here. The final blend has a distinct nostalgic quality, immediately identifiable to anyone who has dined with us or visited a high-end Edomae sushi restaurant in Japan.

    — @Sushi Noz | HINOKI I and II