LAUNCHING YOUR
LUXURY PRIVATE
LABEL CANDLE

CRAFTING LUXURY CANDLES THAT CAPTURE A BRAND'S SPECIAL STORY  

Starting at MOQ 500 per scent

LAUNCHING YOUR
LUXURY PRIVATE
LABEL CANDLE

Starting at MOQ 500 per scent

Karl Winters Is North America’s Premier Scent Branding Firm.

 

Founded in 2013, We Specialize In The Creation Of Bespoke Fragrances, Fine Perfumes, and Custom Luxury Candles With A Distinct Identity.

custom luxury candles

Our mission remains relevant to this day: harnessing the power of fragrance to express a brand’s vision in tasteful and meaningful ways.  With a focus on luxury beauty, fashion, and hospitality.

TURNKEY PRIVATE LABEL SERVICE

From concept and design, to brand positioning, production and fulfilment, our team is committed to delivering an iconic collection of private label luxury candles. Hand-poured in small batches at our production facility in Montreal, each candle reflects unparalleled craftmanship, sophistication and attention to detail.

CHOOSING THE VESSEL AESTHETIC

A candle vessel is more than just a container – it’s a statement that proudly showcases your brand. For that perfect aesthetic, we offer a wide variety of candle vessels in glass, ceramic, and aluminum. Whether its for gifting, marketing, or high-end retail, we recommend CMYK colors and finishes that inspire audiences. Your brand logo is then screen printed onto the glass or featured on specialty paper labels.

ELEVATING THE APPEAL OF PACKAGING

Elevate your candle packaging into a visual story that creates impactful first impressions.  With an array of sustainable papers and textures to premium printing and finishes, our packaging is visually stunning, transforming every unboxing into an exciting experience. 

PREMIUM FRAGRANCES FROM GRASSE

The best candle brands partner with prestigious fragrance houses to craft exceptional, high-quality aromas. At Karl Winters, we collaborate with fragrance producers who share our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and artisanal quality. By sourcing the finest ingredients from Grasse—the world’s fragrance capital—we pride ourselves on delivering world-class olfactive experiences that set your brand apart.

PERFUMER CREATES CUSTOM CANDLE SCENTS

Offering a 6-to-12 week custom fragrance development program, beginning with a one-hour consultation. Our skilled perfumers blend technical expertise with artistic vision to create candle scents from a curated selection of beautiful ingredients. This research-driven, collaborative phase defines the creative direction of the fragrance. The result is an olfactive profile that is intentional, balanced, and speaks to your audience.

FRAGRANCE LIBRARY

Scents of the fragrance library are exclusive to Karl Winters. These are 20-25 custom scents expertly designed by perfumers and are representative of the five olfactive families. Available with the purchase of a Discovery Kit.

FLORAL

delicate, soft, vibrant, feminine

FRESH

crisp, sparkling, uplifting, breezy

WOODY

earthy, warm, rich, resinous

ORIENTAL

spicy, luxurious,
sensual, mysterious

GOURMAND

sweet, creamy,
edible, cozy

MOQ & TIMELINE

Our private label candle methodology begins with fragrance selection—either from our curated scent library or through custom development in collaboration with a perfumer. With a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 500 units, pricing starts at $18.50 per unit. Delivery timelines range from 3 to 6 months, depending on the level of customization. Contact us for more details!

We Had The Pleasure to Develop Luxury Private Label Candles for:

HOTELS

Interior Design

PR Agency

FASHION

LUXURY JEWELRY

SPA

Frequently Asked​ Questions (FAQs)

Private Label Candle & MOQ

An experienced private label candle manufacturer offers an efficient model to build a high-quality private label candle with a company’s branding. The candle manufacturer becomes a one-stop shop for the concept, design, production and packaging of a branded candle collection.
The most underrated factors when it comes to a luxury private label candle is the olfactive experience and brand design. An experienced luxury candle manufacturer offers product design services and market insights that help ensure your candle collection stands out in an ever-changing world.
With 10+ years’ experience, we offer an end-to end, turnkey private label service for luxury candles, diffusers, room sprays and perfumes.
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) ranges and is based on factors like fragrance selection, package design, decorative vessels and others. Typically, the MOQ starts at 500 units per fragrance.

Candle Production & Delivery

All our private label candles are thoroughly tested at our facility to ensure they meet our standards. This ranges from scent throw, to burn consistency and wax temperature. With 10+ years producing candles to international brands, we can safely say that our candles exceeds market expectations.
While there are several factors that are relevant to developing a luxury candle, the 4 main factors are: candle wax, fragrance oils, vessel, and packaging. We use a proprietary non-toxic candle wax made from natural materials like soy, beeswax and coconut.
A variety of pantone colors and logo imprinting techniques can be applied to glass vessels. For more discerning clients, we also offer additional materials like ceramic “fine bone china” and metal like aluminum.
All fragrances are created by our in-house perfumers exclusively for us. We offer clients a beautiful collection of 20-25 fragrances available through our library, which range from floral and fruity, to warm woody and oriental notes. The 2nd option is a 12-week program with an experienced perfumer to develop a custom scent for your brand.
Yes, samples are available through the Discovery Kit. Please contact us for pricing.
Luxury candle brands like Le Labo, Diptyque and Dior procure their fragrance oils from Grasse, the world’s capital for fragrance creation. Fragrance producers of that region are known to offer the largest range of high quality fragrance ingredients that produce a luxurious olfactive experience.
There is a MOQ 500 for one fragrance. If budget permits, we recommend launching a new private label candle collection with three fragrances.
Once an approved candle-mockup and dieline is provided, production lead time is between 3-4 months. Orders placed between September and November may take longer because of the Holiday Season.

Expertise

A perfumer has acquired a deep understanding of fragrance chemistry and the skill of blending fragrance ingredients in balanced proportions. After graduating from an accredited perfumery school, a perfumer undergoes many years of industry training to become an artist capable of composing olfactive experiences with a unique identity.
A perfumer that has dedicated many years of training can translate a brand’s goals into a custom scent that evokes your identity. One of the main themes of a luxury private label candle is an olfactive experience that is differentiated and stands out from the rest.
A candle vessel and its packaging are pivotal in delivering an elevated first impression, setting the stage for brand experience. Our in-house package designer is chosen for their ability to deliver packaging that communicates your identity in tasteful and meaningful way.
There are several factors you should consider when selecting a candle manufacturer. We believe that the best candle manufactures have industry expertise to deliver a turnkey service that will communicate your brand story in a successful and compelling way.