Our Votive Collections contain 4 premium, highly scented votive candles in each and are usually named for Detroit streets. Each collection has a theme such as music, automotive, or African American history. And each candle comes with it's own Scents of History™, a short story that gives the reader a little background on something unique in or around Detroit. You can read these histories by clicking on any candle name above.

Our votive candles are big, beefy and packed with scent. They are about 2 ounces each, and should burn 13-15 hours. Every one is hand poured by a real person, not a robot or machine. Because of this, you may find slight imperfections and differences between each candle. Collections are packaged in a handsome box with a classy oatmeal pinstripe design suitable for gift giving.

As with all our candles, we only use safe zinc wicks. We never use lead wicks. Zinc is a cooler burning wick and lasts longer than paper or cotton.

Our votives use a special formulation of wax that is designed to liquefy within the votive holder. For that reason, we strongly recommend that you use a good votive holder to ensure best results.
  The Jefferson Collection

Celebrate Detroit People, Places and Things!
The Paczki Principle
Strawberry scent with a bit of powdered sugar on top.  Smaczne!
Corktown Irish Cream
Just like Irish Cream Liqueur.
A toast to the Irish!
Rose Parks
A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.
A very beautiful, floral scent.

Renaissance Scenter
A sweet and clean floral rain scent.
Another one of our favorites.
$8.00
  The Strand Collection

Celebrate Detroit Landmarks!
Spirit of Detroit
Fresh, clean, light and just like home.
A very popular scent.

Classic Cadillac
A classic vanilla scent. Ours is much richer than most vanillas.
Belle Isle Breeze
A fresh, water scent. Breezy, like an
ocean mist.

Summer Campus Martius
A sweet, bubble gum-like scent.
You'll feel like a kid when you burn it!
$8.00
  The Bagley Collection

Celebrate Detroit's Automotive History!
Henry's Model Tea
A very natural green tea scent. 
Men like this one.

Rouge Steel Magnolias
The best magmolia you will ever find.
Truly one of our favorites.
Iacocca Cola
Have a cola and a smile.
One of our sweetest scents.

Fleetwood & Mack
A perfume-like scent, fruity scent.
A bit peachy.
$8.00
  The Hastings Collection

Celebrate Detroit's African American History!
Paradise Valley
A tropical, floral plumeria.
We think ours is one of the best.

Broadside Press
Pear softened with cucumber & melon notes. Like a pear glace'.
Freedom Train
A lemon verbena scent blends with blueberry to make a fruity explosion.
Home, Sweet's Home
The wonderful smell of Grandma's kitchen.  Somethings's in the oven!
$8.00
  The Strathmoor Collection

Celebrate Detroit Streets!
Cuppa Joe Campau
A great, creamy wake-me-up java scent with a touch of hazelnut.
Leapin' Liver Noise
Leapin' lilacs! A bouquet of springtime floral fragrance.
Woodward Dreams
Oh, baby! A great baby powder scent.
Fresh, clean and a hint of perfume.

8 Mile Luvin'
Amber notes and a hint of musk. Think Victoria Secret's Amber Romance.
$8.00
  The Riopelle Collection

Celebrate Detroit Music!
Bayberry Gordy
A nice blend of fir, balsam and spices.
A popular holiday scent.

Soup Kitchen Bluesberry
Rich, creamy blueberries. A very popular scent with men and women.
Montreux Jasmine
An exotic, floral perfume scent.
Ours has a hint of vanilla, too.

Detroit Techno
A blend of oriental spices and flowers. Like a Pier One Jade scent.
$8.00
  The Vinewood Collection

A Toast to Detroit!
Penobscot Punch
A fruity blend of peach, orange and cranberry. Punch, anyone?
Mexicantown Margaritaville
Citrusy and refreshing. Like a real margarita - without the alcohol!
Cuppa Joe Campau
A great, creamy wake-me-up java scent with a touch of hazelnut.
Henry's Model Tea
A very natural green tea scent
Men like this one.
$8.00
  The Springwells Collection

Celebrate Detroit's Neighborhoods!
Paradise Valley
A tropical, floral plumeria.
We think ours is one of the best.

Delray Delight
No pollution here-a light powder and floral scent.  Very nice, very popular.
Corktown Irish Cream
Just like Irish Cream Liqueur.
A toast to the Irish!

Mexicantown Margaritaville
Citrusy and refreshing. Like a real margarita - without the alcohol!
$8.00
Premium candles with a Detroit Scents of History™
8 8 Mile Luvin' - Bayberry Gordy - Belle Isle Breeze - Broadside Press - Brown Bomber - Classic Cadillac - Corktown Irish Cream - Cuppa Joe Campau - Delray Delight
Detroit Techno - Detroit's Meet Market - Fleetwood & Mack - Forever Young - Freedom Train - Henry's Model Tea - Home, Sweet's Home
- Iacocca Cola
Leapin' Liver Noise - Mexicantown Margaritaville - Montreux Jasmine - Opening Day - The Paczki Principle - Paradise Valley - Penobscot Punch - Renaissance Scenter
 Rose Parks - Rouge Steel Magnolias - Soup Kitchen Bluesberry - Spirit of Detroit - Summer Campus Martius - Woodward Dreams
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