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Transit Candle | Apolis LA

Recently Apolis released hand poured candles that are made in Los Angeles with cotton wicks & natural soy-based wax with a blend of cypress and fig scents. A masculine cypress wood scent softened with the sweetness of fig – a clean, warming scent which can make anywhere feel like home.

They worked with the local candle company run by their friends Judith and Heather, and spent a few days sitting with them to learn about the process. They studied the scents and tested them in their 1,000 square foot studio in West Los Angeles. They pour every one of their candles in-house.  The only part of the process that they outsource is the packaging which is done in partnership with a local organization that has been committed to bettering the way of life for over 8,000 adults with various disabilities.

Born in Portland, Heather worked in women’s fashion and retail before taking the reins at the candle company a year ago. Judith, who hails from Berkshire in the UK has been with the company for three years, after a long career in design. Now, the two helm this growing chandlery.

The women shared their fascination with the subtle nature of candles and power of olfactory associations to evoke emotions and instant familiarity via a simple scent. 

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