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Lauren E.
Lauren E.
Ocean Mist & Sea Salt
Gifted, Honest Review

Candles are 10/10. From quality to smell, Maxwell never misses. You can tell he puts a lot of love into his candles and burning them is my favorite part of my night!

July 2026
César Big Primo Navarro
César "Primo" Navarro
Maxwell House

Órale, holmes. Maxwell House smells so much like fresh coffee, I poured cream into the candle. That part was on me, ese.

March 2026
Abi W.
Abi W.
Bad Apple
Gifted, Honest Review

We absolutely love burning these candles—the scents are beautiful, cozy, and make the whole room feel inviting. They also last such a long time and burn really evenly. The cute dog picture is the cherry on top.

May 2026
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Thug Life
Verified Purchase

Let me be clear. I've encountered many candles over the years. Some were acceptable. Some, frankly, were not. Thug Life from Maxwell's Candles is hard in the streets, yes. But make no mistake, also soft on the nose. And that crackling wooden wick reminds us that even in divided times, we can still come together around an exceptionally bold fragrance.

February 2016
Bat-Sheva G.
Bat-Sheva G.
Banana Nut Bread
Gifted, Honest Review

This candle smells so good, it makes all my neighbors think I am someone who bakes. I adore the wide wick and resulting triangle shaped flame. Lots of attention to detail on this one. Would purchase again and try out different scents.

February 2026
Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar
Grand Theft Apple Pie
Gifted, Honest Review

Grand Theft Apple Pie from Maxwell's Candles... one little taste with the nose, then you want more and more. Muy inteligente perro...

Octubre 1993
Walter White
Walter White
White Oak & Vanilla
Verified Purchase

People think a candle is just wax and fragrance. They're wrong. It's chemistry. Balance. Precision. Every note in White Oak & Vanilla serves a purpose. Walter White. White Oak. Purity recognizes purity.

August 2013
Dana S.
Dana S.
Maxwell House
Gifted, Honest Review

candles are 10/10! the coffee candle actually smells like coffee brewing. i love it!!!!!

August 2026
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
Cinnamon Rollin'
Verified Purchase

Now look, folks... I mean this. Cinnamon Rollin' from Maxwell's Candles... it's the real deal. No malarkey. Bold cinnamon, warms up the whole room, and the scent throw... well... it's stronger than... anyway... folks, check on your neighbors.

May 2024
Daniela R.
Daniela R.
Pomegranate Noir
Gifted, Honest Review

The candle itself is beautiful and lovely. Pomegranate noir was my least favorite of the three candles. I have also tried Citronella & Capri Blue.

August 2026
Big Smoke
Big Smoke
Pomegranate Noir

Sometimes after a drive-by I come back to the crib a little shook. That's when I light Pomegranate Noir. Juicy pomegranate, crackling wooden wick. That's how you turn pressure into peace, homie.

July 2025
Nicole W
Nicole W.
Capri Blue
Gifted, Honest Review

This candle is so good that we accidentally left it burning when we left for Christmas and it didn't even burn our apartment building down. 4/5 paws, but added an extra for the complimentary Maxwell sticker on each candle. If anyone can compete with Anthropology, it's Maxwell.

January 2026
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Work From Home

Most candles are, frankly, so SAD! They use WEAK cotton wicks instead of STRONG wooden wicks. A COMPLETE WICK HUNT! But Work From Home from Maxwell's Candles? A TOTAL WINNER. The fresh-linen scent is FANTASTIC. The wooden wick is FIRST CLASS. Everybody wants one. Believe me!

April 2026
Anastasios H.
Anastasios H.

Excellent candles. Deducting two paws because there is no visible path to profitability.

August 2025
Al Capone
Al Capone
The Final Rose
Verified Purchase

Ya see, everybody remembers the last rose. Nobody remembers the second-to-last one. That's why this candle's called The Final Rose, see?

November 1946
Alec S.
Alec S.
Ocean Mist & Sea Salt
Gifted, Honest Review

This candle goes hard.

November 2025
Tony Montana
Tony Montana
Citronella

You know what I hate? Mosquitoes. Tiny little punks. You light this thing, they disappear, and your backyard smells like paradise instead of a swamp. Say hello to my little candle.

December 1983
John Wick
John Wick
Sandalwood

People keep asking me if I like this candle. Yeah… I'm thinking I do. Sandalwood. Smooth. Quiet. People fear John Wick. I trust Maxwell's wicks.

October 2014
Tony Soprano
Tony Soprano
Spa Day

I don't do spas. I don't wear robes with little slippers. But I lit this candle and, whaddya know… it's a beautiful thing. Don't go tellin' anybody I said that.

May 2007
Homelander
Homelander
Campfire Marshmallow
Verified Purchase

People gather around a campfire because it makes them feel safe. That's adorable. This candle smells fantastic. It just doesn't smell as good as me.

June 2024
Nikki Freeman
Nikki Freeman
Peach on Earth
Verified Purchase

I don't sniff Maxwell's Candles every day. That would be unhealthy. It's more like every few seconds.
I was only going to light Peach on Earth for a couple of hours. It's been three days.
People keep telling me I should try a different candle company.   No. No, no, no...
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO...I DON'T WANT TO SMELL ANY OTHER CANDLE!
I DON'T NEED ANY OTHER CANDLE! MAXWELL'S CANDLES ARE PERFECT!

May 2026

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