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Fall is here (and where to get them).

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Hello friends!

September, already? Time flies!

First — thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at this year’s Made in Hawaii Festival. It was so good to see familiar faces (and meet some new ones). The response to our fall collection was overwhelmingly positive, and I’m especially excited about our newest fragrance, Sumi, which launched alongside the rest of the collection this season.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in the fall lineup:

Sumi

With Hinoki and Bergamot

Earthy hinoki cypress meets bright bergamot — grounded, yet full of light. Named for a beloved cat whose dark, ink-like markings hid a joyful spirit underneath.

Top: Eucalyptus, Ozone, Bergamot
Middle: Cypress, Pine
Base: Cedar, Amber, Juniper

Available in candles, melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers.

Midnight Lavender

With Eucalyptus & Sage

Timeless lavender meets fresh cypress, cedar, and amber — a woodsy, nautical twist on a classic floral. Clean, versatile, and equally at home in a spa or a study.

Top: Eucalyptus, Marine, Honeydew Melon, Green Leaves
Middle: Lavender, Sage
Base: Cedar, Amber, Benzoin, Cypress

Available in candles, melts, and room and linen sprays.

Paradise Pumpkin

With Cinnamon & Ambers

Not your average pumpkin fragrance — this one’s smoky, spiced, and a little sophisticated. Fall, elevated.

Escape to a tropical paradise where fresh green notes of lush pumpkin vines dance on warm, autumn trade winds. The heart of this island-inspired fragrance blooms with exotic cinnamon and clove spices, heralding the start of fall. As the scent settles, imagine sitting by a beachside bonfire under swaying palms, where smoky embers mingle with verdant island moss and hints of golden caramel sunset. This sophisticated blend transforms any space into your own slice of paradise, bringing the warmth and luxury of island living to your home.

Top: Green Leaves, Pumpkin Vine
Middle: Cinnamon, Clove
Base: Caramel, Moss, Embers

Available in candles, melts, and room and linen sprays.

Evil Queen’s Orchard

Island Apple

Crisp, freshly peeled apples with a wicked little twist — the queen’s own orchard, bottled. A fall favorite for a reason.

Available in candles, melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers.

Update on Reed Diffusers and Room & Linen Sprays

I know a lot of you have been waiting to purchase our diffusers and sprays online — we can’t wait to get them into your hands. We anticipate those will begin shipping with the spring 2027 collection, launching mid-February. In the meantime, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming pop-ups!

Speaking of pop-ups

You’ll be able to grab any of these products at one of our upcoming pop-up events, where we’ll be featuring the full fall collection.

Made with Aloha Gift Fair
Pearlridge Center — Mauka
(Find our booth on the Macy’s side of the wing)
Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, from 10 am to 5 pm

Koko Marina Makers Market
Koko Marina Center
(Find our booth outside of Starbucks)
Saturday, September 26, from 10 am to 3 pm

Island Crafters Market
The Park at Keeaumoku Street
(Find our booth outside the entrance to Midtown Eats)
Sunday, October 11, from 11 am to 3 pm
This is the final in-person market for our fall collection

We hope to see you soon!

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July Pop-Up Schedule + A Fall Fragrance Sneak Peek 👀🕯️

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Aloha!

July is shaping up to be our biggest pop-up month yet, and we want you right there with us. Here’s where you can find WICK’D ESSENTIALS this month:

📍 Windward City Shopping Center – Kaneohe
Across from the Foodland entrance
🗓 Saturday, July 11 | 10AM–2:30PM

📍 Island Crafters Market – The Park on Keeaumoku
Outside the food court
🗓 Sunday, July 12 | 11AM–3PM

📍 Made with Aloha Gift Fair – Pearlridge Center
Across from Manaola, First Floor
🗓 Friday–Saturday, July 18–19 | 10AM–5PM
🍂 Psst — we’re giving Pearlridge shoppers an early look at our fall fragrance lineup. You’ll want to be there.

📍 Koko Marina Makers Market – Koko Marina Center
Outside Starbucks
🗓 Friday, July 25 | 10AM–3PM
🍂 Fall fragrances make another appearance here too. Exclusive sneak peek, in-person only.

Can’t make it to any of our events?
No worries — our full collection is always available online. Shop hand-poured soy candles, soy melts, room & linen sprays, and luxury reed diffusers from wherever you are.

👉 Shop Now at wickdessentials.com

We can’t wait to see you this month. Whether it’s your first time stopping by or you’re a returning favorite, there’s always something new to smell. 🖤

With aloha,
Koji
WICK’D ESSENTIALS

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POP-UP ALERT: WICK’D ESSENTIALS Is Coming to You This June

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Summer is here, and so are we. Join us at one of our June pop-up events and shop our hand-poured soy candles and melts, luxury room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers in person. Whether you’re drawn to fresh and botanical or warm and indulgent, there’s a scent waiting for you.

When you stop by, you can expect:

  • Exclusive seasonal scents you won’t find anywhere else
  • Personalized fragrance recommendations from the maker herself
  • Special event-only pricing
  • A chance to experience the full collection up close

Mark your calendar — here’s where we’ll be:

🌊 HARBOR DAYS (Final event at this location!)
Waterfront Plaza (outside Ruth’s Chris)
Saturday, June 6 · 9 AM – 2 PM

🌿 ISLAND CRAFTERS MARKET
The Park on Keeaumoku · 1515 Liona Street
Sunday, June 7 · 11 AM – 3 PM

🛍️ WINDWARD CITY SHOPPING CENTER CRAFT & GIFT FAIR
Windward City Shopping Center (walkway between Foodland and Rainbow Crack Seed)
Saturday, June 13 · 10 AM – 2:30 PM

🌺 MADE WITH ALOHA GIFT FAIR
Pearlridge Center – Mauka (across from Manaola)
Saturday, June 20 · 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, June 21 · 10 AM – 5 PM

⚓ KOKO MARINA MAKERS MARKET
Koko Marina Center (outside Starbucks)
Saturday, June 27 · 10 AM – 3 PM

Whether you’re restocking your favorites or on the hunt for your new signature scent, we’d love to see you. Come say hi, smell everything, and treat yourself — you deserve it. 🕯️

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Last Call for May — See Us at Koko Marina This Saturday!

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Can you believe it’s already the final pop-up of May? What a month it’s been. We’ve loved every moment of getting out into the community and connecting with so many of you in person — and we’re closing it out at one of our favorite spots on the island.

Join us this Saturday, May 23rd, at the Koko Marina Makers Market from 10 AM to 3 PM. Find us outside Starbucks at Koko Marina Center, right along the waterfront. If you haven’t been to Koko Marina lately, it’s a great reason to make the drive out east — beautiful views, local makers, good energy all around.

At our booth, you’ll find our complete Wick’d Essentials collection: hand-poured, 100% natural soy candles, soy melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers. Everything is non-toxic and made right here in Hawaiʻi, with fragrances crafted to capture the essence of island living — from fresh and airy to warm and grounding.

If you’ve been following along all month, mahalo from the bottom of our hearts. Your support at every single event means the world to us and fuels everything we pour into this brand — literally and figuratively. 🕯️ And if Koko Marina is your first time finding us, welcome — we’re so glad you did.

This wraps up our May pop-up season, but stay tuned because we are not slowing down. Follow us to be the first to know where we’ll be popping up next. Until then, come find us Saturday! 🌊🌺

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A Whole Weekend of Aloha — We’ll Be at Pearlridge May 16 & 17!

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This one’s big. We’re thrilled to be part of the Made with Aloha Gift Fair at Pearlridge Center – Mauka, and the best part? You get two full days to come find us.

Join us on Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. We’ll be set up across from Manaola, surrounded by some of Oʻahu’s most talented local makers — it’s the kind of event that reminds you just how special Hawaiʻi’s creative community really is.

At our booth, you’ll find our complete collection of hand-poured, 100% natural soy candles, soy melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers — all non-toxic and crafted in Hawaiʻi with fragrances inspired by the islands. Whether you’re a longtime fan restocking your favorites or someone discovering Wick’d Essentials for the very first time, we’d love to walk you through our scents and help you find something you’ll absolutely love.

And if you’re still searching for the perfect graduation gift, look no further. A beautifully scented candle or reed diffuser made right here in Hawaiʻi? That’s a gift that means something. We’ll even have special event pricing, so it’s a great time to stock up.

Made with Aloha is one of our favorite events of the year — the energy, the community, the local pride — it’s everything we love about doing what we do. We hope you’ll come share it with us this weekend. 🌸🕯️

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Next Up: We’re Heading to the Windward Side!

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If you missed us at Harbor Days last weekend, don’t worry — we’ve got more pop-ups coming, and next Saturday we’re bringing the whole collection to the windward side!

Join us at the Windward City Shopping Center Craft & Gift Fair on Saturday, May 9th, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. You’ll find us in the walkway between Foodland and Rainbow Crack Seed at 45-480 Kāneʻohe Bay Drive in Kāneʻohe.

There’s something extra fitting about setting up shop on the windward side — the lush green mountains, the fresh island air, the laid-back energy — it’s exactly the kind of place that inspires the fragrances we pour into every Wick’d Essentials product. Come browse our hand-poured 100% natural soy candles, soy melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers, all non-toxic and made right here in Hawaiʻi.

Not sure where to start? We love helping people find their perfect scent — whether you’re drawn to something clean and botanical or rich and warm, we’ll point you in the right direction. And if you’ve been eyeing something from our website, this is your chance to smell it in person before you commit.

We still have two more pop-ups after this one, so check our full May schedule — but if you’re on the windward side, come say hi! 🌿🕯️

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First Stop of May: We’ll Be at Harbor Days This Saturday!

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May pop-up season is officially here, and we’re starting strong. Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, at the Harbor Days Craft & Gift Fair at Waterfront Plaza in downtown Honolulu, right outside Ruth’s Chris, from 9 AM to 2 PM.

It’s the perfect excuse to spend a Saturday morning down by the harbor, browsing local makers and picking up something special for yourself or someone you love. We’ll have our full collection on display, including our hand-poured 100% natural soy candles, soy melts, and reed diffusers — all non-toxic and crafted right here in Hawaiʻi with fragrances inspired by island living.

Whether you’re a longtime Wick’d Essentials fan or discovering us for the first time, we’d love to meet you in person, help you find your signature scent, and send you home with something that makes your space feel like home.

Harbor Days is just the first of four pop-ups we have lined up this month, so check our May schedule if you can’t make it Saturday — we’ll be popping up all month long. But if you can swing by, we hope to see you there! 🕯️🌺

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POP-UP ALERT: Come Find Us This May! 🕯️

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May is packed, and we’re bringing the whole collection to you, including our recently released Summer 2026 Collection. Stop by one of our pop-ups this month to shop our hand-poured, 100% natural soy candles, soy melts, room and linen sprays, and reed diffusers — all non-toxic, all made right here in Hawaiʻi, and all crafted with scents inspired by the islands we call home.

Whether you’re drawn to something fresh and botanical or warm and indulgent, there’s a fragrance waiting to become your new favorite.

When you visit, expect:

  • 🌺 Exclusive seasonal scents you won’t find anywhere else
  • 💬 Personalized fragrance recommendations from the maker
  • 🏷️ Special event pricing
  • ✨ The chance to meet the person behind every pour

Mark your calendar:

🗓️ HARBOR DAYS Waterfront Plaza (outside Ruth’s Chris) Saturday, May 2 | 9 AM – 2 PM

🗓️ WINDWARD CITY SHOPPING CENTER CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Windward City Shopping Center (walkway between Foodland and Rainbow Crack Seed) Saturday, May 9 | 10 AM – 2:30 PM

🗓️ MADE WITH ALOHA GIFT FAIR Pearlridge Center – Mauka (across from Manaola) Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday, May 17 | 10 AM – 5 PM

🗓️ KOKO MARINA MAKERS MARKET Koko Marina Center (outside Starbucks) Saturday, May 23 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Whether you’re restocking your go-to scents or still searching for the one, we’d love to help you find it in person. No shipping, no waiting — just good vibes and great fragrance.

We’ll see you out there. 🤙

— Wick’d Essentials by Koji

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Experience the Summer Collection at Made with Aloha Fair

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🌺 Aloha, friends! WICK’D ESSENTIALS by Koji is heading to the Made with Aloha Gift Fair this weekend, and we could not be more excited to see you in person! 🕯️✨

We are bringing the good vibes — and our brand new Summer Collection — straight to Pearlridge Center (Mauka) on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, from 10am to 5pm. Come find us, smell ALL the things, and treat yourself to something that makes your space feel like a little slice of summer paradise. 🌊🌴

Our handmade premium soy wax candles and melts, room sprays, and reed diffusers are crafted with love and intention — because your home deserves to smell as good as you feel. The Summer Collection is fresh, bright, and made for this season, and you get to be the first to experience it. 🫶

Can’t make it in person this weekend? No worries — our Summer Collection goes live online Monday, April 21! Stay tuned right here for the drop. 🛒💛

Come say hello this weekend — we would love to meet you! 🤙

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Join Us for a Scented Experience at Waterfront Plaza

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Scent lovers of Kakaako, this one’s for you!

WICK’D ESSENTIALS pop-up candle shop happening Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 am to 2 pm at Waterfront Plaza. Find us outside of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

Come for the candles. Stay for the vibes.

  • Hand-poured soy candles in that scent you’ve been searching for
  • Perfect for treating yourself (or your favorite people)
  • Pop-up exclusive finds at special pricing

Let’s make Kakaako smell incredible together!