Birthday candles

No numbers for the cake – birthday candles you’ll want to keep.

Hand-poured scented candles with quotes from Vienna, 40 hours burn time, €24. From Quarter Life Crisis to “Older, wiser and hotter than ever".

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  • Sorted by age, because every party does that

    Birthday candles for adults, not for a child's birthday cupcake: scented candles with quotes that keep burning for 40 hours after the toast. In your mid-twenties, "Quarter life crisis" hits the spot; for your 30th, "Talk thirty to me" works best – cheeky enough to land well, and harmless enough to have your mother-in-law in the room. From 40 on, "Older, wiser and hotter than ever" is the go-to, and "Too old for Leonardo DiCaprio" actually always works, from an age we won't mention here. As a birthday gift for women for their 30th, 40th, or any year in between. If you prefer them without age jokes, you can find 25 other statements under candles with quotes.

  • Words first, fragrance after

    Every birthday candle is available in all six scents – from Juicy Jam and Island Dream to Cozy Winter and Gingerbread. The message determines who you give it to. The scent determines how the room feels afterwards. All are based on French fragrance oils: no headache after two hours, no synthetic aftertaste.

  • Cast in Vienna

    Rapeseed-coconut wax from Europe, phthalate- and paraben-free, vegan, 220 g in a glass jar. We hand-pour in small batches in our workshop in Vienna, not in overseas containers, and plant a tree together for every order. For milestone birthdays within the team or larger celebrations, we can also pour candles with your custom text for orders of 25 or more.

FAQ

What should you give for a 30th birthday?

Something that names the occasion without becoming overly sentimental. "Talk thirty to me" is our most ordered slogan for thirtieth birthdays, followed by "Quarter life crisis" for those who don't quite want to face it yet.

What should you give as a gift for a 40th or 50th birthday?

It's best to go with something that shows attitude rather than a joke about aging. "Older, wiser and hotter than ever" works for both decades. If you want to skip the age joke entirely, go with "Fabulous as ever, gorgeous birthday girl".

What can you get your best friend for her birthday?

Something personal that doesn't look like an obligatory gift. "You are my 
safe space" and "Bitch you're my soulmate" are our classics for this – you can find more under Friendship.

Are scented candles harmful?

That depends on the wax. Cheap scented candles are usually made of paraffin, a petroleum product, and synthetic fragrances such as phthalates. Our jar candles are made from European rapeseed-coconut wax, are vegan, and free from phthalates and parabens.

Can the candle be sent directly to the birthday person?

Yes. Enter the recipient's shipping address at checkout. You can add a birthday card for €4 or more; free goodies are always included.

How much is shipping?

We deliver free of charge to Austria on orders over €50.

Is it also possible to use a custom phrase?

Yes, for 25 candles or more, such as for company anniversaries or large celebrations. For individual candles, we stick to our 33 sayings.