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OUR STORY

My passion for candles began long before I started my own candle-making business. I was an avid collector, always on the hunt for the perfect scent and ambiance from well-known candle brands and big-name stores. But when the pandemic hit and lockdowns were imposed, my world, like everyone else's, came to a standstill. In the midst of moving into my first home and having to put my wedding plans on hold, I found myself with an abundance of time on my hands. With hair salons closed and my usual pastimes inaccessible, I knew I needed to find a hobby to keep my mind occupied and my creativity flowing. That's when I decided to delve deeper into the art of candle-making. Drawing on my love for captivating aromas, I began experimenting with different waxes, wicks, and fragrance oils, crafting unique candle blends in my own kitchen. At first, I made small batches as testers for my friends and family, pouring my heart into each one. Their overwhelmingly positive feedback and encouragement made me realize that perhaps my creations were something special, something that others might enjoy as well. With their support, I took a leap of faith and decided to share my handcrafted candles with the world, turning my passion project born out of a challenging time into a thriving small business. And so, my candle brand was born, rooted in a love for spreading light and joy, one carefully poured candle at a time.

After perfecting the art of crafting luxury candles, I felt inspired to expand my collection with a new product line - something practical and beneficial that everyone could enjoy. That's when we discovered the wonders of shea butter. Intrigued by its nourishing properties, we delved deep into researching the many benefits of this miraculous ingredient. Shea butter, we learned, is a supremely moisturizing and healing substance that's been used for centuries to soothe and protect skin. Brimming with excitement, we set out to formulate a collection of luxurious, organic shea butter soaps. Our goal was to create gentle cleansers that would leave skin feeling soft, hydrated and pampered. After extensive experimentation and testing, we launched our shea butter soap collection, with delightful varieties to appeal to men, women, and even children. The response has been tremendous - customers rave about how our soaps make their skin look and feel. Since then, we've continued to grow our organic shea butter soap range, developing enticing new scent blends and formulas to delight the senses and nourish the skin.

Eventually, we decided to add luxury room sprays to our product line was a significant milestone for our small business. By venturing beyond our signature candles and soaps, we were able to tap into a new segment of customers who appreciate fine fragrances but prefer flameless options. The introduction of the room sprays during the development of our 2024 Christmas collection proved to be perfect timing, allowing us to offer a fresh and exciting product for the holiday season. The overwhelmingly positive response to the luxurious scents and elegant packaging of our room sprays validated our instinct that this was the right move for our brand. Emboldened by their success, we have since expanded our room spray offerings with captivating new fragrances that complement our candle line while standing on their own.

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THE FOUNDER

Jessica

owner & creator

Get to know the founder behind Scent with Love MTL, Jessica, a multi-talented creative mind with a passion for crafting exquisite candles. Hairstylist by trade, with a 13-year career as a dedicated hairstylist, Jessica has honed her artistic skills and developed a keen eye for detail. allowing her to create stunning looks that leave clients feeling confident and radiant. Specialized as a color technician, her innate creativity and love for self-expression have now led her to embark on a new venture in 2021, as a candle maker, pouring her heart and soul into every carefully crafted candle. Her unique background as both a hairstylist and candle maker showcase her versatility and ability to channel her creative energy into diverse outlets. Her unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction shines through in every aspect of her work. Whether she's transforming a client's look with a fresh balayage (or haircut!) or infusing a room with the perfect ambiance through her meticulously designed hand poured candles. With Scent with Love MTL, Jessica combines her expertise, passion, and creative vision to deliver exceptional products and experiences that captivate the senses and bring joy to every customer who crosses her path.

 

While still working as a hairstylist, this founder tells the story of a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has seamlessly blended her creative pursuits. But when the salon closes, her entrepreneurial spirit truly ignites as she pours her heart into her candle-making, or she likes to call it, her therapy.

 

For Jessica, the greatest reward lies in the connections she forges through her dual ventures—the smiles on her clients' faces and the joy in her customers' eyes when they discover a scent that speaks to their soul. By following her passions and embracing her multifaceted talents, she has built a career that is as fulfilling as it is illuminating.

6 fun facts about me

  • My favorite dish is my mom's lasagna

  • My favorite candle scents are: white wine and lemon, coconut vanilla

  • My background is Italian

  • I am a cocktail girly anything fruity

  • I am happily married

  • I absolute love to cook

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