Penrose Candles

Penrose Candles Modern home fragrances inspired by nature, memories and imaginary places. Handmade with natural and sustainably-sourced materials.

Scented soy candles, wax melts & modern wood wax warmers handmade in Portland, Oregon.

When I was a kid I spent entire days making elaborate cards for my parents. I grew up to become a graphic designer speci...
04/27/2026

When I was a kid I spent entire days making elaborate cards for my parents. I grew up to become a graphic designer specializing in print and packaging before eventually starting my own fragrance brand. If you told that kid she’d one day design her own line of scratch & sniff greeting cards for a brand she built from scratch, she wouldn’t have believed you... but here we are!

This project marries my love for design and print with my love for fragrance. Meet the second card in the series: Stargazing in the High Desert. Notes of clary sage, lavender, and sandalwood. This scent feels like being surrounded by a vast, dark, open sky filled with stars. We collaborated with the amazing .catherine of to bring the scene to life.

Windswept Juniper and Ocean Mist.The first card in the Scents of Oregon series of scratch-and-sniff greeting cards for a...
04/20/2026

Windswept Juniper and Ocean Mist.

The first card in the Scents of Oregon series of scratch-and-sniff greeting cards for anyone who loves the Oregon coast. Gently scratch the illustration to bring the scent to life. Smells like a windy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with notes of juniper berry, warm beach grass, sea salt and cypress.

Illustrated by .catherine of

Available now at the shop and online.

We turned our popular Scents of Oregon candles into scratch-and-sniff greeting cards! After months of experimentation, t...
04/17/2026

We turned our popular Scents of Oregon candles into scratch-and-sniff greeting cards! After months of experimentation, these special gems are finally ready.

The scent panels use the same fragrances as the candles, screenprinted by hand in our studio. Featuring original artwork by Portland artist Sierra Gotelli of

Available now.

Norwegian Woods Reed Diffuser / Sage, oakmoss, amber.Low maintenance fragrance without the open flame. Natural rattan re...
04/08/2026

Norwegian Woods Reed Diffuser / Sage, oakmoss, amber.
Low maintenance fragrance without the open flame. Natural rattan reeds draw fragrance from the bottle and disperse it steadily for months. Perfect for bathrooms, offices, and entryways.

04/08/2026

Stop burning when you have 1/4” of wax left. If you can see the metal wick clip, you’ve gone too far. Burning past that point can overheat the vessel and damage the surface underneath.

This candle has done its job. Time to clean out the vessel and reuse it, or bring it back to our flagship Portland store and get it refilled.

Did you know when to stop? 👇

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04/02/2026

Norwegian Woods: A lush arctic forest; hints of moss and amber.
Our year-round best seller with notes of citrus, sage, lavender, amber, oakmoss, and musk.

Norwegian WoodsA lush arctic forest; hints of moss and amber.Citrus, sage, lavender, amber, oakmoss, musk.Available in 1...
03/30/2026

Norwegian Woods
A lush arctic forest; hints of moss and amber.
Citrus, sage, lavender, amber, oakmoss, musk.

Available in 10.5oz and 4oz.


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Every now and then we get a review that makes our entire studio glow for days. Justin stopped into our Alberta St store,...
03/19/2026

Every now and then we get a review that makes our entire studio glow for days.

Justin stopped into our Alberta St store, found his scent, and took the time to leave this. If you’ve ever reviewed a small business — thank you. It means more than you know.

Not sure where to start? Try our fragrance sample pack and find your scent.

Our beeswax candles form a thin mantle that slowly melts into itself as they burn, diffusing a warm glow and cozy atmosp...
03/15/2026

Our beeswax candles form a thin mantle that slowly melts into itself as they burn, diffusing a warm glow and cozy atmosphere throughout the room.

Did you know we offer fragrance sample packs? Eight of our best-selling signature scents in one box. Find your favorite.
03/12/2026

Did you know we offer fragrance sample packs? Eight of our best-selling signature scents in one box. Find your favorite.

The last pour of the year.Thank you to everyone who supported our small business this year. We’re incredibly grateful. T...
12/31/2025

The last pour of the year.

Thank you to everyone who supported our small business this year. We’re incredibly grateful. This was our busiest year since the pandemic, and we’re looking forward to a few days off to recharge. We have so much planned for 2026 and can’t wait to share what’s next. Happy New Year!

Grateful for everyone choosing to support small business this Black Friday.Take 15% off when you shop 3 or more Penrose ...
11/27/2025

Grateful for everyone choosing to support small business this Black Friday.
Take 15% off when you shop 3 or more Penrose products with code BF2025.
Available in-store and online through December 1.

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Portland, OR

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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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