Scruffy Wicks began in June 2024.

For as long as I can remember, I've been a candle guy. But one problem I kept running into as a man who loves candles was the lack of manly scents. Most candles on store shelves were either overly sweet or smelled like my grandma’s perfume. On top of that, after digging into how store-bought candles are made, I found out that many use paraffin wax, which can release harmful chemicals when burned.

That’s how Scruffy Wicks was born. I had enough and decided to create my own candles, focusing on rugged, masculine scents while using 100% soy wax. Soy wax burns cleaner, and you can learn more about its benefits here. Fast forward a bit, and I quickly found myself making candles for other manly candle lovers (women included).