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Vellabox Candle Subscription Review + Coupon – October 2016

Haley Faye
ByHaley FayeOct 13, 2016 | 3 comments

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Vellabox
4.4 overall rating
16 Ratings | 12 Reviews

VellaBox is a monthly candle subscription! Every month they send you quality, small-batch, toxin-free, hand-poured candles. They have 3 different levels of subscription: the Lucerna, the Ignis, and the Vivere.

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This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

This review is of the Vivere Size, $30 a month, box. 

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Every month, the candles come wrapped in a different fabric swatch.

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The Subscription Box: VellaBox

The Cost: The Lucerna VellaBox is $10/month with $2 shipping; the Ignis VellaBox is $20/month with $2 shipping, and the Vivere Vellabox is $30/month with free shipping and handling.

COUPON: Save 25% off your first box with code ADDICT25

OR

Save $5 off gift subscriptions with code GIFTINGADDICT!

The Products: The Standard gives you one ~4 oz candle/month, the Aficionado sends one ~8 oz candle/month, and the Luxe which sends you 1-2 candles totaling ~12 oz/month.

Ships to: US

Check out all of our VellaBox reviews and the Artisan Subscription Box Directory!

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Each box comes with an info card detailing the candles featured that month, as well as the bonus gift. I like how they match the background of the info card to the print of the fabric.

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Kashi Pumpkin Spice Flax Granola Bar – 1.4 oz, Value $1.16

This is a 2-bar packet of a pumpkin spice-flavored granola bar. This is definitely appropriate this time of year and it actually tasted really good.

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Mine came a little smashed up but that’s okay. It was still good, especially on top of greek yogurt. It’s made with good, clean ingredients, too!

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Nectar Republic Orchard Harvest Seasonal Candle – 8 oz (60 hr burn time), Value $18

This candle smells amazing! I’ve been burning this on the cooler, overcast days here in Michigan and it’s helped bring such a cozy, homey feeling. It smells just like apples and spices and I just love it. The notes include granny smith apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood.

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Nectar Republic has other amazing-sounding seasonal fragrances, too, including pumpkin spice, cinnamon + vanilla, and salted caramel (as well as some less-sweet options like fireside, mistletoe, and evergreen).

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Nectar Republic Rustic Woods Seasonal Candle – 4 oz (30 hr burn time), Value $9

I don’t see this size specifically listed on Nectar Republic's site, but it’s just half the full-size. This smells really nice too. It has notes of warm vanilla, clove, sweet mulberry, and balancing notes of fir, pine, & cedar.

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I can’t wait to burn this in my office once the weather turns (and stays turned a little more consistently… Michigan weather and season transitions are so temperamental!).

Verdict: I really love the candles (and snack!) in this month’s VellaBox. I know I’ll use both candles but even if I weren’t, these are perfect for gifting which I do a lot of during the holiday months (obviously) both with presents and little hostess gifts! As far as value goes, everything adds up to about $29 which about breaks even with the cost of the box. I’m okay with that because I know I’ll use everything, and if I didn’t I can gift them. Plus they found the candles for me and I got free shipping, so that adds a small value for me, too.

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Haley Faye
Haley Faye
Haley Faye first discovered the wonderful world of subscription boxes in 2012 and began writing for MSA in 2014. Over the years, she has found many subscriptions to love. Now a mom of three, her favorite boxes are ones that dress her kids, help her get organized, feed her family, send her snacks, and offer educational fun for her children.

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3 comments

megan

I received this and liked the scents. My kashi bar was SMASHED completely. Like, to a granola state. I opted to cancel my subscription because I just don’t have room for it in my budget any longer.

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Ann

I love candles, but this sub seems pricey to me for what you receive. Maybe I’m just being a penny pincher scrooge, but it’s not like I can’t easily pick up nice candles for a lot less at most stores.

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Steph. M.

Agreed. I can usually find the big jar candles, like the ones at Michaels, etc., 2 for $10 during sales so the value just isn’t there for me either, although these scents sure do sound nice!

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