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.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
This review is of the Ignis size, for $20 a month + $3 shipping.
About Vellabox
The Subscription Box: Vellabox
The Cost: The Lucerna Vellabox is $10/month with $3 shipping, the Ignis Vellabox is $20/month with $3 shipping, and the Vivere Vellabox is $30/month with free shipping and handling.
The Products: The Lucerna gives you one ~4 oz candle/month, the Ignis sends one ~8 oz candle/month, and the Vivere which sends you 1-2 candles totaling ~12 oz/month.
Ships to: The U.S.
October 2020 Ignis Vellabox Review
The candle arrives in a reusable drawstring bag.
And each box comes with an info card detailing the candles featured that month:
Included in our Vellabox was an info card with extra details on the brand and the scent that is in this month's box.
Now, on to the candle.
Aster 'Pumpkin Spice' Candle, 8 oz - Retail value $24.00
I want to start off by admitting that I really don't like pumpkin spice foods or scents. I knew this made me probably not the ideal reviewer of this candle. So I decided to reach out to a friend and neighbor, Ashley, who - to put it mildly- is a pumpkin spice enthusiast. She also thinks there is something seriously (and possibly medically) wrong with me because I don't share her joy for this seasonal scent. I offered to gift her the candle in exchange for her sharing her thoughts on it with me. She remarked that this candle was so much more than just pumpkin and she loved the notes of cloves and nutmeg. She also mentioned noticing another hidden scent in there that was a little sharper, which our info page informed us was ginger. She then expressed her complete and utter disbelief that I didn't also love this scent. Calm down, Ashley. Needless to say, she was more than thrilled to take this one home.
A few technical notes: this candle is 10% soy wax with a lead-free cotton wick. They are hand-poured in Rhode Island.
And each Vellabox also comes with a little treat like a food or beauty item:
88 Acres Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter - Buy 10 packets for $17.90
I decided this was one thing I wasn't giving to Ashley. I love nut butter pouches like this because they are perfect for on the go snacking. This was a delicious blend of dark chocolate and sunflower seed butter! I enjoyed it solo in my car on a drive to Philadelphia. It was a major upgrade to my typical road-food.
Verdict: This October Vellabox ended up being more of a gift for a friend, but that's a-ok with me. I always expect fall to bring something involving pumpkin smells, so I am mentally prepared each season. I am happy to say that there is usually only one month of Vellabox that I end up regularly gifting each year, which is a pretty good track record with any subscription. Ashley absolutely loves this candle and she remarked that it had a strong and wonderful smell that fills her kitchen and living room. Which sounds great for her, right? She also mentioned that she is seriously considering buying a few more, which is a very good indication of how much she loved this month.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? You will likely receive the November box. From Vellabox:
Once you sign up for a monthly membership, all boxes will ship on the 5th of each month. For new subscribers we will be flexible to ensure as many customers as possible can receive the current months box. Therefore, if you sign up after the 5th, but before the 20th we will ship you that month’s box.
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