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Smells Like A Michigan Win | Football Candle

Sale price $13.99 Regular price $18.65

308 reviews
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Description

For the Michigan fan who needs all the luck they can get (because let's be honest, some seasons are rougher than others). This candle captures that sweet smell of victory when your team actually shows up to play. Hand-poured in New Hampshire with 100% natural soy wax.

Scents
  • Comfort Spice - Brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and pralines. A hug in candle form, minus the awkward arm pat.
  • Eucalyptus Lavender Herb - Eucalyptus, lavender, and earthy woods. Spa day for emotionally damaged adults.
  • Fresh Balsam - Balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir, and cedarwood. Christmas in a jar, unsupervised.
  • Honeysuckle - Bergamot, honeysuckle, jasmine, sandalwood. Florals, but make it feral.
  • Pink Grapefruit - Grapefruit zest, citrus blossom, soft musk. Tart, blushing, and impossible to ignore.
  • Sea Breeze - Citrus, lavender, jasmine, cedarwood, oakmoss. Your personal ocean breeze, minus the seagulls.
  • Spiced Pumpkin Ginger - Pumpkin, fresh ginger, warm spices, sugared vanilla. Pumpkin with a backbone.
  • Vanilla Bean - Rich vanilla bean, tonka, whipped cocoa. Sweet, smooth, and a little extra.
  • Unscented - No scent, just a flame and zero opinions. For when your presence is the only thing that needs to make a statement.

    NEW - 9 oz only:
  • Sea Salt & Orchid - Orange, sea salt, freesia, tonka bean, musk. The kind of vacation where someone catches feelings.
  • Clean Cotton - Lemon, cotton blossom, linen, sandalwood, violet. Line-dried laundry in a tasteful indie film.
  • Apple Harvest - Apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla. Fall — but somebody's getting laid.
  • Cinnamon & Vanilla - Cinnamon, clove, cream, vanilla. Holiday baking with someone you shouldn't be baking with.
  • White Sage & Lavender - Lavender, sage, chamomile, rosemary, cedar, sandalwood. Spiritual without the smug.

For the full notes on every scent, visit the Scents page.

Specifications

Sizes: 

  • 4 oz (25–30 hour burn) 
  • 9 oz (40–60 hour burn) 
  • 13.75 oz (60–80 hour burn)

Containers: 

  • 4 oz & 9 oz: Amber glass jar with black metal lid 
  • 13.75 oz: Clear open-top glass jar, no lid-because big vibes need room to breathe

Specifications:

  • 100% natural soy wax
  • Cotton, lead/zinc-free wick
  • Clean burning, phthalate-free fragrance oils
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Hand-poured in small batches in New Hampshire
How To Burn It Right

To ensure the best experience and a long-lasting burn, follow these care instructions for your natural soy wax candle:

  • Trim the Wick: Before lighting, trim the cotton wick to 1/4 inch to prevent soot and ensure a clean, even burn.
  • Burn Time: For the first use, let your soy candle burn until the melted wax reaches the edge of the jar (approximately 3-4 hours). This helps prevent tunneling and creates an even burn.
  • Safety First: Always burn your candle within sight and keep it away from children, pets, and anything flammable.
  • Avoid Drafts: Place your candle in a draft-free area to prevent uneven burning and excessive flickering.
  • Extinguish Properly: Use a candle snuffer or gently blow out the flame. Avoid using the lid to extinguish the candle as it can cause soot build-up.
  • Recenter the Wick: After extinguishing the flame, ensure the wick is centered and upright for the next burn.
  • Burn Time Limit: Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. Allow the candle to cool for at least 2 hours before relighting.
  • Reuse the Jar: Once your candle is finished, clean out the jar and repurpose it for storage or decor. Our amber glass jars are perfect for upcycling!
Shipping & Returns

Unused, unopened candles can be returned within 14 days of delivery - just email hello@whimsicalwicksco.com with your order number and we'll send you return instructions.

For lit candles you didn't vibe with: reach out anyway. We'll figure something out.

Personalized and custom candles are non-returnable unless they arrive damaged, wrong, or misprinted. Anything that's our fault, we'll make right. Promise.

Arrived broken or sad? Email us a photo with your order number within 2 days of delivery and we'll replace it on the house.

This sports-themed candle delights fans with "wonderful" vanilla and other scents. Customers praised the quality, design, and fast shipping, calling it a "perfect gift." Some noted the size was smaller than expected for the price, and a few received items with crooked stickers or damaged wax. Overall, shoppers loved the fragrance and professional appearance.

  • Exceptionally fragrant and of good craftsmanship
  • The vanilla scent is delightful!!
  • The vanilla scent was light and cozy, strong yet not overwhelming
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Mackenzie Barrett

Smells wonderful, and the packaging was just as described!

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Whitney Wood

The candle came with candle was on the inside of the lid and out side. The sticker was uneven and not on straight.

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Etsy customer

This was purchased as a stocking stuffer for the Michigan lover in our family.

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hannah martin

Seemed like the label was made in a hurry, and wasn’t put on with care. Label has smudging.

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Cat Miller

Smelled wonderful and arrived in perfect timing. Not saying it was the candle but we did win the first championship in 26 years after purchasing and adding to game day ritual!

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Erin Bray

My daughter loved it and the smell 😁

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Etsy customer

This candle is awesome. It looks wonderful, smells amazing, and was shipped and arrived quickly I can’t wait til the next football game to use it!

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Dawn Staton

Great gift for a Michigan fan

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Chris Nelson

A great candle smells wonderful hopefully it’ll get some good juju for Michigan now

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Claire Sims

Great statement piece for husbands office

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Etsy customer

Great packaging, this is a great gift for UM sports fans! Haven’t used the candles yet but they look great. Good options for sizes and scents. Very cute.

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Nicole Sypher

The candle was way smaller than I anticipated for the price I paid. The sticker on the front was crooked. It took an extra day to get here and missed the birthday that it was intended for.

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Etsy customer

Quality product but much smaller than anticipated

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Zoe

This candle looks just like the picture and the vanilla scent is delightful!!

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Gina T

Great quality candle- love the scent and design!

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Victoria

The vanilla smells so good!

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Andrea Royce

he loves it, thank you so much

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Karen

great gift for any UM fan in your life!

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Chris K.

I was very pleased with the quality of these candles! They are exceptionally fragrant and of good craftsmanship. I bought three for my fellow team supporters and I am counting on them to be our lucky charm for a Wolverine win against Ohio State next fall. GO BLUE!!

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Etsy customer

Smells delicious and super cute candle! Perfect gift!

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Jeanne Swanson

The candle looks great!! A great grad gift!

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Taylor Kurtz

Great gift for any Michigan fan

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Tina Heusel

My mom in law loved it.

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Jennifer Allen

I don't have any more to say nice gift

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Samantha Liv

Perfect gift, they loved it!

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Angela DiPasquale

Was a fan favorite at the Christmas swap this year, seller was responsive, and the quality of the candle is excellent.

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Rachel Matthew

It smelled really nice and was packaged well

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Holly Rice

Perfect item! Smells absolutely great!

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Elizabeth Grutza

Arrived on time during the busy holiday season. Pay attention to the dimensions cuz I didn't. An item came smaller than I expected.

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Audra

Dad loved this hopefully it will work!

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Lauren Marshall

The customer service was fantastic, and this will be a great gift for my boss!

FAQ

Our Candles

What are your candles made of?

Natural soy wax, cotton wicks, US-sourced fragrance oils loaded at 6%. No phthalates, no parabens, no weird mystery ingredients. Just clean stuff that burns clean.

How long do they burn?
  • 4 oz: ~25 hours.
  • 9 oz: ~55 hours.
  • 13.75 oz: ~85 hours.

Your mileage may vary depending on whether you're a “burn it for 30 min” type or a “leave it on all weekend” type.

How strong is the scent?

Strong enough to be noticed, not strong enough to give your aunt a migraine. We load at 6% - balanced throw, not perfume-aisle-at-the-mall throw.

Are they safe?

Yes, if you don't do anything stupid. Keep them on a stable surface. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting. Don't leave a burning candle unattended. Don't try to drink the wax. Don't let the cat near the flame. You know the drill.

How do I get the most out of my candle?

First burn: let the wax pool to the edge of the jar (usually 2–4 hours). This sets the “memory” so your candle burns evenly forever. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn. Don't burn for more than 4 hours at a time.

Shipping & Orders

How long does shipping take?

Orders ship within 1–3 business days from our New Hampshire workshop. US transit is usually 3–7 business days depending on where you are.

Do you ship internationally?

Currently US only. International shipping for candles is a whole thing — we're working on it. Email us if you want to be notified when it opens up.

Can I track my order?

Yes. Tracking info gets emailed the moment your label prints. Check spam if it's not in your inbox — our emails sometimes end up there.

My candle arrived broken / wrong / sad. What do I do?

Email hello@whimsicalwicksco.com with photos and your order number. We'll make it right. Promise.

Can I return it?

We accept returns on unused, unopened candles within 14 days of delivery. For full details check our Refund Policy page. If something arrived damaged or wrong contact us within 48 hours and we'll make it right immediately - no questions asked.

Everything Else

Will my house smell like candle for days?

If you burn it long enough, yes. That's kind of the point.

What's the difference between 4 oz, 9 oz, and 13.75 oz?

Burn time, price, and a little bit of personality.

  • The 4oz is your amber glass jar with black lid - the "I want to test this scent before committing" size, burning 25–30 hours.
  • The 9oz is also an amber glass jar with black lid - the "this is my new everyday candle" size, burning 40–60 hours.
  • The 13.75oz is a tall clear glass jar with no lid - the "I made it and I deserve this" size, burning 60–80 hours.

All three are hand-poured in New Hampshire with 100% natural soy wax.

Do you have a loyalty program?

Yes - Whimsical Points. Earn points on every order, redeem for discounts. Smart shoppers stack up fast.

Where do you source your scents?

All US suppliers, all loaded at 6% for a balanced throw. Check out Our Scents for the full lineup with notes and descriptions.

Can I light multiple candles at once?

Knock yourself out. Just don't light them so close that the heat melts each other's wax. Olfactory chaos is fine; structural damage is not.