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Smells Like A Tar Heels Win | UNC Game Day Candle

Sale price $23.99 Regular price $31.99

97 reviews
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Description

For the UNC fan who thinks Dean Dome magic should be bottled and sold. This candle captures that sweet smell of victory when Carolina 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 game day candle is praised for its "great smell" and quality, making it a "perfect gift" for fans. Customers highlight the pleasant vanilla, grapefruit, and comfort spice scents. Most reviews note quick shipping and attractive presentation. Some mention the candle is "a little small for the price" and one reported the product differed from the picture (white candle, no lid). One customer found the scent weak.

  • Smells heavenly and makes a perfect gift to a college student.
  • Love the smell as well. It's strong but not overpowering.
  • Love the quality and scent of this candle. Very pretty, smells great and very speedy delivery.
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Ashley Graham

Got as a gift for a family member who loves the Tar Heels. Looks cute and smells so good!

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Patience

Looks exactly like the pictures and smells amazing. Can’t wait to gift this 😁

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Mary Reid

It was perfect! Super cute for a Carolina fan.

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Teri Gardner

Got it for my husband for Christmas! He loves it. Smells wonderful!

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Jennifer Parendo

Happy with the product and would recommend.

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Amy Talbert

Love it! Perfect gift idea!

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Susan

For my sister and her new husbands wedding. Very small wedding. Perfect!

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Chris Dawson

Good quality candle and sell

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Kimberly

Packaged well to prevent damage during shipment. Great smell! Quality candle. Perfect gift.

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Kathleen Malik

Smells heavenly and makes a perfect gift to a college student.

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Chris Dawson

The 13.75 oz candle is white and no lid, so don’t go by the picture (which almost everyone ordering one will do) because Nick will tell you the candles are made to order so they won’t replace it and will not refund your order even though the “picture is deceiving”…. Two thumbs down, four if somebody is standing next to me!!

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Marsha Cole

A little small for the price, but scent is great. Makes a good gift for birthday or Christmas.

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Kyra

My boyfriend loveddd for his birthday! Right before NCAA tournament

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Amanda Kahler

It was a great gift!

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Halle Sinnott

I bought this as a gift and my friend loved it!

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Maia

LOVE!! my mom is a huge tar heels fan so when i saw this i KNEW i had to buy it. it came out amazing and i would definitely buy from this shop in the future

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Penny Cline

Love our Tar Heels. Great gift

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Richard Nowicki

Perfectly matches the description. Definitely recommend.

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Lydia

Love this candle really does smell like a win!

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Abby Walker

Great quality and smells so good! Shipped quickly and I’m so excited to give this as a gift!

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It was nice thanks a lot

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Etsy customer

Small but nice little gift. Smells great.

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Kayleen Young

The vanilla bean scent is amazing! Highly recommend.

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Erin O'Riordan

Small candle but cute for memories

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Emily

This was the perfect stocking stuffer for my UNC fan. It smells great and looks just like the picture

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Elizabeth Goodson

Smells Like A Tar Heels Win | UNC Game Day Candle

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Olivia Preston

The candle was well made, smelled great, and arrived sooner than expected!

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Etsy customer

Quick shipping, smells great! Exactly as pictured!

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Etsy customer

Got it as a gift for my brother and he loves it!

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Lauren

This was a gift! She loved it! Got the comfort spice scent. She hasn’t lit the candle yet so I can’t comment on scent when burning but it smells pretty good.

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Nicole Dwyer

This candle is so cute, great gift!

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Merissa

Great gift idea to give to a Tarheels Fan!

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.