Smell Before You Buy: The Lost Wax Company’s Fragrance Sample Cards

Buying candles online can feel like a leap of faith. You read the fragrance notes, picture the mood they promise, and maybe even imagine how they’ll glow in your space — but one question still lingers: What does it actually smell like?

At The Lost Wax Company, we think you deserve more certainty (and less risk) when choosing your next favorite scent. That’s why we created our Fragrance Sample Cards — a simple, elegant solution that lets you experience our scents before committing to a full candle.

How They Work

For just $1 each, you’ll receive a beautifully printed card featuring:

• Full fragrance notes and a detailed product description — the story behind each scent
• A blotter strip infused with the actual fragrance oil — the same kind used by professional perfumers
• A design worth keeping, not tossing

Slip one into a journal, pin it to your inspiration board, or keep it in your bag for an instant pick-me-up.

Even better: every sample card purchase earns you $1 in store credit toward a future candle. If you buy five cards, you’ll have $5 waiting for you when you place your candle order. Your nose does the deciding — and your wallet says thank you.

Handmade with Care

Each sample card is a small work of art. I design every card myself, pairing visuals and text so the look matches the scent’s personality. The cards and blotter strips are assembled by hand in our studio, with each strip carefully infused with fragrance. To keep them fresh, both card and blotter are sealed inside a clear protective envelope — ensuring the scent reaches you exactly as intended, without dissipating in the mail.

Now Available for All Core and Seasonal Scents

You can now sample every one of our core collection fragrances, from the bright lift of Coastal Calm to the warm embrace of The Antiquarian. Plus, we’ve added limited edition seasonal scents for fall and winter — rich, cozy blends inspired by crackling fires, frosted mornings, and holiday gatherings.

These seasonal sample cards are available only while the scents last, so you can explore each collection at its most magical moment of the year.

Why They’re a Game-Changer

• No guesswork — you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before your candle ships
• Try them all — build a fragrance library you can revisit whenever you like
• A little treat in the mail — who doesn’t love a surprise scent arriving in their postbox?

Candle shopping just became a whole lot easier — and more delightful. Whether you’re hunting for your signature scent or picking out gifts for friends, The Lost Wax Company’s Fragrance Sample Cards make the experience personal, tactile, and just a little indulgent.

So go ahead, order a few. In just a few days, you’ll be holding the scents in your hands — and deciding which ones will fill your home next.

Credits for the fragrance cards are applied to your account automatically once the sample cards arrive in your mailbox.