Forbidden Forest

Forbidden Forest smells like stepping into the woods just as the world is waking up. The air is cool and damp, the ground still dark with last night’s rain, and that first lungful of forest air feels like a reset. Cedar and fresh orange peel are the first to greet you, crisp, resinous, and just a little bit sharp, like light slipping through branches and catching on the edges of leaves.

As you walk deeper, the scent warms. Honey, nutmeg, and cardamom rise like steam from a mug clasped between your palms, softening the freshness with a cozy, chai-like sweetness that never turns overly sugary. The blend feels like breathing in misty woods while holding something warm and familiar, a tether between the wild outside and the comfort you carry with you.

Top Notes: Orange peel, Peppercorn, Cardamom
Middle Notes: Ginger, Anise, Nutmeg
Base Notes: Fir, Cedar, Cinnamon, Honey

Forbidden Forest was poured for the moments when you need to feel small in the best possible way, like standing among tall trees, watching fog drift between branches, listening to the quiet kind of silence that only exists far from traffic and screens. It's inspired by those walks where you can see your breath, your hands are wrapped around a thermos or a travel mug, and the scent of chai spices seems to keep pace with you as you move deeper into the green.

We wanted this candle to hold both halves of that experience: the sharp, clearing brightness of the forest and the soft, spiced comfort of something warm cupped in your palms. The dark green jar nods to moss, evergreens, and shadows between trunks; the scent itself is the bridge between wild and cozy, for people who feel most themselves when they can bring the outside in.

Light Forbidden Forest when you are craving rest for your mind: after a long day, during a slow morning, before meditation or journaling, or any time you want your home to smell like mist, pine, chai, and a little bit of grounded magic.

xo, B

Forbidden Forest comes in two sizes so you can choose how deeply you want to wander into the woods.

10 oz

Perfect for bedrooms, smaller living rooms, offices, or reading nooks where you want a gentle, forest-meets-chai presence. This size is ideal for personal rituals, evening wind-downs, weekend resets, or background calm while you work or read.
Burn time: 40-50 hours

18 oz

Designed for larger spaces, open-concept areas, and those who want Forbidden Forest to become a true part of their home’s atmosphere. The double wick offers a stronger scent throw and a beautiful, even burn, making it perfect for hosting, slow Sundays, and evenings when you want the whole room to feel like a misty woodland retreat.
Burn time: 80–100 hours

Why size up?

Double the candle, double the scent throw, double the burn time, without having to pay double the price.

Extremely limited edition: once these forest-green jars are gone, they are gone.

Available in both 10oz single wick and 18oz double wick.

Hand-poured in small batches in Alberta, Canada.

Made with 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance oils.

Combines the freshness of a forest with the warmth of chai spices for a cozy yet elevated profile.

Perfect for fall rituals, quiet evenings, meditation, reading, and anyone who wants a scent that feels both outdoorsy and deeply comforting.

We don’t take shortcuts when it comes to what goes into your home.

Every Forbidden Forest candle is thoughtfully crafted in Canada using high quality, consciously chosen ingredients designed to feel as good as they smell.

🕯 Candles

100% soy wax for a clean, slow burn
Phthalate-free fragrance oils
Lead-free cotton wicks
No paraffin or harmful additives
Reusable, recyclable glass & plastic vessels

Clean-burning candles designed for a better, more elevated home experience.

🖤 Our Standard

Women-owned. Canadian-made. Thoughtfully crafted in small batches with care, intention, and high standards.

Clean, elevated, and made to be lived with.

Get the most out of your Forbidden Forest candles with a few simple habits that keep everything performing beautifully.

🕯 Candles

Allow the wax to melt fully to the edges on the first burn for an even, consistent burn.

Trim your wick to about 1/4 inch before each use to maintain a clean flame.

Burn for 2 to 4 hours at a time and keep away from drafts.

Always place your candle on a tray, candle holder, or heat resistant surface to protect your space.

Stop burning when about 1/2 inch of wax remains.

Some scents don’t just sit in a space. They make it feel like home.

We don’t just make candles. We create scent experiences that feel intentional, warm, and made to be lived with.

Every Forbidden Forest candle is thoughtfully crafted in Canada using clean, high quality ingredients and layered fragrance designed to feel smooth, balanced, and inviting.

🖤 Designed to Feel Different

Our scents are balanced, smooth, and intentionally created to feel warm, inviting, and elevated without ever feeling heavy.

They don’t just fill a room.
They create a space you want to stay in.

✨ Clean, Without Compromise

From our soy candles to our home fragrance products, everything is made with consciously chosen, non-toxic ingredients.

Phthalate-free fragrance
Clean-burning soy wax
No unnecessary fillers or harsh additives

Designed for a cleaner, more elevated home.

🇨🇦 Crafted in Canada

We are a women-owned Canadian brand, and every product is made with intention, care, and attention to detail.

Small batches. High standards. No shortcuts.

✨ Made to Be Lived With

This isn’t just about scent.

It's about letting yourself escape into the unknown for just a little while.