Like many good things, it started as a gift. That is the only way a $46 candle would make its way into my home — without me seeing the price tag. Yet, after burning it just a time or two, I was immediately entranced. I needed to know more, gave it a Google search, and abruptly realized that I would be stuck buying a nearly $50 candle for the rest of my life. It is simply that good.
What Makes This Candle Special
The candle comes from Snif, a modern fragrance brand known for its genderless perfumes, room-filling candles, and a Warby Parker-like try-before-you-buy system. Its body scents range from floral to fruity, spicy to smoky, and truly everything else you can imagine. Yet, I am partial to the candles — particularly Off The Grid, an enchanting but not overpowering natural-smelling candle that exudes amber, lily, musk, sandalwood, and a touch of cedar and citrus. It is warm yet fresh, so relaxing, and truly delivers a delicious aroma to your entire space, not just a small radius around the candle.
Product Details
- 8.5 ounce: $46 at Amazon
- 6 ounce: $24+ at Snif
Made from a high-end, paraffin-free blend of soy and vegetable wax with a 100% cotton wick, it is a vegan candle that can burn for over 50 hours. One candle tends to last me a whole year — I do not use it every single day but burn it at least weekly. It burns exquisitely, never tunneling or causing the wick to sink into a wax valley, which can lead to burns when lighting. It has a great scent throw, and when you blow it out, it does not produce excessive smoke or an unpleasant post-candle odor.
The Inspiration Behind the Scent
The brand says this fragrance is inspired by sleepy Sunday afternoons and nights when you have turned your phone off. It truly captures the essence of winding down and being away from work, though I often have it burning while I am working. It is noticeable but not offensive and comes in a very chic glass container that blends easily into any decor.
Usage Tips
Guidance from Snif suggests burning the candle for two to three hours the first time you use it, then keeping burn time to a maximum of four hours and trimming the wick to a quarter-inch between burns. Honestly, I can be a bit lazy about wick trimming, but that just speaks to the candle's quality, as it has never caused an issue for me. Still, I recommend trimming your wicks.
Customer Reviews
Here is what other reviewers have to say about this magical candle:
Toni Vargo
"There is nothing more relaxing than unplugging, unwinding, and going Off the Grid when I light this candle! $44 for a candle may give some folks initial sticker shock, but this is a classic case of you get what you pay for. This candle is beyond worth it! High quality is an understatement. It burns evenly and cleanly, with no tunneling! We have even used it in air-conditioned rooms without issue. Everything about this Snif candle — from the packaging, the lid, the jar, the wax, the wick — is an upgrade from the usual. The scent Off the Grid has an accurate description. It is definitely a rich and woody fragrance sprinkled with sensual and fresh notes. I am sensitive to sub-par candle scents, and this one does not irritate me at all. When lit, this candle's throw is impressive and fills my living room. I am sincerely happy with this! It would make a stunning gift for yourself or anyone with an appreciation for high-quality home goods. I also love that I can upcycle the lid and jar when the candle is finished. I highly recommend this!"
Bill Plunk
"I was a little skeptical about this candle given the price point, but once it arrived, all my doubts were erased. This is not your usual run-of-the-mill jar-type scented candle. It comes in a beautiful gift box and has a nice thick glass container filled nearly to the top with scented wax. It has a complex but not overpowering scent that, once lit, reminds me of Old Spice with its different notes of sandalwood and musk. It quickly fills a room and provides a gentle glow perfect for relaxation, aromatherapy, meditation, or anything really. The cotton wick burns evenly and consistently and is perfectly centered so you get the most out of your candle over its lifetime. The lid can double as a stand or coaster and has a separate silicone gasket that you attach to maintain an airtight seal to preserve the scent when not in use. It is worth every penny of the asking price."
Barb Reinhold
"I have to admit that had I not received this candle for free to review as part of the Vine Voices program, I would not have bought it because I would never spend so much money on a candle. But, as I discovered after lighting it, this is no ordinary candle, so maybe it is worth the price. I really like that it is a nontoxic, cruelty-free vegan candle. When the candle began to burn and give off its beautifully unique fragrance, I began to think that perhaps there are times when one can justify what I normally would consider an outrageously high price for a candle. It was the scent that ultimately won me over. I have four favorite fragrances: sandalwood, amber, musk, and lily. Those four fragrances are blended together to make the unique and beautiful scent emitted by this candle. It is definitely a luxury brand, and as someone who is admittedly sometimes a reverse snob, I generally avoid such brands. That said, the scent of this candle is so beautiful and high quality that all I can say is: if you can afford to buy it, indulge yourself and go for it!"
Final Verdict
Whether you are looking for a high-quality gift to treat a loved one this winter or simply want to give yourself a long-lasting present you will enjoy for months to come, I cannot recommend Snif's Off The Grid candle enough. I cannot wait to get home to light mine for myself.
