A Journey into Horror

About The Smell of Fear

Who We Are

Crafting the Macabre

At The Smell of Fear, we craft candles born from the darkest legends, twisted myths, and spine-chilling tales that refuse to stay buried. Our small-batch, eco-friendly creations are designed to summon unsettling atmospheres, perfect for those who dare to embrace the eerie, the mysterious, and the macabre.

Where the Obsession Began

According to family lore, my love of horror started very early! As a tot, I apparently snuck out of bed to watch the original Halloween when I should’ve been sleeping & absolutely loved it! While memories of this are now vague, it definitely sparked a lifelong fascination with horror. From adoring Edgar Allan Poe to devouring all works by Stephen King, and even earning a Master’s with a concentration in a little macabre history, I’ve spent my life steeped in the strange and unsettling.

From Concept to Candle

The Smell of Fear began in 2018, after a local horror convention left me wondering why there were no horror-themed candles there. I set out to curate my very own, unique scent blends that would immerse horror fans in their favorite stories. Every spooky collection brings to life classic films, literature, cryptids, and Halloween—everything that makes a horror fan’s nightmares feel like home. And speaking of your haunted homes, I also wanted to make sure each creepy creation was eco-friendly; clean-burning for your spooky spaces and good for the the planet.

A One-Woman Horror Show

The Smell of Fear is a one-wicked-woman-owned business run entirely from my Buffalo, NY lair. I hand-pour each candle using a coconut wax blend, I curate each scent using phthalate-free oils, and set each creation with cotton, lead-free wicks. I also design every label! Every detail, from creating to shipping, is done with care, and while this may mean a little extra time for your candle, all good scares come to those who wait. I keep web orders earth friendly by enabling carbon-neutral shipping.

Where the Obsession Began

According to family lore, my love of horror started very early! As a tot, I apparently snuck out of bed to watch the original Halloween when I should’ve been sleeping & absolutely loved it! While memories of this are now vague, it definitely sparked a lifelong fascination with horror. From adoring Edgar Allan Poe to devouring all works by Stephen King, and even earning a Master’s with a concentration in a little macabre history, I’ve spent my life steeped in the strange and unsettling.

From Concept to Candle

The Smell of Fear began in 2018, after a local horror convention left me wondering why there were no horror-themed candles there. I set out to curate my very own, unique scent blends that would immerse horror fans in their favorite stories. Every spooky collection brings to life classic films, literature, cryptids, and Halloween—everything that makes a horror fan’s nightmares feel like home. And speaking of your haunted homes, I also wanted to make sure each creepy creation was eco-friendly; clean-burning for your spooky spaces and good for the the planet.

A One-Woman Horror Show

The Smell of Fear is a one-wicked-woman-owned business run entirely from my Buffalo, NY lair. I hand-pour each candle using a coconut wax blend, I curate each scent using phthalate-free oils, and set each creation with cotton, lead-free wicks. I also design every label! Every detail, from creating to shipping, is done with care, and while this may mean a little extra time for your candle, all good scares come to those who wait. I keep web orders earth friendly by enabling carbon-neutral shipping.

Frightfully Sustainable

At The Smell of Fear, we believe even the darkest creations can be eco-friendly. Our candles are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can enjoy them while caring for the planet.

Our Candles

Inspired by chilling films, eerie myths, and dark tales, our candles fill your space with a haunting glow.

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