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Can’t wait to give daughter at Xmas!

Lovely fruit forward scent.

In a world of Earthy scents this time of year, it's nice to find something for us fruit-centered folk. Perfect for election season. Thanks, Jillian <3

Definitely recommended!

The perfect novelty to compliment book club

Highly recommended!

Love it! Love it! Love it!

Really loved it!

Great smell! Really sets the atmosphere for all the shark movies.

Definitely recommended!

I love the scent, and that it's not overwoverwhelming. I also like that it is small and discrete in my car.

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Mystery Boxes
Sarah A.
Phenomenal!

Beautifully packaged and a wonderful assortment of delights

Most Excellent!

This was a Birthday gift for my brother & it actually arrived the day of. He loves the smell!

Excellent!

Smells just like a night at the movies, hot buttered popcorn from the concession stand.

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Sasquatch
Zachary Z.

Excellent!

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A Mysterious Fire Candle
Zachary Z.

Spectacular!

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The Overlook
Zachary Z.

Excellent!

Spectacular!

I bought this candle for my partner, who is a huge fan of The Thing, and he absolutely loved it so much that I just had to get him another one as soon as they became available again!

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Spooky Skull Diffusers
Jacqueline K.
Phenomenal!

The scent is very pleasant. Not at all overpowering in the confined space of my car. I will definitely be buying more of these to hang around the house and put in my partner's car. Also would make a great gift!

Perfect gift

Smells wonderful!

Marvelous!

Perfect for a friend that loves the spooky.

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Uncanny Crate Quarterly Subscription
Jackie M.
Marvelous!

Great candles and surprises!

Absolutely love this candle!

Smells Amazing!

I ordered the 'How to Sell a Haunted House' candle to go with the book of the same name (by one of my favorite authors) and loved it. Will definitely be ordering more scents in the future! Hoping to see more collaborations with authors too!

My favorite scent yet!

Very well balanced scent and a huge win for any fan of Jaws!

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The Tell-Tale Heart
Merlinna T.
Amazingly wonderful

I purchased from this site back when they started selling on Etsy. The quality was great then and it’s even better now. Thank you for creating amazing spooky scents!

Not F*cling Kidding, it’s a great candle!! 🛸

A scent from my favorite sci-fi horror movie (The Thing - 1982), you already got me. The scotch and snow scent theme from the movie kind of smell like strawberry yogurt, which thinking how much blood and gore was in the movie seems extremely fitting. I would highly recommend this sci-fi horror candle for a perfect day/evening when “nobody trust anybody now, and we’re all very tired”

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The Banshee Candle
Blake E.
Great smelling candle and label design 👻

Lighting 'The Banshee' candle is like inviting the essence of Ireland or even early springtime into my home. The blend of “verdant green and melancholy”smells looks several fresh cut roses, but evokes memories of misty Irish landscapes and ancient folklore, creating an enchanting ambiance that feels both haunting and deeply nostalgic.

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The Vampire
Blake E.
Perfect Fall or Dinner Candle

The theme is great, and it marries up perfectly with nice crisp fall day/evening or relaxing dinner date. The strong black currant absinthe scent is a fine addition to anyone’s candle collection. ***crackles in General Grevious***

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The Bunyip
Blake E.
Aussie Bush Beauty: 'The Bunyip' Candle

The Bunyip' candle is fair dinkum Aussie, with lemon myrtle, eucalyptus, and sandalwood givin' off vibes straight from the bush. It's like bottlin' up the outback, mate—bloomin' bonza! And with a nod to the Aussie legend of the bunyip, lightin' this candle feels like connectin' with the unique bushland heritage and the mysterious tales of the bunyip monster that echo through the Aussie landscape.