Espresso, A Personal Coffeehouse Pause Wherever You Need It
There’s a moment every morning when the first sip of espresso makes the whole world slow down. Our 9oz Espresso Coconut Beeswax Candle captures that exact feeling at a personal scale and holds it for hours. Single-wicked for an even melt pool, this right-sized amber jar is purpose-built to scent the small daily spaces where your espresso ritual actually happens.
From the first light, a rush of freshly ground coffee bean fills the immediate air, bold and energizing without overpowering a smaller room. As the wax pool widens, the scent softens into a heart of warm cinnamon bark laced with steamed milk sweetness, the olfactory equivalent of a perfectly frothed latte. What lingers is a velvety, creamy finish that wraps your space in a quiet, grounding calm long after the flame is out.
Hand-poured in small batches using our proprietary coconut and beeswax blend, every 9oz jar is crafted to the same exacting standard as our larger 16oz Espresso, just right-sized for those who want their espresso scent personal, portable, and exactly where they need it.
Want a bigger version for your kitchen or open-concept living room? The same Espresso scent comes as our 16oz Espresso double-wick Coconut Beeswax Candle for $35, built for whole-room atmosphere.
Features and Benefits:
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- Single-Wick Design: One natural cotton wick produces an even melt pool and clean scent throw across personal spaces.
- Right-Sized Clean Burn: 9oz of our proprietary coconut and beeswax blend, no paraffin, no petroleum, no phthalates or parabens.
- The Personal Coffee Lover’s Gift: A stocking-stuffer-sized candle for housewarmings, holidays, bridesmaids, hostess gifts, or anyone who lives for the aroma of fresh espresso.
- Artisan Craftsmanship: Each jar is hand-poured in the USA with domestically sourced waxes and wicks, ensuring consistent quality from first burn to last.
- Bedside-to-Desk Versatility: Compact enough for nightstands and home office desks, bold enough to scent a small bathroom or reading nook.
Espresso Fragrance Notes:
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- Top Notes: Dark-roasted coffee bean. Immediate, rich, and awakening, like stepping into your favorite roastery.
- Middle Notes: Cinnamon bark and steamed milk. A gentle spiced sweetness that rounds out the boldness with café-latte comfort.
- Base Notes: Soft vanilla cream and warm musk. A lingering, velvety finish that leaves the room feeling settled and inviting.
Scent Profile, What Does Espresso Smell Like?
If you’ve ever walked into a specialty coffee shop on a cool morning and wished you could bottle that air, this is as close as it gets, scaled down to personal proportions. The 9oz Espresso opens with an unfiltered hit of roasted coffee, not the burnt, ashy kind, but the nuanced, almost chocolatey depth of a well-pulled shot. Within minutes, the single wick draws that intensity outward across your bedside, vanity, or desk, layering in a spiced milk warmth that feels like wrapping your hands around a ceramic mug.
What makes the 9oz size different from its 16oz counterpart is intimacy. The smaller jar and single-flame design hold the scent in close, making it ideal for bedside tables, home office desks, kitchen counters, smaller bathrooms, reading nooks, and any space where you want the coffeehouse atmosphere without filling an entire room. The creamy base note settles in gradually, grounding the experience with a soft, almost dessert-like finish that never tips into cloying sweetness.
This candle is made for coffee enthusiasts who treat fragrance like they treat their beans, with intention. It’s equally at home on a nightstand during a quiet evening as it is on a kitchen counter at sunrise. If you want the personal version of the coffeehouse experience, or you’re sampling Espresso before committing to the 16oz, the 9oz is the one.
See the 16oz Espresso version →
Learn More About Our Coconut and Beeswax Candles
Natural Coconut Wax And Beeswax Blend
At Arctic Wicks, our dedication lies in crafting the safest and cleanest burning candles in the market. We utilize an exceptional blend of premium coconut wax and beeswax, ensuring an all-natural candle without any added chemicals or additives.
Our commitment to sustainability and ethical production means our waxes are free from phthalates, parabens, and petroleum, making them the perfect choice for a safe and enjoyable candle experience with your loved ones.
USDA Certified Biobased Product
The Arctic Wicks Natural Coconut & Beeswax Collection is a USDA Certified Biobased Product containing 100% USDA Certified Biobased Content and earned the USDA certification on August 17, 2022. We are proud to be the only small candle maker with a certified candle product on the market today.
USDA Certified Biobased Product is a product that has achieved third-party verification of Biobased content and earned USDA certification.
Unbleached Natural Cotton Wicks Coated in Organic Vegetable Wax
Brighten up your home’s atmosphere with our clean burning natural cotton wicks. Arctic Wicks’ candles feature exclusively designed, unbleached 100% natural cotton fibers, setting us apart from ordinary candle makers. We take pride in coating our wicks with organic vegetable wax, avoiding petroleum-based waxes commonly used by other companies.
Experience the unmatched durability and performance of our all-natural cotton wicks, which resist breaking down or falling apart like cheaper alternatives, while ensuring a clean and even burn for a truly inviting ambiance.












McKenzy (verified owner) –
makes my home smell so sweet and cinnamon-y
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My favorite scent I’ve bought so far!