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Sweet 16

Sixteen, Brightly | Sweet 16 Candle

For the sixteen-year-old who is ready to be treated like an adult, and the parent who isn't quite.

$36.00

One 9 oz candle. Choose your scent below.

  • 9 oz glass jar
  • Approx. 50-60 hour burn time
  • Choose your scent
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Select a scent to read its description. The scent you choose never appears on the label artwork.

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  • Made for meaningful occasions
  • 50-60 hour approximate burn time
  • Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts

About this candle

Made to mark the moment.

Sixteen is loud and fast and over in a weekend. This one slows it down a little — a candle for the corner of a bedroom, lit on the nights that feel like something is starting.

For the sixteen-year-old who is ready to be treated like an adult, and the parent who isn't quite.

Browse every design in Birthdays & Milestones.

Also in this collection: Forty, Fully Lit, Half a Century of You, Officially Eighteen.

About the supplier statements. Our manufacturing partner states that this candle is vegan, natural and non-toxic, made without lead, plastics, parabens, synthetic dyes or phthalates, and that it complies with ASTM safety standards. These are the supplier's statements about the product, not independent certifications, and we present them as such. Always follow the warning and safety information supplied with your candle.

  • Size 9 oz glass jar
  • Wax Natural soy wax blend
  • Wick 100% cotton
  • Burn time Approx. 50-60 hours
  • Dimensions 2.8 in dia. x 3.5 in high
  • Label Glossy permanent adhesive
  • Vessel Reusable glass, cleans and keeps
  • Wax color The same for every scent
  • Assembly Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts

How it works

Three steps, one candle

  1. Choose the occasion design

    Each design carries its exact occasion beneath the wordmark, so the candle already says something before a card is opened.

  2. Select the scent

    Nine scents, chosen separately from the design. The name never appears on the label.

  3. Add it to your bag

    Shipped within the United States. Delivery estimates depend on the live production provider.

Everything else

Details, care and delivery

Why a candle for this

Birthdays get harder to buy for every year, because the person already owns the obvious things. A candle works here for an unobvious reason: it is consumable, so it carries no obligation to keep it forever, but the jar outlasts the wax and usually stays. The design names the specific birthday rather than saying “happy birthday”, which is the difference between a gift that could have been for anyone and one that was clearly chosen for this year.

Choosing a scent for this one

Every design comes in the same nine scents, so nothing is dictated by the occasion. If you are buying for someone whose taste you do not know, the lighter and cleaner scents are the widest-liked; the warm spiced ones suit comforting occasions; and unscented exists for anyone sensitive to fragrance, or for a room where a scent would be intrusive.

What actually arrives

Each candle is made to order rather than picked from stock, so production time is added to transit time and shipping options are shown at checkout. It arrives as the design you see on this page — the artwork is finished and fixed, and the scent you chose is not printed anywhere on it. Occasora does not pour or manufacture the candles; they are produced by our manufacturing partner and finished with our label artwork, assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts.

Our manufacturing partner states that this candle is vegan, natural and non-toxic, made without lead, plastics, parabens, synthetic dyes or phthalates, and that it complies with ASTM safety standards. These are the supplier’s statements about the product, not independent certifications.

What it is not

It is not personalized. There are no names, dates, initials or custom messages, and nothing is added after you order, so what is shown is exactly what ships. It is also not sold as a fragrance product — the scent is a choice you make, not the thing being marketed, which is why the scent name never appears on the label.

Questions about this candle

Is the candle personalized?

No. Every design is finished artwork with the occasion named beneath the wordmark. There are no names, dates, initials or custom messages, so what you see is exactly what arrives.

Does the label show the scent name?

No. The label shows the occasion only. You choose the scent separately as a product option, so the candle reads as a gift rather than as a fragrance product.

How big is it and how long does it burn?

It is a 9 oz candle, roughly 2.8 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, with an approximate burn time of 50 to 60 hours on a 100% cotton wick.

Can I order several for a party?

Yes. There is no minimum and no maximum, and you can mix designs and scents freely across an order. If you want three candles together, the set option on this page is cheaper than buying them singly.

How is it shipped?

Occasora ships within the United States only. Each candle is made to order, so production time is added to transit time, and shipping options and costs are shown at checkout.

Can I send it straight to the person it is for?

Yes — enter their address as the shipping address at checkout. Bear in mind there is no gift note printed on or in the parcel, so if you want them to know who it is from, tell them separately.

How many can I order?

There is no minimum and no maximum. You can mix designs and scents freely in one order. If you want several of the same design for an event, order early — each candle is made to order, so a larger order takes longer than a single one.

Can I burn it, or is it a keepsake?

Either. It is a working candle with an approximate 50 to 60 hour burn time, and the jar is designed to be cleaned and reused afterwards. Plenty of people never light the ones tied to a specific memory, which is a perfectly reasonable way to own it.

Common questions

Before you buy

Is the candle personalized?

No. Every design is finished artwork with the occasion named beneath the wordmark. There are no names, dates, initials or custom messages.

Does the label include the scent name?

No. The label shows the occasion only. The scent is chosen separately as a product option.

How do I choose a scent?

Every design is available in the same range of scents. Use the scent guide above if you are buying for someone whose taste you do not know.

What size is the candle?

9 oz, 2.8 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches high (approximately 7.1 cm x 8.9 cm).

How long does it burn?

Approximately 50 to 60 hours.

Is an unscented option available?

Yes. Unscented is one of the options, offering fragrance-free illumination for anyone who wants a candle without added scent.

Is the glass jar reusable?

Yes. The jar is designed to be cleaned after burning and reused as decor.

Where is the candle assembled?

Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts. Occasora does not pour or manufacture the candles; they are produced by our manufacturing partner and finished with our label artwork.

Do all scents have the same wax color?

Yes. Every scent uses the same wax color.

How should I care for the candle?

Keep the burning candle within sight. Keep away from children and pets. Never burn the candle near flammable items.

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