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Apollo Candles New York is a queer owned luxury candle brand based in New York that produces handcrafted candles in reusable Riedel crystal rocks glasses. The brand draws on Italian family heritage and a commitment to sustainable, clean ingredients.

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About Apollo Candles New York

Price per candle
$79.50
Shipping
Complimentary within the US
Wax type
Coconut wax blend
Glassware
Riedel crystal Double Rocks glass, reusable
Ingredients
No parabens, paraffin, or phthalates; vegan
Sustainability
Partner of One Tree Planted, one tree per purchase
Number of scents
12 products in collection
Apollo Candles New York operates in the premium home fragrance segment, targeting consumers who value both aesthetic quality and ethical production. Each candle is poured in a Riedel Drink Specific Double Rocks glass, which is designed to be repurposed after the candle has burned down. The brand uses a coconut wax blend free of parabens, paraffin, and phthalates, and partners with One Tree Planted so that each purchase contributes to reforestation. The fragrance collection is inspired by Italian landscapes and traditions, positioning the brand for buyers who seek a considered lifestyle product rather than a mass-market candle.
July 2026

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About the Riedel glassware used in Apollo Candles

Apollo Candles New York explains why their candles are handcrafted in Riedel Drink Specific Double Rocks glasses, highlighting reusability as a core part of their sustainability approach. The article also outlines the extra production steps involved in pouring candles into rocks glasses.

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How to reuse your Apollo Candles glass

Once about half an inch of wax remains, Apollo Candles advises stopping use for safety and then cleaning the glass for reuse as a cocktail or rocks glass. The blog post provides step by step instructions for upcycling the Riedel crystal vessel.

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The Fiori Spritz cocktail pairing for L'iris di Firenze

To celebrate the launch of the L'iris di Firenze candle, founder James created a cocktail called the Fiori Spritz, combining creme de violette and other ingredients to mirror the floral character of the scent. The recipe is published on the Apollo Candles blog.

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Is Apollo Candles New York a reliable webshop?

Apollo Candles New York has been featured in Elle Magazine and operates a transparent online store with published shipping, refund, and privacy policies. The brand provides a direct contact email and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect customer interactions.

Does Apollo Candles New York offer free shipping?

Yes, Apollo Candles New York offers complimentary shipping within the United States.

What are the candles made of?

The candles use a coconut wax blend and are free of parabens, paraffin, and phthalates. All ingredients are listed as vegan, and each candle is handcrafted in a reusable Riedel crystal Double Rocks glass.

Can I reuse the glass after the candle is finished?

Yes, the Riedel crystal rocks glasses are designed to be reused after the candle burns out. The brand publishes a guide on its blog explaining how to safely clean out the remaining wax.

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