Sel de Mer Candle Company
- Sel de Mer Candle Company
- Halifax, NS
- @seldemerco
- 100% soy wax candles
- seldemerco.ca
Learn more about Sel de Mer Candles
In August 2024, Bhreagh lost her partner to lung cancer at just 33. He was not a smoker, which prompted us to take a closer look at the everyday toxins we unknowingly bring into our homes. During that process, we discovered how harmful many conventional candles can be. What began as a deeply personal loss turned into a shared mission, to create cleaner, safer alternatives without sacrificing aesthetic or quality. That’s how our candle company was born, using 100% soy wax and high-quality fragrance oils that are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from phthalates and parabens
We’re a small-batch candle company built around craftsmanship, care, and a love for East Coast storytelling. Every candle is hand-poured locally by co-owners Sarah and Bhreagh using 100% soy wax for a clean, plant-based burn. We use high-quality fragrance oils that are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from phthalates and parabens, so our candles are made to be enjoyed without worrying about what’s in the air.
Our scents are carefully curated and thoroughly tested, inspired by the places, moments, and shared memories we grew up with on the East Coast of Canada. Each one is meant to feel familiar, comforting, and a little nostalgic.
We handle every part of the process ourselves, from fragrance testing and pouring to curing, labeling, and final quality checks. Keeping things small batch lets us stay hands-on, reduce waste, and make sure every candle meets our standards before it leaves our hands. What truly sets us apart is the personal reason behind the brand: our commitment to non-toxic home fragrance grew out of loss, care, and a desire to create safer, more beautiful spaces.
“34 Peaches” – In loving memory of Luke Peach
34 Peaches is our most popular scent because it’s more than just a candle, it carries meaning and memory. It was created in memory of Luke Peach, and that emotional connection is something people feel immediately when they smell it.
August 2025
Right now, our favourite is our upcoming Spring Collection. It might honestly be our best one yet. Each scent and illustration is inspired by a specific memory from growing up on the East Coast, and together they tell a story that feels nostalgic. It’s been especially meaningful to create a collection that captures those moments so clearly and brings them back in such a sensory way.
