As the summer sun begins to warm our days, June offers us a sacred pause — a moment to reflect, rejoice, and reclaim. At ScentsXchange, we believe that scent is a powerful storyteller. It evokes memory, stirs emotion, and invites healing. This month, we honor Juneteenth, a historic day of liberation and Black resilience, with a fragrance that was crafted to do more than just smell good — it was made to empower.
June 19, 1865, marks the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is not just a celebration of freedom delayed, but also a reminder of how far we’ve come and how powerful our collective joy, healing, and resistance truly are.
At ScentsXchange, we don’t just make candles — we craft moments. Juneteenth reminds us of the freedom to rest, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves.
Our Freedom candle is more than wax and wick — it’s a declaration. Rich, grounding, and luminous, this scent was designed to feel like home. Like pride. Like power.
Infused with notes of warm amber, sweet tobacco, and a hint of smoked vanilla, Freedom is bold yet comforting — a true olfactory tribute to liberation. When you light it, we hope you feel a little more connected to your ancestors, your strength, and your story.
Juneteenth is not only about looking back — it’s about how we honor ourselves in the now. As Black women and Black-owned business owners, rest is revolutionary. Self-care is resistance. Here are a few ways to create your own Juneteenth ritual:
- Light your Freedom candle and journal about what freedom means to you today.
- Play a playlist that speaks to your roots and radiance.
- Gather with loved ones for intentional rest — not just celebration, but restoration.
- Support Black-owned businesses that pour love into their communities (like ScentsXchange 🤎).
This Juneteenth, let us light candles not just in memory — but in celebration. In power. In peace. Let us bask in the fullness of our freedom, in all its beautiful, complex layers.
The Freedom candle is available now — and it's more than a scent. It’s a movement.