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If you\u2019re a candle lover you are always on the lookout for another great candle brand. Trying new fragrances, understanding more about the company and the materials they use, it\u2019s all part of the process. So in this article I\u2019ll be comparing Kringle Candle vs. Yankee Candle. It\u2019s likely that you\u2019ve heard of them, and you might be wondering what the differences are between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may come as a surprise to you to learn that these two companies are indirectly linked. Although they operate as separate entities, their beginnings are a lot more alike than different. It will be hard to choose one company over the other because they both like to create value for their customers. Your decision will likely boil down to how each product is made and the scent options that are available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about the kinds of candle products created by each company and which ones you might like best.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Are Kringle Candle and Yankee Candle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are unfamiliar with these candle companies, here\u2019s a short rundown of each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Mike Kittredge III and his father, Michael J Kittredge II in 2009, Kringle Candle is a Massachusetts, USA – based candle company. As I\u2019ve written about<\/a>, Mike Kittredge III jokingly stumbled into the family candle business 11 years after his father had sold the bulk of his ownership of Yankee Candle Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike Yankee\u2019s candles, the first collection of Kringle candles used only white wax in oval pillar glass jars. Over time, they expanded their offerings to include candles made with colorful wax in traditional Yankee Candle jars as well. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Kringle candles are still made in the USA with ingredients and supplies sourced from within the States. They have a flagship store in Massachusetts, and it is possible to wholesale their candles and sell them out of your own store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yankee Candle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Michael J Kittredge II in 1969, forty years prior to the release of Kringle Candle, Yankee Candle<\/a> is still based in America but has a growing international presence. They even opened up a factory in Europe, which acts as the company base for candles that are shipped overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Michael J Kittredge II sold a large portion of the company back in 1998 and passed away in 2019, Yankee Candle has continued to hold a strong portion of the candle market and does not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to their own retail locations, Yankee candles are licensed to be sold in retail stores owned by other companies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle vs Yankee Candle: Brand Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although company foundations were very much alike, and there is still a connection between these two companies, their product offerings are different in a few ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product Catalog: Kringle Candle vs Yankee Candle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both companies have an expansive product catalog, but Yankee Candle has a lot more options than Kringle Candle. Here is a list of what each company has to offer along with short description when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kringle mostly carries candles with some flameless scenting options. Their candle categories are the Kringle Candle, Country Candle, 3-Wick Candles, and the Vineyard Collection. And each candle category comes in different forms or scent subcategories. Flameless products include melts, air mists and firestarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle Collection<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

These candles are created with Kringle\u2019s signature white wax, but the wax type varies. They use paraffin wax, soy blends, and 100% soy wax. Using highly concentrated fragrance oil, this collection is available in 2-wick large and medium jars, 3-wick tumblers, wax melts, DayLights, and tea lights. DayLight candles are twice the size of tea lights and are suggested to be a great way to test out a fragrance you\u2019ve been wanting to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best-selling Kringle candle fragrances are: Apple Cider Donut, Cozy Cabin, Fresh Lilac, and Rosemary Lemon.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country Candle Collection<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll write more about the large jars in this collection later, but Country Candle sizes also include: medium 2-wick glass jars, DayLight candles, and wax melts. Some heart-warming fragrances include Blueberry French Toast, Warm Apple Pie, Balsam & Cedar, and Coffeeshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Wick Candles<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Made with a soy wax blend and natural cotton wicks, these 14oz tumblers burn for up to 45 hours and come in a range of subcategories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Glass<\/strong> – scents like: Black Pepper & Gin, Agave Pastel, and Desert Oud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boujee<\/strong> – Sassy and sultry scents like, Boss Lady, Bae, Savage, and Extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donut Collection<\/strong> – Six donut scents including Boston Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, Blueberry Maple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmhouse<\/strong> – Home scents like Caramelized Pecans, Garden Mint & Melon, and Tulips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spice Line<\/strong> – For the culinary herb enthusiast: Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zen<\/strong> – Japanese-inspired designs and fragrances, like, Bonsai, River, and Cherry Blossom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vineyard Collection<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For the wine aficionado, this collection covers red, white, and blush wines, like, Cabernet, Riesling, and Pink Champagne behind colorful glass. Each one is 26oz, made with four wicks, burns up to 90 hours, and comes with a lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yankee Candle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yankee\u2019s catalog is far more complex, but they have also had more time to expand their product lines over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signature Candles
Jar Candles<\/td>		Tumbler & Pillar Candles<\/a>
3-Wick Candles
Yankee Candle Minis<\/td>		Samplers Votive Candles
Personalized Candles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Candle-alternative products include: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n