Scent & Fire, a black-owned candle company, debuted a line of candles called the Sole•ly Inspired collection. The line consists of three different candles influenced by Air Force 1, Air Jordan and Nike Air Max.
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Founder Monisha Edwards, a self-proclaimed sneakerhead, aimed to capture the "fresh-kick" scent in a candle. The candles are made from 100% sustainable soy and are phthalate-free, eco-friendly and biodegradable.
Force One, inspired by Air Force 1, is a combination of suede, cedarwood, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and velvet musk.
Jumpman, inspired by Air Jordan 1, is a combination of amber, musk, bergamot and mahogany.
Maxed Out, inspired by Air Max 1, is a combination of cedarwood, bergamot, lavender, sandalwood, tobacco and black amber.
Scent & Fire also offer the Sole Refresher, a refreshing spray for shoes, body and atmosphere, consisting of bergamot, musk and mahogany.
Each candle is 9 oz and retails for $35. Purchases come with a sticker sheet and a QR code that you can scan to access a downloadable playlist inspired by the Sole•ly collection.
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