I keep this scent, clean in my laundry room ! Again~ this candle company has become my new instant pleasure!
I've been searching for a candle that actually smells like the ocean — not a heavy, synthetic "sea breeze" fragrance, but something truly delicate and real. Apolena is exactly that. The moment you light it, the whole room fills with this soft, clean scent that genuinely transports you to the water.
What I love most is that it permeates the entire room without being overpowering. It's not one of those candles you have to hover over to smell — but it also never crosses into that territory where a fragrance becomes too much. It hits a perfect balance. And unlike so many candles, it doesn't smell phony or chemical. This is a genuinely clean scent.
Backhouse has a new devoted customer. Apolena is the one.
Apolena is my absolute favorite scent! I would LOVE this in the 4-wick! As well as soap, lotion, perfume, anything you may eventually offer it in! It’s just that good!! Please, please come out with more Apolena options!!
These candles are pure class! The scents are pure and joyful. The packaging makes them perfect for gift giving too. They burn slow and even! They are now my go to candles for my house and for giving ! Love love love.
Love the annual sale, best time to buy.
Great gift!
Love the candles.
These are my favorite candles- i order on repeat. Scents are so lovely. This is a new one for me- subtle and fresh- love it!
I have ordered this candle numerous times. For some reason the past year or so, it doesn’t seem as strong. It was never overpowering, but, I barely smell it when I walk in the house.
I have purchased the candles as gifts everyone seems to love the candles. I have never purchased one for my self, one day I will!
I love Apolena fragrance. My gift to a friend who moved away from the sea was thrilled to receive this fresh sea salt fragrance as a reminder of home.
Leaves any room feeling fresh and clean! Have it lit constantly!
This candle is such a great scent and looks beautiful if you love luxury candles from department stores but burn through them too quickly to justify the $$$ this is the best alternative!
Love these candles - such a fresh scent and not overpowering. They ship out quickly too!
I do love any candle with sea salt and this candle is no exception. It’s clean and fresh smelling and a great transition candle in-between seasons. It does have minimal throw so I do burn it in my bedroom vs a larger area.
This candle, scent as well as the packaging are special! Great mood vibe anywhere in the house or at your desk!
Those are my most favorite candles! Excellent quality and design into one product. A BIG fan!
Apolena is my favorite of all the great Backhouse candles. It’s my go-to at home and is like a my favorite throw in candle form—warm, cozy, welcoming and never too much. I like to keep extras for gifts for my friends, but I often burning them myself.
Sea salt was refreshing however, I was a little underwhelmed. The pumpkin is still my favorite as it is aromatic even when it's not lite. Have NO complaints about the few I've tried and look forward to trying more of my mini's.
I LOVE the scent of this candle; however, it is probably the least scented of all of the Backhouse candles I’ve had. It’s fine for a small room, but has very little throw beyond that. If the fragrance was stronger, it would be *perfect.*
This is Haley’s aunt from NJ. I received your candles for Xmas and loved them. Ordering for myself now
LOVE THIS CANDLE! I am a candle lover but a lot of scents honestly just make me feel sick or give me a headache. Apolena is definitely perfect for those of us that can’t take the stronger scents. I love the ambience of burning a candle and now I have not only found the perfect scent but I also love the pretty glass jar and black writing. It is just so classy! I mentioned in another review of “ jack” how wonderful the customer service is and how appreciated all the little extra goodies are that come with your order. Backhouse in my opinion is the ABSOLUTE BEST! 😊
This is my favorite scent in a candle, I love it so much! The thing I love about it is how subtle it is and it definitely isn't as strong as some of the others. But I don't like walking into someones home and having an overpowering candle scent! Please make this into a soap!
Love Apolena. Can we please have this in body care? Hand soap, lotion, body wash, body cream, room spray?!!! Adore this scent.
I’m slowing making my way through trying all of the Backhouse line. I love sea salt notes when I’m looking for a lighter scent, for somewhere smaller like a bathroom. Compared to Lido, this is definitely lighter, but the scent is there. I find it to be so relaxing, the perfect candle for a bath!
Backhouse Candles are not only the best smelling candles on the market, but their customer service is AMAZING. I have probably placed at least 10 orders now and have tried a few different scents. All fantastic, but my all time favorite is Apolena with Jack being a close second. The first thing I do when I get home from work is light my Backhouse Candle and miraculously the stresses from the day seem to float away.
I really dig the aesthetic of this brand; however, this scent didn't smell like anything when lit. I reached out and received a response from Danielle immediately who explained its one of their least strong scents on their line and offered to either refund or send another of my choice. I wanted to give it a go and replied that I would love to try Mr. Douglas since we're in the swing of the Holidays and I didn't hear back. I gave it about 5 or so days and reached out requesting a refund to which I received a response right away with my refund details. I'm disappointed, overall.
This company, and specifically this candle and Lido, will never not be my go-to for hostess gifts, birthday gifts, and whatever else I need a gift for. The presentation, fragrance, and throw are consistently beautiful. And I have NEVER experienced better customer service in my life. LOVE.
This candle is everything. I’m in L0VE 🫧 the scent of this candle is so amazing. As soon as I opened the box I knew I’d order another. My living room needs this. The customer service is outstanding. You can tell they take pride in everything they do. Down to the packaging & sweet personal notes. Got my candle quickly. So happy 💕 I purchased the Apolena candle. 100% happy. Thank you Backhouse. 🌊🕯🌊
Love my new Apolena candle that I received for Christmas. The scent transports me to a sunny day at the beach. The gift box and accompanying note were beautiful. Can’t wait to order more.
I was gifted this candle because our home is literally on Apolena. I am extremely particular when it comes to candles so was skeptical. But this candle is amazing. It captures that scent I can't get enough of. Home on Balboa Island! I really should try other scents-but I can't bring myself to. Because I'm obsessed with Apolena.