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Like many wonderful things, it all started with a gift. That’s the only way a $46 candle would find its way into my home — I didn’t even notice the price. But after lighting it only once or twice, I was completely enchanted. I had to know more, so I Googled it, and before I knew it, I realized that I would be buying this nearly $50 candle every year for the rest of my life. It’s just that good.
The candle comes from Snif, a contemporary fragrance brand known for its unisex perfumes, room-filling candles, and Warby Parker-style try-before-you-buy system. Their range of scents spans floral, fruity, spicy, smoky, and everything in between. But I have a special fondness for the candles — particularly Off The Grid, a captivating yet not overpowering scent with amber, lily, musk, sandalwood, and a hint of cedar and citrus. It’s warm yet fresh, soothing, and truly fills your space with a delicious aroma, not just a small radius around the candle.
Crafted from a high-end, paraffin-free blend of soy and vegetable wax with a 100% cotton wick, it’s a vegan candle that burns for over 50 hours. One candle typically lasts me a full year — not because I burn it every day, but I light it weekly. It burns beautifully, never “tunneling” or causing that annoying wick dip, and the scent fills the room. When you extinguish it, there’s no lingering smoke or unpleasant after-smell.
The brand says this scent is inspired by peaceful Sunday afternoons and nights spent with the phone turned off. It truly embodies the feeling of unwinding and escaping work, though I often burn it while working. It’s noticeable but never overpowering and comes in a sleek glass container that complements any decor.
Snif recommends burning the candle for two to three hours the first time, and then limiting it to four hours per session while trimming the wick to a quarter-inch between uses. I’ll admit, I sometimes slack off on the wick trimming, but the quality of the candle has never let me down. (Still, I recommend trimming the wicks for optimal results.)
If you’re looking for a high-quality gift to treat someone special this winter, or you simply want to enjoy a long-lasting indulgence yourself, I highly recommend Snif’s Off The Grid candle. I’m eager to get home and light mine again.
Check out what others have to say about this magical candle.
Promising reviews:
“There’s nothing more relaxing than unplugging, unwinding, and going 'Off the Grid' when I light this candle! $44 for a candle may give some folks an initial sticker shock, but this is a classic case of 'you get what you pay for,' meaning this candle is beyond worth it! High quality is an understatement when describing this. This burns evenly and clean, with no tunneling! We even have used this in air-conditioned rooms without issue! Everything about this Snif candle, from the packaging, the lid, the jar, the wax, the wick ....it’s all an upgrade from the usual! The scent 'Off the Grid' has an accurate description in the listing. It is definitely a rich and woody fragrance sprinkled with sensual and fresh notes... I am sensitive to sub-par candle scents, and this one does NOT irritate me at all!! When lit, this candle’s throw is impressive and fills my living room. I am sincerely happy with this! It would make a stunning gift for yourself or anyone with an appreciation for high-quality home goods! I also love that I can upcycle the lid and jar when the candle is finished. I highly recommend this!” —Toni Vargo
“I was a little skeptical about this candle given the price point it’s set at, but once it arrived, all my doubts were erased. This is not your usual run-of-the-mill jar-type scented candle by any stretch. It comes in a beautiful gift/presentation box and has a nice thick glass container that’s filled nearly to the top with scented wax. It’s got a complex but not overpowering scent that, once lit, reminds me of Old Spice with its different notes of sandalwood and musk. It quickly fills a room and provides a gentle glow perfect for relaxation, aromatherapy, meditation, or anything really. The cotton wick burns evenly and consistently and is perfectly centered so you get the most out of your candle over its lifetime. The lid can double as a stand/coaster and has a separate silicone gasket that you attach, so it maintains an airtight seal to preserve the scent over the long haul when not being used. It’s worth every penny of the asking price for sure.” —Bill Plunk
“I have to admit that had I not received this candle for free to review as part of the Vine Voices program I wouldn’t have bought it because there’s no way I would spend so much money on a candle. But, as I would discover after I lit it, this is no ordinary candle, so maybe it is worth the price. I really like that it’s a non-toxic, cruelty-free vegan candle. It was when the candle began to burn and give off its beautifully unique fragrance that I began to think perhaps there were times when one could justify what I normally would consider an outrageously high price for a candle. It was the scent that ultimately did me in. I have four favorite fragrances: sandalwood, amber, musk, and lily. It is those four fragrances that are blended together to make the unique and beautiful scent emitted by this candle. It’s definitely a luxury brand, and as someone who is admittedly sometimes a reverse snob, I generally avoid such brands. That having said, the scent of this candle is so beautiful and high quality that all I can say is that if you can afford to buy it, indulge yourself and go for it!” —Barb Reinhold
