Is it possible for a candle to have a vibe?

Sure, there is plenty of scented wax out there designed to invoke particular moods around locales, seasons, and specific smells, but what if the ambiance you seek includes a bit of chic, a dose of eccentricity, and more than a dash of sustainability? Los Angeles-based Shrine goes beyond the usual warm cookies, pine trees, and lavender candles, hand-pouring unique, non-seasonal candles for an atmosphere on the cool side of weird.

Shrine is a premium and artisanal candle brand that makes high-concept smelling candles using sustainable materials and compostable packaging made from fungus. “Topiary,” for example, is meant to smell like green, made visually evident by the bright and verdant color of the wax, with a scent described as “fresh, leafy, and crisp with a hint of floral.” “Monogram” is a less abstract fragrance, with a classic and luxurious scent that is accented by Italian leather with a Renaissance-themed label. The limited-edition pillar matchbooks follow a similar Renaissance look.