Kailua Rain
Soft rainwater, damp green leaf, and clean mineral air. Strong for resort markets that want a fresh opening scent.
- Fragrance load
- 7.5% by wax weight
- Throw
- Clean medium
Scent Library
Build an Assortment That Smells Like a Place, Not a Perfume Counter.
Makana recommends opening with six scents: two coastal, one floral, one wood, one soft gourmand, and one seasonal run if the calendar supports a reorder cutoff.
Year Round Library
Core Blends Available for Regular Reorder
Pikake Linen
Pikake rounded by cotton and a restrained white musk. A safer floral for shops that avoid heavy perfume profiles.
- Fragrance load
- 7.0% by wax weight
- Color policy
- Undyed wax
Sandalwood Fig
Creamy sandalwood, ripe fig, and light resin. Works well in museum shops and slower gift shelves.
- Fragrance load
- 8.0% by wax weight
- Throw
- Warm medium
Coconut Leaf
Green coconut husk, palm leaf, and soft vanilla shell. Not sunscreen sweet, built for broad visitor appeal.
- Fragrance load
- 7.5% by wax weight
- Shelf note
- Easy first case
Ginger Sea Salt
Fresh ginger, salt air, and dry citrus peel. Good near bath, pantry, and local food gift displays.
- Fragrance load
- 7.25% by wax weight
- Throw
- Bright medium
Night Bloom
Night jasmine, warm air, and a quiet amber base. Best in smaller quantities for shops with evening gift positioning.
- Fragrance load
- 8.25% by wax weight
- Throw
- Fuller floral
Seasonal Hawaii Runs
Months Available and Reorder Cutoffs
| Seasonal Blend | Available | Reorder Cutoff | Fragrance Load | Retail Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Wood Smoke | January to March | February 10 | 8.0% by wax weight | Winter visitor shelves and island pantry pairings. |
| Lei Stand Morning | April to June | May 12 | 7.25% by wax weight | Floral studios, Mother's Day tables, spring resort gifts. |
| Guava Market | July to September | August 8 | 7.5% by wax weight | General gift stores wanting a bright summer scent. |
| Rainforest Cedar | October to December | November 4 | 8.25% by wax weight | Holiday shelves without pine or copied luxury notes. |
Fragrance Specifications
How Makana Describes a Scent Before It Enters a Case
Fragrance Load
Year round scents run from 7.0% to 8.25% by wax weight, and seasonal blends list their numeric load before Makana takes reorder commitments.
Throw Character
Cards state whether the scent reads clean, warm, bright, green, floral, or resinous once burned.
Color Policy
House wholesale candles are undyed unless a tested seasonal run requires a controlled visual cue.
Shelf Notes
Makana writes notes for resort markets, museum stores, floral studios, and general gift shops.
Assortment Builder
Different Shops Need Different Sixes
Resort Market
Kailua Rain, Coconut Leaf, Ginger Sea Salt, Pikake Linen, Guava Market, and Sandalwood Fig.
Museum Shop
Sandalwood Fig, Rainforest Cedar, Night Bloom, Kailua Rain, Ginger Sea Salt, and one statement jar feature.
Floral Studio
Pikake Linen, Lei Stand Morning, Night Bloom, Coconut Leaf, Kailua Rain, and travel tins for add on gifts.
General Gift Store
Coconut Leaf, Kailua Rain, Ginger Sea Salt, Sandalwood Fig, Pikake Linen, and the current seasonal run.
Sample Boxes
Smell Before the Opening Order.
Sample boxes are $36.00 for qualified wholesale buyers and include six scent samples from the current pour calendar. Email hello@makanacandles.com with your shop name, resale number, and preferred product line. Timing depends on the current pour calendar, and sample cost may be credited toward the $420 opening order.
For scent planning against the wholesale case packs, 7.5 oz amber glass candles are $14.00 each in cases of 12, 3.2 oz travel tins are $7.25 each in cases of 24, and 11 oz statement jars are $20.00 each in cases of 6. Opening wholesale minimum is $420 before tax and shipping; reorders start at $180. House label orders under 288 units usually take 10 business days. Oahu delivery from Kailua to Honolulu, Kapolei, Haleiwa, and Waimanalo is $35, neighbor island orders ship by UPS or barge freight at cost, and studio hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM HST, Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM HST.
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