Welcome to Circa 1955 x Lux Illume

Established in 2016
Candles and Home Fragrances
Non-GMO, pure soy wax, vegan, cruelty-free
No phthalates, fillers or additives
Made in the USA
Crafted in small batches for ultimate quality control
Limited edition scent blends

relive your fond memories

Circa 1955

Inspired by magical destinations, this collection helps you relive fond memories from your vacations. Enjoy theme park scents, resort lobby scents and more.

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Scent your space with

Lux Illume

Our signature product line featuring clean and unparalleled fragrances to elevate your home. These scents rotate seasonally and also include some year-round favorites.

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weddings, wholesale and private label

Special Events

We love making custom candle gifts for weddings and corporate needs. We also offer our product line in a wholesale format or can private label candles for you too.

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  • Amy in Rhode Island:

    "Circa 1955 is my favorite way to transport my soul to the parks when I can't be there in person!"

  • Sal in Arizona:

    "Whenever a Circa 1955 package arrives on my doorstep, instant joy takes over."

  • Jennifer in Alabama:

    "What makes Circa 1955 the best is the customer service. Every package is a gift!"

Our scents are designed to bridge the gap between park visits!

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  • Judy + John in Tennessee:

    Each candle is made with effort and love. The name and description is exactly what you will get."

  • Kari in Illinois:

    "Truly love this box. It totally made me cry. It brought back so many joyous memories for me."

  • Jay in Florida:

    "Experience boxes are a special event...it's the excitement about what other awesomeness we will find in the box."
Christmas and Winter

Christmas and Winter

Welcome to our 2024 Christmas and Winter collection!  This is the home... 

Christmas and Winter

Circa 1955 Experience Box

Circa 1955 Experience Box

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Circa 1955 Experience Box

$60.00 USD
$60.00 USD
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Quality Craftsmanship

  • Our Wax

    We use renewable, non-GMO, 100% soy wax with no fillers or additives. Our wax is sourced from North America.

  • Our Fragrances

    Our fragrance blends are high-quality with no additives, phthalate free, and many have essential oils within the compounds.

  • Our Process

    Our products are made when you place your order, and not a moment before. It's uniquely yours from start to finish.

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  • Brandi, July 2023

    "...the scents are spot on and are all terrific. You won’t find park scents better than these!"

  • Marie, October 2023

    "The order came beautifully packaged. Excellent customer service and personal emails."

  • Jon, May 2021

    "Probably one of my fave small companies to support. Excellent candles and I love the personalized service"