Katia Bumba, the founder, tells you about the beginnings of the brand and its evolution
Before creating 1990 Candles in 2020, I spent nearly ten years in the worlds of fashion and design. Fields where you learn to observe, to seek balance, to understand the impact of materials, colors and shapes on what you feel.
Over time, I felt the need to create differently. More slowly. More intimately. It was natural for me to turn to the candle, a simple object, but profoundly sensory.
I learned on my own, through experimentation, searching for the perfect balance between wax, scent, and light. Very quickly, I understood that what mattered to me wasn't just the object itself, but what it evokes: a moment, a state of mind, an emotion. 1990 Candles was born from this intention: to create candles designed to accompany everyday life, to help slow down, breathe, and reconnect with oneself.
Today, every scent is designed as a discreet support.
A presence. A simple way to reconnect with what one feels, without injunction, without excessive promises.
1990 Candles is not just about lighting a candle. It's about taking a moment for yourself.
The Brand
1990 Candles is a brand of handcrafted candles made by hand in France, from soy wax.
The brand was born from a simple intention: to accompany everyday emotions through scent, texture, and sensory experience. Each creation is designed to meet a specific need: to soothe, slow down, breathe, and find comfort.
We select balanced and enveloping fragrances, designed to create a reassuring, gentle, and lasting atmosphere. Scents that blend naturally into everyday life and transform a space into a haven of calm.
Our collections are intentionally minimalist. Few options, but clear choices, to allow everyone to find the scent that suits them, according to their feelings.
Handmade, our candles are designed with a responsible approach, with containers designed to be reused and to last over time.
Lighting a 1990 Candles candle is not about following a ritual.
It's simply taking a moment for yourself.