Wholesale Candle Minimums Explained: What $99 Gets You

A wholesale candle minimum is the smallest order a manufacturer will accept, set either as a dollar amount or a unit count. At Candle Bliss the minimum is $99 per order. That's low enough to test a new product line, and every order has a 3–4 business day lead time, so restocks stay quick.

What are the key facts?

• Wholesale minimum: $99 per order
• Lead time: 3–4 business days
• Fragrances: 130
• Vessels: 4 oz and 9 oz glass jars in amber or clear, 4 oz and 8 oz tins, and an 11 oz frosted vessel
• Label options: our label, our label + your name, or fully custom
• Made in: Phoenix, Arizona; hand-poured in the USA in coconut-apricot wax

What is a wholesale minimum, exactly?

A minimum order requirement (often shortened to MOQ, for minimum order quantity) is a threshold your order has to reach before a wholesaler will process it. Some manufacturers set it in units ("48 candles per scent"), others in dollars ("$500 per order"). Dollar minimums give you more flexibility because you can split the total across scents and sizes.

Candle Bliss uses a dollar minimum: $99 per order. You decide how to spend it.

Why do candle manufacturers set minimums at all?

Every order carries fixed work no matter how small it is: setting up the pour, labeling, quality checks, packing and shipping. A minimum makes sure each order covers that work. For buyers, a reasonable minimum is also a quality signal — it means the manufacturer is set up for retailers, not one-off retail sales.

The question isn't whether a minimum exists. It's whether it fits the way your business buys.

How do high minimums hurt small shops?

High minimums force you to buy deep in a few scents before you know what sells. That ties up cash, crowds your stockroom and leads to markdowns on slow sellers. For a new boutique, a gift shop testing candles, or a brand launching a first collection, a high minimum turns a test into a gamble.

A $99 minimum flips that. You can buy a little of several scents, learn what your customers like, then reorder winners.

How should you spend a $99 minimum?

Think assortment first, depth second. A balanced first order covers a few scent families and one or two sizes:

• Pick 4–6 scents across families: one fresh (White Eucalyptus), one floral (French Lilac), one gourmand (Very Vanilla), one woody (Sandalwood), plus a seasonal pick.
• Pick 1–2 sizes. Small vessels such as 4 oz jars or tins work for impulse buys; 9 oz jars work as everyday gifts.
• Pick a label path. Our label is fastest to stock. Our label + your name adds your shop. Fully custom carries your own design.

Read the notes for all 130 fragrances in our fragrance descriptions before you build the order.

Does the minimum apply to every order or just the first?

The $99 minimum applies per order. That keeps it simple: each restock just needs to reach the same threshold. Because the lead time is 3–4 business days, you can reorder close to need instead of carrying months of stock.

How do minimums compare with print-on-demand?

Print-on-demand means a product is made only after a customer orders it, so you hold no inventory. Wholesale means you buy stock up front at wholesale prices and resell it. Many sellers use both: wholesale for in-store shelves and events, print-on-demand for online variety. If you sell online and want to explore custom designs, start with Design Your Own.

How do you know when to order more?

Watch sell-through, not just sales. If a scent sells most of its stock within a few weeks, reorder deeper. If it lingers, swap it for a new scent next order. A simple rule many retailers use:

1. Reorder best sellers before they hit the last few units.
2. Replace your slowest scent each order with something new.
3. Add seasonal scents a few weeks before the season starts.

With a $99 minimum, each of those moves is small and low-risk.

What else should you check besides the minimum?

A low minimum is only useful if the rest of the offer fits. Before you order from any wholesale candle manufacturer, check:

• Lead time — how quickly can you restock?
• Label options — can the candle carry your brand?
• Scent range — enough choice to refresh your shelves each season?
• Vessel range — sizes and finishes that match your price points?
• Reputation — what do other retailers say? Candle Bliss is rated 5.0 on Faire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Candle Bliss wholesale minimum?

The minimum is $99 per order. You can spread that total across scents, sizes and label options.

Is the minimum per scent or per order?

Per order. The $99 total can include several scents and vessel sizes.

How long does a wholesale order take?

Orders have a 3–4 business day lead time. Plan for transit time to your location on top of that.

Can I mix label options in one order?

Choose the label path that fits each product. Contact us if you want to combine our label, our label + your name, and fully custom candles in one order.

Can I try scents before I meet the minimum?

Yes. Our sample kit is 12 sample tins for $24, credited back on your first wholesale order.

Ready to build your first order?

A $99 minimum means you can test a full candle lineup without betting the season on it. Contact us to set up a wholesale account, or browse our signature collections to start planning.