Fans of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things can now bring the smells of Hawkins, Indiana into their homes.
Bath & Body Works has teamed up with the show to release a limited edition collection of scented candles inspired by the ’80s vibes and iconic characters from the series. The Stranger Things x Bath & Body Works collection features four distinct 3-wick candles, each inspired by popular elements from the series.
Steve’s Scoops
The Steve’s Scoops combines the sweet aroma of vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and, the nutty and toasted scent of waffle cones, an ode to Steve Harrington’s Scoops Ahoy job in Season 3.
Argyle’s Pineapple Pizza
Argyle’s Pineapple Pizza is the mouthwatering scent of baked pizza dough, fruity pineapple, and the peppery aroma of basil, a nod to the quirky pizza delivery guy introduced to us in Season 4.
Hopper’s Coffee
With the Hopper’s Coffee scented candle, you get a rich, strong fragrance of roasted coffee grounds, the earthy and woody scent of tonka beans, and a splash of half-and-half, inspired by Chief Hopper’s love for a strong cup of joe.
Eleven’s Waffles
Eleven’s Waffles incorporates the sugary scent of maple syrup, undertones of frozen waffles, and the rich aroma of melted butter. This fragrance captures Eleven’s Season 1 fixation with the breakfast dish.
Launch details and pricing
The Stranger Things x Bath & Body Works candle collection will be available from Thursday, July 18th while supplies last. Each candle is priced at $29.95, but you can get it for $10 off if you make it to Bath & Body Works’ promotion that runs from July 18 to July 21.
Every candle in the collection comes in a glass jar featuring distinctive Stranger Things artwork and the show’s iconic logo. The packaging alone makes these candles a must-have collectible for fans of the series.
Since they’re limited edition, it’s a must-have collectible for fans eagerly awaiting the show’s fifth and final season, possibly arriving in 2025.
An uproar on Reddit
Before Bath & Body Works made its official announcement about the collaboration, a leak on Reddit days prior stated that the scented candles would be available for purchase on July 16th. This put fans in a frenzy, with many of them staying up just to buy the candles the moment they hit the website.
Unfortunately, the leak got the dates wrong, leaving many Stranger Things fans flustered, to say the least. One Reddit user said:
I know I was waiting, set my alarm to wake up early. I was going to get the Pizza and Ice Cream candles. But nope nothing, I thought maybe today was a members exclusive. Why was everyone bringing up the 16th? There wasn’t even a new preview just the same one. – brandiLeeCO
Another leak, this one a bit older (but with the right dates) also left fans disgruntled as they believed the news of the collab was too last minute. One Reddit user complained:
I love Stranger Things but this collab seems short notice and low effort. – crystalbluepinkman
Sources: Bloody Disgusting, Collider