HorseScentS Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) This is the handmade candle company owned by Whitney Houston and her sister-in-law manager, Pat Houston: http://www.marionpcandles.com/ They're soy candles in the Libbey curved square and they can be used as body lotion when they melt. They only have 5 scents. The 11 oz candle costs $65.I like seeing how they did their website, label, packaging, everything. Very nice!Oh, and here are the candles advertised on Whitney Houston's website: http://www.whitneyhouston.com/us/news/order-your-marion-p-candles-inspired-whitney-today The candles were inspired by a trip they took to Israel.And here's a press release: http://popaddicts.com/whitney-houston-endorses-marion-p-candles/And here are the candles on The Bargainist Gift Guide: http://www.bargainist.com/deals/2012/02/bargainist-gift-guide-whitney-houston-fans/ Edited February 19, 2012 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenscandlebakery Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That's a ridiculous price for candles...even IF they are inspired by Whitney Houston. My boyfriend said "It better AT LEAST come with a greatest hits album!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 That's a ridiculous price for candles...even IF they are inspired by Whitney Houston. My boyfriend said "It better AT LEAST come with a greatest hits album!"I agree, but it's cheap compared to Jo Malone candles, which sell for aprox $350 at upscale department stores. There are many luxury candles on CandleDelerium.com in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I agree. They could have charged a LOT more & gotten away with it. I was actually quite surprised!Nice branding etc. too... very polished. Still, if we had budgets like I imagine they would, I'm sure most of us would pull something equally as smart off.AS we know... up market packaging is always a HUGE cost... & drama =(Good Luck to them in going forward in such sad & uncertain times... thanks for posting this HorsescentS... interesting =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Good luck with that. Marketing the tragedy seems crass to me. JMoSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Good luck with that. Marketing the tragedy seems crass to me. JMoSteveThey launched the candles in November 2011, before Christmas, not expecting her to die. But, just like her record sales went through the roof, the candles might do well now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 This is sad, but probably true.*sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I don't consider posting a tiny memorial to be the same as cashing in on her death. I would expect every site having anything to do with her would do the same.Beautiful packaging. I wouldn't pay that much, but in the overall scheme of high dollar candles, these aren't all that much.I wonder how they got shea butter in 100% soy candles. That's what jumped out at me. Also, there are a couple of typos. Hideous music that I couldn't get rid of. I'll usually leave a site without a backward glance if there's music or talking morons of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It says the logo is 24k gold. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I think it's interesting that they only have 5 scents and it seems like plenty for their line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccandle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If they charge $65 for a candle and people are dumb enough to buy it then more power to 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If they charge $65 for a candle and people are dumb enough to buy it then more power to 'em!Couldn't agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 "Whitney’s manager and sister in law has launched her own line of candles inspired by a trip she and Whitney took together to Israel."It's unfortunate that Whitney passed away; but her SIL still has a business to run. Not sure she could sell them for $65 with Whitney's name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If they charge $65 for a candle and people are dumb enough to buy it then more power to 'em! I totally agree with this sentiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I personally wouldn't pay that much for a candle. But there are people who would. Just like there are people who will pay $200 for a pair of jeans, or $400 for a purse, or $200 for a pair of shoes.... Just because I won't spend that kind of money, doesn't mean others shouldn't if they feel it's something they want. To each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 They are beautiful. But I agree "How can a 100% soy oil, non wax candle melt into a Shea Butter Oil?" Has to be magic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I Love the packaging. I would not pay $65.00 for a candle no matter who's company it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) They are beautiful. But I agree "How can a 100% soy oil, non wax candle melt into a Shea Butter Oil?" Has to be magic...lol Yes, that must be a typo. Does anybody add Shea Butter to their candle wax? Edited February 21, 2012 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Maybe they only have 5 scents because that's all she has perfected so far? Start basic with a few & build up... not a bad plan, if that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Maybe they only have 5 scents because that's all she has perfected so far? Start basic with a few & build up... not a bad plan, if that's the case.Maybe, but I think they contracted with a candle maker in California to make those candles, and since they're just doing scents of Israel, I think that's the full line. Like, with Jo Malone's luxury candles, I think she only has a few scents too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Maybe they only have 5 scents because that's all she has perfected so far? Start basic with a few & build up... not a bad plan, if that's the case.When I went to the site, I see 7 fragrances...2 more added at Christmas time. It's growing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 When I went to the site, I see 7 fragrances...2 more added at Christmas time. It's growing...I tried both the links I posted in my first post, and they only show 5, but I'd love to see the other two fragrances, do you have a link to the page where you saw 7 scents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I tried both the links I posted in my first post, and they only show 5, but I'd love to see the other two fragrances, do you have a link to the page where you saw 7 scents?This is from the first link, marioncandle.com. It's the shop page, if this link doesn't work:https://marionpcandles.3dcartstores.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) The candle and the container are beautiful. But for that much money, I want the website to be perfect. There are too many typos and the grammar is poor. (i.e. Honey Suckle, "Our candles comes in 5 fragrances") Edited February 22, 2012 by deb426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 This is from the first link, marioncandle.com. It's the shop page, if this link doesn't work:https://marionpcandles.3dcartstores.com/Oh, thank you! I see them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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