About Us

Express Yourself Candle Co.
Where Fragrance Becomes Story.

Express Yourself Candle Co. is a Black-owned, female-owned artisan candle company based in Eastern Connecticut and founded by Cynthia (Green) Samokar.

Each candle invites you to experience more than scent alone. With every flame comes an original piece of storytelling designed to be discovered.

Every candle features a QR code on the label that unlocks a unique audio experience when scanned. As the candle burns, customers can listen to a 3–5 minute poem, short story, or musical piece written and recorded by Cynthia herself. The fragrance of each candle is carefully selected to complement the mood and atmosphere of the story it carries.

In this way, Express Yourself Candle Co. brings together scent, sound, and imagination to create a moment that is both relaxing and inspiring.

An Experience for the Senses

Lighting a candle has always been a way to create atmosphere — a moment to pause, reflect, and slow down. Our goal is to elevate that moment into something deeper.

When the QR code is scanned, the listener is guided to a page where they can enjoy the audio story or music connected to that candle. Many pieces are accompanied by a short visual experience as well, allowing customers to experience art through multiple senses — sight, smell, and sound — all at once.

Each story, poem, and musical piece is originally written, recorded, and produced by Cynthia Samokar, creating a collection of candles that are as creative as they are fragrant.

Crafted with Care

Every Express Yourself candle is handmade in small batches using a luxury coconut and apricot wax blend that provides a slow, clean, and even burn with excellent scent throw.

Our candles are made with:

• Premium perfume-grade fragrance oils

• Phthalate-free ingredients

• Lead-free cotton wicks

• Materials free from metals such as lead or zinc.

Each candle purchase includes instructions on accessing the audio experience along with a candle care card to ensure the best burn and enjoyment.

More Than a Candle

Express Yourself Candle Co. was created for those who appreciate creativity, storytelling, and the quiet moments that candles often accompany.

Whether enjoyed during a peaceful evening at home or given as a thoughtful gift, our candles invite you to slow down and experience something different.

• A moment of fragrance.

• A moment of story.

• A moment to Express Yourself. 

Interview with Big Don Productions (Watch by Clicking on the link):

Big Don Production Present The Interview With Cynthia Samokar - YouTube