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Yankee Candle
Retired: Various periods, returned in 2019
In 1969, Michael Kittredge melted crayons and created strawberry—one of his first successes. The bright red wax smelled like ripe summer berries. This was the disco era, bell-bottoms everywhere. Yankee brought it back for their 50th anniversary in 2019. Some scents refuse to die.
Retired: Early 2000s
Leather smelled like actual leather—rich, masculine, mixed with cedarwood and amber. Men finally had a candle that didn't reek of cookies or roses. Now it only exists as car air fresheners. Original jars? Collectors pay serious money on eBay. They're that rare.
Retired: By 2010
Saturday morning. The mower hits wet grass. That's this candle. People who hated sweet bakery smells loved it. Store clerks still field questions about Green Grass more than any other retired scent. One woman hoarded her last two tea lights and mourned becoming "Green Grassless."
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Retired: Mid-1990s
The holy grail for collectors. This jack-o'-lantern candle dates to the 1970s. Most people have never seen one. At auctions, bidding wars erupt. Hundreds of dollars for a single jar. It's Halloween before Halloween collections existed.
Retired: Various periods
Pumpkin and spices. Orange wax swirled with cream. Kids loved the name. Adults loved the nutmeg and ginger. Yankee changed the label over the years but never touched the scent. Why ruin what works every October?
Retired: Early 2000s
Pipe tobacco in candle form sounds strange until you smell it. Rich tobacco leaves, nothing sweet or floral. Yankee brought it back occasionally for limited runs. It sold out in days. Proof that weird scents find devoted fans.
Retired: Multiple discontinuations
Same scent, different names across decades. Patchouli turned into Witches Brew, then Purrchouli, back to Patchouli. The earthy hippie fragrance never stayed in production long and was soon discontinued. But it always came back, like a boomerang you can't lose.
Retired: By 2023
One customer called this "a grapefruit you tucked into bed." Strange words, perfect candle. People burned it in winter fireplaces. Bright citrus cut through cold air while staying cozy. When Yankee axed it, fans mourned for weeks.
Retired: By 2013
Thanksgiving without the turkey. Tart cranberries, sweet orange, perfect balance. No cloying holiday sweetness here. November in a jar. When it vanished, fans started online groups hunting for alternatives. Nothing measured up.
Retired: 2000s
Christmas in wax. Some say it shared DNA with Christmas Berries—nobody knows for sure. It rarely surfaces online, driving holiday collectors wild. Back when Yankee's Christmas line was simple, the Nutcracker carried the season. Now it's an expensive memory.
Retired: Mid-2000s
Yankee went upscale. Lemongrass & Orange. Bergamot Mandarin. Spa scents for people wanting aromatherapy, not just nice smells. Clean, sophisticated, different from typical Yankee fare. eBay sellers charge premium prices now. Nothing else comes close.
Retired: 2019 (Limited Edition)
Fifty years deserved something special. Ivory ceramic jar, gold lid. Complex florals—miracle flower, star jasmine, lily, mandarin, black pepper. Collectors grabbed these fast, knowing anniversary candles would become valuable. They were right. One Together now sells for multiples of its original price.
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