Parrott's Nest Candle Company

Parrott’s Nest Candle Company brings playful Gulf Coast personality to hand poured soy wax candles, car diffusers, outdoor candles and useful fire starters. Based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, this small business grew from a creative refuge during a busy season of military family life and motherhood. Today, every fragrance is designed to turn an ordinary room, porch or drive into a moment with a little more warmth and character.

Hand poured soy wax candles with Southern personality

The candle collection ranges from comforting bakery inspired scents to fresh florals, tropical blends and rich woodsy fragrances. Shoppers who love warm, sweet notes can start with Bean There Done That, Gulf Coast Cottage, Bayou Roast or Cinna Squawk Swirl. Lavender Dreams and Lavender Vanilla Escape create a softer mood, while Island Hopper brings coconut lime brightness and Cozy Mahogany offers a deeper, grounded fragrance. Each 8 ounce candle is hand poured in small batches, making it a thoughtful choice for hostess gifts, birthdays, teacher appreciation, housewarmings or an easy home refresh.

Car diffusers for everyday fragrance

Parrott’s Nest also makes refillable car diffusers in vent clip and rearview mirror styles. The scent lineup includes bright Lemon Squeezy, tropical Island Hopper, floral Oh My Gardenia, playful Toucan Tango and richer blends such as Speakeasy and Cajun Kiss. These compact gifts are easy to tuck into a stocking, care package or new car celebration. They are made with phthalate free fragrance oils and give shoppers a stylish alternative to a standard disposable air freshener.

Outdoor candles and fire pit helpers

For porch nights and backyard gatherings, explore the Bye Bye Bitey Things owl candle, Buzz Off soy candle and handmade soy wax fire starters. The outdoor candles pair fragrance with a practical purpose, while the botanical fire starters are made for campfires, fireplaces, wood stoves and fire pits. Together, they make a memorable gift set for campers, hosts, patio lovers and anyone who treats an evening outdoors like an occasion.

How to choose your Parrott’s Nest fragrance

• For cozy kitchens: choose vanilla, coffee, caramel or cinnamon inspired candles.
• For restful spaces: start with lavender, gardenia or soft vanilla blends.
• For a bright mood: look for coconut lime, citrus or fruit inspired scents.
• For deeper fragrance: choose mahogany, cedarwood, patchouli or black cherry notes.
• For gifting: pair a candle with a matching or complementary car diffuser.

Made in Mississippi, chosen for real life

These products are meant to be used, not saved for a perfect day. Light a candle while the kitchen is being reset, clip a diffuser into the car before a road trip, or bring fire starters to the next backyard gathering. The personality in every name makes the collection fun to browse, while the small batch craftsmanship gives each gift a genuine sense of place.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of wax is used?

The featured candles and fire starters in this collection use soy wax. Product pages include the specific size, fragrance and ingredient details for each item.

Where is Parrott’s Nest Candle Company based?

Parrott’s Nest Candle Company is based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, along the Gulf Coast.

Which products make the easiest gifts?

Eight ounce candles, car diffusers and fire starters are all easy choices. Use the recipient’s favorite scent family and daily routine to guide the final pick.