sunshine mode activated

coconut wax
Our organic vegan wax blend provides superior scent throw while maintaining long burn times.

clean scents
Our fragrances are free from parabens, phthalates and sulfates.

wooden wicks
Eco-friendly wooden wicks made from 100% natural wood from sappy fruit trees sustainably sourced in the USA.

handmade
Poured in small batches
made in Maine

A BIT ABOUT US...

Hi, I'm Jillian! Thanks for visiting and browsing my shop.

Yam Collective is a Maine-based home scent studio specializing in handcrafted, eco-friendly candles and aromatic products.

Named after my daughter Yamilah, our brand offers clean-burning coconut wax candles with wooden wicks, along with room sprays, diffusers and parfum oils -- all made in small batches using vegan, phthalate- and paraben free fragrances. We are committed to sustainability, providing a refill service that allows customers to reuse their candle vessels, either by drop-off or mail-in, promoting a zero-waste approach.

With our minimalist aesthetic and focus on clean ingredients, we hope to bring warmth and intentionality to your home.

Thank you for shopping small!

yam collective

CURRENT STOCKISTS
* AVAILIBILITY VARYS BY LOCATION
Looking to find yam collective near you? Check out our list of current Stockists below!
Interested in carrying yam collective in your brick-and-mortar or online shop? Check out our wholesale link to request more info!

WHOLESALE INFO

MAINE
TIP TOE ECO MARKETPLACE

WE FILL GOOD

LISA-MARIE'S MADE IN MAINE

GIFT SHOP AT PORTLAND MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

GRATEFUL GARDENS

NEST BRUNSWICK

SOUTH FREEPORT VILLAGE MARKET

GATHERINGS FOR THE HOME

J.PLUM HOME

ROUGH & TUMBLE

BELL FARM SHOPS

CARA & CO

MOSSOKI HOUSE

ASHLEY ROSE BOX CO

WAVES

NEW ENGLAND TRADING CO

EUPHORIA SALON & SPA

SLACK TIDE SHOP

THREAD & GLOW BEAUTY BAR

FARM 23

MONSON GENERAL STORE

MARYLAND

IN WATERMELON SUGAR

INDIANA

OLIVE + SLATE

NEW HAMPSHIRE
WEAR HOUSE
NEW MOON
REPLENISH REFILLERY

3S ARTSPACE

DRINKWATER FLOWERS

BENEFITS SALON

FRESH SALON + DAY SPA

PAIA NORTH BOUTIQUE

LOCALLY HANDMADE

PENNSYLVANIA

AK STUDIOS

RHODE ISLAND

THE CURRENT

FENWICK & OLIVER

FLORIDA

CABANA

DI COFFEE BAR

UTAH

TEXTURE & ELEMENTS FLORAL

OREGON

PEERLESS PUFFIN

MASSACHUSETTS

LEE & CO

BETH & FRANCES BOUTIQUE

JOY STREET LIFE + HOME

DRAGONFLY UNIQUE CURATIONS

THE WATER'S FINE GOODS + COFFEE

STEPANIE WOLF DESIGNS

GEORGIA

ADELINA SOCIAL GOODS

NEW JERSEY

ARTISAN SPIRIT

HOW TO LIVE

VIRGINIA

THNK HOLDINGS

WISCONSIN

JOSETTE

SOUTH CAROLINA

GOLDBUG

MARYLAND

IN WATERMELON SUGAR

RHODE ISLAND

FENWICK & OLIVER

Keep your wooden wick in check! Trim to 1/8” before each burn for a cleaner flame, less soot, and longer-lasting candles. Your candle (and nose) will thank you!

#WoodWickTips #CandleCare #CandleLovers #WickTrimming #HomeFragrance #DIYCandles #CandleMaking #CandleBurningTips #SootFreeBurn #CandleMaintenance

Looking for the perfect little extras to fill that gift basket? It’s the small things that make the biggest impression! Think cozy, sweet, and thoughtful—tiny treasures that show you care.
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#GiftBasketIdeas #ElegantGifting #ThoughtfulTouches #SmallGiftsBigMeaning
#CuratedWithCare #GiftingGracefully
#LittleLuxuries #ChicGifting #TimelessTouches #RoomSprayLuxury #ScentedElegance
#FragranceGifting #GiftBasketEssentials

Yam Collective was recently highlighted in a PayPal small business spotlight case study! Check out the full story- link in bio:)
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#smallbusiness #womansupportingwoman #womansmallbusiness #yam #paypal #mainebusiness

Mist rolls in from distant shores—
agave, salt, and driftwood dreams.
Lowlands: where earth meets air,
and calm finds you first.

#LowlandsMist #OceanInTheAir #PoetryInScent
#yam #mainemade #lowlands #linenspray #springscents

Spritz, sniff, smile — it’s officially spring!
Our new room sprays are like sunshine in a bottle.
Fresh scents = fresh vibes. Which one’s your fave?
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#yam #springscents #linenmist #basin #lowlands #mesa #palisades #maine #smallbusinesssaturday #shoplocal

S P R I N G \ S U M M E R 2 0 2 5
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Mesa
Basin
Palisades
Lowlands
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#yam #lowlands #mesa #palisades #basin #madeinmaine #springcandles #summercandles #sircandleman

A few of my favorite things . . .
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#marinskincare #yam #cabana #coconut #palm #vanilla #madeinmaine #goldhoops #hairclip

M E S A .
perfect summer scent f i e s t a ☀️
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Available 4/15
#yam #petitgrain #neroli #lemon #mainemade #summercandle #springcandle #candles

B A S I N .
New spring scent available 4/15
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#yuzu #lemon #yam #candleinfluencers #candlesofinstagram #mainemade #basin

If coconut smells are your vibe, you will love
P A L I S A D E S.
Palm + Coconut + Vanilla
Available 4/15 🥥🥥
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#palm #coconut #vanilla #palisades #yam #spring #summer #candleinfluencers #candleaddict

L O W L A N D S

This might be my fav…
fresh marine notes, sweet + earthy
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Available online 4/15
#yam #lowlands #madeinmaine #candlesofinstagram #sircandleman #agave #driftwood #sea #seasalt #moss

Spring Show 🌷
New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show
Portland, ME

ATTN: RETAILERS ❤️
Join us at New England Made show this weekend in Portland Maine!
3/15-3/17 Saturday + Sunday + Monday
*Booth 816*
Ask about our show special!
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#nemadeshows #wholesalecandles #yam #madeinmaine #portlandtradeshow

🐾 Have you tried our yummy natural pet sprays yet?! A hydrating leave-in conditioner that smooths and cleanses fur while also neutralizing odors!

Choose from our doggy spa scent: Chamomile Flowers + Lavandin or Our anti-anxiety promoting scent: Gilded Rose +Spruce

All-natural + cruelty-free + toxin-free + vegan + phthlate-free paraben-free + mutagen-free + carcinogen-free

10% of proceeds from your purchase benefit two animal rescues @thegratefuldogrescue @potcakeplacek9rescue

#naturalpetspray #yam #dogsofinstagram #mainemade #oswald #odin #dogrescue

M I N I S make the best gifts 🌷
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#minigifts #vday #slowburn #tabacco #roomspray #natural #yam

Our L U X E collection has a new look…coming soon 👀
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#yam #souvy #drift #sailor #luna #nova #breathe #mainemadegifts

Lately…
Wishing for warmer days 🌴
#souvy #breathe #nova #yam #maine #linenspray #roomspray

Testing new scents for 2025! Narrowing down who will make the cut is hard. What do you want to see for NEW scents from yam collective?!
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#mainemade #candlesofinstagram #handpouredcandles #coconutwaxcandles #2025

2024! Thank you all for an amazing year! Just a few highlights:)
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#yam #mainemade #cleancandles #2024recap #newyear

Our mini room + linen mists are perfect for gift giving or to travel with!
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#madeinmaine #linenmist #roomspray #slowburn #yam

Our mini hanging diffuser got a new look!
Available in T E N nature inspired scents, there’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
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#diffuser #xmaslist2024 #mainegiftbox #stockingstuffers

L U N A .
Just breezes and endless summers….
bergamot
exotic lychee
cedar wood
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#exoticlychee #cedar #bergamot #luna #maine #yam #parfumoil

W I L D O N E .
Rosemary + Sage a classic combo. Add lemon, eucalyptus and cyclamen - EPIC
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#sageit #rosemary #candlesofinstagram #sircandleman #mainemade

F A L L is here and we are obsessed!
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Cypress: ginger + clove + pine + eucalyptus + blue spruce + amber

Juniper: bergamot + lavender + moss + coriander + sandalwood

Aspen: pear + patchouli + balsam + sage + pine

Buckeye: clove + leather + tobacco leaf + moonflower + wild lilac

#buckeye #cypress #aspen #juniper #juni #cozyseason #autumncandles #maine #yam

Have you tried our best selling parfum oils?!
N O V A is my favorite;) Which one is yours??

C O M I N G S O O N
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Four new scents that will make you
F A L L for A U T U M N
#fall #autumncandles #aspen #juni #juniper #cypress #buckeye #yam #maine #candlesea

Have you tried our nature inspired reed diffusers?! Made with only non-toxic ingredients and sustainability in mind:)
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#reeddiffusers #palm #yam #mainemade #womenownedbusiness

So excited to visit @thefoxmercantile today! Just an amazing spot:) I’ve been following Ashley’s IG accounts for a few years now so it was extra special to actually see her too:)
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@arrowsandbow
@thefoxmercantile
@joieinn

S I M P L E . . .
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#earthyhome #earthyvibes #simplehomestyle #yam #mainemade #organicmodern

A day in the life of:)
packing up everything for an event today @kooksnh 🌴
Stop by 2-6pm

A year round fav ~ REMEDY ~
A relaxing blend of orange citrus and ginger with middle notes of rose, lavender and a sandalwood base.
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#sandalwood #rose #citrus #lavender #yam #remedy #mainemade #blacktea #whitetea

Breathe in the SEA 🌊🌊🌊
My fav linen spray 😴
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#sea #linenspray #yam #mainemade #roomspray #freesia #seasalt #honeydewmelon #cucumber

You are loving our NEW perfume oils! Made with our signature scents and coconut oil 🥥
7 smells to choose from, have you tried one yet?!
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#yam #mainemade #parfumoil #perfume #drift #sailor #souvy #breathe #luna #nova #love

• SAILOR • A fresh blend of rock salt crystals + beach cotton + sea mist
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#seamist #rocksalt #beach #cotton #yam #mainemade #linenmist #roomspray

Let me reintroduce you to • SOUVY • {soo-vee}
A soft serene blend of green tea, lemongrass and orange blossom. Available as a candle, spray or parfum oil.
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#souvy #yam #parfumoil #mainemade #greentea #lemongrass #bergamot #orangeblossom #woodsy #greens

Have you shopped our mobile boutique?! Check out our market schedule link on the website:)
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#shopsmall #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness #yam #mainemade #mobileboutique #marketsetup #marketseason #perfumeoil

Those of you with dogs that have tried our conditioning spray are obsessed and we are so happy you love it!
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#odin #petfriendly #doggrooming #doggiedaycare #yam

Need a party favor?! We can do party favor candles for grad parties, housewarming, wedding showers, birthdays…you need it, we can do it! Bulk discounts and quick turnaround. 🎉
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#2024grad #2024 #partyfavor #yam #mainemade #giftideas

The original yam scent is still a best seller! Have you experienced A T H E N A…
Coconut
Amber
Cedar
Jasmine
Cocoa Butter
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#jasmine #cocoabutter #cedarwood #coconut #amber #yam #maine #fridayvibes #smallbiz

#milliondollarbaby #yam #smallbusiness #shoplocal #shopsmall #mainemade #maine #aires #sailor #candlesofinstagram #sircandleman #diffuser #linenspray

Our hanging diffusers are available in 10 signature nature inspired scents ->>
SAND
SEA
TIDE
BLOOM
TEA
PALM
FERN
BOHO
NATIVE
OASIS
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#nature #fern #oasis #native #boho #sand #sea #tea #bloom #tide #palm #yam #maine #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness

Manifesting abundance over here:)
Enjoy the weekend!
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#manifest #yam #candlesofinstagram #sircandleman #mainemade #greens #floral #coconut #shopsmall

Try out our mini size pet conditioning spray, you won’t regret it, but you might regret not buying the full size!😂
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Will make your cuddle buddy so soft and smell so good:)
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#yam #naturalpetspray #pet #petconditioner #rose #spruce #lavandin #chamomile

( A I R E S )
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#aires #ylangylang #warmsands #leitedecoco #yam #mainemade #tuberose

🚨Perfume oils are live on our site! Check it out!
https://www.yamcollective.com/product-page/perfume-oils
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#perfume #perfumeoils #sircandleman #yam #coconutoil #bodyoil #mainemade

10 nature inspired scents to choose from but
~ b o h o ~ is one of my favorites!
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#boho #reeddiffuserbottles #rattan #patchouli #rose #yam

We are taking a much needed relax and reset break. Orders placed between 4/1-4/14 will ship the week of 4/15 when we return recharged and ready! 🌴

[ l u n a ]
Feels like walking into a luxurious hair salon 💎
Notes of bergamot, exotic lychee, cedarwood and white musk.
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#lychee #bergamot #luna #madeinmainewithlove #iridescence

Not ready to commit to a full size candle?? Our 2oz mini travel tins allow you to sample our scents and burn for 10-12 hours!
$7 each or 6 for $35
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#travelcandles #yam #aires #athena #halfmoon

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CONTACT US

Would you like to learn more about yam collective or one of our products? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

y a m c o l l e c t i v e Free shipping on orders of $75 or more!

sunshine mode activated

Best Sellers

coconut wax
Our organic vegan wax blend provides superior scent throw while maintaining long burn times.

clean scents
Our fragrances are free from parabens, phthalates and sulfates.

wooden wicks
Eco-friendly wooden wicks made from 100% natural wood from sappy fruit trees sustainably sourced in the USA.

handmade
Poured in small batches
made in Maine

A BIT ABOUT US...

CURRENT STOCKISTS
* AVAILIBILITY VARYS BY LOCATION
Looking to find yam collective near you? Check out our list of current Stockists below!
Interested in carrying yam collective in your brick-and-mortar or online shop? Check out our wholesale link to request more info!

CONTACT US

sunshine mode activated

Best Sellers

coconut wax Our organic vegan wax blend provides superior scent throw while maintaining long burn times.

clean scents Our fragrances are free from parabens, phthalates and sulfates.

wooden wicks Eco-friendly wooden wicks made from 100% natural wood from sappy fruit trees sustainably sourced in the USA.

handmade Poured in small batches made in Maine

A BIT ABOUT US...

CURRENT STOCKISTS * AVAILIBILITY VARYS BY LOCATION Looking to find yam collective near you? Check out our list of current Stockists below! Interested in carrying yam collective in your brick-and-mortar or online shop? Check out our wholesale link to request more info!

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CONTACT US

coconut wax
Our organic vegan wax blend provides superior scent throw while maintaining long burn times.

clean scents
Our fragrances are free from parabens, phthalates and sulfates.

wooden wicks
Eco-friendly wooden wicks made from 100% natural wood from sappy fruit trees sustainably sourced in the USA.

handmade
Poured in small batches
made in Maine

CURRENT STOCKISTS
* AVAILIBILITY VARYS BY LOCATION
Looking to find yam collective near you? Check out our list of current Stockists below!
Interested in carrying yam collective in your brick-and-mortar or online shop? Check out our wholesale link to request more info!