Our Story
A Light in the Darkness
Hi, I’m Mo — the founder of The Remontant.
I built this brand during one of the darkest seasons of my life.
Living with chronic illness, I turned to candle making as a way to cope . I started creating my own scents, building something that felt like mine. Something I could control. Something that gave me a sense of creativity, a sense of light. And yes… a little bit of escapism too.
In the darkness, I made a light.
And thus The Remontant was born.
A Setting for Your Senses
Eco-conscious elegance meets the warmth of hand-poured craftsmanship. We take
pride in creating a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary.
A Fragrance Studio in Kirkland, Washington
The Remontant is a fragrance studio located in Downtown Kirkland, Washington, where scent, creativity, and experience come together.
We create:
- luxury wood wick candles
- custom fragrance experiences
- candle making classes
Each candle is hand-poured using:
- soy coconut wax
- phthalate-free fragrance oils
- FSC-certified crackling wooden wicks
Our studio is more than a place to shop — it’s a space to explore scent, slow down, and experience fragrance in a more intentional way.
The Remontant Origin Story
The Meaning Behind The Remontant
The word remontant has French roots, derived from the word remont, meaning to rise again or to come back up.
In horticulture, remontant is used to describe a plant — often a rose — that blooms more than once in a single season.
To bloom once is expected.
To bloom again — after everything — is something else entirely.
The Remontant isn’t just about the beautiful seasons.
It’s about the hard ones.
The dark ones.
The ones that feel like they don’t end.
And choosing to grow anyway.
To create anyway.
To keep going anyway.
This brand was built on the belief that you can bloom where you are planted — regardless of the season.
Why the Minimalistic Candle Design ?
We treat scent as an artscape to create unique, distinctive fragrance experiences and thus has a diverse scent portfolio touching on all fragrance families, ranging from floral and woodsy to oriental and fresh, with new limited-edition scents released seasonally.
The minimalistic design allows the fragrance to take center stage. While blending in or standing out in any home.
Why Crackling Wood Wick Candles?
At the Remontant we love woodwick candles so we choose wood candle wicks for our phthalate-free candle formulation to share that love.
Every candle features a wooden wick that crackles softly, reminiscent of a cozy fireplace. This wood is manufactured with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).
Relax and Unwind with Woodwick Candles
Immerse yourself in the soothing ambiance of Woodwick crackling candles. These unique candles offer more than just a source of light.
Their natural wooden wicks mimic the comforting sound of a crackling fireplace. This auditory delight, combined with their aromatic scents, creates a multi-sensory experience.
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How Do You Pronounce “The Remontant”? The Meani...
Many people ask how to pronounce “The Remontant.” Discover the meaning behind our name, its French origins, and the story of blooming again through every season.
How Do You Pronounce “The Remontant”? The Meani...
Many people ask how to pronounce “The Remontant.” Discover the meaning behind our name, its French origins, and the story of blooming again through every season.
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The Remontant Featured by The Intentionalist: A...
The Remontant has been featured by The Intentionalist, highlighting our journey from building a fragrance brand while bed bound to opening a brick-and-mortar fragrance house in Downtown Kirkland. Discover our...
The Remontant Featured by The Intentionalist: A...
The Remontant has been featured by The Intentionalist, highlighting our journey from building a fragrance brand while bed bound to opening a brick-and-mortar fragrance house in Downtown Kirkland. Discover our...
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Monique Hercules Named 425 Business 40 Under 40...
Monique Hercules, founder of The Remontant, has been named to 425 Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 – Class of 2026, an honor recognizing entrepreneurs shaping the future of business across...
Monique Hercules Named 425 Business 40 Under 40...
Monique Hercules, founder of The Remontant, has been named to 425 Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 – Class of 2026, an honor recognizing entrepreneurs shaping the future of business across...
Let customers speak for us
from 93 reviews
Me and my husband went here for candle making lessons. We had a lot of fun making the candles. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great hands on weekend art getaway.
We had such a fun and unique experience at The Remontant for their luxury candle making class. I went with my daughter, her friend, another mom, and it was such a memorable way to spend a few hours together. If you are looking for a mother daughter activity, girls night idea, date night experience, or corporate team event, this is absolutely worth checking out.
Mo, the owner, led the class herself, with help from Sam, and they made the experience welcoming, creative, and fun. We learned how to make candles from start to finish, picked and named our own custom fragrance, and even created a custom label for our candle, which made it feel personal and elevated. It was relaxing, hands on, and something different from the usual outing.
To make it a full day, grab lunch in the plaza, take a walk by the lake while your candle cools, or stop for a drink or ice cream nearby. It made for such an easy and enjoyable afternoon.
The retail shop is also worth browsing with thoughtfully curated and unique items you do not find everywhere. I am excited they will also be rolling out a fine fragrance bar.
Support local businesses and young entrepreneurs like Mo who are creating experiences that bring people together. If you are looking for luxury experiences or unique things to do on the Eastside, put The Remontant on your list. We will definitely be back.
What a wonderful experience we had with Mo and Sam. So much fun creating our candles with their expert guidance.
I was looking for something fun and unique to do to celebrate my birthday and ended up finding this place on social media. I am SO glad I did, my friends and I had the best time! Mo was knowledgeable, patient, and provided clear instructions that were easy to follow. She was also very committed to making sure we had a great experience that was completely hands on. Her story is incredible, I am so happy we were able to support this business. Not only did we have a great experience during class, but the store also has some many amazing items to purchase and discover. I would absolutely plan to return. To the entire team at The Remontant, thank you for making my birthday feel so special! A memory my friends and I will cherish forever. Our candles also turned out perfect! I will be recommending to all my friends :)
We booked a candle-making class at The Remontant as part of a surprise birthday celebration, and it ended up being such a special experience. Mo (the owner) and Sam were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the whole event feel thoughtful and well put together.
The space is beautiful, the process was fun and easy to follow, and you can really tell how much care goes into everything they do. Mo has an amazing talent for creating scents, and hearing a bit of her story made the experience even more meaningful.
It was the perfect setting for a girls’ day, but honestly would be great for any occasion. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something a little different and memorable. We’ll definitely be back.
I usially avoid scented candles because they drive my allergies crazy. These are the first scented that are soft and smell so good. I use them all the time.
Awesome
I had the opportunity to speak with one of the owners of this company and, as someone who has a family member who is very sensitive to scents and has many allergies, I was very impressed with the level of care and attention this company has paid to the quality of their ingredients. I bought this candle, it doesn't give me a headache as many candles do, and it makes my office smell wonderful for clients. I will be a return customer. And, did I mention that they use parchment with wildflower seeds in it for their instructions on the top of the candle? Oh, and the packaging that is perfect for gift giving. Yes, I am raving and I have never written a candle review before. Just give it a try.
It was easy to buy this gift card and use the code when it was time. But also, the candle-making class we bought with it was neat and a great date idea. Monique was super fun and building a candle is fun and affords a lot of opportunity for creativity in choosing scents and naming it.
It’s the best hair clip ever!
I love this scent and am glad it was brought back in rotation! My son however says it is not his favorite scent but everyone’s nose is different (he loves the black rose candle).
Smells great and fresh, almost like Christmas
Remontant makes the best candles I've used in years, top of the line in all ways.
It was a missing piece to complete my daughter's birthday bag.
I love it.
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