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Candeel

Doha / Doha, Qatar

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Candeel is a Qatar-based candle business established in 2017, making scented candles by hand. Its own story identifies soybean wax as a material and describes its candles as Qatari products. Wax melts and diffusers, offered alongside gifts, extend the fragrance offer, without implying medical or therapeutic benefits.

Candeel was established in 2017 as a candle maker based in Qatar. Its name refers to Qindeel, the Arabic word used for an oil lantern, linking the brand to a familiar regional object. The company describes its candles as handmade Qatari products built around natural soybean wax and essential-oil fragrances. It also specifies non-smoking wicks, making the material and construction claims more useful than a general appeal to natural ingredients. The range extends beyond classic candles. Candeel lists shaped candles and wax melts. Sage supplies appear beside gifts, while workshops form another part of the programme. Individual designs include Doha Candle and Dhofar Candle, joined by Ney Candle and Lalla Candle. Those names connect the catalogue to place and cultural reference without requiring a broad heritage claim. Candeel also identifies Giveaway Candle and Birthday Candle, showing how the products are organised around gifting and occasions. The important facts are the 2017 founding date and production in Qatar. The use of soybean wax provides a third material anchor. The bilingual category names reinforce the local context, while the named forms show a wider fragrance practice.

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