Oakland doesn't explain itself. Neither does this candle.
There is a city across the Bay that has always done things on its own terms — raw, creative, deeply rooted, and completely unbothered by what anyone else thinks of it. Oakland Town Biz was made in that spirit. Born and raised in Oakland, this one is personal.
This is the boldest, most daring scent in the Golden State Collection. Tobacco leaf and menthol open with a cool, arresting clarity — sharp and fresh and immediately commanding. Aromatic spices and leather arrive in the heart with warmth and edge, the kind of depth that doesn't announce itself so much as simply occupy the room. Woody musk, amber, and patchouli close it out — dark, grounded, and completely at ease with itself.
Complex from first light to last flicker. Masculine in its bones, universal in its appeal. Oakland Town Biz is the candle for the room that means business — and for the person who runs it.
This is not a background scent. It is a statement.
Hand-poured in small batches with 100% premium soy wax. Clean-burning, phthalate-free, paraben-free, and cruelty-free.
Fragrance notes: Tobacco Leaf · Menthol · Aromatic Spices · Leather · Woody Musk · Amber · Patchouli
Details
Net weight: 10.5 oz
Wax: 100% premium soy
Burn time: approx. 55–60 hours
Wick: cotton double wick
Free of phthalates and parabens · Cruelty-free
Hand-poured in California, USA
FAQ
What does Oakland Town Biz smell like?
Bold, cool, and deeply layered. Tobacco leaf opens clean and aromatic, sharpened by a hit of menthol that gives it an unexpected freshness. Aromatic spices and leather build the heart — warm, edgy, and confident. Woody musk, amber, and patchouli anchor the base with a rich, earthy depth that lingers long after the room has settled. It opens like a statement and closes like a signature.
Is the menthol overwhelming?
Not at all — it's the element that makes this scent remarkable. The menthol opens the tobacco with a cool, clean clarity that keeps the fragrance from feeling heavy or dark. Think of it as the thing that makes you lean in rather than step back. It lifts the entire composition and gives Oakland Town Biz its signature edge.
Is this scent masculine or feminine?
It lives in its own category — and that is exactly the point. Tobacco, leather, and patchouli give it a bold, grounded character that transcends traditional fragrance boundaries. It's the candle that commands a shared space without compromise, and the one that women with strong, confident taste reach for precisely because it doesn't follow the rules. Oakland never did.
How does Oakland Town Biz compare to Mulholland Drive?
Both are tobacco-forward and deeply sophisticated, but they live in different worlds. Mulholland Drive is seductive and smooth — lychee, honey, and benzoin soften the tobacco into something luminous and sensual. Oakland Town Biz is bolder and rawer — menthol, leather, and patchouli give it an urban edge that is completely unapologetic. Mulholland Drive is the drive at sunset. Oakland Town Biz is the city after dark.
What spaces work best for Oakland Town Biz?
Any space that means business. A home office where you do your best work. A living room that sets a tone the moment guests walk in. A bedroom that is equal parts sanctuary and statement. Oakland Town Biz fills a room with confidence — it works best in spaces that aren't afraid of presence.
Is this a good gift?
One of our most distinctive gifts — particularly for anyone who thinks they've smelled everything. Oakland Town Biz is unexpected, complex, and immediately memorable. A natural choice for Father's Day, birthdays, housewarmings, and anyone on your list who appreciates something genuinely different. It is the candle people ask about.
Oakland always knew what it was. Now your home can too.
Hand-poured in small batches. Add Oakland Town Biz to your collection today.