Corporate Holiday Party Activations
Interactive Candle & Fragrance Bars for Corporate Events
Give your guests more than a standard holiday party favor. Smell of Love creates interactive scent-based activations where guests can customize a candle, blend a fragrance roller, or enjoy a premium hands-on gifting experience designed for corporate holiday parties, employee appreciation events, client gifting, and end-of-year celebrations.
Our activations are polished, memorable, and easy for your event team. We bring the supplies, setup, staffing, guest instruction, and cleanup - so your guests can enjoy a creative experience and leave with a custom keepsake they actually want to take home.
About Smell of Love
Smell of Love is a teen-founded, family-run candle and body care brand based in Northern Virginia.
Founded by Alejandro Buxton when he was just nine years old, Smell of Love has grown into a colorful, bold, allergy-conscious brand known for candles, body care, fragrance products, and interactive scent experiences.
Our corporate activations are designed to bring creativity, connection, and a personal touch to events. Guests do not just receive a gift - they get to create one.
Perfect For
Corporate holiday parties
Employee appreciation events
Client gifting experiences
End-of-year celebrations
Office parties
Team-building events
Hotel and venue activations
Conference receptions
VIP gifting lounges
Company milestone celebrations
Choose Your Holiday Experience
Custom Candle Topping Bar
A guest favorite for holiday parties and large corporate events.
Guests select a pre-poured candle and customize the top with decorative holiday-inspired toppings. This creates the feel of a hands-on candle-making experience while keeping the activation streamlined, safe, and event-friendly.
This option is ideal for high-volume events where guest flow matters.
Includes:
Pre-poured candles
Curated candle topping options
Guest instruction
Display setup
Staffing
Cleanup
Custom keepsakes for guests to take home
Custom Perfume & Cologne Roller Bar
A personalized fragrance experience guests love.
Guests create their own perfume or cologne roller by choosing from curated scent families and blending a fragrance that matches their personal style. This activation is compact, interactive, and easy to scale for corporate events.
This option is ideal for mixed-gender events, office parties, networking events, and guest gifting.
Includes:
Roller bottles
Curated fragrance options
Blending guidance
Guest instruction
Display setup
Staffing
Cleanup
Custom fragrance rollers for guests to take home
Premium Candle + Fragrance Experience
For companies that want a more elevated holiday activation.
Guests enjoy both a custom candle experience and a custom perfume/cologne roller experience. This package combines entertainment, creativity, and premium gifting into one memorable event feature.
This option is ideal for larger holiday parties, VIP experiences, and companies looking for a standout activation.
Includes:
Custom candle topping station
Custom perfume/cologne roller station
Curated scent and topping options
Guest instruction
Display setup
Staffing
Cleanup
Two custom keepsakes per participating guest
Why Companies Love It
Most holiday party favors get left behind.
Smell of Love gives guests something more personal: a creative experience and a custom gift they made themselves.
Our activations are designed to be:
Interactive
Memorable
Giftable
Photo-friendly
Easy for event teams
Scalable for small or large groups
Appropriate for corporate settings
Fun without being messy or complicated
How It Works
1. Choose Your Experience
Select from our candle bar, perfume/cologne roller bar, or premium combination package.
2. We Customize the Setup
We coordinate the event details, guest count, timing, venue requirements, and activation flow.
3. We Handle the Event
Our team arrives with supplies, display materials, staffing, and everything needed to run the activation.
4. Guests Create & Take Home Their Gift
Guests enjoy a hands-on experience and leave with a custom candle, fragrance roller, or both.
Corporate Holiday Packages
Our corporate holiday activations are offered as flat-rate packages based on guest count, event format, staffing needs, and selected experience.
Packages may include:
Setup and breakdown
Interactive guest experience
Supplies and materials
Event staffing
Guest instruction
Custom keepsakes
Branded display
Cleanup
For large events, we can create a streamlined high-volume activation designed to serve guests efficiently while still giving them a personalized experience.
Available Add-Ons
Custom scent menu
Company color-inspired toppings
Holiday gift packaging
Branded signage
Custom labels
Pre-made gift favors
VIP gift bundles
Additional staff
Multiple activation stations
Service Area
Now booking corporate holiday activations in:
Washington, DC
Northern Virginia
Maryland
Baltimore
Richmond
Philadelphia
New York City
And surrounding areas by request
Travel fees may apply based on location.
Booking Information
Holiday dates book quickly. We recommend reaching out as early as possible for November and December events.
To reserve your date, a deposit is required. Final details, guest count, and event logistics are confirmed prior to the event.
Bring Smell of Love to Your Holiday Party
Create a holiday party experience your guests will actually remember.
Whether you are planning a corporate holiday party, employee appreciation event, client gifting experience, or end-of-year celebration, Smell of Love brings a creative, polished, and personal touch to your event.
Inquire Now
Tell us about your event and we will recommend the best activation package for your guest count, venue, and budget.
Please include:
Event date
Event location
Estimated guest count
Preferred activation
Event start and end time
Any branding or gifting needs
We would love to help create a memorable holiday experience for your team.
Ready to bring Smell of Love to your corporate event? Email us at info@smelloflovecandles.com
Our team will follow up with package options and availability.