Matt, great job! I read on your site that you did all of the branding and site design as well, a multi-talented dude for sure. The "unboxing experience" is unforgettable!
Julie, yes, I'm a little lucky that I know web design, some coding experience, photography, and graphic design. It certainly helps to have those skills to bring everything in-house and manage the look and brand myself.
The website is presented better than the candles and honestly that's a phenomenal achievement. There's been other candles in this series that I prefer aesthetically but the attention to detail and the consistency in brand identity, not just across the candles themselves; but the fragrances, the packaging, and his website is perfection. He's really honed in on selling your brand, not your product
Loooved the branding, top notch! This was my first review of yours and I absolutely loved watching it. So inspiring, especially for us who want to launch a candle business in the future. Thank you for doing those videos!
Hey Matte, Kudos to U!! Loving it... You aren't letting anyone forget your Brand... 😁🙌!! Its cool to see that you've done All of the work yourself. Your micro niche marketing is On Point. TFS... Continued Success Dude
How do you only have 33k subs? Your information, experience, content quality, and subjects are great! Thank you for all you do. I'm looking to get into candle making as a hobby. As a man, this is something I'm interested in as I don't typically see fragrances that match what I'm looking for.
Thanks! It's not a very old channel so that might be one reason. But yah, youtube channel also be random abd luck of the draw. Gotta hope yourube pushes you out as well which they don't always do. Just hoping it's keeps growing. :) Thanks again!
WOWW!!!! Absolutely stunning Matt! I’m not sure if it was you or a GD, but whoever designed the packaging is a branding beast! I don’t think I’ve ever seen better TBH! Just so thorough and well thought out! Also, Wade I wanted to see if you ever found out if it was in fact 4630 or 4627 instead of 4625? I blend 3 waxes and 4625 is one of them. And you’re absolutely right…..You have to take a hammer to it so wondering if that was a typo. As always…. Still enjoying your content! TFS!
I'd prefer the sawdust one to actually just smell of sawdust, but I'll probably buy that one, anyway. I found this company by plugging in men candles in a search engine, and it was about halfway down the page. I really like the appearance of the packaging. I especially like the variety of scents he offers. And I want to support a small business, and according to his website, he is the company, all by himself. I'm not opposed to wearing a man's fragrance on occasion, so I wanted to get some candles that weren't just food or flower scented. One of my favorite scents from Yankee was their cut grass one. I'm not sure if they make it anymore, but this guy has one.
I really enjoy watching your candle reviews and seeing how others are doing what they do. If you don't mind sharing, what leather FO do you like? I've heard you mention it in a few videos. Thank you
I will DEFINITELY be purchasing some Dude Candles for the man in my life! Plus before I started doing candles, soap and other fufu products full time, I was a welder/fabricator for the last 4 years. I built dump truck beds for a living. So I will keep my eye open for one called METAL SHOP or maybe you could make me a custom one!! Call it Rosie the Welder! Or "There's a girl in here!" Make it smell like sun baked sheet metal, hydraulic fluid, rust, heat & a hint of FEMALE!!! I am a redhead so you could add some ginger maybe?? Or even sunscreen because we used to wear it in days that we spent all day welding.LOL!! I think I am funny.... But seriously, thank you for showing me what excellent branding looks like!
Believe it or not, I'm working on that as we speak. I'm dabbling with trying to nail down some copper and metallic scents, but it's a REAL REAL challenge when you consider it's all a synthetic process with blending fragrances. Finding floral scents is easy. Trying to "trick the senses" into smelling metal is hard. I'm trying to get my Electrician candle perfected that smells like copper wire and burnt wire shielding. My life would be easier if I just made flower scents! lol
Easier perhaps but not near as FUN!! I love a challenge!! Obviously, or I wouldn't have been building dump truck beds 🤣🤣🤣 that is awesome you're doing that! I would LOVE to buy one when you perfect it! 🖤
Just watching this and just by packaging and branding plus his candle line makes me want to purchase a few candles from him before I even hear your burn review.
@@BlackTieBarn yes he is especially after I watched the rest of your review. I going to have to "test" a couple for myself and see if my review matches yours even though I'm still fairly new at candle making, little over a year
Hi 'dude ha. i was wondering if you could be so kind as to tell me what scents would my pastor like. the alcohol scents wouldnt be good. what would you suggest for me to make candles with that in mind in scents. i see the leather, but what else please. great video and ty
Hi Wade. Thanks again for a great upload. I am considering starting a candle business to add to my artisan soaps. Would a pure100% soy wax be too soft for wax melts? Learning a lot from you, Erica and Jeff. You guys are such an inspiration. Sending you best wishes from Pretoria, South Africa.
I won’t speak for Wade or others ~ but in my experience and testing it really IS best to use a wax specifically for wax melts/tarts… otherwise it’s hard as balls to get out of a clam shell/mold. It gets all mushy and mashed-potatoey
Awesome branding! Where does he get supplies from? Where can I buy such unique scents? Or how can I concoct those scents? Btw, do you concoct your own scents (mixing FOs) or do you mostly buy ready made formulas from candle suppliers?
As Wade eluded below, you can purchase oils from any supplier and I do. I shop from multiple places. For many of my unique scents, I definitely blend and mix to create my own special scents. As an example, Wade reviewed "NEW KICKS" which is carefully crafted to smell like a new box of sneakers. It has the aromatic smell of a new pair of sneakers in the box: cotton, leather, rubber. This was a hard one to make, but now it's easily a top seller for me.
@@vladolaf2601 I don't wanna "be that guy", but that's my little secret. Mastering that new sneakers in a box smell took some time and effort. I keep all my blending processes a secret. Sorry, Vlad! Don't hold it against me! lol
Thanks Tiffany. All the candle designs certainly differ. I think it's nice to see variation between products. Some labels small. Some big. I think it's what makes products stand out from one another. :)
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This creator’s branding is absolutely STUNNING!!!!!
Yessir
Angel, thank you so much! I'm glad to know I'm on the right path here...
That Dude did an amazing job with the branding! Very impressive!
Lol. Yes he did!
Matt, great job! I read on your site that you did all of the branding and site design as well, a multi-talented dude for sure. The "unboxing experience" is unforgettable!
Multi talented dude... lol. Love it
Julie, yes, I'm a little lucky that I know web design, some coding experience, photography, and graphic design. It certainly helps to have those skills to bring everything in-house and manage the look and brand myself.
Thanks!
No problem!
Matt, your branding is AMAZING! Distinctive, appealing, and brings luxury styling right from the start. Excellent
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Branding is EVERYTHING and Matt nailed it!
Yup!
One of my favorite candle reviews, dudes packaging and whole candle experience is A+ from beginning to end. Great job Matt!
Agreed!!!! 🙌🏼
For sure!
Is it wrong for me to say this is one of my favorite reviews, too? LOL Thank you, Mayra!
Lol
@@dudecandle Lol 🥰
The website is presented better than the candles and honestly that's a phenomenal achievement. There's been other candles in this series that I prefer aesthetically but the attention to detail and the consistency in brand identity, not just across the candles themselves; but the fragrances, the packaging, and his website is perfection. He's really honed in on selling your brand, not your product
This branding is absolutely amazing!!!🤩
Yep!
Loooved the branding, top notch! This was my first review of yours and I absolutely loved watching it. So inspiring, especially for us who want to launch a candle business in the future. Thank you for doing those videos!
No problem! :)
Wow the packaging!!!!!!!!! Love this review! Love his brand🌹
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I'm kinda partial to it, too! Thank you for the comment!
Matt, you did an amazing job! I love the presentation and packaging.
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Very impressive branding. Love the backstory and candle fragrance names as well. Bravo!
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Text book branding. This is how you do it folks. Great job! I love this review.
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Well done, Matt! Loved the candle names. The branding is amazing😍.
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Thank you! Wade's feedback has blown me away, too. It's tough when you do all this alone and wonder how your brand and product is received.
Matt did a wonderful job!
I agree!
I absolutely love the branding! Thanks for another great review!
Thanks Emma!
This is truly awesome🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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This is impressive. I hope Matt is still going strong. What an inspiration for niche market and branding.
Oh he is. Video coming soon with him!
New Dude Candle here. I'm obsessed with the packaging and also the scent of the "Sawdust" candle. Super-strong smell and long candle life!
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This is amazing! Way to go, Matt!
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I like the branding method of Dude Candle. I will be sure to purchase from this line for the dude in my life...when I get one 🤫❣ Great review Wade.
You should! :)
Thank you Sandra! :-))))
Dude Candle is top notch, great job Matt
Yup!
Hey Matte,
Kudos to U!! Loving it... You aren't letting anyone forget your Brand... 😁🙌!! Its cool to see that you've done All of the work yourself. Your micro niche marketing is On Point. TFS... Continued Success Dude
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Thank you! I'm hoping for success, too! Fingers crossed!
How do you only have 33k subs? Your information, experience, content quality, and subjects are great! Thank you for all you do. I'm looking to get into candle making as a hobby. As a man, this is something I'm interested in as I don't typically see fragrances that match what I'm looking for.
Thanks! It's not a very old channel so that might be one reason. But yah, youtube channel also be random abd luck of the draw. Gotta hope yourube pushes you out as well which they don't always do. Just hoping it's keeps growing. :) Thanks again!
Excellent branding and product!
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Love the branding Matt! Very thorough and professional! Great job! Dude! 😜 lol
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Thank you very much! I really appreciate everyone's input. It's nice to get that vote of confidence!
Great branding Matt!
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Nice job Matt!
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Great job! Love the branding!
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Thank you so much! Everyone's feedback has been amazing and so appreciated.
Great branding 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽
Agreed!
Excellent Dude! 😎
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WOWW!!!! Absolutely stunning Matt! I’m not sure if it was you or a GD, but whoever designed the packaging is a branding beast! I don’t think I’ve ever seen better TBH! Just so thorough and well thought out!
Also, Wade I wanted to see if you ever found out if it was in fact 4630 or 4627 instead of 4625? I blend 3 waxes and 4625 is one of them. And you’re absolutely right…..You have to take a hammer to it so wondering if that was a typo. As always…. Still enjoying your content! TFS!
I did not. But I would swear it was 4627 or 4630
@@BlackTieBarn I’m confident in your opinion as I know you know your stuff!
I'd prefer the sawdust one to actually just smell of sawdust, but I'll probably buy that one, anyway. I found this company by plugging in men candles in a search engine, and it was about halfway down the page. I really like the appearance of the packaging. I especially like the variety of scents he offers. And I want to support a small business, and according to his website, he is the company, all by himself. I'm not opposed to wearing a man's fragrance on occasion, so I wanted to get some candles that weren't just food or flower scented. One of my favorite scents from Yankee was their cut grass one. I'm not sure if they make it anymore, but this guy has one.
Yes he did and it's very good
I really enjoy watching your candle reviews and seeing how others are doing what they do. If you don't mind sharing, what leather FO do you like? I've heard you mention it in a few videos. Thank you
I use one from lonestar thst I like
I will DEFINITELY be purchasing some Dude Candles for the man in my life! Plus before I started doing candles, soap and other fufu products full time, I was a welder/fabricator for the last 4 years. I built dump truck beds for a living. So I will keep my eye open for one called METAL SHOP or maybe you could make me a custom one!! Call it Rosie the Welder! Or "There's a girl in here!" Make it smell like sun baked sheet metal, hydraulic fluid, rust, heat & a hint of FEMALE!!! I am a redhead so you could add some ginger maybe?? Or even sunscreen because we used to wear it in days that we spent all day welding.LOL!! I think I am funny.... But seriously, thank you for showing me what excellent branding looks like!
Omg.. awesome comment! 😁 Thanks Jennifer!
Believe it or not, I'm working on that as we speak. I'm dabbling with trying to nail down some copper and metallic scents, but it's a REAL REAL challenge when you consider it's all a synthetic process with blending fragrances. Finding floral scents is easy. Trying to "trick the senses" into smelling metal is hard. I'm trying to get my Electrician candle perfected that smells like copper wire and burnt wire shielding. My life would be easier if I just made flower scents! lol
Easier perhaps but not near as FUN!! I love a challenge!! Obviously, or I wouldn't have been building dump truck beds 🤣🤣🤣 that is awesome you're doing that! I would LOVE to buy one when you perfect it! 🖤
@@BlackTieBarn thanks! ☺
Just watching this and just by packaging and branding plus his candle line makes me want to purchase a few candles from him before I even hear your burn review.
Lol. Then he is doing something right! ;)
@@BlackTieBarn yes he is especially after I watched the rest of your review. I going to have to "test" a couple for myself and see if my review matches yours even though I'm still fairly new at candle making, little over a year
Does Matt ship overseas? Like others have said. The branding in on point and very cool.
I have no idea to be honest. You may hit him up through contact page in his website
When do you think you will have your $12 leather candle available again? I am like trying to be first in line here lol
Great question. Soon I hope! Ran out oils.
Hi 'dude ha. i was wondering if you could be so kind as to tell me what scents would my pastor like. the alcohol scents wouldnt be good. what would you suggest for me to make candles with that in mind in scents. i see the leather, but what else please. great video and ty
I'll defer to Matt
Hi Wade can you let me know the name of the fragrance vendor you mentioned that had an oak whiskey scent?
Man-dles would've been a cool name too
Yep.... already exists though. Definitely a good name
Hi Wade. Thanks again for a great upload. I am considering starting a candle business to add to my artisan soaps. Would a pure100% soy wax be too soft for wax melts? Learning a lot from you, Erica and Jeff. You guys are such an inspiration. Sending you best wishes from Pretoria, South Africa.
I won’t speak for Wade or others ~ but in my experience and testing it really IS best to use a wax specifically for wax melts/tarts… otherwise it’s hard as balls to get out of a clam shell/mold. It gets all mushy and mashed-potatoey
@@MushroomAngel thank you😊
Noted
I agree... not a fan of 100% soy for melts in my opinion. Too soft and mushy. Just my preference
Where do you get custom boxes like that?
Many places but it's not cheap unless you of you order overseas. But places like Refine Packaging or Uprinting can do it
Awesome branding! Where does he get supplies from? Where can I buy such unique scents? Or how can I concoct those scents?
Btw, do you concoct your own scents (mixing FOs) or do you mostly buy ready made formulas from candle suppliers?
Yes I mix and make some. You can buy oils from any supplier and just experiment 😉
As Wade eluded below, you can purchase oils from any supplier and I do. I shop from multiple places. For many of my unique scents, I definitely blend and mix to create my own special scents. As an example, Wade reviewed "NEW KICKS" which is carefully crafted to smell like a new box of sneakers. It has the aromatic smell of a new pair of sneakers in the box: cotton, leather, rubber. This was a hard one to make, but now it's easily a top seller for me.
@@dudecandle which FOs do you mix & blend to create New Kicks?
@@dudecandle btw, are your customers mostly men?
@@vladolaf2601 I don't wanna "be that guy", but that's my little secret. Mastering that new sneakers in a box smell took some time and effort. I keep all my blending processes a secret. Sorry, Vlad! Don't hold it against me! lol
Do you still review candles?
Only occasionally t the moment. Very busy and backed up
How do I get you to test my 10oz candle.? I sell them for $10.
Shoot me an email to youtube@blacktiebarn.com :)
Hello wade I made candles that are video games inspired Id love for you to feature me. Gladly send some products over to you!
I will not be negative.... But the label is too big
Thanks Tiffany. All the candle designs certainly differ. I think it's nice to see variation between products. Some labels small. Some big. I think it's what makes products stand out from one another. :)
@@BlackTieBarn Yea, but the label was too big for the jar. I love the packaging tho,
@@tiffanygrimsely14 I wonder if it may have looked worse in the video. Because in person, they look great!