About US!

Dominique Zuniga, the founder and creator of Uncommon Scents, embarked on her candle-making journey in Merced, CA. A proud mama with a deep passion for candles, she is dedicated to creating experiences that evoke memories and emotions, while ensuring every space feels clean (even if there are days you’ve only had a chance to do a quick tidy-up).

After years of falling short from satisfaction when buying candles, she invested in her own dreams to learn the process of crafting a luxurious clean burning candle she longed to find. That journey began in her kitchen, because if there’s a will, there’s a way!

It’s time to elevate your ambiance with quality candles that make every space feel like home.

Be Uncommon

Here at Uncommon Scents, we value quality, which is why each candle is hand-poured in small batches by me, Dominque Zuniga! In addition to pouring every candle, I create all of my own blends using high quality fragrance oils that are designed to evoke emotions and memories.