refill program
reduce, reuse, refill
at often wander we do our best to reduce waste, which is why we love our refill program so much!
the program offers 1/2 priced* refills on all the products we make in-house. this helps keep our products out of landfills — and saves our customers some green too.
candle refills are often wander's longest standing and most popular refill service.
burn through your candles until there is about 1" of wax left in the bottom.
using either a spoon and glass cleaner or soap and warm water, clean out the remaining wax and wick base to avoid a $2 cleaning fee per dirty vessel.
bring (or ship) your empty, clean vessels to the shop and choose your refill scent. you're welcome to fill with the original or pick a new scent each time!
what you need to know:
- the refill price will be half the retail price of your chosen refill scent. please note that candle collection prices vary.
- once you have selected your refill scent, the shop assistant will collect your contact information and payment.
- from there, the candles will be taken to the candle studio to be refilled.
- you will receive a text in about 7 business days to let you know that your new candles are complete and ready to pick up!
reed diffusers are a great way to add scent to a room for months at a time without the extra care that lit candles require.
hold onto the cap that comes on your diffuser bottle and bring it in with you when it's time to refill.
new diffuser reeds are $2 for a set of 8.
be sure to flip your reeds every couple of weeks for a boost of fragrance!
what you need to know:
- the refill price will be half the retail price of your chosen refill scent.
- once you have selected your refill scent, the shop assistant will collect your contact information and payment.
- from there, the empty diffuser bottles will be taken to the candle studio to be refilled.
- you will receive a text in about 7 business days to let you know that your new diffusers are complete and ready for pick up!
incense is available for instant, in-shop refill.
bring your empty incense tubes in to the shop and choose your refill scent. you're welcome to refill with the original or pick a new scent each time!
each scent comes with a thoughtfully curated 'mood tunes' spotify playlist to really set the mood.
what you need to know:
- the refill price will be half the retail price of your chosen refill scent.
- once you have selected your refill scent, the shop assistant will collect your payment.
- from there, your product will be refilled in-shop on the spot!
- please note, refilling with a different incense scent may slightly alter the new chosen fragrance.
want to refill incense by mail? no need to ship us the tube! simply reach out to us with proof of purchase and shipping information at hello@oftenwander.com, and we'll send you an invoice for your incense refill.
now available for instant refill, you can enjoy any often wander bath and body products again and again!
bring your empty containers to the shop and choose your refill scent. you're welcome to fill with the original or pick a new scent each time.
hint: if you're loving our hand sanitizer, an 8oz bottle is available to refill your 2oz bottles with even more convenience.
what you need to know:
- the refill price will be half the retail price of your chosen scent.
- once you have selected your refill scent, the shop assistant will collect your payment.
- from there, your product will be refilled in-shop on the spot!
- please note, the shop assistant will do their very best to remove previous scent from the container before refilling, but refilling with a different scent may slightly alter the new fragrance.
ship your clean, empty often wander vessels with the courier of your choice to:
often wander
attn: candle refills
593 valencia st.
san francisco, ca 94110
you can do this with any refillable often wander product! this includes candles, diffusers, incense, room sprays, perfume, bath salts, hand sanitizer, and hair + beard oils.
be sure to include a note with the fragrances you would like your vessels filled with.
email hello@oftenwander.com your shipment tracking number so that we may keep an eye out for your package. please also note your phone number and return address.
once we have received your package, we will create and send you an invoice for the refill and return shipping costs. please note, if you send in dirty vessels, you will be charged an addition $2 service fee per dirty container.
when we have received payment verification, we will then fill your candles. due to the nature of candle pouring, it will be 7-10 business days before your candles will be ready to ship. a notification will be sent to your email with tracking information once your candles are on their way to you.
can i ship in my custom vessels?
yes! check out our special vessel fills or main faq page for additional information.
how should i pack my vessels for shipping?
you can use items you already have in your home! be sure to wrap your vessel(s) with padding like newspaper, then secure them in a box with enough padding that they cannot move around.
what if my often wander vessel is damaged during shipping?
if damaged on its way to us, we can replace it for $5. if your refill is damaged on its way back to you, contact us so we can make it right.
for other questions and more detailed information, check our our main faq page!
we can't wait to see you!
*refill is 1/2 the retail price of the chosen refill scent