What Cerabella does

Cerabella is a Barcelona-based artisanal candle manufacturer founded in 1862 by Francesca Abella in the Raval neighborhood, currently operating under fifth-generation manager Antoni Anglès. The company produces 100% handmade candles in its Sentmenat (Barcelona province) facility, employing approximately 50-60 artisans and offering a portfolio that spans scented candles (26+ fragrance combinations), colored candles with basic and enamel finishes, custom/bespoke candles, garden and outdoor candles, seasonal collections (Christmas, Events), and a Boutique and Signature line developed through collaborations with 20+ internationally recognized designers including Helena Rohner, Javier Mariscal, Ricardo Bofill, and Catalina Estrada. Operational certifications include EcoVadis Silver (2025), UN Global Compact signatory status since 2021, FSC-certified packaging, and GDPR compliance.

Cerabella operates a hybrid B2C/B2B commercial model. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through a consumer e-commerce site (candles.barcelona) and a physical retail store at the original 1862 Raval location in Barcelona. B2B revenue is generated through a private online ordering portal serving a global network of 50+ stockists and distributors, plus a dedicated US sales office (Cerabella Group Corp) in Miami, Florida. A separate custom/bespoke manufacturing service handles personalized candles for events, weddings, corporate gifting, hospitality, and designer collaborations, with capabilities including wax engraving, relief, silk-screen printing on glass, decorated glass, and custom packaging. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; wholesale customers register for the B2B portal while retail customers transact through the online shop.

The company's stated go-to-market is multi-channel and sales-led, combining content marketing (cerabella.com, blog at thingsaboutcandles.com), active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and X, earned media through a press room, and participation in design industry events such as Barcelona Design Week. Recent strategic actions include the 2024 award of ACIO export competitiveness grants (Export Manager and International eTrade), the establishment of a US sales entity, and the attainment of EcoVadis Silver certification in 2025, all signaling deliberate international and sustainability-led expansion of a mature heritage brand.

Name

Cerabella

Legal name

Cerabella, SL

Website

https://cerabella.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cerabella is a 163-year-old Barcelona-based artisanal candle manufacturer producing handmade candles across scented, colored, custom, and seasonal collections, serving retail consumers via e-commerce and physical store, wholesale distributors across 50+ stockists, and B2B clients in events, hospitality, and design through bespoke services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Candles & Home Fragrance

akta.pro primary industry

Candles, Home Fragrance & Diffusers Retail (CRAIACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seasonal, Holiday & Party Home Décor Retail (CRAIACAD)

Keywords

• Artisan candle manufacturing
• Handmade scented candles
• Custom candle production
• Wholesale home fragrance
• Designer candle collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Candle Product Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling artisan candles including scented candles, colored candles, decorative candles, garden/outdoor candles, Christmas collection, events candles, and accessories. Sold through both retail (direct consumers) and wholesale (distributor) channels.
2. Custom/Bespoke Candle Orders: Custom candle manufacturing services for individual designs, large-scale productions, and unique pieces with personalized features including wax engraving, relief, silk screen printing, and custom packaging.
3. Wholesale/Distribution: B2B sales through registered distributor network, with dedicated online ordering platform for business customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cerabella is an artisanal candle manufacturer founded in 1862 that designs, produces, and sells handmade candles across scented, coloured, decorative, garden/outdoor, Christmas, events, boutique, and signature collections. Production takes place entirely in the Barcelona province facility, and the company offers bespoke custom candles with personalized colouring, fragrance, engraving, relief, silk-screen printing, and packaging. Products are sold directly to consumers through an online shop and a Barcelona physical store, and to wholesale distributors/stockists through a dedicated B2B online ordering platform and a US sales office.

Product overview

Cerabella is a Barcelona-based artisanal candle manufacturer founded in 1862, producing handmade candles through five generations of craftsmanship. The product portfolio centers on handmade candles available in multiple collections: core offerings include scented candles (26 fragrance options), coloured candles (basic and enamel finishes), and custom/personalized candles with decoration services. The portfolio is organized across specialized collections including Boutique (premium), Signature (designer collaborations with artists like Catalina Estrada, Helena Rohner, and Javier Mariscal), Scented, Christmas, Events, Garden/Outdoor, and Accessories. The company also maintains its heritage brand Cerería Abella honoring founder Francesca Abella. All products are manufactured in the Barcelona province, emphasizing Mediterranean cultural influences and sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cerería Abella: Original candle shop brand name, now used primarily for retail store at Sant Antoni Abat, 9 - 08001 Barcelona

Products and services

• Handmade Candles

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of products manufactured in Barcelona province
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Diptyque: Iconic French luxury candle and fragrance brand (now LVMH-owned) with strong heritage, designer collaborations, and global retail. Comparable in premium positioning and scent-led product strategy, but vastly larger scale.
• Le Labo: LVMH-owned niche fragrance and candle brand with cult following, signature scents, and bespoke services. Comparable in customization philosophy and luxury candle positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Jo Malone London: British luxury fragrance and candle brand (Estée Lauder) with strong heritage, signature scent portfolio, and global wholesale. Comparable in scent-led product architecture and premium gifting positioning.

Direct peers

• Boy Smells: LA-based independent candle brand known for bold design, gender-neutral scents, and cannabis-wax innovation. Comparable in independent brand identity and design-led marketing in the premium candle category.
• Baobab Collection: Belgian luxury candle brand producing handcrafted, decorated candles with designer collaborations and a global wholesale network. Comparable in product positioning, craftsmanship emphasis, and multi-channel distribution.
• Otherland: NYC-based direct-to-consumer candle brand with artist collaborations, mailer-style packaging, and a younger design-led audience. Comparable in independent, design-forward positioning and limited-edition drops.
• Lafco New York: Luxury hand-poured candle brand with vegetable wax formulations, strong hotel/hospitality channel, and design-led packaging. Comparable in custom formulations, hospitality B2B focus, and artisanal production approach.
• Cire Trudon: French heritage candle maker dating to 1643, also made by hand with custom molds and designer collaborations. The most direct analogue to Cerabella's heritage-luxury positioning in the artisan candle category.
• D.S. & Durga: Independent Brooklyn-based fragrance house producing artisanal scented candles with strong design identity and niche positioning. Comparable in craft-led, design-forward approach to premium home fragrance.
• Voluspa: California-based luxury candle brand with coconut wax blends, designer packaging, and strong wholesale presence in design retailers. Comparable in product innovation and design-led wholesale distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cerabellacandle
• Facebookfacebook.com/cerabellacandles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cerabella-sl
• Instagraminstagram.com/cerabellacandles
• Pinterestpinterest.es/cerabellacandle

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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