Yankee Candle was founded in 1969 in Massachusetts, United States, by Michael Kittredge. The company grew into one of the most recognized producers of scented candles and home fragrance products. Yankee Candle produces jar candles, wax melts, room sprays, and other fragrance items designed to create scented environments in the home. The brand is known for its wide variety of fragrances and seasonal collections. Yankee Candle is part of the Newell Brands portfolio.