You know the saying that scents tend to bring back memories? Well Oré mi is all about that. Warm and calming scents, all of which come with their own story. Prepare to be hypnotized.
The Story
Oré mi (Or-Reh-Me) is an independent wellbeing brand that was founded in 2019 by Karen Olla in South London. Meaning my friend in Yoruba, the brand's ethos focuses on celebrating Nigerian heritage, by creating welcoming and restorative scents that fill your home with warmth.
What started off as a vanilla-scented soy wax candle for friends and family, this creative side-project soon turned into a full-on lifestyle brand. Karen admits that she didn’t initially include her first-ever product on the website,instead, she decided to go further and refine the scent, which now exists as the Vanilla & Sandalwood candle .
The Brand
The current offering consists of scented soy wax candles and incense. The candles conveniently come in three different sizes (50, 150 and 400g), as well as trio sets ( Okan & Méji ), which is ideal when looking for *the* scent. If you don’t know where to start,a personal favourite is the Honey & Tobacco candle , however we really believe any of the scents will help you create that calming ambience at home that everyone loves.
But the plan doesn’t stop there. “My dream product to create would be our own hand wash and hand lotion,” says Oré Mi founder Karen. “Something that is more accessible to every household and business. I always imagine the excitement of walking into a restaurant and seeing our hand wash/lotion in their bathrooms.”
For a full indulgence experience, make sure you also read up on the scent’s story (found on the website in the item description). These come from Karen’s memories and experiences, which will mesmerize you and allow you to experience the scent in full.
A special mention also must go to the packaging . Besides looking stunning in any set up, it is also environmentally friendly. When checking out, you have the option to purchase candles without a lid. That comes especially handy if ordering multiple candles or you have ordered some previously, as it allows you to reuse the lids you already have.
Ideal For
Home lovers. Good-scent connoisseurs. Decor enthusiasts. Christmas gifts. Cosy “you-time” evenings. Or just those occasions when you’re really stuck on what to buy for your friend. Should we go on?
Best advice on starting your own business
“You need to make sure to price your product for its real worth. What I mean by that is that if you want to make this your livelihood, you have to value your time, skills and love that has gone into each and every product. Don’t try and squeeze your margins and retail price just to appear accessible to ALL consumers. You will find your niche and they will appreciate the art behind the product itself, enough to pay for its true value.”
Where To Find
Instagram: @oremistudios
Shop: www.oremistudios.com