how derived came

to be...

Hi! I’m Kristen, the face behind Derived Candle. I’m also the photographer, the creative director, the chemist, designer and creator. I’m a native New Yorker who moved to New Orleans in 2018.

This company started when the pandemic hit in 2020. With a passion for aesthetic, home decor, and things that smell good, candles just seemed like a great creative outlet when times felt isolated.

The name… ‘DERIVED’ is derived from the word ‘dèrive’. Which means to drift; a spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveler leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of landscape and architecture attract and move them.

Everything I’ve made thus far, are inspired by memories, both past and present, and moments in time. When lit, they are meant to take you on a journey. All of Derived candles are made with soy wax and aroma oils, which are formulated and designed by master perfumers. The oils are high quality, and sure to fill an entire space with a mood or feeling.

Hope y’all enjoy!