Welcome to Bewilderment

Founded in 2015, Bewilderment is a queer-owned, unapologetically leftist fragrance studio in Baltimore, Ohio. We make small-batch treats for bath, body, and home—and we make noise about the things that matter.

Our founder, Brandon Love, started pouring wax melts as a lifeline after surviving a suicide attempt at 18. What began as a way to keep his hands busy grew into a purpose-driven business with a community built on mutual aid, solidarity, and action. 

We believe housing, food, water, healthcare, and electricity are human rights. We believe mental health advocacy means putting those human rights first. We believe billionaires shouldn’t exist. And we believe in putting our money where our mouth is—donating to causes like Black Voters Matter and The Trevor Project, and running a mental health support space that’s been here long before it was trendy. Join our award winning facebook group, the BewilderBuds Mental Health Hangout. 

Bewilderment is for the loud, the tired, the left-behind, and anyone who refuses to fit in. Around here, self-care and social change go hand-in-hand. So light up some waxmelts, connect with some likeminded badasses. Welcome to Bewilderment!

Join the Mental Health Hangout, click here.

Support our mission–join Melt Mail, click here.

Shop in person!
Visit us in store Friday & Saturdays 10am to 6pm!

129 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio.

We can't wait to bewilder you in person! 🛍️🎉

Studio location.