Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Candles

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Candles sits at Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Candles. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 10 attributes for Candles

• Alcohol/Solvent content — Classifies the product based on alcohol or solvent content for shipping and regulatory purposes (e.g., alcohol ≤24%, alcohol >24%, solvent small container)
  Examples: Alcohol >24%, Alcohol ≤24%, Solvent - large container (>1L), Solvent - small container (≤1L), Other
• Candle container material — Identifies the material of the candle’s vessel or container (for jar/tin candles).
  Examples: Aluminum, Ceramic, Coconut shell, Concrete, Enamel, Glass, Plastic, Steel (11 values in total)
• Candle material — Specifies the type of wax or material used in a candle, such as paraffin wax or beeswax
  Examples: Beeswax, Paraffin wax, Soy wax, Other
• Candle type — Specifies the design of candles, such as taper or tea light
  Examples: CBD, Container, Floating, Pillar, Taper, Tea light, Votive, Other
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Decoration material — Identifies the material used for decoration, such as sequins or feathers
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Bamboo, Brass, Bronze, Canvas, Capiz, Cardboard (62 values in total)
• Fragrance level — Specifies the scent intensity of a product, e.g. unscented, lightly scented
  Examples: Fragrance-free, Lightly scented, Other
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Scent — Specifies the fragrance or aroma of a product, such as vanilla or citrus
  Examples: Aquatic, Cherry, Cinnamon, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Floral, Fresh, Fresh linen (24 values in total)
• Usage type — Specifies the product's intended use cycle, e.g. reusable, refillable
  Examples: Disposable, Refillable, Reusable, Other

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Candles (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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