Metaphoric Aroma is a Black/Eritrean-owned candle brand where poetry and scent come together. Founded by poet and storyteller Bitania Yemane, each soy candle is paired with a handwritten poem that reflects the essence of its fragrance. More than candles, they are experiences—designed to spark memory, reflection, and connection.

Metaphoric Aroma is rooted in the belief that art belongs in our everyday lives. Just as scent lingers in the air, words linger in the heart—transforming ordinary moments into spaces of light, warmth, and meaning. The brand now expands into the literary world with Bitania’s debut poetry collection, Words of Yesterday, continuing its mission to create art that heals, inspires, and reflects the times.