# Sausage-Scented Vootives Man Cans are Candles Created for Men by a Teenage Entrepreneur By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-cans References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/mancans/) & [man-cans](http://www.man-cans.com/Scripts/default.asp) Man Cans, created by teenage entrepreneur Hart Main, are a clever twist on [traditional candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-candle-collection). Main's candles are geared towards men that are generally turned off by flowery scents; instead, his candles come in [scents such as bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations), campfire, Grandpa’s pipe and new mitt. The teenage entrepreneur of Man Cans collects [soup cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-cans) that he uses as the frame for his candles, which he makes in his kitchen. When a can of soup is donated to the budding entrepreneur, the soup is donated to a soup kitchen. Main has found a remarkable way to inspire others to donate to his project. The young entrepreneur of Man Cans has created not only a unique niche product but also a compelling story behind the product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Niche Scented Products:** Creating scented products with unique and specific fragrances tailored to different consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Using recycled materials or repurposed objects for packaging, creating an eco-friendly image and reducing waste. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Integrating a social cause or philanthropic element into a business model to inspire consumer participation and drive positive change. ### Where This Applies - **Home Fragrance:** Opportunity to create unconventional scented products that cater to a specific demographic, such as men. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to explore sustainable and innovative packaging solutions that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity to offer unique and story-driven products that resonate with consumers seeking distinctive and meaningful gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Fragrance Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-hainey.md) - [Food-Inspired Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodinspired-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Floral Novelty-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-hanging-fruit.md) - [Shoe-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taft.md) - [Coconut-Encased Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-candles.md) - [Hand-Poured Soy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-candles.md) - [Tomato-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatoscented-candle.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker.md)