RAVE SCOUT
COOKIES® HANDBOOK #001
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SECOND EDITION> The first issue of the Rave Scout Cookies® Handbook is packed with stories and insights to share with your fellow ravers—whether you're gathered around a campfire, vibing at your favorite afters, or squeezed into a bathroom stall.
With contributions from literary scholars, this handbook uncovers the roots of electronic dance music, exploring how Queer and POC communities pioneered and shaped the underground scene.
Stay safer on the dance floor with our Harm Reduction Guide, curated in collaboration with DanceSafe National. Learn essential safety tips and best practices to ensure you and your community can rave responsibly.
Dive into the journeys of some of our favorite DJs and Producers, including Ariel Zetina, Justin Cudmore, and Jeffrey Sfire, and get a first-hand look at the experiences of NYC’s underground rave community members.
Discover ALKHEMY and Por Detroit, two collectives working to reclaim the underground rave scene and restore its original Queer and POC roots—on a global scale.
Feast your eyes on an archival section of rare, historical rave flyers with courtesy to The Rave Preservation Project, offering a glimpse into the visual legacy of underground dance culture.
Look to the cosmos and explore how astrological forces influence the success of today’s most iconic rave collectives.
There's something there by, for every raver; the mystic, the skeptic, the historian, and the futurist.
Toilet-Trip Scent
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Rave Scout®Plague Rave Candle Collection
> Is the rave a little too loud? Are the afters dragging on way too long? It’s time for a Toilet-Trip—but not just any trip. Spark up this Lavender, Rose, and Eucalyptus Scented Candle and transform your space into a euphoric sanctuary. Designed to soothe your black-tar raving soul, this candle blends calming lavender, romantic rose, and refreshing eucalyptus to help you unwind, reset, and refresh.
Perfect for post-rave recovery, late-night chill sessions, or setting the vibe in your space, this hand-poured soy wax candle is a must-have for anyone looking to relax and rejuvenate. Light it up, breathe deep, and let the music in your head fade into a blissful afterglow.
Paranoia Scent Candle
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Rave Scout®Plague Rave Candle Collection
> But what if the oranges aren't ORANGE? And the APPLE, don’t get us started. We can’t go down that rabbit hole. CINNAMON—we all know what really happened to her.
The scent of a 4 AM basement set, the whispers of a Berlin warehouse, the pulse of a dark, smoke-filled dance floor—captured in a candle. Paranoia is a scent experience designed for those who live for the underground.
Whether you're recovering from a marathon set, setting the mood for a deep techno session, or gifting your rave family, Paranoia is your portal down a rabbit hole.
Original Rave Scout® Scent Candle
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Rave Scout®Plague Rave Candle Collection
> Gather around the afters and ignite the essence of the underground with the Rave Scout® Original Scent Candle—a must-have for music festival lovers, late-night adventurers, and Burning Man dreamers. Designed for those who live by the beat and embrace the PLUR lifestyle, this candle fills your space with an intoxicating blend of Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Coconut, creating the ultimate post-rave sanctuary.
Infused with high-vibe energy, this candle is for those who dance under the stars at Burning Man, get lost in the bass at music festivals, and chase psychedelic sunrises. Whether you’re boofing beats, reminiscing about legendary dancefloors, or unwinding with fellow festival explorers, let this scent transport you back to the basslines and flashing lights.
Speed Scent Candle
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Rave Scout®Plague Rave Candle Collection
> The night moves in rhythms only the devoted can hear. A locked groove at 4 AM, the crackle of a needle finding its place, the hush before the next drop. The dancefloor is ritual, the afters an unspoken pact. No phones. No egos. Just sound, sweat, and electricity in the air.
The Rave Scout® Speed Scent Candle is made for this moment. A sharp, HI-NRG blend of rosemary, basil, and jasmine designed to charge the space—whether it’s a fog-drenched warehouse, a dimly lit apartment afterparty, or your own personal sanctuary between sets.
Darkroom Scent Candle
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Rave Scout®Plague Rave Candle Collection
> The strobes flicker, the bass rattles your ribs, and somewhere beyond the smoke, a door leads to the unknown. Inside, it’s only heat, breath, and touch—the pulse of the rave fading into a deeper rhythm.
Strike a match. Light the Darkroom Candle. Let the air thicken with sultry patchouli and ripe strawberries, a scent as heady and electric as the bodies pressed together in the dark.
No words. No faces. Just sensation. Lose yourself. Give in. Disappear.