Our Favorite Warm and Woodsy Candles
Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme Candle stands out with its earthy and elegant blend of cypress smoke, warm amber, sweet vanilla, florals, and fresh moss. However, it has a few flaws like fingerprint-prone glossy vessel and sometimes crooked labels. Kishmish Kashmiri Chai Candle offers a sweet and spicy combination of anise and cardamom, but it's only sold on the company's website and doesn't accept returns. P.F. Candle Co. Amber & Moss Soy Candle has a rich, complex aroma with notes of pine resin, moss, eucalyptus, and vanilla, though its label is flimsy and it's not the strongest scented. Paddywax Tobacco Flower Form Candle comes in an eye-catching ceramic vessel with a subtle yet heady cedar-and-patchouli fragrance, but the wax pours can be uneven. Apotheke Charcoal Candle has an upscale look and a sophisticated scent that fills a room, though the label can't be removed. Brooklyn Candle Studio Palo Santo Minimalist Candle has a potent palo santo scent and is reasonably priced, but its label is hard to remove. Voluspa Baltic Amber Candle is incredibly fragrant, available in various sizes, and a great value, but it can burn unevenly due to a single wick.
Our Favorite Fresh and Floral Candles
Bath & Body Works Rose Water & Ivy Candle has a realistic rose scent and is budget-friendly, but it burns fast and the availability of lids and sizes can be confusing. Diptyque Roses Classic Candle has a potent and beautiful rose scent, but it's expensive and doesn't come with a lid. Otherland Daybed Candle packs a powerful floral punch and has a bold vessel and lid, but it might be too strong for some. Target Project 62 Lavender + Eucalyptus Candle offers a soft and natural scent at a reasonable price, but it burns fast and has no lid.
Our Favorite Sweet and Citrusy Candles
Mala the Brand Cereal Scented Soy Candle is a sophisticated take on Froot Loops, available with different wicks, but has strict return policies and can tunnel. Peacesake Neroli and Musk Candle has a dreamy blend of florals, citrus, and sandalwood in a stylish vessel with a cork lid, but the lid can crumble.
Our Favorite Unique and Savory Scents
D.S. & Durga Pasta Water Candle has a strange but satisfying savory-and-salty smell, but it's very expensive and polarizing. Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle has a fresh and green tomato scent, but it's pricey and has a subtler aroma. Smell House Juice Hoax Candle has a fruity, vegetative smell, but the label can't be removed.
How We Picked and Tested
We enlisted the help of experts and conducted blind tests to evaluate candles based on scent, appearance, and environmental consciousness. We also provided tips on how to make candles burn evenly and last longer, as well as discussed wick trimmers and other accessories.
Other Scented Candles Worth Considering
We mentioned several candles like Capri Blue Cactus Pineapple Flower Petite Jar, Capri Blue Volcano Petite Jar, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day (Honeysuckle and Lemon Verbena), Threshold Leather + Embers Wooden Wick Candle, Threshold Coconut + Honey Wooden Wick Candle, Apothia Bronzed Candle, and discussed their pros and cons.
The Competition
We looked at the competition such as Keap Lavender + Petals Candle and Yankee Candle (Pink Sands Signature Large Tumbler Candle and MidSummer's Night Signature Large Tumbler Candle), highlighting their pros and cons.
Overall, this guide covers a wide range of the most popular candle scents, providing you with in-depth information to help you choose the perfect candle for your home and mood.
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