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Candles do more than fill your space with scent. When you choose an option that’s gorgeously designed and uniquely fragranced, candles function as sensorial home decor accessories — and Amazon has amazing options to warm up your space. Scent-scaping is on the rise (aka, using fragrance to differentiate spaces in your home), and a great candle is one way to create ambiance before you dip into the bath, cook dinner in the kitchen, or wind down in your silk pajamas before bed.
There’s no right or wrong way to shop for candles, and the scent options are truly endless. Consider what space you’ll be burning yours in. If you’re placing one on your desk in your at-home workspace, you might want an awakening scent like mint or orange blossom. In a bathroom, perhaps while you’re luxuriating with a sheet mask, something with a zen vibe like eucalyptus might be preferable. Or if you’re piddling around the kitchen, something that mimics a freshly baked dish might suit your senses. At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference.
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There’s no arguing that a scented candle is one of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to make your house feel like a home, but how do you decide? That’s where Amazon comes in. There are a few reasons Amazon is the most popular place to shop. There’s no shortage of options, as the e-tailer has have everything from pricey, luxury candles that make excellent gifts to more budget-friendly options that are surprisingly high quality. You can even score some great deals on other giftables (like a great sweater, spa gift baskets, or a wellness gift) while you’re shopping around. You also have thousands of customer reviews at your disposal to help you narrow down your decision, and Amazon’s Choice badges that mark standout options in their categories. Even more, if you’re an Amazon prime member, you can get your candle delivered in two days at no additional cost.
When it comes to candle quality, there are a few rules of thumb. Natural waxes — like soy, vegetable or coconut — produce less soot and toxic chemicals than candles made from paraffin. Whenever you can, opt for candles in recyclable packaging. Many options today come in 100% recyclable glass containers (when you’ve used up the candle, pop the vessel in the freezer — once frozen, you can easily remove the leftover wax to reuse the container). And any time you can find pure, organic essential oils instead of artificial scents, you’re going to get the cleanest aroma.
Whether you’re looking for spa-like relaxation at home or setting the mood for cozy winter nights or long summer days, there’s an option for every occasion. Keep scrolling for 26 editor-approved Amazon finds you can enjoy all year long.
Homesick Gone Hiking Candle
- Size: 13.75 oz
- Scent type: Woody
- Wax type: Soy blend
- Vessel: Can-shaped clear glass vessel
- Burn time: 60 hours
Homesick creates candles that evoke special places and moments (you can shop city-themed options or ones tailor-made for the lake house, date night, or book club). The Gone Hiking Candle has notes of pine, cassis, cedarwood, moss, and ivy — just the thing for trailblazers.
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Voluspa White Cypress Candle
- Size: 16.5 oz
- Scent type: Fresh, woody
- Wax type: Coconut wax blend
- Vessel: Textured green glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
With a gorgeous seafoam green vessel and festive scent, Voluspa White Cypress Candle is a great choice to light around the holidays. Bergamot and freshly-cut evergreen notes will transport you to a Christmas tree farm. The two-wicks help the candle burn evenly without tunneling, so you’ll get the most out of the candle.
Blomus Fraga Scented Candle
- Size: 10 oz
- Scent type: Floral, fruity
- Wax type: Natural soy wax
- Vessel: Dusty rose concrete
- Burn time: 55 hours
The reusable concrete container is just one selling point for the Blomus Fraga Scented Candle. When lit, the candle smells of perfectly ripe figs for an herbal, subtly sweet scent. It also has a low soot production, which is great for those with sensitive lungs. The weighty concrete vessel sits pretty on any coffee table or countertop.
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Votivo Clean Crisp White Candle
- Size: 6.8 oz
- Scent type: Fresh
- Wax type: Soy blend
- Vessel: Clear thick glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
With head-clearing cyclamen and grounding musk, Votivo’s Clean Crisp White Candle evokes the smell of line-dried linens. The airy scent is subtle and fresh, making it a great fit for your kitchen, bathroom, or vanity. The bestselling candle makes a great gift for hosts and hostesses — it’s universally appealing.
D.S. & Durga Concrete After Lightning
- Size: 7 oz
- Scent type: Fresh, smokey
- Wax type: Balsam, resin + plant oils
- Vessel: Orange glass vessel
- Burn time: 60 hours
Inspired by the cooling, refreshing scent of New York City pavement after a lightning storm on a muggy summer’s day, D.S. & Durga’s Concrete After Lightning perfectly captures the smell of summer in the city. The brand is known for their evocative and eclectic fragrances — they tend to smell best once they’ve been lit for a few minutes, so don’t judge the smell straight out of the box. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches in the D.S. & Durga’s Brooklyn studio.
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Ouai North Bondi Candle
- Size: 8 oz
- Scent type: Floral
- Wax type: Coconut and soy-based wax blend
- Vessel: Matte ceramic pottery
- Burn time: 55 hours
Inspired by the Australian coastline, this floraly, sandalwood and white musk-based candle is a quintessentially summer scent featuring notes of violet, lemon and bergamot. The citrus undertone base sparks a refreshing sensation before settling into sheer, lingering notes of white musk. It’s the classic Ouai fragrance, now in candle form.
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Urban Apothecary Fig Tree
- Size: 10.6
- Scent type: Spicy fruity
- Wax type: Natural soy wax
- Vessel: Hand-blown glass
- Burn time: 60+ hours
Sometimes what really hits the spot is a bougie candle that feels decadent, yet isn’t a show off. Fig Tree’s fresh, unassuming scent is about as close to universally pleasing as fragrance gets, with a brew of fruity-floral violet, outdoorsy cedarwood, and one of the world’s rarest perfume ingredients, the peppery-raspberry vibes of powdery orris, all coming together to produce a lovely scent you could very happily burn all day.
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Illume Citrus Cedarleaf Natural Glass Candle
- Size: 11.5 oz
- Scent type: Citrus, fruity
- Wax type: Paraffin wax
- Vessel: Clear glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
The Illume Citrus Cedarleaf Natural Glass Candle employs pure essential oils for its subtle scent. Clove, ginger, and cedarleaf oils come together for a zesty fresh scent with a hint of warmth. You’ll love lighting it by the bath or before bed to calm your mind.
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Diptyque Tubereuse Candle
- Size: 6.5 oz
- Scent type: Floral
- Wax type: Soy blend
- Vessel: Clear glass
- Burn time: 50 hours
Diptyque candles are splurge-worthy items to spruce up your space. The Tubereuse scent is one of prestige fragrance brand’s bestsellers for its white flower notes and grassy undertones. The proprietary wax blend has a way of diffusing the fragrance throughout a room, and you’ll notice the scent lingers long after you blow it out.
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Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy Luxury Candle
- Size: 12 oz
- Scent type: Earthy
- Wax type: Soy wax
- Vessel: Burgundy glass
- Burn time: 80 hours
With notes of cardamom, palo santo, plum, and tobacco, Harlem Candle Company’s Speakeasy scent will have you feeling ensconced in leather and velvet. Patchouli and smoked incense deliver more depth that enhances the cozy scent — you’ll love lighting it by the fire with whiskey in hand.
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Boy Smells Les Candle
- Size: 8.5 oz
- Scent type: Fruity, fresh
- Wax type: Coconut + beeswax
- Vessel: Black glass
- Burn time: 50 hours
This bestselling unisex candle comes courtesy of the ever-popular Boy Smells brand. Called Les, which is the plural article used for both masculine and feminine nouns in French and Spanish, the scent transcends gender. Enveloped inside are hints of rice powder, peach blossom, cardamom, cedar and pear. It’s made with an all-natural coconut and beeswax blend and has a lengthy 50-hour burn time. The signature black and pink glass container will elevate any space and is easily reusable as a pen holder and more.
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Neom Lavender & Rosewood Candle
- Size: 6.5 oz
- Scent type: Aromatherapy, herbaceous
- Wax type: Vegetable wax
- Vessel: Glass
- Burn time: 50 hours
Neom is known for its complex and unique aromatherapy blends. Its scents come in a variety of forms, from pure essential oils to body lotions and 100% hand-poured natural wax candles, the last being the most popular among them. This candle contains a blend of 24 pure essential oils including lavender, Brazilian rosewood and jasmine. One whiff of this destress scent, and you’re on your way to calmed nerves and relaxation.
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Brooklyn Candle Studio Santorini Escapist Candle
- Size: 13 oz
- Scent type: Earthy, fruity
- Wax type: Vegan soy wax
- Vessel: Glass
- Burn time: 70 hours
If you’re looking to jet off without the hefty airfare, Brooklyn Candle Studio has an array of destination-themed candles to help you get your fix. We love the Santorini candle, reminiscent of the Greek isles. It’s a mix of earthy and fruity aromas inspired by fig trees and lush native currants colliding with woodsy notes of sandalwood and rich amber. The collection also features other scents like Maui and Sevilla, each available in a gorgeous screen-printed glass tumbler.
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Jonathan Adler Pop Scented Candle, Gold-Champagne
- Size: 8 oz
- Scent type: Fruity floral
- Wax type: Soy-paraffin blend
- Vessel: Hand-blown vessel
- Burn time: 40 hours
If the occasion calls for a glass of bubbly, double up with this festive candle by Jonathan Adler. It’s an inviting mix of pink grapefruit, sparkling champagne, raspberry, French cassis, violet leaves, rose petals, crushed sage, crisp mint and grape leaf. (Fun fact: Before Soul Cycle developed its own candle with Jonathan Adler, this was the exact scent they burned in their studios.) It’s encased in a hand blown glass vessel that mimics the mood with its reflective gold surface.
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Apotheke Amber Woods Candle
- Size: 11 oz
- Scent type: Woody, warm
- Wax type: Soy wax
- Vessel: Glass jar
- Burn time: 60 hours
You can’t go wrong with any of Apotheke’s custom blends, and the Amber Woods fragrance is amazing for cozy winter days. The scent profile pairs warm amber wood with sweet lily of the valley and tangy peppercorn for a well-rounded woody smell. The white frosted glass canister is minimalistic enough to place in various rooms, from the kitchen to the powder room.
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La Jolie Muse Vanilla & Coconut Scented Candles
- Size: 6.5 oz
- Scent type: Floral, gourmand
- Wax type: Soy wax
- Vessel: Tin jar
- Burn time: 45 hours
La Jolie’s vanilla coconut candle immediately transports you to a tropical vacation. Top notes of coconut hit first, then a subtle mix of cotton candy and sugar follow. Base notes of neutral vanilla and tonka bean tie the scents together, so it’s not overly sweet. The single cotton wick candle is made from natural soy wax and has a burn time of over 40 hours.
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Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Scented Soy Aromatherapy Candle Bundle
- Size: 7.2 oz
- Scent type: Herbaceous
- Wax type: Soy wax
- Vessel: Glass
- Burn time: 35 hours
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day candles are an Amazon bestseller. This four pack comes with two of the brand’s most iconic scents: lemon verbena and lavender. The fragrances are no frills and smell as garden fresh as you would hope. All of their single-wick candles are cruelty-free and made with soy and vegetable wax. Plus, they come in recyclable glass candle jars you can repurpose for food or trinkets.
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Yankee Candle Café al Fresco Classic Candle
- Size: 7 oz
- Scent type: Gourmand
- Wax type: Premium grade wax
- Vessel: Glass tumbler
- Burn time: 35 hours
Yankee Candle is undoubtedly the OG affordable candle line. It’s known for its warm, cozy scents, and the Café al Fresco aroma has over 1,700 reviews backing it. It smells like a freshly brewed latte that envelopes the room in an array of sweet flavors. Notes of cinnamon, coffee, and a dash of caramel give it that elevated coffee house vibe.
Chesapeake Bay Awaken + Invigorate
- Size: 8.8 oz
- Scent type: Herbaceous
- Wax type: Soy blend
- Vessel: Matte glass jar
- Burn time: 50 hours
Bring an immediate sense of calm with this invigorating candle from Chesapeake Bay. Citrus notes of lemongrass are paired with verbena and petitgrain, while eucalyptus leaves mesh with fresh lavender and garden mint. No matter where you use it, the combination makes it a spa-like experience. The frosted glass jar even lets off a pretty flicker of light when lit. The best part is the entire candle is 100% recyclable.
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Nest New York Moroccan Amber Candle
- Size: 8.1 oz
- Scent type: Woody
- Wax type: Proprietary premium wax
- Vessel: Glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
Moroccan Amber is one of Nest New York’s most beloved scents. The hero ingredient combines with a thoughtful pairing of sweet patchouli, heliotrope, bergamot and eucalyptus. Close your eyes and the hypnotizing blend takes you on an exotic trip far away. The candle burns for up to 60 hours thanks to the brand’s proprietary, premium wax, so you won’t have to come back to reality anytime soon.
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Craft & Kin Sea Salt Scented Candles
- Size: 8 oz
- Scent type: Earthy
- Wax type: 100% natural soy
- Vessel: Glass jar with tin lid
- Burn time: 45 hours
Sea Salt from Craft & Kin brings the seashore to you. It’s a clean, uncomplicated profile that pairs fresh sea salt with a hint of grapefruit for a subtle coastal-like energy. The single wick candle comes in an old-fashioned glass jar with a gold tin lid. You can upcycle it as you see fit. At under $20, it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves the ocean.
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Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle
- Size: 8 oz
- Scent type: Verdant
- Wax type: Vegetable wax
- Vessel: Recyclable dark green glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
A tomato-scented candle may have you scratching your head, but one whiff of the Flamingo Estates Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle will win you over. The hand-poured, single-note fragrance evokes soft-to-the-touch tomatoes plucked fresh off the vine. You’ll feel like you’re in a late-summer garden every time you light it.
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Our Own Candle Company Cinnamon Hot Buns Scented Candle
- Size: 13 oz
- Scent type: Gourmand
- Wax type: Soy-paraffin blend
- Vessel: Glass mason jar with lid
- Burn time: 100 hours
For those that enjoy candles that smell like food, you can’t go wrong with an old-fashioned cinnamon roll scent from Our Own Candle Company. As far as freshly baked scents go, this is exactly the aroma you want wafting through the air. It’s so realistic you can almost taste the creamy icing melting onto a hot cinnamon bun. It even comes in an adorable keepsake jar, making it a perfect gift for a foodie.
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Capri Blue Scented Candle
- Size: 19 oz
- Scent type: Fruity
- Wax type: Premium blend
- Vessel: Glass with tin lid
- Burn time: 85 hours
If you want to get away to the Italian island of Capri, this best-selling candle is your ticket. It’s a timeless year-round scent that mixes tropical fruits and sugared citrus. But there’s another reason you might recognize it. It’s a long-standing favorite of the retailer Anthropologie (not only does it sell the candle, but it often lights it at many of its brick and mortar locations).
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Craft & Kin Scented Candles for Men
- Size: 7.6 oz
- Scent type: Smokey
- Wax type: 100% natural soy wax
- Vessel: Matte black jar
- Burn time: 45 hours
For a more masculine energy, light up this fireside favorite from Craft & Kin. As its name implies, the candle’s smell is reminiscent of a real wood burning fire. The California-made candle brings together notes of cedar, smoke, patchouli and vetiver into your home. The strong, pure scent comes packaged in a stylish all-black container he’ll certainly appreciate.
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Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Scented Candle
- Size: 9 oz
- Scent type: Spicy
- Wax type: Vegetable wax blend
- Vessel: Clear glass
- Burn time: 60 hours
The richly scented Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle packs notes notes of plum, anise, leather, and amber. Although it’s a warm, spicy scent, it has a tropical touch, thanks to bergamot. It’s one of the brand’s bestsellers, and the dark colored wax makes it all the more cozy.
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Different Types of Candle Scents
Just like perfume, most candles have layers of top, middle, and base notes for a dynamic fragrance. You can find many different scent profiles, but these four are the most common, and the most popular.
- Floral: Soft and powdery, floral candles are like bottled up bouquets. You can find a range within this category, from verdant white flower scents like gardenia and tuberose, or subtler blooms such as rose.
- Fresh: This category includes citrus and aquatic options — they’re typically subtler smelling than other scent profiles. Notes like lime, eucalyptus, clary sage, bergamot, and lemongrass are typically found in these clean scents.
- Woody: Cedar, sandalwood, and juniper are common notes in this category. These candles can range from fresh to cozy, depending on the other notes blended with them. Light them up to bring the great outdoors into your home.
- Warm: Great for winding down at night or creating a cozy ambiance in your space, warm scents are popular year-round. You can find ones with sweet undertones, like vanilla, pumpkin and cinnamon, or rich and spicy options like amber, clove, and black pepper.