Our Favorite Warm and Woodsy Candles
The 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 shows fingerprints on the glossy vessel and has a crooked label at times. The Kishmish Kashmiri Chai Candle offers an energizing blend of anise and cardamom, but it's not widely sold and has no returns. The 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 the scent is not the strongest. The 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. The Apotheke Charcoal Candle has an upscale look and a sophisticated scent, but the label can't be removed for reuse. The Brooklyn Candle Studio Palo Santo Minimalist Candle has an exquisite scent but a stubborn label that hinders reuse. The Voluspa Baltic Amber Candle is incredibly fragrant and a great value, but it has a single wick that may cause uneven burning.
Our Favorite Fresh and Floral Candles
The Bath & Body Works Rose Water & Ivy Candle has a realistic rose scent and is budget-friendly but burns fast. The Diptyque Roses Classic Candle has a potent and beautiful rose scent but is expensive. The Otherland Daybed Candle has a strong rose presence and a bold look but may be too intense for some. The Target Project 62 Lavender + Eucalyptus Candle offers a soft and natural scent but burns quickly and has no lid.
Our Favorite Sweet and Citrusy Candles
The Mala the Brand Cereal Scented Soy Candle is a sophisticated take on Froot Loops but has a strict return policy and may tunnel. The Peacesake Neroli and Musk Candle has a great scent and vessel but the lid can crumble.
Our Favorite Unique and Savory Scents
The D.S. & Durga Pasta Water Candle has a strange but satisfying savory-and-salty smell but is very expensive. The Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle has a fresh and green tomato scent but is pricey. The Smell House Juice Hoax Candle has a fruity and fresh smell but the label can't be peeled off.
How We Picked and Tested
We enlisted the help of experts and conducted blind tests, evaluating candles based on scent, vessel design, and environmental consciousness. We also provided tips on how to make candles burn evenly and last longer, such as trimming the wick and burning them to the edges on the first use.
Other Scented Candles Worth Considering
We mentioned several candles like the Capri Blue Cactus Pineapple Flower Petite Jar, Capri Blue Volcano Petite Jar, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day candles, Threshold candles, and Apothia Bronzed Candle, each with their unique features and drawbacks.
The Competition
We discussed the challenges of buying Keap candles and the drawbacks of Yankee Candle's strong and artificial scents, as well as problems with their website and customer support.
In this comprehensive guide, we've explored a wide range of scented candles, from warm and woodsy to fresh and floral, sweet and citrusy, and unique and savory. We've detailed our selection process and testing methods, as well as provided additional options and compared them to the competition. Whether you're seeking a cozy atmosphere or a bold and distinctive scent, there's a scented candle out there for you.
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