Yahoo LifestyleThe 20+ Best Scented Candles of All Time, According to Our Editors
- 1/22
The 20+ Best Scented Candles of All Time, According to Our Editors
Here at Good Housekeeping, we completely understand how much our readers love their candles — and we're with you! That's why our editors have come together to create a list of the best scented candles we've come across over the years. With over 20 options, these long-lasting candles will instantly fill your home with comfort. Whether you're looking for a relaxing scent for your bedroom or something beachier for your home office, there's a smell for everyone and every room. We, of course, kept price in mind, picking brands that were affordable and worth every penny. But make no mistake, just because most of these candles are on the cheaper side doesn't mean they lack luxury. Any of these options will help transform your space into your own little oasis of splendor — at least until you blow out the flame.
- 2/22
1) Sweet Grace Candle
Bridgewater Candle
amazon.com
$26.00
The brand claims the jar will burn for up to 145 hours! Fruits, tea, and patchouli are combined in this candle, which many claim is the "best scent ever."
- 3/22
2) Santal Minimalist Candle
Brooklyn Candle Studio
brooklyncandlestudio.com
$28.00
This candle is made from 100% soy wax, and is ideal for people who love earthy scents, such as Hinoki Cypress, sandalwood, and pine.
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- 4/22
3) "Speakeasy" Luxury Candle
Harlem Candle Company
harlemcandlecompany.com
$45.00
You can't go wrong with this unique scent blend of cardamom, licorice, Palo santo, dark chocolate, and more intoxicating notes. The gorgeous packaging is also worth calling out.
- 5/22
4) Golden Coast
PF Candle Co
pfcandleco.com
$20.00
"I love almost all of the scents from this company," an editor said, while calling out the Golden Coast option, which smells of eucalyptus, sea salt, redwood, and palo santo.
- 6/22
5) Island Grapefruit
Votivo
amazon.com
$28.00
For a tropical scent that is anything but overwhelming, even non-candle fans will love this one.
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- 7/22
6) Sunday Morning Minimalist Candle
Brooklyn Candle Studio
brooklyncandlestudio.com
$28.00
A smell combination that's easy like Sunday morning: pear, bergamot, amber, and pear.
- 8/22
7) New York Penthouse Champagne Candle
LAFCO
amazon.com
$59.00
While more on the expensive side, this citrus-scented candle is long-lasting at 90 hours. It also acts as a sophistcated decor piece in your space.
- 9/22
8) Light It Into Existence
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- 10/22
9) Unconditional Love Candle
Rooted Herbals
damnagedvintage.com
$28.00
A perfect candle to light as you practice your self-love rituals, it's a romantic option with notes of sandalwood, amber, patchouli, and rose. A rose quartze stone also comes in the candle.
- 11/22
10) Lime Basil & Mandarin Scented Home Candle
JO MALONE LONDON
nordstrom.com
$69.00
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are both fans of Jo Malone, so you know it's worth every penny. The notes of limes, mandarins, basil, and white thyme are the perfect for adding a fresh scent to your home.
- 12/22
11) "After A Good Cry" Candle
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- 13/22
12) White Barn Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Scented Candle in Champagne Toast (2019)
- 14/22
13) Volcano Jar Candle
Capri Blue Anthropologie
anthropologie.com
$11.20
The style of the candle holder and the lovely scents, like this one that's filled with tropical fruits, make this brand super popular at Anthropologie.
- 15/22
14) Saijo Persimmon Candle
VOLUSPA
nordstrom.com
$18.00
A perfect gift idea, you'll get intoxicated with a sweet scent thanks to the blend of persimmon, peach, and red currant.
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- 16/22
15) Soy Wax Merlot Candle
Rewined
amazon.com
$30.95
Enjoy notes of pomegranate plum, violet and rose and a hint of vanilla for a truly perfect wine night.
- 17/22
16) Clean Cotton Candle
Yankee Candle
yankeecandle.com
$29.50
Hey, it's a classic for a reason. With a 110-150-hour burn time, you'll get a lovely clean scent of laudhrey ... without having to actually do laundry.
- 18/22
17) Rattan Candle
Otherland
otherland.com
$36.00
The sandalwood, amber, and warm musk notes aren't overpowering in this candle. But it will fill your home with an amazing scent - even with just the lid off when its not burning.
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- 19/22
18) No. 0324 Aging Spirits
Aerangis
aerangis.com
$36.00
"I'm obsessed with this one," an editor said. The New Oreleans-inspired candle gives off a rich scent thanks to the star annis and whiskey notes.
- 20/22
19) Tobacco & Patchouli Candle
Paddywax Candles
amazon.com
$20.00
A delightfully bold and smokey fragrance will fill the air when you light this candle that has notes of cinnamon, patchouli, and tobacco
- 21/22
20) New York Candle
Homesick
bloomingdales.com
$34.00
You don't have to be from New York to love the scent here. It's a great anytime candle, but particuarly good for the fall thanks to the notes of pumpki, apple, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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- 22/22
21) Jody Watley - Sanctuary Luxury Soy Candle
These long-lasting, high-quality scents are suprisingly affordable.
