These Valentine’s Day-Inspired Candles Smell Like a Romantic Dinner for Two

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The smell of our favorite foods can spark joy and conjure up sweet memories. One whiff of pumpkin pie can recall images of baking holiday recipes with family, and the sugary-sweet scent of confetti cake brings you all the way back to your 16th birthday. That's why we rounded up the 24 best food-scented candles—they're like nostalgia in a vessel. And who knows, maybe they'll even help you create some new memories throughout the year.

Our list includes plenty of cozy and sweet options, like hot cocoa scents or a chocolate-covered strawberry candle for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him or her. But we also found some more unexpected yet equally delightful aromas. We’re talking bacon- and tinned fish-inspired candles that make great gag gifts or gift for foodies. Or, does your giftee love a good cocktail? We found some delicious alcohol-themed candles, too.

Big Flirt Candle

This new flame is the perfect Valentine's Day companion. Just a whiff of its chocolate ganache-covered strawberry, vanilla milk, and sparkling wine notes can have you flirting for over 200 hours of burn time (brb, ordering some gourmet chocolates and Champagne ASAP).

Vanilla Cupcake Scented Candle

Thanks to this sweet-scented Yankee Candle, baking fanatics can enjoy a vanilla cupcake, lemon, and buttery icing fragrance for nearly 150 hours and get inspiration for their next recipe.

Bubbly Rosé Candle

Toasting to love on February 14 will be cuter than ever with a bottle of rosé wine and this matching candle, which has sweet blood orange and cranberry juice notes and an adorable vessel to jazz up your V-Day decor.

Sea Salt Grapefruit Classic Candle

For anyone who can’t get enough citrus, you’ll be able to indulge in top notes of tangy grapefruit, plus a hint of sea salt and other tropical fruits, for up to 70 hours of burn time.

Banana Pudding Candle

*Cues “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani*

This candle is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S! It’s inspired by Magnolia Bakery's classic banana pudding and gets a twist from smoky notes like cardamom spice and burning guaiac in its 50-hour burn time.

Relax Scented Candle (Chamomile + Green Tea)

The next best thing to sipping a soothing tea? Lighting a candle that smells just like it. This one is filled with a chamomile and green tea blend that'll help you relax for 50 hours of burn time.

Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

This savory heirloom tomato-scented votive from Flamingo Estate will turn your kitchen into a Sicilian pizzeria for hours on end.

Hot Chocolate Candle

Even after you've had your obligatory cup for the day, this hot cocoa-inspired candle will fill your home with the aroma of dark chocolate, caramel, buttercream, almond, and hazelnut.

Whiskey Cocktail Candle

Call us "Old Fashioned," but this whiskey-scented candle is a classic gift for the bourbon lovers in your life. Bonus: Once you burn through the soy wax, you can reuse the vessel as a cocktail glass.

Sauvignon Blanc and LAFCO Gift Set

Here’s a gift set you can actually taste. Savor the candle's earthy scents of New Zealand vineyards while sipping on the Sauvignon Blanc cultivated from the same wine region.

Tinned Fish Candle

Whether you’re a fan of anchovies or sardines, this funky candle might just have you craving your favorite tinned fish with its olive oil and sea salt notes.

Brunch Club Scented Candle

Brunch every day of the week? Yes, please! In about 80 hours of burn time, this candle will evoke the scents of your favorite Sunday spread, from pomegranate juice and prosecco to berry-filled treats.

Raspberries & Whipped Vanilla Candle

Signaling everyone with a sweet tooth: You can take in this candle’s strawberry vanilla bean, sugared lemon drop, and pink raspberry notes to help satisfy your senses.

A Slice of Strawberry Cheesecake

If you know anything about Junior’s, our guess is you’re a cheesecake lover. Lucky for fans of this Brooklyn restaurant, you can get their famous strawberry cheesecake in candle form. Enjoy the fruity and creamy notes with up to 50 hours of burn time.

Pumpkin Pie Beeswax Candle

Roasted turkey gets a lot of the attention on Thanksgiving, but in our opinion, desserts like pumpkin pie are the real stars of the show. With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet orange, and clove, lighting up this candle will make it seem like you just pulled a pie fresh out of the oven.

Friends NYC Espresso Martini Candle

The perfect gift for coffee lovers, this espresso-inspired candle smells just like the real thing, plus, you can reuse the glass after its 60-hour burn time to make an espresso martini of your own.

Pasta Water Candle

Know someone who always has pasta on the brain? Made in partnership with Jupiter restaurant in New York, this unique pasta water-scented candle from the visionaries at D.S. and Durga is truly *chef’s kiss.* Although somewhat difficult to pinpoint, we'd say it has a subtly starchy, powdery scent. But once you smell it, you'll totally catch the vibe.

Bacon and Bourbon Scented Candle

The smell and sizzle of freshly-made bacon can get any pork-lover excited. Even when your fridge isn't stocked, this bacon and bourbon-infused scent may just help curtail a craving.

Can’t Adult Cereal Scented Candle

We've all had those days when we just can't adult. This Fruit Loop-inspired candle empowers you to embrace your inner child (and it's a subtle reminder that cereal is always on the table when you can't muster up the energy to cook).

Baies (Berries) Scented Candle

The first thing that comes to mind when lighting up Diptyque's iconic Baies candle? Picking fresh berries on a farm and making pie.

Apple Picking in the Hudson Valley

What's fall without a trip to your local orchard? This candle draws inspiration from apple picking and the cider donuts you buy at the farm.

Pastel Macaroons Scented Candle

Elevate tea time with Jo Malone's macaroon-scented candle, stored in a posh decorative vessel inspired by the brand's London townhouse.

Birthday Wish Candle

Here's a birthday candle with an extra feel-good perk. Not only will its notes of sweet vanilla and orange remind them of their favorite celebratory treat, but the candle is also topped with colorful crystals meant to channel good vibes for the year ahead.

French Fries Scented Jar Candle

Fair warning: This candle might not smell the most enticing when it's cold, but once you burn it, you'll be met with the comforting scent of crispy French fries. We wouldn't blame you if you run out to get a Big Mac combo meal because of it.

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