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CoCo Benjamin Pumpkin Pecan Waffle Candle
CoCo Benjamin Pumpkin Pecan Waffle Candle
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles are a mouthwatering fall treat. If you can’t bake a fluffy batch, consider this waffle-inspired candle, which smells like a combination of maple syrup, golden waffles, and brown sugar. Even better, it has a burn time of 25 to 45 hours and is infused with natural essential oils.
Literie Bodega Coffee Candle
Literie Bodega Coffee Candle
With a mouth-watering aroma of espresso and cream, this candle offers coffee lovers a sweet and savory scent. “If you want to feel like you’re sitting in a high-end coffee shop, this is the place for you,” wrote one reviewer.
Mala Fireside Candles
Despite its minimalist aesthetic, this candle has a warm and spicy fragrance with notes of amber, lavender and musk. It’s made with a coconut soy wax blend and has a burn time of 40 to 45 hours. It’s a sultry scent to set the mood when you’re getting ready to cozy up on the couch with a book and blanket.
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Maison Margiela replica candles by the fireplace
Maison Margiela replica candles by the fireplace
Here’s another fireplace scented candle, but this one has vanilla, Peruvian balsamic, and cashmere wood notes at the base. When it first burns, you’re inundated with fruity aromas of orange petals, clove oil, and pink peppercorns. What’s more, it’s the brand’s first unisex fragrance, making it an ideal choice for anyone on your list.
Apple Picking at Candle in the Hudson Valley
Apple Picking at Candle in the Hudson Valley
This might be one of the best candles for families where apple picking is a fall tradition. It’s made with a soy and coconut wax blend that burns for up to 50 hours. Plus, the scent reminds you of seasonal hay wagons on apple farms, and the mouth-watering aroma of cider donuts.
Skylar Autumn Cashmere Candle
Skylar Autumn Cashmere Candle
One customer gave the candle a five-star review, noting that “it smells like a crackling fire, cookies in the oven, a hot cup of tea, and a soft blanket wrapped together.” The Autumn Cashmere scent features a spiced ginger and sweet vanilla blend that burns for up to 45 hours.
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Mala brand wood candle
Mala brand wood candle
This tangy blend of cinnamon and cloves has an unexpected addition: cream. Once this candle is lit, it may remind you of your favorite morning hot latte.
CLR yellow candle
CLR’s yellow candles are inspired by the city of Los Angeles. 8 oz. The candle’s top, middle and base notes are Water Orchid, Basil and Patchouli. “When lit, the color inside the glass shimmers, giving my room a warm glow like a luminaire,” wrote one reviewer.
White Barn Sweater Weather
White Barn Sweater Weather
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The candle is described as smelling like “a cool autumn day wearing your favorite knitwear.” You may find many soothing aromas, including scents of fresh sage, juniper berries, and aromatic eucalyptus.
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The perfect candle for relaxation
Boy Smells Cypress Fantôme Candle
The perfect candle for relaxation
Boy Smells Cypress Fantôme Candle
With a burn time of up to 50 hours, this long-lasting candle is sweetly scented with Japanese Cypress and Jasmine Petals. As it burns, you’ll smell warm, earthy spices and an alluring aroma of fresh moss.
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Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle
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Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle
It’s dark, spicy and an ode to the bay rum used by ancient sailors. Aromas of ripe plums and crisp bergamot will add a tropical feel to your space.
jonathan adler pop candle
jonathan adler pop candle
This champagne pop candle smells as amazing as it looks. It’s a toast-worthy mix of pink grapefruit, sparkling champagne, raspberry and more (yummy!). Jonathan Adler even added notes of rose petals, crushed sage and violet leaves.
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Harlem Candle Co. Langston Luxury Candle
Harlem Candle Co. Langston Luxury Candle
Inspired by the office space of poet and novelist Langston Hughes, this candle features essences of Tobacco, Amber, Clove and Amber. Now, all you need is a list of the best fall books to really set the mood.
Homesick Pumpkin Picking Candles
Homesick Pumpkin Picking Candles
If you don’t have time to pick pumpkins this season, at least your home can smell like you. Classic scents of Clove, Cinnamon, Pumpkin and Vanilla make this the ultimate fall candle.
WoodWick Juniper and Spruce Candle
WoodWick Juniper and Spruce Candle
It’s not a traditional fall scent, but the floral notes of juniper berries make it a favorite every season. Plus, its unique crackle and fun flow will create the ultimate ambiance.
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Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Candle
Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Candle
Of course, there’s a classic Yankee Candle on our list. What we love about this is that it’s not overwhelming at all. In fact, its smell is more refreshing than sweet.
Lorenzen Candle Co. Pumpkin Bread Soy Candle
Lorenzen Candle Co. Pumpkin Bread Soy Candle
“The scent smells exactly as described: pumpkin baked goods,” wrote one reviewer. It’s definitely sweeter than the others on our list, but that just means it’s downright delicious.
Rice Wax Candle Pomegranate + Spruce Candle
Rice Wax Candle Pomegranate + Spruce Candle
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There will be a lovely fruity aroma when you light this candle, but don’t worry because the cinnamon and pine notes will bring out the fall flavors you’re looking for.
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Diptyque Feu de Bois (Wood Fire) Classic Candle
Diptyque Feu de Bois (Wood Fire) Classic Candle
A little more expensive, but trust us, all you need to do is open all the windows and light this candle (it smells delicious) Exactly like firewood), a true fall getaway escape. Even better, it has a burn time of up to 60 minutes and a scent that will lull you into a warm studio in winter.
Black Home Aphrodite Candle
Black Home Aphrodite Candle
The combination of ylang-ylang and sandalwood is unbeatable, especially on crisp autumn nights. This is for those who love a rich aroma in their home.
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