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Autumn is all about crunchy leaves, chunky sweaters, hot cider, freshly baked pies, cozy decor, nights by the fire, and of course, pumpkin spice everything. And when you think about it that way, it makes total sense that all the best scented candles are fall inspired. It may seem a little soon, but if the muggy humidity of summer is starting to get to you, it's time to bust out one of these babies.
The best fall candles transport you to that cozy state of mind immediately. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove get you in a baking mood, and creamy sandalwood adds a welcoming feeling to your home in minutes. Even a simple vanilla candle can bring some warmth. Whether you're a White Barn frequent flier or prefer small business shopping on Etsy, we've rounded up the best fall candles for you to peruse.
We found fruity scents, sugary scents, and spicy, musky scents, so there's a little something seasonal for everyone on our list. You should love a candle so much that you want to burn it for as long as possible, but especially with sugary scents, subtle is your friend in order to avoid a cloying effect. Notes like vanilla, fig, pine, clove, black amber, cedarwood, sweet pomegranate, and more can all add so much autumnal goodness to your home. Put the cider on the stove, slide the pie into the oven, and light one of the best fall candles for a snug, homey atmosphere.
This candle has just about every fall scent you can think of (sans pumpkin) blended perfectly together—vanilla bean, pine, cinnamon, orange peel, and pomegranate—plus a few other interesting notes like coconut milk and strawberry.
There's something so lovely about candles with sweet and spicy notes, especially when they're designed to transport you to a professor's study complete with a fireplace and glass of cognac. It's like a "mingled bouquet of a weathered oak flooring, old books, and leather." In our book, that says fall.
It wouldn't be a fall candle roundup without an option guaranteed to make your home smell like apple pie, and this hand-poured apple cinnamon soy candle does the trick as effectively as the real thing.
This candle's floral and subtly smoky scent is hard to describe, but if you're looking for a nostalgic fragrance that makes you dream of the first day of fall in all its sweater-weather glory, this is it.
Fall isn't always about pumpkin-spiced everything, especially in the early days when the summer's warmth still lingers. For a good transitional scent that seems to fold both the balminess of summer and the coziness of fall into one aroma, go with Byredo's Bohemia. The mishmash of opoponax with rum, geranium, rosemary, vanilla, sandalwood, and oak moss is nothing short of delicious.
Moody, woodsy, and mysterious with a fragrant mix of firewood, smoke, charcoal, palo santo, and hay, this candle will make you feel like you're bundled up around a fire.
If your favorite thing about fall is cozying up on the couch with a giant mug of your favorite warm beverage, this brandy, coffee, and black tobacco scented candle is just the thing you need.
This pumpkin chai candle is pure comfort with all the classic fall fragrances rolled into one: wild pumpkin, spicy masala chai, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.
Pumpkin lovers, rejoice! This pumpkin souffle candle has a cult following due to its tasty notes of butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh pumpkin.
The hints of vanilla, jasmine, and sandalwood make this candle relaxing, while the neroli and Italian orange give it a sweetness that's perfect for any space.
Diptyque candles are a luxury, and this one has the perfect mix of berries, roses, and blackcurrant leaves. Fall's a special occasion in our book, so go ahead and splurge.