Imagine this: The sweet scents of vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon are wafting through your living room as you wrap yourself up in your favorite throw blanket. Maybe you've also got a cup of coffee or tea to warm your soul. Sounds heavenly, right? Well, it's easy to achieve this cozy scene and it all starts with lighting one of our favorite fall candles! Ahead, we've rounded up the best scented candles to keep your home smelling like pumpkin spice and everything nice.
Among our favorite fragrances are a butterscotch latte variety, a decadent vanilla option, and a decidedly different leather and sandalwood pick. But if you love the tried and true warming spices, you can always fill your home with one of those familiar scents, too! There are cozy candles are inspired by the fall activities that are near and dear to everyone's hearts. A blend of apple cider and spicy cinnamon will remind you of autumn weekends with friends. And if loving pumpkin spice candles is wrong, we don't want to be right. 😂
There's a scent called "Grandma's Kitchen" will bring you right back to your childhood days. There are even a few, like the "Sunday Morning" candle, that will be perfect to burn while coming up with a clever fall Instagram caption after a weekend of pumpkin decorating. And who wouldn't love to light a moody Halloween candle for your next Hallmark movie marathon? Some are so irresistibly fragrant, they might even inspire you to whip up a few corresponding fall desserts! So go ahead and get cozy with these top picks.
We can't talk about the best seasonal candles without mentioning Yankee Candle at least once. This large jar from the brand boasts a classic fall scent (pumpkin spice!) and plenty of burn time (up to 75 hours, to be exact). It's available in lots of other shapes and sizes, too.
Here's a candle that's good enough to eat... almost! A blend of apple cider, fried doughnuts, and spicy cinnamon will remind you of autumn weekends spent with friends.
We apple-solutly love this festive fall candle! It has an adorable jar and ribbon to accompany the irresistible fresh apple scent—plus, a whopping 155-hour burn time!
You don't have to bake an apple pie to enjoy the sweet smell of butter, apple, and cream. Just light this fall dessert-inspired candle that also features delicious notes of cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of sweet vanilla.
If you're looking for a set of candles, consider ordering the Nest pumpkin chai scented candle in multiple sizes: There's a three-wick, classic size, and votive size. Just imagine them clustered together for a cozy centerpiece when you entertain!
If autumn for you means enjoying the crisp air wrapped in a cozy flannel, this candle will be your new favorite. It features the natural scents of orange and grapefruit, with an "earthy base of oakmoss, amber, and sandalwood."
Who doesn't love the smell of a warm, crackling wood fire on a chilly evening? Not only does this candle capture the rustic fireside scent but as the wood wick burns, it creates a cozy crackling sound.
Made with calming essential oils, this sweet candle is infused with notes notes of vanilla, white orchid, fresh jasmine, creamy sandalwood, and more. It will leave your home smelling of fresh-baked holiday goods.
Pumpkin, cinnamon, plus notes of vanilla, amber, and tobacco give this candle the perfect scent for fall. That red and gold-stamped votive only makes us love it more.
Your home can smell like your favorite dessert, even when you haven't been baking. This candle contains notes of sweet custard and warm, toasted pecans.
Alexandra Churchill is the Deputy Editor at The Pioneer Woman, overseeing the site's strategy in topics of food and cooking, home and life, beauty and style, crafts, and holidays.