The Best Fall Candle Scents to Bring Home This Year

There's a point every September when summer quietly loses the argument. The mornings get cooler, the sun starts clocking out early, and suddenly lighting a candle at 7 p.m. feels completely reasonable again.

Fall candle scents are good at making home feel like somewhere you actually want to stay awhile. The trick is finding one that feels like fall without making your house smell like the seasonal aisle exploded.

Warm & Cozy

Vanilla, amber, sandalwood and other smooth, warm scents belong here. They're the candle equivalent of changing into sweatpants before dinner and having absolutely nowhere else to be. Cozy Night and Homestead bring the warmth without turning your living room into a bakery.

Fresh & Earthy

Maybe your idea of fall has less to do with pumpkin and more to do with getting outside while the leaves are changing. Pine, cedar and moss bring in that cool forest feeling. Appalachia and Brown County are good places to start when you'd rather smell the woods than dessert.

Sweet & Spiced

This is classic fall territory. Warm spice, orchard fruit and just enough sweetness to make the house feel ready for company, even if the only company coming over is the delivery driver. Harvest Moon and Orchard give you the season without going overboard.

A Quick Tip on Getting More Out of a Fall Candle

Give your candle enough time to create an even melt pool, keep the wick trimmed, and don't park it next to a vent or open window. A little candle care goes a surprisingly long way.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Our find your scent quiz can point you in the right direction. It takes about a minute and starts with how you want a space to feel instead of expecting you to know the difference between twelve fragrance families.

Fall doesn't need much help being good. Cooler nights, changing leaves and an excuse to stay home usually handle that. A good candle just makes the whole thing smell a little better.

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