Autumn is a season that’s filled with evocative aromas, whether from pumpkin to maple or woods to campfire smoke. But you don’t have to burn a bonfire or bake a pumpkin pie to infuse some of that delicious olfactory goodness into your space. Just strike a match to one of these scented fall candles and you’ll get instant autumnal vibes, any time of the year. Read on to discover eight great-smelling fall candles.
Sydney Hale Woodsmoke + Amber, $34
This 14-ounce candle smells like the best campfire you’ve ever made.
Wildwood Candle Co Maple, $30
Love the gourmand side of home fragrance? This candle features notes of sweet potato, nutmeg, and maple syrup for instant Thanksgiving nostalgia.
Anecdote Fresh Ghosted Gimlet Glass Candle, $32
Described as an “ode to autumn,” this fresh candle is intended to invoke festive fall evenings. The fragrance notes include citrusy blood orange and sugared lime with mint, juniper berries, peppercorn, and oak.
Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove Glass Jar Candle, $38-$118
Is there anything more fall than pumpkin pie? This cozy candle combines buttery pumpkin with a hint of orange, vanilla, and cinnamon. Yum.
Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte Glass Candle, $36
Call us basic, but pumpkin spice lattes are delicious—and they smell great. This take on the classic fall drink is scented with kombocha pumpkin, coconut milk, and winter spices.
Homesick Memory Collection Autumn Hayride, $38
They say the olfactory system is a direct pipeline to your memories, and this candle line banks on that nostalgia factor. This scent invokes the bumpy rides of fall festivals, with fresh hay and birch wood notes mixed with sweet maple, warm maple, and clove.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace, $70
A home fragrance take on the matching hit perfume from Maison Margiela, this candle is layered with vanilla and orange flower atop woody clove oil and chestnut. It’s all meant to invoke a crackling fire and lots of warmth.
Skylar Fall Cashmere, $45
Cozy and luxe, this scented candle brings warmth through spicy ginger and sweet vanilla to give you all the snuggly fall vibes.
