Wax type: Blend of beeswax and vegetable wax Burn time: 60 hours (8.5-ounce)

Byredo’s candles are another favorite you’ll find in the home of any lover of candles or fine fragrances. “I’ve been a fan of these candles for a long time. The jar and the candle wax are sleek and black, and the scents are soft but bold,” our style director, Jessica Willis, explains. Her favorite is this woody blend of patchouli, vanilla, and violet. The 2.5-ounce size has a burn time of 24 hours, while the 8.5-ounce size has an approximate burn time of 60 hours.

Wax type: Soy | Burn time: 50 hours approximate (7-ounce)

Similar to the Baccarat Rouge 540, this is a steal, when you consider that a Tom Ford fragrance can run you anywhere from $200 to $500 for a standard size. This is a spicier floral scent with notes of rose de Mai, Bulgarian rose, and Sichuan pepper, if that’s what you’re into. As someone who personally loves Tom Ford’s fragrances but not how they smell on me, I think the candles are worth the splurge. The seven-ounce candle offers about 50 hours of burn time.

Wax type: Blend of natural waxes, including beeswax, coconut wax, and soy wax | Burn time: 45 hours approximate

Senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves’s mom swears by this candle. She never wants it to end, so she only lights it up for special occasions — the holidays being one of them. If you are struggling on what to gift your motherly figure, she highly suggest this one.

Wax type: Soy | Burn time: 50–55 hours (10-ounce)

Nette is one of our favorite AAPI-owned brands. Carol Han has really developed candles that not only smell heavenly but are made with clean ingredients. Not only that, but once you finish burning your candle, you can reuse the vase, since it’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Think chic drinking glass or cute mini-bowl.

Wax type: Soy and coconut | Burn time: 60 hours (16-ounce)

If you’re a fan of Costa Brazil’s famed products, like their luxe body oils and fragrances, then you’ll love the brand’s sleek candles. One of our favorite fragrances is this Vela Jungle candle with notes of wild jungle flora, cypress root, and Brazilian vetiver. The 16-ounce size has a solid burn time of 60 hours.

Wax type: Soy blend | Burn time: Up to 80 hours (13.4-ounce)

Fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware loves how this candle from Glasshouse smells like a garden of florals. So much so, it makes her want to get an early start on her spring cleaning.

Wax type: Blend of paraffin and vegetable| Burn time: 55–65 hours approximate

Rodriguez loves the minimal vase of this Aesop candle just as much as the scent. Plus, given that it doubles as home décor, the $110 price tag doesn’t seem that crazy.

Wax type: Natural | Burn time: 60 hours

These London-based candles come highly recommended by deputy style editor and candle enthusiast Joanna Nikas. Featuring a blend of paraffin-free waxes, these are hand-poured into a reusable ceramic container. August & Piers’s standard candles give about 60 hours of burn time and have a beautiful scent; this one has notes of vanilla, bergamot, and geranium.

Wax type: High-quality paraffin | Burn time: 60 hours approximate

This candle is a favorite of style director Jess Willis because Carrie burned it in the fourth episode of season four of Sex in the City. “When I got my first NY apartment, this was the first candle I bought to feel the essence of Carrie,” she says. One of their most popular scents, Baies, is a blend of notes of blackcurrant berries and rose. The smaller size (70 grams) will give you about 20 hours of burn time. There is also a large version.

Wax type: Plant-based | Burn time: Suggested to burn 2–3 hours at a time

Another pick from Nikas are these handcrafted scents from Dior. Created by the company’s top perfumers, these candles are every bit as luxurious as you’d expect. There are several scents with varying intensities to choose from, and they’re all housed in these minimal containers. To keep your wax light investment shiny and bright, Dior recommends burning this candle for two to three hours at a time in order to get the full release of the fragrance’s notes and ambience. And to protect the candle’s ceramic jar from overheating, don’t burn the candle for longer than the recommended time.

Wax type: Soy | Burn time: 80 hours approximate (8.6-ounce)

Like Diptyique’s Baies candle, Le Labo’s candles have garnered quite the fan base. Offering about 60 hours burn time, you can opt for the soy wax candle in one of your favorite scents, including the Santal 26, a smoky, leathery blend.

Wax type: Coconut and bee| Burn time: 50 hours approximate

Boy Smells’ Kush candle line is by far our favorite. However, Cashmere Kush always comes on top. The fragrance is incredibly subtle, so it’s ideal to light up after your weekend cleaning spree — or if you skipped the cleaning, but still want your space to feel as if you did leave it pristine.

Wax type: Soy blend | Burn time: Suggested to burn 3 hours at a time

Minimal, and affordable, these candles are a favorite among many staffers. Most of the scents, like this one with notes of bergamot and white ginger, are light and have a burn time of about 60 hours.

Wax type: Soy | Burn time: 55–65 hours approximate

For those who like double the fragrance and want to ensure that a candle aroma fills a large room, this is the product you’ve been looking for. The 100 percent soy wax candle features double wicks that will burn for approximately 55 to 65 hours. What’s more, it’s made from simple, high-quality ingredients that are vegan and cruelty free.

Wax type: Soy blend| Burn time: 80 hours

The Harlem Candle Company honors the rich culture of Harlem with its selection of decadent products. The “Josephine” candle, named after the illustrious Josephine Baker, features notes of lush Moroccan rose and Indian jasmine along with liquid amber and sandalwood. It’s available as both a one-wick and a two-wick candle, so if you love the idea of an 80-hour burn time, treat yourself to that second wick.

Wax type: Soy | Burn time: N/A

If you’re into the idea of customizing a candle that also happens to smell divine, make sure to check out Taja. The brand has a variety of scents to choose from, and you can inscribe pretty much anything you want on these giftable candles — from the “Casa” caption to slogans like “The Future Is Female.” Not to mention Taja candles are also available in an array of colors and sizes.

Wax type: Blend of coconut, soy, apricot| Burn time: 50–70 hours

You may know Jenni Kayne for its cozy cardigans, versatile knits, and house shoes but the clothing brand also has a selection of chic and ethereal home-décor products. This fresh-smelling candle has notes of green leaves, vanilla, eucalyptus, moss wood, and grapefruit.

Wax type: Blend of beeswax, vegetable and soy | Burn time: 60 hours

Those who prefer woody scents will appreciate this Malin+Goetz candle that has notes of leather, ripe plum, rum, amber, and creamy milk. It has a burn time of 60-hours, plus it has a full-bodied scent that will lend a sensual yet warm feel to any room.