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Best Woodsy Fragrance
LAFCO New York Feu de Bois Signature Candle
Best Woodsy Fragrance
LAFCO New York Feu de Bois Signature Candle
This LAFCO favorite offers a woodsy reverie, blending pine, sandalwood, and Virginia cedarwood. The addition of frankincense and myrrh lends an enchanting finish that leaves a memorable impression. It’s the kind of candle that garners compliments at cocktail parties and leaves guests wanting to add it to their collection.
Burn time | 90 hours |
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Best Mint Fragrance
Cire Trudon Abd El Kader Candle
Best Mint Fragrance
Cire Trudon Abd El Kader Candle
This candle captivates with its crisp blend of ginger, lemon, and mint, offering a truly refreshing experience. Accents of apple and black currant infuse it with an intoxicating, fruit-forward allure while jasmine and vanilla provide a comforting layer of familiarity.
Burn time | 55 – 60 hours |
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Best Vegetal Fragrance
Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle
Best Vegetal Fragrance
Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle
Tomato vine, holy basil and black pepper sing together in this unexpectedly delightful candle. Its fresh aroma rivals that of a bountiful vegetable garden at the height of summer. However, there’s a lightness to the candle that keeps it from smelling like your neighborhood Italian restaurant.
Burn time | 60 hours |
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Best Clean Fragrance
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Natural Soy Wax Candle
Best Clean Fragrance
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Natural Soy Wax Candle
The top note of sandalwood may suggest a woodsy profile for this candle, but it surprises with middle notes of nutmeg, cedar, and vetiver that impart a cleaner aroma. The rich amber wood base builds on the candle’s warm aura. With its subtle throw, it’s ideal for smaller, more intimate rooms in your home.
Burn time | 60 hours |
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Best Fruity Fragrance
Boy Smells LES
Best Fruity Fragrance
Boy Smells LES
Black currant and cardamom stand out immediately upon lighting before tender florals—such as peach blossom, peony and rose—lend a soft, almost nostalgic touch to the candle’s scent. A base of toasty jasmine rice and robust cedarwood balances the fragrance, ensuring it remains delightfully fruity without being overly sweet.
Burn time | 50 hours |
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Best Vanilla Fragrance
Dreamer in London Candle
Best Vanilla Fragrance
Dreamer in London Candle
This candle blends a little bit of everything—leather, raspberry, clove, violet, iris, cedarwood and tobacco—setting it apart in the vanilla category. The intriguing moss middle note brings out the earthy side of the signature gourmand note.
Burn time | 60 hours |
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Best Rose Fragrance
D.S. & Durga Salt Marsh Rose
Best Rose Fragrance
D.S. & Durga Salt Marsh Rose
This is not your grandmother’s rose candle. Surprising mallow and sea lettuce top notes bring the New England coast into your home. The fresh scents of creeping bentgrass and lichen moss provide a verdant scent, while swamp rose and sweet pepper bush in the middle elevate this complex fragrance.
Burn time | 60 hours |
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Best Amber Fragance
Diptyque Ambre Candle
Best Amber Fragance
Diptyque Ambre Candle
Diptyque’s unsung hero fills the room with its intoxicating scent perfect for late winter nights. The harmonious blend of resinous spices and a smooth tonka bean delivers a potent aroma that embodies elevated comfort.
Burn time | 50 hours |
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Best Citrus Fragrance
Hazeltine Saint Enzo
Best Citrus Fragrance
Hazeltine Saint Enzo
From the heart of New Orleans, Hazeltine’s captivating candle transports you to a summer galavanting along the Amalfi coast. The initial allure of Calabrian bergamot and lemon leaf is just the beginning; as the complex notes of salt, ash, suede, and black tea unfold, they keep the experience intriguing. It’s a sunny getaway in a candle.
Burn time | 40 hours |
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Best Leather Fragrance
Byredo Bibliotheque Candle
Best Leather Fragrance
Byredo Bibliotheque Candle
Experience the wonder of this cult-favorite candle that’s as enchanting as your beloved novels. The juicy plum and warm cinnamon top notes evoke the comforting aroma of a freshly baked pie, while the heart of the scent—a rich, leathery essence—conjures images of a library brimming with classic tomes. Anchored with a base of birch woods, patchouli, and vanilla, this candle offers a familiar yet irresistible allure.
Burn time | 60 hours |
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Best Relaxing Fragance
Bastide Miel de Lavande Wax Candle
Best Relaxing Fragance
Bastide Miel de Lavande Wax Candle
Let the soothing essence of Provence’s fragrant lavender fields envelop you as you unwind with this candle. The hints of honey celebrate the diligent bees that buzz among the flowers. Bonus: After the candle has burned away, the stunning hand-blown amber glass holder becomes an eye-catching vessel for your home.
Burn time | 45 – 50 hours |
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Best Fig Fragrance
Village Apothecary Fig Garden Candle
Best Fig Fragrance
Village Apothecary Fig Garden Candle
Nothing perfectly embodies the feeling of biting into the first ripe fig of the season more than this number. The Birmingham, Alabama-based candle company blends green fig, black tea, and sandalwood to create the ultimate juicy treat.
Burn time | 60 – 65 hours |
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Best Honey Fragrance
Catbird Summer in Italy Candle
Best Honey Fragrance
Catbird Summer in Italy Candle
Catbird may be known for its ethically made jewelry, but its unique line of candles should not be overlooked. This cult favorite stands out for its honeyed orange blossom notes that remind you of a day spent daydreaming in the garden.
Burn time | 70 hours |
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Sarah DiMarco (she/her) is the associate editor at VERANDA, covering all things design, architecture, art, gardens, jewelry, travel, wine and spirits. She also manages social media for the brand.
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