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    27 Of The Best Candles You Can Get On Amazon

    For when you need a candle, and you absolutely can not wait more than two days for it to arrive.

    1. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Soy Candle will make your entire apartment smell as good as a fresh pile of laundry, no matter what your hamper looks like.

    Mrs. Meyers Honeysuckle candle burning on an end table

    2. Pet House Candle completely eliminates odors from your beloved — but stinky — furry friends, leaving you with a refreshing smell like bamboo watermint or evergreen forest.

    dog poses with glass candle

    3. Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy Stress Relief Candle has three wicks, allowing it will burn evenly and last a long time, so you can really depend on it to relax you when things get hectic.

    glass candle with green label

    4. The Nest Fragrance bamboo candle proves that pandas have great taste, because bamboo smells amazing.

    the candle in white frosted glass

    5. Wax & Wick's scented soy candle looks like it would be right at home in a Brooklyn loft, or better yet, *your* home!

    a black candle next to a white minimalist design next to a white candle with black design, both with thick wood wicks

    6. Capri Blue's "Volcano" candle is a reviewer-favorite combination of tropical and citrusy scents packaged in a super chic glass jar. 

    capri blue volcano candle in a blue glass jar with the tin lid off
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I am a candle snob and I can say without a second thought that Capri Blue are my favorite candles of all time. I have one in the living room, bedroom, and bathroom. I gift them often for housewarming (pun intended) gifts or just because. They're the perfect addition to a home and they SMELL SO GOOD, Y'ALL. Absolutely recommend these candles to everyone." –Jennifer

    Price: $34+ (available in four container colors).

    7. Pyropets start out endearing and take a macabre turn once you light them up.

    8. Jonathan Adler's Pop Candle makes every candle lighting feel like a celebration.

    rose gold metallic candle

    9. Lulu Candles' tobacco, spice, and vanilla candle takes inspiration from all the spicy-smelling pipe-smoking grandparents we grew up with.

    The candle

    10. Gerrard Larriett's candles deodorize and relieve stress so you can take a breather after chasing your mud-covered dog around the house.

    glass candle that says de-stress

    11. Decorative cactus candles make it look like you finally learned how to keep a plant alive. Just make a *point* not to light them in front of anyone you're trying to impress with your green thumb skills.

    candles shaped like three different kind of cacti with fake soil

    12. Chesapeake Bay's Mind and Body Candle Collection uses essential oils to create relaxing smells inspired by Maryland's shoreline.

    candles in various sizes and frosted colored glass

    13. A dark rum and oak scented La Jolie Muse candle that will add the perfect amount of warmth and depth to any room.

    a lit candle in a black and gold tin on a piece of wood

    14. Or a La Jolie Muse lavender candle in a gorgeous, textured glass jar that makes a statement of its own (the relaxing scent is just a bonus!).

    a lit lavender candle in a purple glass jar with lavender sprigs around it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "The candle smells very nice. Warm and comforting without being 'too much' for the sensitive sinuses in our home. It lasted a couple of months after being burned for a few hours a night. The container is beautiful and I justify paying a little extra for these candles because the jars make excellent little vases." –Bette Noir

    Price: $23.99+ (available in two scents).

    15. Boy Smells candles is a must-have for anyone who looking for a more musky and complex scent over the usual vanilla and sugar options out there.

    16. A WoodWick candle brings the crackling, soothing sounds of an actual fire into your home in case you lack a real fireplace (or are too lazy to light one atm).

    a green tall woodwick candle in front of a fireplace

    17. Yankee Candle's Midsummer's Night candle will give you ultimate nostalgia vibes and make you wish that you were back at summer camp sleeping under the stars.

    The candle on display with other fixings on table

    18. A lavender scented wax candle that'll provide the perfect amount of tranquility and calm.

    The candle sitting on a table next to dried flowers

    19. A Homesick candle that's quite honestly the exact remedy needed for when you're feeling homesick. Each one is crafted with a specific state in mind, so you can be transported home each time you burn this candle.

    20. A DW Home vanilla scented candle to fool people into thinking you've got something sweet in the oven whenever they walk into your house.

    Reviewer photo of them burning a DW Home Vanilla Bean candle

    21. A value pack of unscented tea lights that are ideal to have on hand for both power outages and emergency ambient lighting crises. 

    Promising review: "These are by far the best tea light candles I have purchased. They burn for hours (I have burned them for 5 hours so far). The holders are also sturdier and the taller than others I have bought. These are also great if you are burning candles when having company. You won't be running around replacing them with new ones in an hour or two." –Greg

    Price: $13.99+ (available in packs of 50, 100, 200, and 300)

    22. Benevolence Los Angeles makes premium soy scented candles with a cause, as their matte black jars are designed to shine a light on serious subjects. 

    hands holding the black candle
    Amazon

    With each purchase of a candle by Benevolence L.A., a donation is made to ZOE International, which helps victims of human trafficking. 

    Promising review: "It was delightful to receive this candle, and to know that a portion of the purchase goes towards the prevention of human trafficking towards children. The candle burns very well, and the aroma is delightful. The length of time of burning seems to be what is described when purchased. I'll definitely purchase again." –Myke

    Price: $17.99+ (available in two sizes and eight scents)

    23. Some fun bubble cube candles for anyone that thinks their living space is in need of some whimsical decor. 

    six bubble cube candles in blue, pink, white, yellow, purple, and green
    Amazon

    Promising review: "So cute. Did not even realize they were scented, but that was a pleasant surprise. Perfect size and exactly what I was looking for!" –Anonymous

    Price: $11.99+ (available in two sizes, quantities of two and four, and in five color sets)

    24. A Hemlock Park candle scented with essential oils, made from coconut wax, and with a crackling wood wick to finish off your self care sanctuary, be it your bedroom, bathtub, or any other place you like to ~unwind~.

    reviewer photo of their lit bergamot-scented candle
    reviewer photo of their lit bamboo grapefruit-scented candle next to a rock salt lamp

    Promising review: "My absolute favorite candle! Smells sooo good. Was looking for a good quality cedar candle and the bergamot is was an added bonus! My two favorite scents. When I first opened it a smelled it, it was a very subtle smell, and didn't seem like anything special...Soooo glad I decided to light it to see if it made a difference, because it did! If you love the smell of cedar, get it!" –Anna protsenko

    Price: $24.95+ (available in two sizes and in a variety of scents)

    25. Craft & Kin wood wick candles that'll *snap, crackle, and pop* as they waft earthy scents into your chosen at-home sanctuary. 

    a white palo santo-scented candle surrounded by mini perfume bottles and a gold bracelet
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These candles are amazing. Nice natural scent, beautiful presentation, and great value. The scent is great – strong enough to fill my room, but not so overpowering that I feel like I can taste it. I was so blown away with the candle after I ordered my first one that I bought a second three days later. I can't wait to get more and try different scents!" –Amazon Customer

    Price: $17.99+ (available in eight scents)

    26. Votivo candle to make your place feel all the more cozy and sophisticated, especially with scents like Red Currant, Smoked Woo and Amber, and Grey Vetiver. 

    a brown lit candle in a glass jar with thing twine and a silver charm around it
    a brown lit candle in a glass jar with thing twine and a silver charm around it next to its box and surrounded by different botanicals
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Smell was just as strong & beautiful as years ago when I purchased my first Votivo candle! The Red Currant is the best! Only takes a few minutes of burn time, and the scent fills the air!" –SummerLove 247

    Price: $32 (available in 18 scents)

    27. coconut-scented candle that is actually and factually inside of a coconut shell. Once the candle is completely burned, you can hang onto its polished shell for decor, to use on a coconut bra, or to repurpose into another candle (might I suggest a lime-scented blend so you can ~put the lime in the coconut~?). 

    a coconut shell candle in front of a canvas pouch
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Such a delicious smelling candle!! Comes in a real coconut shell. Reminds me of Hawaii. It's like being on vacation everyday!!" –Amber W.

    Price: $24.99+ (available in three scents)

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