33 Utterly Amazing Candles You Need To Buy Immediately

Guys, it's lit.

Posted on October 04, 2016, 13:29 GMT

Sarah Aspler

BuzzFeed Staff, Canada

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We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about their favorite candles of all time. Here are their heavenly and scented recommendations:

1. Sweater Weather by Bath & Body Works

"It's eucalyptus, juniper berry, and sage! And despite it being a seasonal fragrance, it's totes appropriate to burn all year round. It smells so fresh and lovely!" —Brianna Lee, FacebookPrice: $21.50

2. Mark Twain Soy Candle from Paddywax's Library Collection

"It's tobacco flower and vanilla! It's a great earthy scent, and that touch of vanilla gives it just the right amount of lift." —Katie Wright, FacebookPrice: $11.90The Library Collection also features scents like Jane Austen (gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine), Edger Allan Poe (Cardamom, absinthe, and sandalwood), and Oscar Wilde (Cedarwood, thyme, basil), and more.

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3. Sweet Spun Sugar by Target

"This is heaven. Always picks me up when I’m feeling down." —mpanda91Price: $8.50

4. French Bourbon Vanille by Voluspa

"It’s a mix of sweet and musk without being cloying. Plus, it’s the most beautiful candle I have ever seen! A little pricier than your average jar candle but so completely worth it." —nicoleg401decdd9 Price: $40.92

5. Volcano by Capri Blue

"It's what all the Anthropologie stores smell like!" —Ashley Lupin Jen, Facebook"It's the BEST smell my nose has ever had the honor to sniff." —cupcakesandcatsPrice: $28This scent is also available as a reed diffuser and a room spray.

6. Pumpkin Pecan Waffles by Bath & Body Works

"My roommate and I used to buy as many as we could afford every fall and stock up for the year! Do you want your home to always smell like you are baking a pie? If so, this is the candle for you!" —emilyh41a9f472fPrice: $21.89

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7. Warm Tobacco Pipe by DW Home

"This scent and Sandalwood Myrrh are the two most perfect autumn scents in human history. I wait all summer to burn them all fall and winter, and my boyfriend likes them too." —Allis Valentine, Facebook"I spend my whole paycheck on these candles. Oops!" —wolfehayleePrice: $11.37

8. Crisp Apple by Ikea

"It's cheap and has such a clean crisp smell!"– clarea4ecc9bf93Price: $3.99

9. Marshmallow Fireside by Bath & Body Works

"The greatest there ever was and ever will be! <3" —mallorienicolebPrice: $21.50

10. Lavender Fields by Burt's Bees

"I burn it every night before I go to bed to help me fall asleep and calm me down. IT HELPS SO MUCH!" —fosteriaaPrice: $15.19

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11. Wizard's Pub by Anthology Candles

"This company makes plenty of amazing, potent scents based on books, movies, and TV! I definitely plan on buying another candle from them." —alexjaeger215Price: $16There are many other scents available including Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Poison Apple.

12. Macintosh Apple by Yankee Candle

"I am absolutely obsessed with it. Every time I pass by Yankee Candle in the mall, I go inside just to smell that particular scent. I swear if I were in a coma and someone waved the candle under my nose, I’d wake up." —ameericlePrice: $27.99

13. Eternal Jasmine by DW Home Decoware

"I found this candle and loved it so much that I bought two, intending to give the second as part of a gift for a friend's birthday. I ended up falling so in love with the scent that I couldn’t give it up and kept it. If I see it in stores, I stock up and buy them all. I’m addicted." —claireb30Price: $12

14. Mini Pumpkin Butter Candle by WoodWick Candles

"These are god's gift to the world. My favorite is pumpkin butter because it makes my whole house smell like fall five minutes after you light the candle. Also, all of their candles make a crackling sound like a real fireplace!" —Rebecca Riggs, Facebook

Price: $9.99

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15. Pink Magnolia by Target

"This literally smells like shampoo to me. It just makes me so happy and calm." —sarahb45a39c31dPrice: $8.49

16. Midsummer's Night by Yankee Candle

"It smells like really sexy men's cologne, and let me tell you how often I burn that shit when I'm single. It even looks sexy. Yasssssssss." —Kate Wallace, FacebookPrice: $25.99

17. Saijo Persimmon by Voluspa

"It smells so good that it soothes away the pain of the cost! I love you, Voluspa Saijo Persimmon!" —morganleighfPrice: $15.87

18. Mahogany Teakwood by Bath & Body Works

"It's soft and slightly woody. If they bottled the scent, I would give it as a gift to every man and woman I know." —Sarah Treptow, FacebookPrice: $25.22Pssst: You can actually get this scent in a spray form for $6.99, so spray away!

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19. Black Forest by Archipelago

"My secret addiction. IT IS LITERALLY LIFE-CHANGING." —thomasjeffreywPrice: $39

20. Lemon Lavender by Yankee Candle

"LEMON. FUCKING. LAVENDER. Yankee Candle sells this scent and I swear to god it smells just like Froot Loops in the most amazing way." —Alex Winslow, FacebookPrice: $22.75This scent is also available in car air fresheners and a room spray.

21. Sliced Watermelon by Gold Canyon

"I don’t typically like sweet smells, but, oh my god, the Gold Canyon Sliced Watermelon candle smells like happiness and summertime." —brenleasPrice: $15.77

22. 'Tis the Season by Bath & Body Works

"BEST CHRISTMAS-SCENTED CANDLE EVER!!" —misscountrymusic"Christmas in a jar." —sarasoksPrice: $24.96

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23. Hot Maple Toddy by The Candleberry Co.

"It's literally the best candle in the world! The candle will last a good five to six months and smell perfectly until the last bit of wax." —rachelvancleaveaPrice: $26.99

24. Clean Cotton by Yankee Candles

"The ultimate soothing candle." —mirayakincicPrice: $19

25. Pink Sands by Yankee Candle

"Every time I go shopping, I have to stop myself from buying more. I have two in my house right now for when I’m in a candle kinda mood." —caitling4a7471ff6Price: $19

26. Cashmere Woods by Glade

"Warm and musky." —theworryrockPrice: $9.56

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27. Cinnamon, Ceylon & Copal by Vuluspa

"It makes my house smell like a super-sophisticated fall dinner party." —maighdelinerosegPrice: $19.89

28. Relax by Fragrant Jewels

"It’s lavender and cucumber. It’s the perfect combination. It’s light and fresh and has the perfect amount of herbal musk from the lavender. I really do chill out when I smell it." —bernadetteo45467d36cPrice: $26.95

29. Buttercream by Yankee Candle

"The smell is so sweet and it reminds me of cakes my grandmother used to make for me." —erosemyers11Price: $15.99

30. Tickled Pink by BridgeWater Candles

"I get migraines if things are too scented, so finding a good smelling but not overpowering candle can be difficult. I fell in love with this scent because it smells just like spring gardens. Plus, they come in super-cute tins!" —hdemsiPrice: $19.99

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31. Witches' Brew by Yankee Candle

"It holds a special place in my heart because it smells SO damn good, but also because it reminds me of my mom, Halloween, and my best memories from when I was little." —afro83 Price: $29.99

32. Leaves by Bath & Body Works

"I have the three-wick candle, the soap, the car scent pod, and the new wax melts! I am so obsessed with this smell." —veronicac11Price: $25.99

33. And finally, the Skittles Boxed Cherry Candle by Skittles because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

"It smell so good and you can use it in all seasons!"– jessicaant51Price: $9.99

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