20 Festive Candles That’ll Keep Your Space Lit & Cozy This Season
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We’ve been waxing poetic about cozy season and all of the essentials you need to get your space in order for it, but is any home really complete without a great smelling candle?
When it comes to fall scents, things can get quite aggressive and if you’re not a huge fan of bakery-adjacent smells it can be a struggle to find something that works — but there are so many ways to make your home feel ready for the season whether you decide to inundate it with pumpkin or not.
From indulgent spices to warm, smoky scents, we’ve scoured the internet for the very best fall scented candles.
And if you happen to be someone that loves pumpkin, apples, vanilla and the like, we’ve got you covered too.
Move over Bed Bath & Beyond, these are the Black-owned candles that’ll get you all the way together.
Shop below!
We Not Linkin Candle
$14 | FORVR Mood
Pumpkin infused with ginger, cove and whipped cream make up this quintessentially fall candle by beauty guru Jackie Aina.
Velvet Moon Candle
$58 | Brown Girl Jane
A woody, citrus-accented musk is the name of the game with this full-bodied and luxurious candle that has a 5-star rating.
Bourbon Vanilla Signature Candle
$48 | Marie Hunter Beauty
Inspired by the first day of autumn, this classic candle is made up of vanilla and spicy bourbon featuring undertones of mandarin orange.
Savoy Luxury Candle
$60 | Harlem Candle Co.
The Harlem Candle Co. is known for evoking the essence of old Harlem and this delectable scent is no different. Featuring bourbon, palo santo, and rounded out with notes of vanilla and dark chocolate this gives warm, cozy, and mysterious vibes.
Apple Pie Candle
$29 | COOL GIRL The Brand
If you’re all about warm, yummy scents that you can almost taste, this candle is for you. It’s the “perfect balance of apple butter, vanilla cream, soft musk and a dash of cinnamon.” One happy customer says, “I absolutely love this candle! I bought it before I ran out of my other one, and I stored it in a cabinet. Yall, my cabinet STILL SMELLS LIKE THIS CANDLE! I’m in love!!”
Cinnamon Pump Candle
$30 | Freres Branchiaux
Another on-the-nose fall scent, this candle is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, butter, pumpkin, smoke and cream. Sounds like one of grandma’s pies to us.
I Can. I Will. I Did. Candle
$34 | Spoken Flames
This refreshing blend of eucalyptus, pine and lemon is perfect for those that want to bring a whiff of crisp fall air into their homes.
Fall Candle Sample Set
$40 | Serenity Scent Co
Is just one fall candle not enough? Try this sample set by Serenity Scent Co. that offers fun scents like pumpkin chai, pumpkin rum cake, fallen leaves and candied apple.
Conjure Candle
$16 | Akinahs Lleron
Bring a breath of fresh fall air into your space with this candle made up of cinnamon, clove, leather, teakwood and cedar.
Cinnamon Orange Candle
$25 | Kindred Essence
Crisp, fresh, tangy orange and tangerine come together with cinnamon for this ultra-comforting blend.
Just Like Fall
$20 | TW Aromatics and Co.
This Etsy pick is described as an “aromatic experience that offers a balance of fruit and spice…” It’s earthy and spicy and comes with notes of citrus, cedar, cinnamon and green leaves.
Such A Vibe
We’re always ready to create a vibe in our space and this roasted marshmallow scent seems to do the trick. We also have an eye on this brand’s “jack’s flannel” option as well. Either way, these are a win, just grab them before they all sell out!
Tiger's Eye: Spiced Mint Candle
$11 - $30 | My Tribe Essentials
Tiger’s Eye is hands down a SACRD favorite. The blend of cinnamon and peppermint is genius and perfect for those that love fall scents but don’t want to be overpowered by pumpkin. We’ll call it comfort with a kick.
Apple Maple Bourbon
$14 | Simon Said Co.
Apple maple bourbon is a popular fall scent choice but this brand seems to stand out. With a 5-star rating and gorgeous packaging, you can’t really lose here.
Pumpkin Spice Scented
$18 | Mood Room Candle & Co.
Keep it classic and fill your home with the undeniable and instantly comforting smell of baked pumpkin pie.
Autumn Candle
$22 | Glo Through It
This bundle features Autumn (spiced pumpkin chai), Stone (ginger & spice), Abundance (apples and maple bourbon) candles and a “doing the work” tote bag making it a can’t miss fall deal. We’re also eyeing their “Fallen” scent because who doesn’t love crisp fall air?
x Frama Deep Forest Candle
$57 | Goodee x FRAMA
With top notes of orange and bergamot and a base of oud and cinnamon, this is yet another non-traditional take on a cool, autumn-appropriate scent that’ll give your space a sophisticated vibe.
Fireside
$20 | The Koop New York
“Smells like drinking a glass of champagne on the porch of a cabin in the middle of the woods with a fire burning.” What more can we say?
Glad To Be Home
$20 | Moods By Yemmie
Chestnut and smokey vanilla reads “warm and rich” and will be the perfect accomplice to your snuggle sessions on the cough this fall.
Cabin Fever Candle
$45 | Predominantly Black
Blended just for fall, this decadent mix of smooth musks, vanilla sugar, jasmine, vanilla orchid, cedarwood, and creamy vanilla is the perfect way to round out our list!
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