Every year, I love to revisit my favorite fall candles—I keep a lot in storage if we haven’t burned through them yet. Bringing out those tried-and-true candles always evokes scent memories. Like a game night we had with some dear friends last year. Or the backdrop to an amazing fall dinner that Chris whipped up for our family.
And then there’s always the excitement of trying something new, like the Harvest Spice candle I recently picked up at Pottery Barn. The copper mercury glass got me right away (swoon…), but the not-too-sweet and spicy scent was what sealed the deal. It’s now perfectly perched on my table, and I can see it being used for decor for years even after the candle has burned through.
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If you’re looking for a fall candle to add to your collection, check out the classics and newcomers to help you savor the season!
Best Fall Candles
For your convenience, we listed them by price from low to high.
Up first, we have the classic Pumpkin Spice found exclusively at Walmart. Trust me, this one captures the classic fall pumpkin spice aroma all in a $3 jar. We did notice that after a few days, and multiple burns it smelled less “pumpkiny” and more waxy, but I still burned it on my desk until it was completely gone.
When it comes to fall scents, I love a classic pumpkin and warm cider, but I’m also a big fan of woodsy, masculine notes like this candle. If you’re looking for a sophisticated patchouli and amber fragrance to welcome you home this fall, you’ll absolutely die over this candle.
Sometimes, it’s nice to switch up the classic, traditional fall scents with something unexpected. This delightful candle infuses your home with the warm, bright scents of honey and vanilla, balanced with musk, spiced caramel, and rum, perfect for a relaxing autumn afternoon. Packaging gets an A+.
This is definitely a repeat buy! The black canister is substantial and stunning, and I’m obsessed with the leather strap detail on the wooden lid. Oh, and the wax inside is black, and I love how you can hear the wood wick flickering when it’s lit. The good news is it smells just as amazing as it looks – like you’re walking through an apple orchard on the perfect fall day.
Is this a Mrs. Meyer’s spray?? The scent is clean and bright with notes of cider. This would make a great late fall or early Christmas fragrance, and the faux wood ceramic jar is beautiful.
I so adore this ceramic jar that has a deep brown color and pretty gold lettering. The scent reminds me of tobacco, which I always associate with fall. When I was growing up, our parents would have us rake our neighbor’s leaves in the fall, and the smell of the tobacco from his pipe would always waft from their house in a pleasant way. Tobacco = fall for me, every time.
This is so niche, but have you ever heard of ambrosia salad? It’s a marshmallow fruit salad, and this candle smells exactly like that. It’s definitely on the sweeter side, but it would make for a really delightful fall dessert scent in the kitchen. This one was downright edible.
This office-favorite fragrance is perfect for fall! It has a woodsy and musky scent with a subtle, sweet balance. It’s described as the “boyfriend scent,” and I couldn’t agree more.
This candle smells so warm and not too sweet. The scent notes are cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, and allspice, yet they’re perfectly balanced. I don’t want a candle to smell like I’m baking all the time—this is NOT that. What really got me was the container: it’s this really pretty copper mercury glass. They have a bigger candle too, but I just got the small one, and it fits really nicely on the table next to a vase. This candle also comes in a green or an amber color, but the metallic is so so good.
The fragrance of the “Simmered Cider” candle is both sweet and spicy, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that would easily complement any space. I’ve melted this one almost all the way down.
This aromatic candle combines the scents of pumpkin and sweet vanilla to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Currently, it’s permeating the living room, but it would also be great in the kitchen.
Hand-poured in Indianapolis, this beautiful candle has scents of smoked cedar, clove, and leather. It’s giving fall cabin in the woods, and I’m here for it. There’s a warmth to it that just makes it feel like the perfect backdrop to deep conversations with friends.
I want my whole house to smell like this warm flannel scent through January. It’s giving Ralph Lauren department store (amazing).
Rich oud wood, frankincense, and hints of smoky embers and white birch. This is like taking a trip out west to see your rich aunt who lives in the mountains. It’s earthy and smoky in all the best ways—the next best thing to real logs burning in a cozy fireplace.
This candle has been in heavy rotation lately, and I must say, although it doesn’t have the usual fall scent, it boasts an earthy aroma that is ideal for this time of year. Its fragrance is composed of ginger, bergamot, sandalwood, oud, leather, patchouli, musk, and cedar. I’ve used it almost entirely.
This candle is the epitome of fall. Not only is it the most perfect pumpkin spice candle (not too sweet, not too spicy), but it also comes in a charming wooden pumpkin canister. I’ll certainly be gifting this candle more than once this autumn season.
