Now that home time is a lot of the time, having your space smell divine is a welcome bonus. After all, nothing lifts the spirits quite like the right aroma, whether it’s your favorite perfume or freshly cut grass. Up your home fragrances game with our round-up of the best-scented candles, from fresh spring scents to cozy winter warmers.
- Ptolemy Aromatique Candle, Aesop
Named after the Ancient Greek Egyptian astronomer, expect notes of earthy woods that, so much so, dare we compare to being encircled within an old-growth Japanese forest? There’s cedar, there’s cypress, and a bit of vetiver (that’s an Indian grass plant). This’ll add an air of sophistication to even the messiest of living rooms.
- Dior La Collection Privée Eden Roc Candle
La Collection Privée Christian Dior Dioriviera Collection gives you a mini trip to the French Riviera without having to leave the house. The Eden-Roc candle is the perfect summer scent for your home, if you can bear to take it out of its chic blue and white case, that is.
- Buccellati Violet & Musk, Opera Base
Italian brand Buccellati is best known for its fine jewelry, but it also offers an exquisite candle collection along with silver candle holders. Our top pick is the Opera base made with mauve Murano glass containing violet and musk-scented candle.
- Acqua di Parma Luce di Colonia
This unmistakeably Italian candle features fresh notes of citrus, followed by floral undertones and woody base notes. Think orange and lemon, as well as patchouli, neroli, and vetiver. A fresh scent that will liven up any room.
- Cochine Orange Amère & Star Anise
Cochine’s new limited edition Orange Amère & Star Anise candle was inspired by founder Kate Crofton-Atkins’s wanders through the fragrant spice markets of Saigon. The result is a scent that blends the rich, warm scents of Asia with memories of cozy, indulgent Christmas evenings at home.
- Nest Fragrances Bamboo Classic Candle
Fragrance brand NEST New York has risen to cult status in the US – and now it’s set to make waves on this side of the pond. Founded by industry stalwart Laura Slatkin, NEST is founded on the principle that a great scent can totally change your space. This Bamboo candle – one of the brand’s most popular products – has a fresh floral scent with hints of sparkling citrus.
- The White Company Fireside Signature Candle
Autumn is nearly here, which means cozying up by the fire with a good book. The best accompaniment? The White Company’s Fireside candle, features soft smoked woods, fresh birch, and rich patchouli combined with clove leaf, amber, and creamy vanilla.
- Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Candle
For the first time, Aromatherapy Associates has released a collection of its most loved blends as candles. De-Stress, Deep Relax, Rose and Revive are all made from 100 percent natural vegan soy wax, with the equivalent of up to two bottles of essential oil packed into each pot.
- Bulan Cassis & White Cedar Candle
Each Bulan candle is hand-poured in the UK to ensure a long-lasting scent. With a fruity scent and aromas of cassis berries, cherry blossom, and white cedar on a bed of amber, this candle will bring a subtle hint of spring to your home – regardless of the weather outside.