The glowing glass votives ahead hold only reviewer nose-approved autumn aromas, from falling leaves to wood fires and sophisticated (subtle!) pumpkin spices. Don't live in fear of the season's infamous scent explosions — instead, celebrate all the evocative sweater-wearing, red wine-sipping, and apple-picking notes it has to offer.
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Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Jar Candle
A top-rated bestseller on Anthropologie, this seasonal stunner from Capri Blue will make your space smell like a mix of green apples, fir, pine needles, white birch, cedar, vetiver, and musk. As one reviewer says, "Smells like I have a real wood fire going with a fresh cut tree in my house!"
Capri Blue Anthropologie Blue Fir & Firewood Jar Candle, $, available at Anthropologie
Byredo Apocalyptic Candle
Handmade in France, this luxury candle infuses the enticing scents of fire, iron, black raspberry, wood, and papyrus — resulting in an aroma that one reviewer describes as, "one of those fragrances that you come back and keep sniffing...This smells like the woods and a campfire but also it smells high end - maybe it is what a rich person would smell like if they went camping - in any event it is woody, smokey, fresh and earthy all at the same time...you must smell in person, it's like nothing else."
Byredo Apocalyptic scented candle, $, available at Net-A-Porter
World Market Clementine Honey Apothecary Jar Candle
"This is my favorite candle scent ever! It smells amazing and instantly cozies up any space," one rave reviewer says of this bestselling amber votive filled with hand-poured, sweet clementine and creamy honey-scented wax.
Cost Plus World Market Clementine Honey Apothecary Jar Candle, $, available at Cost Plus World Market
Diptyque Ambre Scented Candle
It totes a premium price tag, but with 4.7 out of 5 stars on Bloomingdales this spicy autumn scent in a hand-blown and amber-tinted glass container is worth the seasonal investment. As one reviewer gushed: "This is one of my all time favorite candles from Diptyque. It has a really nice woody, spice scent that is beautiful in autumn and winter. I really like the beautiful colored glass of the bigger jars, makes it even more special when its out on display. I find that even when the candle isn't lit you can smell it faintly in a room which I really like."
Diptyque Ambre Scented Candle, Colored Glass Jar, $, available at Bloomingdale's
Otherland Rattan Candle
The praise for this stylish votive — filled with hand-poured soy and coconut wax and scented with an autumnal blend of sandalwood, amber, and moss notes— is lofty. As one reviewer put it: "[I] Cannot say enough good things about this candle. I have raved about it to so many people and absolutely intend to buy more. The scent throw is impressive and the packaging is exceptional. This product is such a great value for money!"
Otherland Rattan Candle, $, available at Otherland
D.S. & Durga Portable Fireplace Candle
This luxury candle — filled with notes of pine to cedar, ash oak, and birch wood — as one Amazon reviewer frankly put it, "really does smell like a wood fire."
D.S. & Durga Portable Fireplace Candle, $, available at Need Supply
Roen Amber Jar Candle
One Anthropologie shopper says the unique blend of scents like balsam fir, fig leaf, and sandalwood has made this candle her new favorite: "I love the quality and how it fills my entire room up with an amazing scent. I'll definitely be buying more!"
Roen Amber Jar Candle, $, available at Anthropologie
Urban Outfitters Parker Collection Candle
From Warm Patchouli to Smoked Amber and Salted Sage, these black-glass votives are filled with scented soy-wax that reviewers call, "Literally the best candle!" from unique-sturdy packaging to overall amazing smell.
Urban Outfitters Parker Collection Candle, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Terrain Linneas Lights Pumpkin Candle
Crafted from soy wax infused with pumpkin and herb fragrance oil, one repeat purchaser describes this candle as a, "Great fall candle," that has, "such a soft pumpkin/spice/warm scent without being overwhelming."
Linnea's Lights Linnea’s Lights Candle, Pumpkin, $, available at Shop Terrain
Hearth & Hand With Magnolia Frosted Amber Candle
This frosted-amber candle that reviewer describe as, "masculine and very fall-ish," totes glowing praise from, "The best smelling candle I've ever owned," to, "A great smell that is just right. Not too spicy and not too sweet-floral."
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Container Candle Frosted Amber, $, available at Target
Etsy Hello Fall Hand-Poured Candle
This hot cider and cinnamon-scented candle is handmade in the U.S. with premium fragrance oils, soy wax, and a cotton wick — it also boasts over 2,000 reviews on Etsy with fall-obsessed customers raving, "I’m so happy I purchased the Hello Fall candle. Smells amazing, just like Fall, and beautiful jar. The shipping was lightning speed, and [the seller] Melissa was super helpful with my questions. I also love that this candle is handmade with soy wax. I can’t wait for Fall!"
SweetWaterDecor Hello Fall Candle 9oz, $, available at Etsy
LAFCO Pumpkin Pomander Candle
LAFCO created the pumpkin spice candle to end all pumpkin spice candles — as one reviewer glowingly put it: "The LAFCO Pumpkin Pomander Candle is my go-to candle from October through December. It's fragrance fills our house with the most amazing pumpkin fragrance; it's like I've been baking pumpkin pies 24/7! The fragrance is crisp and does not have a heavy feel as some candle fragrances do. I would highly recommend this candle; it invites happiness and comfort into your home!"
Lafco Pumpkin Pomander Candle 15.5 oz, $, available at Bloomingdale's
Oliver Bonas Metallic Scented Candle
According to one happy customer, this candle is beautiful "and smells divine." It's scented with citrusy notes of seagrass and green mandarin with added heather, amber, and sand for that crisp but warm fall feeling.
Oliver Bonas Seagrass & Amber Metallic Scented Candle, $, available at Oliver Bonas
Votivo Spiced Chai Candle
Infused with notes of chai spices, pumpkin, vanilla, amber, resin, and sandalwood, reviewers attest that this fall-essential candle is simply, "amazing." One sensitive-sniffer went so far as to leave the following detailed praise: "When it comes to scented candles, a little can go a long way. It may be that I have a sensitive nose so it is important that a candle complements the mood/atmosphere and not become something distracting. This candle has a lovely and subtle aroma that is relaxing and soothing. I like to use it when I am studying, reading a book, or decompressing after a long week (works even better with a glass of nice red wine). Highly recommended."
Votivo Spiced Chai Candle, $, available at Amazon
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