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Fantastic Scented Candles
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items Candles that have fantastic scents and are not too overwhelming.
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Candle Essentials
Chesapeake Bay
Isle of Skye
Mainstays
Modern Expressions
Other/Random
Candle Essentials
An underrated and cheaper series usually found in Albertson's stores like Jewel-Osco, and in appliance and hobby stores like Menard's. Candle Essentials candles burn slow to start, then fast. While there are probably smaller candles they sell, the la...
One of the best apple scented candles I've come across. Yes, it burns fast, but the smell is wonderful. Candle Essentials has succeeded with fruit and nature flavored candles more than most would expect. This is one of their bests, going toe-to-toe w...
Candle Essentials Scented Jar Candle Apple Grove - 17 Oz
As strong as cinnamon and pastry candles are, the Candle Essentials Cinnamon Toast has a perfect balance in scent, strength and duration. Pleasantly surprised that the smell builds in a slower, more balanced way compared to any I've used before.
Candle Essentials 17 oz Cinnamon Toast 2-Wick ...
Wow. What a candle. A mixture of exotic fruits, sugared citrus and sandalwood make a unique, intricate and wonderful candle. While the citrus stands out most, both the exotic fruits and sandalwood balance out for a one-of-a-kind scent. The tangy conc...
Candle Essentials 17 oz Sun-Kissed Citrus 2-Wick ...
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay's interesting cranberry and patchouli mix might seem a bit odd and overwhelming for anyone smelling it for the first time, but it's not unpleasant! Strangely, this combination works with slow burning soy. The cranberry patchouli mix bu...
Cranberry Patchouli Chesapeake Bay Candle® The Collection 2-Wick Jar
A soy wax candle with the scent of water lily pear, this balance + harmony brand has a sweet scent that can both overpower a room and also bring a refreshing fragrance. For those with strong scents of smell, purchase a smaller version first to test h...
Balance + Harmony (water lily pear) - Chesapeake Bay Candle
Isle of Skye
This brand of candles I found on my trip to Scotland late summer of 2024. Unless you're in the country or around in the United Kingdom, it's best to buy these online. Isle of Skye candles burn fast in their smaller containers.
I was stunned when I found a well balanced, fruit and plant scented candle in northern Scotland that left me wanting more. A bit expensive depending on what size you're looking for, the Isle of Skye makes sure their naturally hand-made soya's properl...
Isle of Skye Candle Company - Edinburgh
The third of three candles purchased at the Isle of Skye. This one has a tart, strong scent. However there's enough sweetness and flavor to fully savor when burning. This should not be too strong for anyone with a sensitive nose.
Isle of Skye Candle Company - Edinburgh
One of three candles I bought when I was in the Isle of Skye. This one has the natural scent and oils of the great, lush pine forests. Depending on how strong your scent is or how sensitive one is to pine, having a small version of this candle is qui...
Isle of Skye Candle Company - Edinburgh
Mainstays
One of my favorite candle brands. Mainstays is cheap to get, takes a long time to burn and run out (unless you buy the small, 3-wick ones), and have some of the best scents and combinations. You can find these at Walmart.
One of the combined fruit scents from Mainstays that's underrated and an odd pairing. Blackberry and fruity green apple is an unexpected but wonderful smell that only this kind of candle could pull off. Added with honey, one will want to find more an...
Mainstays 3-Wick Scented Glass Jar Candle, Blackberry Apple, 11.5oz.
A juicy, citrus themed candle. This candle combines the scents of orange, mango and musk into a flavorful, Caribbean delight. It burns slow, so you can savor the scent as much as possible.
Mainstays Single Wick Glass Jar Candle, Caribbean Orange ...
Recently found this candle and WOW did it blow my expectations away. The blend of cranberry, currant and sweet orange is nice on the nose and smells better when lit. The more and slower this candle burns, the better, sweeter and longer the scent. It ...
Mainstays 3-Wick Scented Glass Jar Candle, Cranberry Mandarin, 11.5oz.
Picked this up at Wal-Mart due to how softer the scent is. This burns a bit faster than the larger Mainstays candles on this list, but the scent is a nice blend of cranberry, orange and zest in the smoothest ways possible.
Mainstays 3-Wick Ombre Wrap Cranberry Mimosa Candle, 14 ...
The only candle I've come across so far that has a balanced, fabulous and detailed outside/outdoors scent. My favorite rain scent of all time. The combination of green floral, water lily and apple blossom make this a must for anyone wanting a fresh, ...
Mainstays Garden Rain Single-Wick Large Glass Jar Candle ...
One of the strangest candles I've found and tried. Mountain River's mix of citrus, moss and lavender combine for one of the sweetest scents anyone could smell. One could say it's too sweet at times and takes over the room it's set in. Though the scen...
Mainstays Single-Wick Scented Glass Jar Candle, Mountain River, 20oz.
It's not a true autumn or winter season without this classic candle. The trio of orange zest, apple and cinnamon is a perfectly mixed concoction you can't get enough of. The closer U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas get, the more this candle should be l...
Mainstays 3-Wick Scented Glass Jar Candle, Mulled Cider, 11.5oz.
A nice fruit concocted candle mixed with raspberry sorbet, lemon sugar and coconut water. The peach mixes with the raspberry scent to create a rare, tropical scent any buyer can enjoy.
Mainstays Raspberry Peach Frosé Scented Single-Wick Large ...
If you're into a night themed scented candle, this is a must have! Whether it's one wick or three, the combination of blood orange, jasmine and sandalwood are an instant evening Mainstays hit. Starlit Skies is so good, it alerts the nostrils of an in...
Mainstays Starlit Skies Scented 3 Wick Candle, 11.5 oz.
Nicely scented blend of juicy apple, pear and vanilla. No matter the size bought, the candle burns slow and the fragrance permeates almost every room. Number of wicks depends on location and size bought. Anyone who loves the scents of fruits or mildl...
Mainstays Sweet Apple Scented 3-Wick Glass Jar Candle ...
Lemon candle that smells of sweet sugar. Despite the nice lemon scent, it's very sweet when the sugar scent is mixed in lit or un-lit. If you're into sweet scents, this is a must.
Mainstays Sweet Sugared Lemon Scented 3-Wick Glass Jar ...
A Mainstays candle that surprises and delights. A mix of Georgia peach, white rose and peony petals, the scents combine for a half-fruit, half-flowery scent that's kind to the nostrils.
Mainstays White Rose & Peach Single Wick Candle, 20 oz
Modern Expressions
Wow. What a candle. Probably my overall favorite and one of my favorite all-time scents. A mix of island guava, sweet mangos and mandarins, this candle gives off a balanced, blended fruit, sweet, citrus and fresh scent. The way it's blended together,...
Modern Expressions Scented Candle Guava & Mandarin - Walgreens
A well concocted and balanced tri-candle in one! Modern expressions put three, well scented fruit blends into a glass jar but with a delicate balance in scents. The first level pineapple colada brings a savory sweetness when first lit. The mango moji...
Modern Expressions Scented Candle Paradise Coolers - Walgreens
Other/Random
This hand poured, luxury scented candle is a fun find at Target. Mixed with tropical, sweetened fruits, sparkling citron waters and white ambered sands is a wonderful addition and scent for any buyer. While it's not the same scent as the Modern Expre...
3-wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Red Mandarin And Guava 19oz
Got this one recently and was pleasantly surprised with how the lemon and jasmine blend well for a stronger, fresh scent. For those who enjoy deeper, more fragrant combination, this is a good one. The candle burns fast but is cheaper than a good numb...
ALDI Huntington Home Lemon zest and jasmine triple wick candle
Nicely scented with peach, orange, mango, jasmine, rose, osmanthus, patchouli and vetiver scent notes. The combination isn't overwhelming and burns slowly.
Better Homes & Gardens 12oz Mango Nectar & Apricot ...
An unexpected purchase I made at Disneyworld back in 2022. This Jamaican tri-color flag themed candle is underrated in how well-scented it is without overwhelming anyone; plain or lit. It's impressive enough to purchase more than once.
Jamaica Me Crazy - Bowes Signature Candles
The combination of spruce, cedar and balsam are a strong, well-scented concoction blended into a glass jar. The combination is great on the nose but spreads nicely throughout the room wherever it's lit.
Heirloomed Frasier Fir Holiday Candle - The Lifestyle Lab
An unexpected and pleasant find. Usually sold at retail outlet Kohl's, this candle combines the scents of strawberry, mango and papaya int a wax smoothie concoction. One of the most underrated aspects of this candle is in what type of holder you can ...
Sonoma Goods For Life® Strawberry Mango Smoothie 14 ...
Received as a Christmas gift. Although cinnamon is a strong spice, the mix with apple doesn't make it too strong, which is wonderful for anyone with sensitive noses. The blend makes you forget there's a candle lit.
Trueliving Apple Cinnamon Fragranced Candles, 2 ct
Was hard to find images of this specific candle on here, so i uploaded my own images. Prosperity Candles are majority women owned, well made and scented. Made specifically for Scorpios, the combined scents are supposed to create passion, intuition, b...
Zodiac Sign Candles With Matching Scent | Prosperity Candle
Whether it has one wick or three, White Barn's Sugared Lemon Zest is sure to please. Mixed with sorrento lemons, bright lemon zest and sugar cane, this mixed trio burns slow. The lemon scent spreads to every room around the one it's lit in, but doesn...
Sugared Lemon Zest - White Barn 3-Wick Candle
What a candle! The Christmas themed Tree Farm from Bath and Body Works burns fast since it's made with a lot of natural essential oils and uses three wicks. While this is quick to burn and finish, the scent is perfect for Christmas Day and throughout...
Bath and Body Works Tree Farm Candle
Room Essentials
This guava scented candle has hints of dragonfruit and mango. Unlike the lemon one, the guava scent grows every 10 minutes to fill out its space. However it does not overwhelm the nostrils as the mango and dragonfruit mix calms it down.
7oz Glass Jar Candle With Lid Guava - Room Essentials - Target
Mixed with limoncello and cake batter scents, the Room Essentials Lemon Drop is a nice, delicate and softer scented lemon candle than most of the other kinds on here. It doesn't overpower and it's easy on the nose for anyone who finds citrus scents s...
7oz Glass Jar Candle With Lid Lemon Drop - Room Essentials - Target
Threshold
It took a while but I found what makes candles like Bali Sunrise wonderful: the dominant scent of guava. Mixed with pineapple, this one has a tropical mix that may be Threshold's best. It also burns slow, so you can savor every moment of the scent.
2-wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Bali Sunrise 15.1oz - Threshold - Target
A Threshold candle exclusively found at Target, it's mixed with bergamot, lavender, jasmine and cedarwood. The scent is sweet but not too overwhelming and burns slowly.
Edit: I got a notification the link doesn't work. The candle appears to be sold out everywhere. Will be checking weekly to see if this changes.
Edit: I got a notification the link doesn't work. The candle appears to be sold out everywhere. Will be checking weekly to see if this changes.
Tinted Glass Citrus + White Oak Jar Candle Light Yellow 10.5oz - Target
Tis the season! May every candle you light bring joy and thrills to you all! A top candidate I've had lit all Christmas? Threshold's Holiday Spruce! Mixed with mandarin and juniper, Holiday Spruce is an instant classic. It burns super slow for over 1...
Holiday Spruce Threshold Candle
One of the most underrated candles I've found and used all year. Like most Threshold candles, Island Moonlight burns slow, and the grapefruit and marine waters combination is great. The scent has enough fruit, water and oils mixed together for one of...
2-Wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Island Moonlight 15.1oz - Threshold
Threshold makes a fantastic mix of lavender with lemon/ade. The soy blended candle adds hints of geranium and sugared clementine for a warming, wonderful citrus scent that doesn't overwhelm the plant smells mixed in. The best part is how the candle b...
21.5oz Glass Jar Candle With Lid Lavender Lemonade - Threshold
Threshold's Peach Presecco candle burns slow due ot its soy blended with essential oils. Hints of candied rose and champagne mix for one of Threshold's better, fruitier and smoother scents.
2-wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Peach Prosecco 15.1oz - Threshold
The new wave seasonal candles from Threshold contain a lot of gems. The first and best one: Prosecco Pine. Mixed with grapefruit and cassis, the pine is well mixed with a tropical fruit and other spices. Great to light during the holiday season wheth...
Prosecco Pine Candle
Village Candle
A fresh lemon candle with lemon grass, lemongrass and fresh greens mixed together. The all-lemon theme is as you'd expect: sweet, citrusy and strong with lemon.
Fresh Lemon Large Tumbler - Village Candle - Stonewall Kitchen
Found this gem at a Jewel near me. This candle mixes the scent of juicy orange with cinnamon in one of the stronger combinations listed here. It spreads from room to room albeit pleasantly. Worth buying more than once.
Orange Cinnamon Large Apothecary - Village Candle
One of the best scented peach candles you'll ever smell. The peach mixes with juicy mango and ripe nectarine to give it a favorable, fruity smell.
Village Candle Peach Bellini, Large Jar
Yankee Candle
This Yankee Candle's a fantastic blend of lemon with a touch of mediterranean sea scents. It's one of the better lemon scented candles anyone could get.
Sicilian Lemon | Yankee Candle
Whether small or massive, this candle has a mellow, citrus scent that doesn't overwhelm the nostrils. Definitely worth an online purchase.
Yankee Candle Sparkling Lemon for sale - eBay
An older candle that's becoming rarer to find. If you can get your hands on a Sweet Strawberry one from Yankee Candle, large or small, it's worth it. The strawberry scent mixed with sugar is fantastic and doesn't overpower the nostrils.
Yankee Candle: Sweet Strawberry