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Sixteen Candles [Worth Buying Again + Again]

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Luxury & Cult-Favorite Scented Candles 

These are the candles I've repurchased multiple times and gifted countless times: my true ride-or-die collection. From luxury splurges like Byredo and Diptyque to cult favorites like Boy Smells and PF Candle Co., these 16 scented candles have earned ...
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Smoky + Sophisticated

For the candle lover who gravitates toward complex, grown-up scents. 

These are the candles that make your space smell effortlessly cool and collected. Perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or when you want your home to smell like the main character's apartment in a prestige TV show.

 
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Casey Musgraves' Slow Burn scent lives on with updated naming. Shh, it's our little secret. ;)
Boy Smells Red Hot (formerly known as SLOW BURN)
 
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My 2nd most purchased candle of all time; I always have a backup.
P.F. Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco
 
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Warming, woodsy, cozy…the perfect for a cool fall night.
Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme
 
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No, but seriously: Light this while reading a book and you'll be transported. A legendary luxury scent worth the splurge.
BYREDO Bibliothèque Candle
 
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A true Palo Santo forward scent that I've purchased 4+ times now.
Brooklyn Candle Studio Palo Santo Candle

Fresh + Natural Vibes

Nature-inspired scents that bring the outdoors in. 

These candles capture everything from coastal mornings to summer gardens to forest walks. Ideal for creating a spa-like atmosphere, morning meditation, or anytime you need to reset and reconnect with natural vibes.

 
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The BEST daytime candle. Pleasant and green, it's perfect all year round.
PF Candle Co. Amber & Moss
 
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A luxury scent that's soothing and fresh, perfect for daytime use and ideal for gifting. This is a cult-favorite home brand for a reason!
Flamingo Estate Adriatic Muscatel Sage Candle
 
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The perfect hostess gift when you really want to make a good impression, but make sure you save up to buy one for yourself, too. I burn this whenever it rains, a special occasion in LA.
D.S. & Durga Big Sur After Rain Candle
 
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A lower price point alternative to Big Sur After Rain, this candle adds in notes of cedar and has an incredible 100-hour burn time. I've purchased this 8+ times! Shop around to find on sale at retailers like Nordstrom.
Archipelago Botanicals Big Sur Candle
 
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This is a special scent that I've gifted to multiple people, including myself ;)
Jenni Kayne Topanga Candle
 
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A lesser-known Diptique scent that I personally love to burn in the evening year-round. It's evergreen-forward, but doesn't read holiday.
Diptyque Cyprès (Cypress) Classic Candle

Crowd-Pleasers + Luxury Favorites

The guaranteed wins that everyone loves. 

From cult classics that get compliments every time to luxury splurges with sophisticated scents and beautiful packaging. Perfect for entertaining, housewarming gifts, or when you want a candle that delivers on both scent and style.

 
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A perfect housewarming or dinner party gift, this is consistently on Best Candle and Best Tomato Candle lists. My favorite tomato-scented candle on the market, no question.
Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle
 
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A sensual candle with notes of jasmine, rose, sandalwood, and tonka bean, inspired by Josephine Baker. Harlem Candle Company is a black- and woman-owned brand that has some AMAZING scents!
Harlem Candle Company "Josephine" Luxury Candle
 
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Between diffusers, candles, and gifts for others, I've bought this 6+ times. One of the best lavender candles available.
Voluspa French Cade Lavender Candle
 
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This candle used to be available only during limited time drops, but Overose sells it all year based on customer demand. Burn this on Sunday mornings with your coffee and journaling.
OVEROSE Croissant Candle
 
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This was my first repeat-purchase candle over 15 years ago, and it's still in my collection today. So tropical, so fresh, so transportive. Always a good choice.
Capri Blue Volcano Capiz Jar Candle​