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If You Love Light, Fresh Scents
Chesapeake Bay Candle Balance + Harmony Candle
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Credit: Chesapeake Bay CandleReviewers note that this soy wax candle lasts long and has a strong scent, which some describe as "relaxing," "sweet" and "light and fresh." The Balance + Harmony fragrance has notes of apple, pear, orange zest and tropical fruits, but there are many other calming blends to choose from. Plus, this brand's candles feature self-trimming wicks and the soft-colored frosted jar makes the light of the flame visible.
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For Campfire Vibes
WoodWick Fireside Hourglass Candle
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Designed to replicate the soothing sound of a crackling fire, this sleek jar candle has a wood wick and is made from soy and paraffin wax. Plus, the handcrafted wicks produce a large flame that adds to the ambiance and is crafted to burn for 100 hours. Choose from one of the woodsy scents, including Fireside (pictured here), Lavender and Cedar, Mountain Trail Trilogy and Redwood.
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Amazon Reviewers Are Raving
Yankee Candle Vanilla Cupcake Candle
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Credit: Yankee CandleReviewed over 75,000 times on Amazon, this 22-ounce Yankee Candle is rated highly for how long it lasts (over 110 hours of burn time) and for its strong aroma. If Vanilla Cupcake isn't your preference, go for another scent like Apple Pumpkin, Chocolate Layer Cake or Cinnamon Stick. It's made from paraffin wax and has a fiber candle wick.
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If You Love Rich Scents
NEST Fragrances Birchwood Pine Candle
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Reviewers appreciate this classy pick for its strong scent, which many note "fills the whole room." Choose from three different fragrances, including a three-wick option, as well as a ton of sweet scents like Moroccan Amber, Velvet Pear, Pumpkin Chai and Apricot Tea. Every scent comes in a beautifully decorated glass container, which are all neutral enough to pair with your home style.
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Best for a Neutral Home Aesthetic
Lulu Candles Hand-Poured Soy Candle
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According to reviewers, this slow-burning soy candle fills an entire space with a strong aroma. Choose from a number of romantic scents, including Espresso Bean, Black Amber, Spiced Vanilla and Sandalwood Rose. Depending on the size of your room, go for the 6-, 9- or 11-ounce jar — the smallest sizes come in a clear jar while the larger sizes are available in white or black, depending on the scent and your home aesthetic.
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Choose From So Many Scents
Bridgewater Candle Sweet Grace Soy Wax Blend Candle
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With 145 hours of burn time, this soy candle is rated highly for its calming aroma (with the Sweet Grace scent being the most popular). Choose from 20 scents in total. Just be sure to trim the wick as you burn it. Added bonus: here's another small business that supports a cause. Every time you shop, 75 cents is donated to help feed orphanages around the world.
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Best Nature-Inspired Scents
CoCo Benjamin Basil, Lime and Mandarin Soy Candle
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Wicked, poured and labeled by hand, this soy candle comes in 35 variations — with scents including Bergamot Grapefruit, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Mint and Genuine Leather. Plus, there's an option for a white jar if you prefer to keep things neutral. Amazon reviewers note that this soy candle burns evenly, lasts long and is highly fragrant.
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Ideal for Removing Odors
Dianne's Custom Candles Vanilla Bean Soy Candle
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This soy blend candle is formulated to capture 95 percent of pet, smoke and food smells. It's available in 24 different options, including two packs and a number of different aromas — from clean scents like fresh linen and baby powder to fruity fragrances like mango and apple. Every cotton wick is hand-trimmed for a longer lasting burn (about 80 hours).
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Elegant Candle for a Good Cause
Benevolence LA Eucalyptus Orange Scented Candle
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With a slow burning redwood wick, this refined soy candle comes beautifully packaged — making it a perfect present. Choose from a few soothing herbal scents, including Lemongrass Basil, Wild Lavender and Lilac and Rose. Reviewers love that this pick smells great, lasts long and that the company is dedicated to shining a light on the darkness of human trafficking.
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The Perfect Personalized Present
Homesick Scented Candle
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With a unique fragrance for every state, this unique soy blend candle collection is crafted to fill your space with nostalgic scents — from the smell of the mountains in Colorado to the ocean tides of Hawaii. Reviewers agree this soy blend candle makes the best gift and is well worth the price with a 60- to 80-hour burn time.
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Best Candle for Elevating Home Decor
LA JOLIE MUSE Fig & Coconut Scented Candle
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Not only does this pick have a clean woody scent, the vivid packaging makes wonderful home decor — so much that you'll want to save the floral tin once you finish burning the wax. Choose from six different scents (including Sunkissed Rose, Cypress and Cedarwood, and Peach and Kiwi), all of which come in a different color container.
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Display a Sophisticated Silhouette
Capri Blue Scented Candle
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With notes of sugared citrus and tropical fruits, this elegant candle comes in four popular colors: white, black, blue and bubblegum (pink). Over 9,000 reviewers gave this soy blend candle a five-star rating, with most complementing its refreshing and sweet scent. The 19-ounce jar has a sleek silhouette and the candle is crafted to burn up to 85 hours.
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Great Gift for Men
Craft & Kin Whiskey Caramel Candle
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Hand poured by a small business in California, this beautiful soy wax candle is a great gift for anyone — although it's been thoughtfully designed to exude a masculine feel. Choose from a number of rich, earthy fragrances, whether you love the scent of fresh linen, English leather, wood or white sage.
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Best Vintage-Inspired Candle
Paddywax Apothecary Candle
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Choose your favorite fresh aroma from unique scents like Tobacco and Patchouli, Persimmon Chestnut and Verbena and Fig. The best part? You can reuse the glass apothecary jar to store small items or grow a houseplant. Tip: freeze the jar overnight and the wax should pop right out.
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Smart Pick for Kitchens
MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Lavender Soy Tin Candle
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With the same clean scents (lavender, basil and honeysuckle, to name a few) that are used in its cleaning products, Mrs. Meyer's offers these highly-rated soy candles. The 2.9-ounce candle will burn for 12 hours and reviewers note that it had a surprisingly strong aroma.
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Most Affordable Pick
Glade Air Freshener Candles
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For less than $6, you'll receive two odor-eliminating candles from Glade. Reviewers rave about the different scents, plus each candle is made up of two fragrances for a unique experience. The smell is also supposed to linger throughout your home after the candle is blown out.
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Best Flameless Candle
Eywamage Glass Flameless Candles
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If you're more focused on creating the right mood lighting than you are on scent, here's a safer, mess-free and long-lasting option: flameless candles that look just like the real thing. The 7,000 five-star reviewers agree that these remote-controlled flames are realistic — with one writing, "Best battery candles I have found. I have so many, but these add an extra special flare and look very natural."
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AFFORDABLE LUXURY
LA JOLIE MUSE Dark Berries and Bergamot Candle
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With a delicate daisy pattern embossed onto a thick, glass jar, this large candle looks much more expensive than it actually is. There are a number of fresh scents (such as Eucalyptus and Sage, Marine Blue and Sea Mint and Spruce) in different color jars, so you can easily find one to match your home style. The wood wick offers up to 90 hours of burn time.
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Creative Yet Versatile Gift Idea
WuNa Constellations Scented Candles
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Enjoy this adorable gift set, which includes 12 great-smelling soy candles: Vanilla, Gardenia, Bergamot, Peppermint, Rose, Mediterranean Fig, Rosemary, Jasmine, Spring, Strawberry, Lemon and Lavender. Each 2.5-ounce candle has up to a 20-hour burn time, which totals 240 hours for the complete set.
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Designed for Pet Owners
Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care Lavender and Chamomile Deodorizing Soy Candle
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Calling all pet parents! Not only do these soy candles eliminate pet odors, they also come in subtle aromas that are gentle on pet noses to help keep your furry friends happy and calm. A few of the scents include Lavender and Chamomile, Jasmine, Calming Vanilla and Rose.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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