18 Chic, Luxury Candles to Keep Your Space Fresh All Day Long

I love when fragrance houses offer sophisticated note blends that venture away from the classic—if not overused—favorites. Liis, for example, offers candles with notes like clementine, key lime, and tea leaves.

Scent notes: Mandarin peel, ginger, nectarine, candied violet, amber, papyrus, and sandalwood

Wax type: Soy and coconut

Burn time: 50 hours

I’ve made it a priority to stop at Anthropologie nearly every time I’ve gone to the mall since middle school. I have two reasons for this: the window displays and the candle selection, which always included this delightful scent.

Scent notes: Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemon, lime, and exotic mountain greens

Wax type: Soy with food-grade paraffin wax

Burn time: 85 hours

Customer review: “This is my first experience with this scent/brand. I have a large & open-concept home with almost 20 ft ceilings. This little candle fills the entire downstairs within a half an hour. Unreal. Strongest scent in any candle I’ve ever used. It smells wonderful!”

My sister tried to steal this candle from me, for whatever it’s worth. It’s a bold and strong scent that would work equally well in a kitchen, office, or man cave.

Scent notes: Agarwood, vetiver, and atlas cedar

Wax type: Natural soy wax

Burn time: 65 hours

Customer review: “I absolutely love this candle!! It smells so luxurious without being too overpowering. Everyone who visits my home compliments it. I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to other candles after finding Hotel Lobby Candle.”

Don’t forget—luxury items live on Amazon, too. This bestselling option is affordable and boasts thousands of positive reviews.

Scent notes: Bergamot, jasmine

Wax type: Soy wax

Burn time: 45 hours

Customer review: “This candle is absolutely gorgeous and smells amazing! Even more importantly, this seller provides great customer service.”

In an alternate universe, I’m stirring a pitcher of sangria on my vineyard’s veranda. This is the candle I have burning.

Scent notes: Bergamot, clove leaf, cashmere, golden amber, cedarwood, and creamy nutmeg

Wax type: Soy wax

Burn time: 60–70 hours

Customer review: “Blissful. This candle never loses its fragrant scent. I ordered three because I don’t want to run out.”

Jo Malone candles are, of course, some of the most popular luxury candles on the market. Take it from us, this is one buzzy brand that lives up to all the chatter. You can’t go wrong with any of the line’s scents, but this one, in particular, is a crowd favorite.

Scent notes: Lime, mandarin orange, bergamot, basil, thyme, lilac, iris, vetiver, and patchouli

Wax type: Beeswax, soy, and coconut wax blend

Burn time: 90 hours

Customer review: “Jo Malone’s best candle. It is uplifting, fresh, and also it has a sweet hint in the scent. Perfect for...anytime really. The scent throw is fabulous, one of the strongest smells of the candles collection.”

For fashion girls and anyone else who appreciates the luxe things in life, Loewe’s candles are all the rage. They’re sold in a variety of sizes and scents, but each comes in a beautiful container.

Scent notes: Cucumber and fresh mint

Wax type: Vegetable wax

Burn time: 50 hours

Customer review: “The candle’s texture and dimensionality are reminiscent of how Loewe uses leather to pleat and fold in interesting ways.”

You know and love Le Labo’s body fragrances, so of course the brand’s candles are equally covetable.

Scent notes: Amber, coco, vanilla, cedar, spices, musk, and sandalwood

Wax type: Soy wax

Burn time: 60 hours

Customer review: “I absolutely love it! Smells wonderful.”

This is one of my favorite candles of all time. So much so that I barely ever burn it because I want it to last forever. It smells like a trip to the spa or a meditation class—soothing, fresh, and rejuvenating.

Scent notes: Wild mint, eucalyptus, basil, Thai ginger, rosemary, lavender, sage, and cedar leaves

Wax type: Food-grade paraffin wax

Burn time: 100–120 hours

Customer review: “This candle was lit in a spa I recently visited. I inconspicuously lifted the candle to read the label below to see what it was...had to get one for my house. Oh does it smell good! Very clean and spa like, different than average candles!”

Boy Smells seems like it could be the official candle company of Instagram influencers. If there’s anything we know about influencers, they should always be trusted.

Scent notes: Japanese cypress, jasmine petals, spice notes, and moss

Wax type: Coconut and beeswax blend

Burn time: 110 hours

Customer review: “This is a great candle and I would recommend it. I burn it for about an hour once a week in my office and keep it by my door so I smell it when coming in/out, the scent is strong enough that I can smell it pretty well when it is not burning.”

When did everyone become obsessed with the Baccarat Rouge perfume? I don’t know, but it’s all I’ve been hearing about lately. While the perfume is pretty expensive, you can snag the candle version with a slightly smaller price tag.

Scent notes: Florals, ambers, jasmine, saffron, cedar wood, and gray amber

Wax type: Soy wax

Burn time: 55 hours

Sometimes it’s not about the scent at all; It’s about the vessel. Whether it’s in a reusable jar or a beautiful vase, pretty candles are objectively the best.

Scent notes: Thyme, pine, and amber

Wax type: Mineral and vegetable wax

Burn time: 45–50 hours

Drake makes candles, did you know that? I didn’t, but each of the exclusive fragances is designed to evoke a specific feeling or sense of nostalgia. Perhaps this candle will be the best you ever had.

Scent notes: Red roses, blond wood, amber, patchouli, and Ylang Ylang

Wax type: Soy wax blend

Burn time: 48–63 hours

This French candle company doesn’t mess around. Mint, ginger, and clove are just a few of the glorious notes that will fill your home when this candle is lit.

Scent notes: Jasmine, spearmint, lemon, blackcurrant bud, apple, ginger, and clove

Wax type: Vegetable wax

Burn time: 55–60 hours

Customer review: “I have one and feel it’s the best candle ever, amazing scent and so beautiful.”

Diptyque is the status candle of all status candles. (That’s twice more than I ever imagined I’d say “status candle.”) And while candle connoisseurs debate which fragrance is best, this scent is a unanimous favorite.

Scent notes: Tuberose

Wax type: Paraffin wax

Burn time: 60 hours

Customer review: “Honestly the best scent from Diptyque...it is quite strong but not in a way that’s overpowering when you breathe it in deeply, simply gorgeous.”

First made famous for its “Gypsy Water” perfume, Byredo is one of my personal favorite candle brands and these make fantastic gifts.

Scent notes: Rum, geranium, rosemary, vanilla, sandalwood, and oak moss

Wax type: Beeswax and vegetable wax

Burn time: 60 hours

Customer review: “I bought this a couple of months ago, in the height of lockdown so I could create a really nice home office environment. I am a fan of musky, smoky smells and this candle is just perfect. Burns evenly and smells heavenly.”

A candle brand might not be what you’d expect from fashion house Maison Margiela, but Replica’s fragrances have been wildly successful for their unique and specifically named offerings like “Jazz Club” and “On a Date.”

Scent notes: Lily of the Valley, jasmine, and pea

Wax type: Paraffin

Burn time: 40 hours

Customer review: “This is my favorite candle in this brand. It’s worth the money.”

High-quality candles are often evaluated by throw, which is the word for a candle’s efficacy at filling a space with fragrance. Translation: Does the candle make your whole house smell good, or do you have to stand directly in front of it to get a whiff? Well, this candle has a remarkable throw.

Scent notes: Jasmine, vanilla, and patchouli

Wax type: N/A

Burn time: 60 hours

Customer review: “Five minutes and the room is transformed beautifully, don't waste it!”