Discover the Coziest Fall Candles to Burn All Season Long
These autumn candles capture the crisp and cozy spirit of fall.
The end of summer is bittersweet, but knowing that fall coziness is just around the corner does help soften the blow. Yes, it’s time to bid adieu to sunny days and beach weekends, but this is the onset of the most Pinterest-perfect season of the year—from sweater weather and leaf-crunching to apple cider and all things pumpkin spice. There’s nothing like those first few crisp fall days, when all you want to do is go to a pumpkin patch, munch on some apple cinnamon doughnuts and watch anything Nora Ephron ever put out into the world on repeat. It’s not basic—it’s *fall.*
We know that the 17th rewatch of You’ve Got Mail might have you pining away for Kathleen Kelly’s effortlessly charming Upper West Side apartment. Alas, while the dream of a ’90s heroine’s endearingly chaotic abode (in pre-war doorman-building, of course, and paid for by a career that somehow only requires her to work for approximately three minutes) might be out of reach, you can still bring on all the cozy fall vibes at home—no StreetEasy doomscrolling required. Instead, consider lighting up an utterly delicious autumn candle to get right into that fall mood.
Yes, there are some people out there who somehow manage to keep that box of autumnal decor neatly stowed, switching out fresh pillows, blankets and knickknacks as the seasons change. But for those who don’t whip out the pumpkins and flannel the moment Labor Day ends (and who simply don’t have the attention span or the storage space for a total fall decor overhaul), a chic candle does the trick. Because really, what better way to get into the autumnal mood than by lighting a candle that encapsulates the coziest time of year?
The best fall candles are comforting and warm, filling your home with the best parts of autumn. We know that scent is subjective, which is why we’ve done the hard work and found an assortment of fall candles for every fragrance preference. Maybe you’re a PSL fan through and through, or perhaps more of a cinnamon roll vibe. What about apple cider aromas, vanilla bougies, chai bouquets and crisp woodsy options? Welcome in the season of Practical Magic with the best fall candles.
If you’re the kind of person who counts down the days until the Pumpkin Spice Latte launch every year, then you need to try this aptly-named hand-poured candle. It’s not just a flat pumpkin scent, though, thanks to additional hints of vanilla marshmallow, coconut crema and cinnamon spiced brûlée. Plus, the chic vessel is an adorable addition to your home decor situation.
An autumnal simmer pot is the fall lover’s Pinterest pièce de résistance, but what if you didn’t have to actually go through the steps of putting together all the ingredients and waiting by the stove? Instead, you could simply light up a fall fragrance that has all the cozy energy of a simmer pot, but without any of the extra steps. Thymes’ charming simmered cider candle will fill your home with the scent of red apple, crushed cardamom, clove and bourbon (which is essentially notes of vanilla, caramel and honey—yum). The cherry on top? The fact that the candle is encased in an adorable copper pot-style vessel.
Imagine the most drool-worthy, gourmet spiced pumpkin pie you’ve ever tasted—that’s what you’re in for with this Glasshouse Fragrances candles. This pumpkin-y two-wick candle isn’t just a one-dimensional pumpkin aroma, thanks to touches of coconut and orange, along with mouthwatering hints of warm spices from cinnamon, clove, cumin and maple, with a base of caramelized sugar, musk and vanilla. Pumpkin pie, in candle form.
Lafco’s Spiced Pomander candle is for those that are already counting down to the holiday season. Spicy cinnamon, bitter orange and cloves fill the air when you light this essential oil-based candle, which comes in a gorgeous glass jar with a 90-hour burn time.
Is your dream home fragrance essentially just an amalgam of all your favorite fall baked goods? Light up this delectable cinnamon cider bougie; the blend of cinnamon, spices, apple and a hint of citrus and cherry wood is utterly delicious.
Love the smell of a spiced mulled cider, but don’t want to actually whip up a giant vat of the beverage? We’ve got you. Instead of toiling away in the kitchen, just light up Williams Sonoma’s three-wick spiced cider candle. It’s more complex than you might think, with base notes of cinnamon, cedarwood and clove leaf, along with middles notes of nutmeg, eucalyptus and cardamom that are accented by the crisp top notes of blood orange, spiced lemon and red plum.
Despite the sassy name, this candle is far more comforting than a ghosting—we promise! Expect notes of tobacco, cardamom, wood lemon flower, mandarin and amber, because there should always be a little brightness.
If you’re not quite ready to fully immerse yourself in heavier fall scents, consider Diptyque’s indulgent bougie, with contrasting yet complementary notes of fresh moss and blackcurrant with spicy woods.
Fall is about more than pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. For those with a less obvious bouquet inclination, a chic amber-scented candle should do the trick. While this particular fragrance family is lovely at any time of the year, it feels especially well-suited to autumn, particularly with the hints tobacco, leather and wood.
Yes, back to another pumpkin option, because why not, okay?! For a twist on the aroma, try this toasted pumpkin candle, with touches of cardamom, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon. It’s like Halloween in a candle—all treats, no tricks.
Gourmand lovers, this one’s for you. It’s a sweet treat in the shape of a candle—heavy cream and vanilla bean, offset with nutmeg and bourbon, along with brown sugar.
For a more botanical fall candle scent, try this fireplace-inspired bougie. It fills the atmosphere with juniper, birch leaf and raspberry. You won’t be able to resist curling up fireside, perhaps with a hot toddy in hand.
While charcoal might not be the first thing you think of when you contemplate fall aromas, Apotheke’s Charcoal Rouge might change that. A soy blend featuring fragrance oils, it’s a velvety combination of damask rose, crushed geranium leaf, burning birch and just a hint of lemon, all in a very fashionable matte-black vessel.
Those partial to a fruity and floral candle, no matter the time of year, should light up Trudon’s Alabaster votive. The luxurious combination of chypre, rose, jasmine and mandarin, with base notes of musk, tangerine and moss, is seasonless.
An unexpected yet utterly enchanting amalgam of fruity and woodsy aromas is at the forefront of this autumnal candle. Light up and breathe in a scent composed of plum, cinnamon and cashmere wood, complemented with the lightest hints of patchouli leaf.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the candle version of apple pie, you’re in luck. This soy and coconut wax candle will fill your home with the truly delicious aroma of those apple cider donuts that are best accompanied by *all* the apple picking and pumpkin patch activities—hayride included.
The Fall Scented Candles to Light This Season
Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte Large Jar Candle
Thymes Simmered Cider Copper Pot 3-Wick Candle
Glasshouse Fragrances In Season Pumpkin Spiced Cake Candle
Lafco Spiced Pomander
Aromatique Cinnamon Cider Cube Glass Candle
Williams Sonoma Spiced Cider Triple Wick Candle
Anecdote Ghosting Candle
Diptyque Paris 34 Boulevard Saint Germain
Carrière Frères Glaesum Amber Candle
Brooklyn Candle Toasted Pumpkin Limited Edition Candle
DW Home Vanilla Brulee
Floral Street Fireplace Candle
Apotheke Charcoal Rouge Classic Candle
Trudon Alabaster Collection Vesta Candle
Nest New York Fragrances Autumn Plum Candle
Literie Apple Picking in the Hudson Valley Candle
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