Pumpkins snatch the lion’s share of the fall spotlight. But warm, full-bodied spices are at the heart of the season. From cinnamon to nutmeg, vanilla to spiked orange, we love filling our homes with the entrancing aromas of autumn. So grab your lighter and strike a match: these alluring fall candles are ablaze with the spice rack’s most hypnotizing scents.
This October, complete your fall candle collection with a haul of scents that celebrate autumn's most intriguing spices.
These Fall Candles are Ablaze With the Spice Rack’s Most Hypnotizing Scents
Old Soul Artisan (NJ)
Samhain Soy Candle
Maker: Harmony Todd
Love a cozy fall reading session? Old Soul Artisan weaves creative scents inspired by lore and literature. This candle honors Samhain, a Gaelic festival similar to Dia de los Muertos, where spirits untether and wander into the earthly realm. A uniquely autumn affair, the candle stirs up mesmerizing scents of smoke and spice, like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
Ology Essentials (TN)
Mandarin Spice Beeswax Candle
Maker: Kayla Fioravanti
Orange stamps its name on nearly every season. It's a delicious summertime accent on a poolside umbrella drink. In sweet wedges, it sneaks into spring salads. But combined with warm, zesty spices, orange reigns as a fall icon, too! Cinnamon and clove meander with mouthwatering citrus for a scent that rolls out the red carpet for the holidays.
Zhi Bath & Body (NC)
Peek-A-Boo Tumbler in Cardamom
Maker: Kim Cross
Earlier sunsets lead to long, leisurely evenings, and Zhi Bath & Body has just what you need to relax into a cozy and romantic fall evening. This Peek-A-Boo Tumbler lights up like a fireplace, the flame flickering like starlight through gaps in the jar’s silvery finish. Syrupy vanilla and peppery cardamom ripple into a fall favorite you’ll adore.
17&Orchard (NY)
Ember
Maker: Michelle Foster
The crinkle of traipsing through a kaleidoscope of fresh-fallen leaves, the thrill of a crisp golden hour breeze—Ember transforms your space into a spellbinding autumn evening. Prickly camphor tumbles with a snap of ginger, making the wondrous enchantment of fall is just a match-strike away.
The crackling wooden wick pulls you in like your favorite winter quilt.
Edgewater Candles (IL)
Cardamom Chai
Maker: Stephen Pearlman
Do you wait all year for the coffee shop menu to flip over to signature autumn beverages? Who doesn’t love the taste of indulgent, spice-kissed lattes and cappuccinos! Turn your home into a teahouse spiked with mouthwatering aromas like clove, cardamom, and cinnamon sprinkled over a warm chai brew.
SELDOM OUT (IL)
Beau Monde
Maker: Jenna Carroll
Some leave florals for sunnier seasons, but we love the smell of fresh-off-the-vine roses blended with smoldering autumnal spices! Beau Monde does just that. French roses entangle with a mysterious blend of peppercorn, cumin, and patchouli, turning your home into a swoon-worthy speakeasy.
Trio Melts (VA)
Orange Clove
Maker: Tristan Robertson
Drop a flavorful burst of fall into your wax warmer. These limited-edition wax melts strike every chord of the changing seasons, welcoming a bounty of warm, alluring scents into your space. Golden orange flickers with woody nutmeg, paired with a tasty pop of clove.
Lit Up Candle Co. (GA)
Strange Brew
Maker: Stacey Fish
Lit Up Candle Co. composes scents that “fill your space like background music,” and Strange Brew is no exception. Inspired by a hit British rocker, this candle’s a jam session of comforting notes: red-hot cinnamon swirls with rich patchouli, grounded by dark tones of amber and balsam.
Poured into an upcycled wine bottle, it’s an eco-friendly option!
The Black Phoebe (CA)
Cinnamon Bun
Maker: Brandy Lee DeMarco Rodney
Nothing shouts fall like home-baked goods fresh out of the oven! Cinnamon Bun is a classic autumn recipe rich with nostalgic notes. Breathe in a melty swirl of soft butter, sugar, and toasty vanilla, topped off with a kick of fiery cinnamon.
Friends and family will wonder what’s baking in the kitchen!
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