The best candles on Amazon that we're praying we'll see in the Prime Day sales
Not blessed with the luxury of being able to have a sniff of each option, finding the best candles on Amazon can be quite tricky. But with Amazon Prime Day coming up, we thought we'd peruse the virtual aisles in search of a few favourites that we've got our fingers crossed will be reduced — so you can be sure to keep your eyes peeled.
Alongside picking out a few of our own most-loved, we've combed through hundreds of reviews, and pulled together this selection of bestselling scented candles that we reckon might just find their way into the epic Amazon Prime Day sales. Whether you want your space to smell like perpetual springtime, or you prefer a moodier, woodsier musk year-round, these picks are cart-worthy. (It doesn’t hurt that most of them double as top-tier home decor and gifts for her, either).
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From Yankee Candle to NEOM, these are the absolute best candles on Amazon, according to reviewers.
Smells like: Made with a complex blend of seventeen pure essential oils, it's a distinguished take on the classic rose scent. We love the subtle hint of lime and black pepper.
Burn time: Doesn't say.
Customers are saying: It smells really pure and clean — unlike other more artificial scents.
Smells like: A crackling wood fire that you're cosied up next to on a cold afternoon. It's rustic and warm — and it even flickers and crackles like an open fire.
Burn time: 130 hours.
Customers are saying: It's the perfect winter candle, and makes a great Christmas gift.
Smells like: Floral and fruity jasmine — with a subtle muskiness that makes it the perfect sensual scent.
Burn time: 65 hours.
Customers are saying: Lovely strong fragrance. Also, it's much larger than many were expecting, and it comes presented in a really nice white box.
Smells like: Made with a high-quality blend of botanical-grade essential oils like lavender, geranium, patchouli, chamomile, and ylang ylang, its heavenly scent has an instantly calming effect.
Burn time: Doesn't say.
Customers are saying: The scents are really long-lasting.
Smells like: A fragrant fusion of freshly washed linens, and the salty and fresh ocean breeze, this gigantic candle will have you feeling like you've just stepped into the lobby of a luxury hotel.
Burn time: 200 hours.
Customers are saying: It looks really luxurious, and is even larger than they were expecting.
Smells like: A spa. It's a beautiful blend of the different — yet complementary — fragrances; lavender spa, sea salt and cotton, and white tea and jasmine.
Burn time: 60 hours.
Customers are saying: They can't get enough of the freshness of the scent, and say that it really lingers in their homes.
Smells like: Sweet and floral thanks to the passionfruit and crushed peony petals. But the subtle notes of vanilla and sandalwood add a little hint of warmth.
Burn time: 80 hours.
Customers are saying: It looks really pretty in its gorgeous ribbed glass jar, and makes a chic addition to a shelf or coffee table.
Smells like: This simple yet sweet vanilla blossom scent isn't at all overpowering, and works really well as a deodoriser.
Burn time: 31 hours.
Customers are saying: You get six candles in a pack, so reviewers seem to think it's great value for money. The candles also. smell really lovely and fresh, and have a surprisingly long burn time.
Smells like: Designed to get rid of unwanted pet smells — thanks to its exclusive Odourfoyl technology — it doesn't really smell of anything in particular. But it's best described as fresh and a little bit lemony.
Burn time: 45 hours.
Customers are saying: Pet owners seem impressed with how well it neutralises the awful smell of a litter tray.
Smells like: Made up of a blend of twenty-four pure essential oils like lavender, Brazilian rosewood, and jasmine, it's a truly luxurious scent.
Burn time: Doesn't say.
Customers are saying: Although it's expensive, most reviewers seem impressed with the scent — and love how the oil feels when massaged into the skin.
