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These 20 Luxury Candles Will Make Ya Feel Like a Fancy-Schmancy Adult

Just take my credit card already.

By Jacquelyn Greenfield, Siena Gagliano, Hannah Chubb and Lauren Adhav
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If you’re like us, lighting up a candle can make you feel like you’ve got your shit together—even if you have a week’s worth of dishes in the sink and a month’s worth of tasks on your to-do list. There’s just something so calming about choosing a scent that speaks to you, striking a match, and having your entire room fill with fragrance as you bask in the flickering light (even if said room is tiny and messy and maybe even shared with a roommate or two). Feel the same? Then let me be the first to say that you deserve to splurge on a luxury candle every once in a while. It’s good for the soul.

Unfortunately, some luxury candle brands have some pretty hefty price tags. Like, way more zeros than you wanna see when you take a peek at the number on the sticker. But since they boost your mood, mask weird smells, and convince your guests (and yourself) that you're living your fanciest life, the $$$ is sorta justified, right? Right.

Our top picks for the best luxury candles of 2023

  • Mini Lazy Sunday Morning Scented Candle

    This Perfume-Inspired One

    REPLICA Mini Lazy Sunday Morning Scented Candle

    $38 at Sephora
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  • Melrose Place Candle

    This Los Angeles-Inspired One

    OUAI Melrose Place Candle

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  • Serene 2-Wick Candle

    This Relaxing Option

    Allswell Serene 2-Wick Candle

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  • 34 Scented Candle

    This Parisian Pick

    diptyque 34 Scented Candle

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  • St. Jude Giveback "Hope" Candle - Sky + Rain

    This Pick That Gives Back

    st. jude St. Jude Giveback "Hope" Candle - Sky + Rain

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Regardless, you don’t wanna blow your hard-earned cash on just any candle. Obviously, you want the best of the best, and quite frankly, we want that for you, too. That’s why we put together an extensive list of the best damn candles money can buy. And I promise they all smell *just* as lovely as they look. So read on and prepare your wallet and home for your new fave candle found below.

This Perfume-Inspired One

REPLICA Mini Lazy Sunday Morning Scented Candle

Mini Lazy Sunday Morning Scented Candle
This Perfume-Inspired One

REPLICA Mini Lazy Sunday Morning Scented Candle

$38 at Sephora

Considering the full-size perfume version of this scent costs upwards of $100, I suggest opting for this mini candle instead. You'll get to enjoy the soft scent of this luxury fragrance that's been redefined with notes of lily, iris, and white musk.

This Los Angeles-Inspired One

OUAI Melrose Place Candle

Melrose Place Candle
This Los Angeles-Inspired One

OUAI Melrose Place Candle

Even if you’ve never been shopping on Melrose, your home can still smell like the iconic LA street. This pretty pink candle offers rich notes of champagne, pink peppercorn, bergamot, lychee, cedarwood, and white musk for a velvety-sweet floral scent.

This Relaxing Option

Allswell Serene 2-Wick Candle

Serene 2-Wick Candle
This Relaxing Option

Allswell Serene 2-Wick Candle

Now 67% Off
Credit: Allswell

Who says a luxury candle has to cost an arm and a leg?! This $12 option from the brand Allswell (known for their killer mattresses and cozy bedding) looks and smells wayyy more expensive than its price tag leads on. Herbaceous and spicy but still fresh and clean, the fragrance boasts notes of palo santo and sage as well as moss and ambered wood. (Long story short, it smells like a fairytale forest.)

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This Parisian Pick

diptyque 34 Scented Candle

34 Scented Candle
This Parisian Pick

diptyque 34 Scented Candle

Now 73% Off

Many of us already know and love (or covet) Diptyque candles—so why not add this unique Parisian scent of the first diptyque boutique located on 34 Boulevard Saint Germain to your home? This is one that's worthy of your nightstand, folks.

This Pick That Gives Back

st. jude St. Jude Giveback "Hope" Candle - Sky + Rain

St. Jude Giveback "Hope" Candle - Sky + Rain
This Pick That Gives Back

st. jude St. Jude Giveback "Hope" Candle - Sky + Rain

Credit: Paddywax

You may love the way this fresh- and floral-scented candle looks right off the bat, but you’ll love it even more when you hear the story behind it: The glazed ceramic votive is decorated with flowers drawn by a St. Jude patient named Camila while she was going through treatment. Paddywax also donates 5 percent of profits to St. Jude for every candle sold, so you can feel good every time you light it up.

This Elite Choice

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES The Hamptons Scented Candle

The Hamptons Scented Candle
This Elite Choice

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES The Hamptons Scented Candle

I may not own a house in the Hamptons (yet), but this candle is putting me one step closer to that luxurious lifestyle.

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This Sensual One

Aerangis No. 7 Seven Miles

No. 7 Seven Miles
This Sensual One

Aerangis No. 7 Seven Miles

With this minimalist stunner, you get notes of orange jasmine, silky musk, and white gardenia. It's the type of candle that'll have you coming back for more time and time again.

This Reflective One

Boy Smells x Ganni Boy Smells x Ganni Park Life Scented Candle

Boy Smells x Ganni Park Life Scented Candle
This Reflective One

Boy Smells x Ganni Boy Smells x Ganni Park Life Scented Candle

I'm just sayin'...Get you a candle that looks as good as it smells. And given that this one is made in collaboration with fashion label GANNI, you know this nature-scented candle is chic as hell.

This Seaside Fantasy

Brooklyn Candle Studio Maui Escapist Candle

Maui Escapist Candle
This Seaside Fantasy

Brooklyn Candle Studio Maui Escapist Candle

The packaging on this candle is perfecto for anyone with a minimalist aesthetic. And the scent? Fantastic for anyone with a travel bug.

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This Fruity Floral One

VOLUSPA Forbidden Fig Glass Jar Candle

Forbidden Fig Glass Jar Candle
This Fruity Floral One

VOLUSPA Forbidden Fig Glass Jar Candle

Voluspa’s candles are oh-so chic when it comes to the decorative tins and vessels, but they also happen to have an amazing price point. Your room will instantly feel more luxe with this candle's essential oils.

This Iconic Scent

byredo Loose Lips

Loose Lips
This Iconic Scent

byredo Loose Lips

Wondering what a candle reminiscent of '80s lipstick smells like? Well, lemme tell ya, it's FAB. The floral notes of rose water and violet are hit with a hint of morello cherry.

This Cult Favorite

LE LABO Santal 26 Classic Candle

Santal 26 Classic Candle
This Cult Favorite

LE LABO Santal 26 Classic Candle

Le Labo is famous for its Santal scents. Santal 26 is a blend of amber, coco, vanilla, and sandalwood. Ever wonder why every trendy NYC hotspot smells so damn good? Well, here's your answer.

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This Mysterious One

HARLEM CANDLE CO. Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy Luxury Scented Candle

Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy Luxury Scented Candle
This Mysterious One

HARLEM CANDLE CO. Harlem Candle Company Speakeasy Luxury Scented Candle

Let me apologize to your wallet rn—after burning this candle—you're going to want to buy the entire collection. Reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance, each candle is infused with a piece of history. Speakeasy is my fave, due to the pimento berry and tobacco incense.

This Saffron Scent

Otherland Chandelier

Chandelier
This Saffron Scent

Otherland Chandelier

One sniff of this and you’ll be transported to a fancy dinner party. I can’t explain it, but just know that you need it in your life. If you want more specifics, though, it has notes of champagne, saffron, and leather.

This Garden-Scented Thing

JO MALONE LONDON Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle

Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle
This Garden-Scented Thing

JO MALONE LONDON Orange Blossom Scented Home Candle

Thank you, Jo Malone for combining the smell of orange blossom and water lilies. The black ribbon on the lid makes this candle a perfect gift for a friend—or yourself.

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This Lavender One

MALIN+GOETZ Otto Candle

Otto Candle
This Lavender One

MALIN+GOETZ Otto Candle

Malin + Goetz has some amazing skincare, haircare, and grooming products. The same rings true with its home fragrances, like this top-rated floral candle. The clear vessel with plain text makes for a chic, minimal design, and it burns up to 60 glorious hours.

This Designer Situation

TOM FORD Fabulous Candle

Fabulous Candle
This Designer Situation

TOM FORD Fabulous Candle

I mean, the name of this one really says it all. But if you need to know what F*cking Fabulous really smells like, it has notes of leather, sage, vanilla, and tonka bean for a rich (in every sense of the word) fragrance. Yes, it’s pricey, but it burns up to 40 hours, and sometimes you just feel like splurging after payday.

This Coastal One

L'Objet Eau d'Égée No.3

Eau d'Égée No.3
This Coastal One

L'Objet Eau d'Égée No.3

I wish I was seaside in Greece rn. But, unfortch for your girl, that is not a possibility with my funds. This candle transports you to the Aegean sea with its notes of fig and laurel leaves. Okay, yeah it's expensive, but it's cheaper than a plane ticket. Right?

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This Statement Option

Here for the Burn Feelin' Myself Candle

Feelin' Myself Candle
This Statement Option

Here for the Burn Feelin' Myself Candle

This company—created by two BFFs inspired by their love of memes and fab scents—offers incredible fragrances with even better packaging. Combine any saying with either of their two scents: Mango Guava or Spices and Evergreen.

This Valencia Orange Treat

La Montaña Winter Oranges

Winter Oranges
This Valencia Orange Treat

La Montaña Winter Oranges

Idk about you, but I love the citrus smell of oranges and the coziness associated with winter scents. So, when I found this candle, (that combines both!) I. Freaked. Out. Valencia orange, cinnamon, red apple, and clove come together to create a beautifully scented candle. Plus, I'm a sucker for this vintage packaging.

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Jacquelyn Greenfield

Jacquelyn Greenfield is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the best gift ideas, sales, and more across all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and sex. She has a serious obsession with sneakers and lives for a great clear lip gloss. She previously worked at Nylon and has had bylines in The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter

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Associate Editor

Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty in the makeup, skin, and hair spaces, as well as some fashion and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to achieve ridiculously glowing skin, a super bouncy blowout, or exactly how to use that viral face mask? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As NYC's newest resident, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini this city has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram where you'll see that her account is mostly dedicated to pics of her cute dog and that magazine life.

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Associate Lifestyle Editor

Hannah Chubb is the associate lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things home, travel, food, health, career, and more. She spends pretty much every hour of every day curating the internet for the best new products, trends, and travel destinations. You can typically find her looking for houses she can’t afford on Zillow or Airbnb, planning her next meal before she gets to the restaurant, or taking all of the Justin Bieber classes over and over and over again on Peloton. Follow her on Instagram

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