You’ve seen so many up and coming scented candle brands predominantly selling on amazon and wonder whether they’re any good or not. Maybe you’ve tried a few but it’s been a bit hit and miss?
Well, now that you’ve stumbled upon this curated and ever expanding list of the best Amazon scented candles, from strongly scented to gentler on the nose, you can happily have these beauties knocking at your door!
1
La Jolie Muse Jasmine
Brand: La Jolie Muse
Price: £21.99
Scent notes: Jasmine and green accord
Size: 280g
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Premium fragrance oil
Burn time: 60hrs
Strength: Strong
Blimey, if you want an affordable luxury candle that packs a punch, presented in beautiful packaging, La Jolie Muse would be an absolute contender. It’s sheer volume and powerful scent throw is enough to make you fall in love.
The jasmine is heady and long lasting and gracefully takes over your surroundings with a creamy floral aroma. I had it lit in my bedroom most days and the fragrance would easily seep into the rest of the home.
2
96 North Roasted coffee
Price: £16.79
Brand: 96 North
Scent notes: coffee, coconut, cream, vanilla
Size: 403g
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Natural oils
Burn time: 50 hrs
Strength: Strong
With this whopping 3 wick masterpiece, you’d expect it do as it says on the tin. And it does! Give it 15 minutes to start letting the wax pool, your entire home will be reaping the gourmand, comforting joy of the creamiest, coffee aroma.
I find it’s more like a latte than a strong espresso, but still, they’ve got the coffee scent spot on.
I was very happy with the even pool of wax which goes to show the ratio of oil to wick to width of container absolutely works.
3
Benevolence LA Rose and sandalwood
Price: £18.99
Brand: Benevolence LA
Scent notes: Premium rose and sandalwood
Size: 227g
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Premium essential oils
Burn time: 35 hrs
Strength: Strong
The fragrance release with this is outstanding and the sandalwood and rose combination is well-known and a little dated but loved by many. It is a powerfully fragranced candle so expect to be reeling from its woody, floral aromas before, during and after it’s extinguished.
Benevolence LA not only use the highest grade essential oils but a greater quantity, giving their candles exceptional potency. Plus, they support social causes and donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable trusts.
4
Home Supply - Oud Wood
Price: £24.99
Brand: Home Supplys
Scent notes: Oud, Chinese bamboo, eucalyptus, rose and berries
Size: 280g
Wax type: Unknown
Oil type: Premium essential oils
Burn time: 60hrs
Strength: Strong
I was a little sceptical about this one as there isn’t much information about the brand and it doesn’t seem to sell any other blend other than this. AND supplies isn’t spelt quite right if I’m nitpicking! But it’s a huge hit with its many fans, and now I know why. This brand seems to have hit the nail on its head with the perfect all season, any space, scented candle.
If you like the sound of complex oud with refreshing eucalyptus and intoxicating rose, you may want to give this a go. Definitely in the category of ‘potent’ scented candle, the essential oils permeate your room with vitality and not at all pungent like some oud scents can be.
I find this very versatile. The rich black wax pools beautifully and adds a touch of decadence whether in my living room or in my bedroom and the luxurious scent travels far and wide.
The candle jar itself seems a little odd with its protruding sticker at the front but easily forgiven when it performs this well!
5
Lily Flame Christmas Eve
Price: £11.94
Brand: Lily-Flame
Scent notes: Cedarwood, pine, mint
Size: 230g
Wax type: Mineral and vegetable blend
Oil type: Fragrance oils
Burn time: 30hrs
Strength: Gentle but noticeable
For a small tin, it certainly lets you know of its presence, with its gentle yet fragrant offering. I’m mentioning the Christmas eve scented candle here but they have a huge assortment of lovely blends that resonate with different times in your life, depicting not just seasons but special sentiments such as ‘Friends forever’ and ‘Thank you so much’. This makes Lily-flame scented candles rather intriguing! You can find each candle’s actual scent notes here.
The Christmas eve scented candle smells fresher than your traditional Christmas candle and gives you a renewed excitement for the following day!
6
Ocoee house Wild forest
Price: £25.99
Brand: Ocoee house
Scent notes: Fig, bergamot and cedarwood
Size: wax 295mL
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Premium fragrance oil
Burn time: 45 hrs
Strength: Gentle but noticeable
This smells not only divine with its luscious outdoorsy fragrance but the scent envelopes you surely but gradually. It is distinct but not overpowering and it effortlessly helps you feel relaxed and at one with nature.
If you love the likes of the more expensive and well known Skandinavisk, you’ll probably love this.
7
Shearer candles amber and rose
Price: £9.92
Brand: Shearer candles
Scent notes: Tuberose, violet and amber
Size: 7.5 W x 7.2 H
Wax type: Mineral
Oil type: Fragrance and essential oils
Burn time: 40hrs
Strength: Gentle but noticeable
If you want a small candle for a small space that is noticeable and smooth, Shearer candle gives you just that. The amber is the predominant scent note in this blend and it gives a nice modest character to your surroundings.
If you prefer a gentler approach to adding fragrance to your home, this one’s up there.
8
St Eval Rosemary and Bay
Price: £14.38
Brand: St Eval
Scent notes: Rosemary, Bay leaf, wood accord
Size: 280g
Wax type: Vegetable and mineral blend
Oil type: Premium fragrance oils
Burn time: 45hrs
Strength: Strong
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. St Eval rock! Their formulation works a treat, especially with the bay and rosemary, because for me, it’s flawless. You are at one with its blissful blend almost immediately after lighting it.
Perfect for relaxing in the bath, the woody notes intertwined with Bay make me feel at peace and happy. I discovered this a few years ago but have this in my life more permanently, like a best friend I’ve been lucky to find! Definitely one of the best Amazon scented candles available.
9
Stoneglow cedarwood and cypress
Price: £27.05
Brand: Stoneglow
Scent notes: Aromatic fennel, thyme, cypress, geranium and lavender
Size: 280g
Wax type: Mineral
Oil type: Fragrance oils
Burn time: 40hrs
Strength: Gentle but noticeable
This particular candle will have you beaming with a deep sigh of relaxation with its gentle and consistent fragrant allure of woody, floral and herbal notes. It takes a little longer to get going but when it does, you’ll notice how well the ingredients flow.
Stoneglow candles made in the UK, also do a wellbeing range purely made of essential oils and soy wax.
10
Wildrace buttery croissant
Price: £15.95
Brand: Wildrace
Scent notes: Bakery notes, caramel, butter
Size: 130g
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Fragrance and essential oils
Burn time: 40hrs
Strength: Strong
‘What’s that delicious smell?’ asked my daughter with wide eyes and a cheeky grin. OK, so she did think it smelt more like toffee popcorn, but the scent potency, smooth blend and even pooling of wax definitely makes Wildrace a great candle brand.
One of two bakery scents (the other being pain au chocolat) the buttery croissant is a clear favourite. If you like your sweet baked goods, you’ll enjoy this aroma wafting from your kitchen with confused looks all round when your housemates are hungrily searching for the pastry!
Due to the sweet notes in this particular candle, I would have it lit for no longer than a couple of hours.
Wildrace also do a plethora of nature infused fragrances to depict the great outdoors such as ‘By the Lake’ and ‘Forest Rainstorm’.
11
M&SENSE Lavender and citrus
Brand: M&SENSE
Price: £21.99
Size: 550g
Scent: Orange, lavender and ylang ylang
Burn Time: 90-110 hrs
Wax type: Soy and vegetable wax
Oil type: Fragrance
Strenght: Medium strong
If you want to scent a larger space with a noticeable but not overpowering fragrance, M&SENSE (not to be confused with M&S!), deliver a great quality experience. This lavender and citrus blend reminds me of sweets, reminiscent of sherbet. But rest assured, it is very pleasant, almost like spring is in the air.
The formulation is great, due its two wicks: very important for a bigger candle. The lavender isn’t heavy, but fresher with sweet characteristics. I light it in my bathroom on the weekend when I’m pottering at home and within minutes the space is reeling from a fresh perkiness.
12
Lily-Flame Silent night
Brand: Lily-Flame
Price: £10
Size: 230g
Scent: Lavender, Jasmine, Vanilla, berries and citrus
Burn time: 30 hours
Wax: Mineral and vegetable blend
Oil type: Fragrance
If you find that scented candles often need time for the essential oils to be released into the air, Lily-Flame candles offer their generous spread of love quicker. There is no candle tunnelling and the wax melts evenly, emitting a consistent and powerful fragrance.
The floral herbaceous scents of Jasmine and lavender give it a heady but relaxing character.
Lily-Flame, made in the Glastonbury countryside were the first to pioneer candles in a tin. Their vibrant compact designs pack a punch with creative scents of meaningful moments. I like to place this cheap candle on my writing bureau, close to me, like a little snuggly candle pet.
13
Lime, Basil and Mandarin
Brand: Aldi
Price: £10.68
Size: 300g
Scent: Lime, Basil and Mandarin
Burn Time: 40 hrs
Wax: Mineral
Oil type: Fragrance
If you’ve ever smelled the Lime, Basil and Mandarin Jo Malone version, you’ll know its distinct fresh, holiday feel with a touch of savoury from the basil notes weaving through the citrus. Well, this one from Aldi delivers a similar experience.
Perhaps a tad more subtle but if you have it lit for 1 hour, the space is undeniably infused with its exotic offerings. You can get this cheaper in store but if you’d rather have it delivered straight to your door, Amazon do this, so I’ve heard!
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La Jolie Muse Sandalwood and Patchouli
Brand: La Jolie Muse
Price: £21.99
Size: 170g wax
Scent: Citrus, Sandalwood and Patchouli
Burn Time: 40 hrs
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Botanic extracted fragrance oils
Do you enjoy being immersed in that familiar grounding, musky, earthy aroma? With the sandalwood and Patchouli, and top notes of lime, there’s a certain twist of freshness that adds to the lingering sophistication of this scent. Excellent to light in your lounge or bedroom, with its meditative vibes.
La Jolie Muse is a top choice for fragrance release, formulation of oils and flare, with its intricate artisan design. I think it’s one of the best value for money scented candles out there, with scents that transport you to another world
15
96 North Madagascan vanilla
Brand: 96 North
Price: £21.95
Size: 403g
Scent: Madagascan vanilla
Burn Time: 50 hrs
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Premium fragrance
If you or a loved one like the simplicity, creamy undertones and gentle sweetness of vanilla, this Madagascan vanilla is a hugely popular choice. perhaps as a warm, enticing scent to have in the lounge or a hallway. I have the roasted coffee fragrance – just as lovely and not too sweet.
This is exceptional value for money and if you want a sturdy, solid, generous candle that envelopes your surroundings with a smooth, strong fragrance, this is it. The three wicks give it even more strength and a gorgeous glow.
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Wildrace deep sleep
Brand: Wildrace
Price: £15.95
Size: 145g wax
Scent: Lavender, ylang ylang, thyme
Burn Time: 40 hrs
Wax type: Soy
Oil type: Essential oils
Lavender and ylang ylang is a superb combination and the addition of thyme adds an extra touch of aromatherapy bliss. If you’re after an effective scented candle for your bedtime routine, this could become your little hero.
The formulation seems spot with the even pooling and the fragrance is noticeable. Great wallet friendly companion.