There's a simple joy to be found in lighting one of the best fall candles. Soft, warming, and delicately cozy − it instantly sets the mood for waving goodbye to summer and slowing down with the new season.
Whether you opt for delicious notes of baked pumpkin and creamy vanilla, fresher, fruitier scents of apple cider and berry, or smoky, moodier picks is a matter of preference. But what all these fragrances have in common is a unique ability to shift your space, taking it from the easy, breezy tones of summer to a warm, welcoming home that invites you to hunker down and relax.
In fact, in my opinion, the very best candles can be found at this time of year. Below, I've handpicked 12 seasonal staples to light, burn, and enjoy.
Traditional Pumpkin Spiced and Gourmand Scents
It would be wrong to put together a guide to the best fall candles and not include any classic pumpkin picks.
Fresher, Fruity Picks from the Apple Orchard
Sometimes the right space calls for something less sweet and a little more fruity.
Moody Notes of Smoke and Leather
Lean into the shorter days and darker nights with deeper scents.
If you'd prefer to do one big seasonal shop from one retailer, these are the fall scents I'm shopping from Net-a-Porter.
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