By the Valet. Staff | September 17, 2020
The more time you spend in your home, the nicer you want it to feel. Fall inevitably brings us all indoors but this year, we'll no doubt be at home more than usual. A flickering candle not only sets a serene mood, but it clears the air (literally) by imbuing a room with a fragrance. During the cooler months, we want a candle that's rich and woody. Imagine a stylish A-frame cabin, tucked under a canopy of towering pine trees, enjoying a nice bourbon from your leather club chair. That's the vibe we're going for—and thankfully, you don't have to spend a lot to get that feeling of indulgence. Of course, there are some really expensive candles. But sometimes that feels like you're literally burning money. We rounded up the best affordable candles—nothing over $50—that all smell fantastic and still feel luxurious as hell.
The Best Candles for Fall
Ellsworth
$48 by Preston Konrad
Burns:
75 hours
Fragrance:
Fresh citrus and dried grass are grounded with sandalwood and leather.
Sagebrush & Fir
$31 by Paddywax
Burns:
50 hours
Fragrance:
Fresh-cut pine, inspired by Yellowstone's landscape, delivered via a crackling wood wick.
Golden Hour
$25 by P.F. Candle Co.
Burns:
55 hours
Fragrance:
Rustling hay, citrus blossoms and sun-baked dirt (in a good way).
Cedar & Suede
$5.95 by Public Goods
Burns:
15 to 20 hours
Fragrance:
A dark blend of wood, patchouli incense and night-blooming jasmine.
Bois de Balincourt
$34 by Maison Louis Marie
Burns:
60 hours
Fragrance:
A seasonal mix of warm spices blended with sandalwood and dried cedar.
Hinoki Fantôme
$32 by Boy Smells
Burns:
50 hours
Fragrance:
An earthy blend of smoking Japanese cypress, wet moss and flower petals.
Oud Wood
$19.95 by Benevolence Los Angeles
Burns:
45 hours
Fragrance:
A rich, but subtle scent that mixes cedar wood with a dark oud.
Suede Blanc
$29 by Voluspa
Burns:
80 hours
Fragrance:
Worn leather that makes for a masculine scent accented with a touch of sweetness.
The first burn is important. You want to liquefy the entire top layer of wax so that your candle burns down evenly. This usually takes about an hour, at least.