The Style Diary is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on this website. Learn more.Autumn is the season of change and transition and these autumnal months of the year are often associated with very distinctive scents, some of which are beautifully intense – think sweet cinnamon pumpkin or caramelised amber and sandalwood, while others have a more subtle or earthy aroma like freshly fallen leaves, warm vanilla or black oak.
So how can you get these gorgeous scents into your home without much effort? An autumn-scented candle! They’re perfect for bringing that extra bit of magic into your home when enjoying the season indoors all snuggled up or when friends and relatives come over for a visit.
With this in mind, check out our top picks for scented candles that smell just like autumn.
The White Company Autumn Signature Candle
1/15
A vibrant, fruity and inviting fragrance that marks the change in season with a combination of crisp pear, quince, and apricot.
Stories of Italy Macchia Scented Candle – Ginger
2/15
Indulge your senses with divine scent notes of panettone and spice in this stunning candle. The Murano glass vessel is decorated with colourful layers of pigments and flakes, which create an eye-catching effect, so why not use it as a small vase once the candle has burned out?
La Montana Winter Orange Candle
3/15
A candle that smells good enough to eat! This zesty orange-scented candle from La Montana is all you need to transport you to a wintery Spain.
LOEWE Medium Scent of Marihuana Candle
4/15
Now you can enjoy the scent of marihuana (marijuana or cannabis) guilt-free at home in pure botanical bliss!
Maison Margiela By The Fireplace Candle
5/15
Inspired by cosy evenings by the fire, this candle smells of soft smoke, warm woods and roasted chestnuts, as well as subtle notes of red berries, cashmeran, clove oil, and a chestnut accord.
Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Candle
6/15
Want your home to smell of Italian lemon, mint leaves, rosemary, lavandin, jasmine, cedarwood, and musk all at the same time? This is the candle for you…or perhaps as a gift?
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Candle
7/15
With notes of creamy tonka bean, vanilla, cocoa, dry fruit accords and sweet wood sap, this classic smoky scent is “reminiscent of an English gentleman’s club.”
Trudon Brown Cire Candle
8/15
Bergamot and honey are blended with beeswax absolute, cinnamon, and sandalwood to create a sweet, fresh fragrance.
Anthropologie Ina Candle
9/15
This scented candle from Anthropologie features a soothing aroma of lavender and armoise oil that balances against rosemary, eucalyptus, meadow blooms, and verdant fir.
H&M Scented Rich Mahogany Candle
10/15
Black tea, raspberries and sandalwood are infused into this scented candle from H&M, which is sure to leave you feeling inspired and pampered.
Baies Three-Wick Candle
11/15
This luxurious candle combines sweetness and opulence. It has a distinctive blend of freshness and tanginess that is accentuated by a hint of blackcurrant.
Boy Smells Slow Burn Candle
12/15
The fragrance named after the opening track of Kacey Musgraves’ album Golden Hour (random, yet cool!) is a great candle for anyone who loves coconut, raspberry, guaiac, amber, tonka and smoked papyrus scents.
Byredo Woods Candle
13/15
This candle burns for 60 hours, so you’ll have ample time to discover and enjoy the lush fragrance of pine forests. It is infused with smoky cedarwood, and ambroxan and topped with raspberry scents.
D’Orsay 21:30 Sous Les Draps Candle
14/15
Infused with top notes of pink pepper and cumin and base notes of patchouli, amber, and moss, this burns for up to 75 hours on a single wick.
Fortnum’s Four Seasons Clementine Votive Candle
15/15
This hand-poured candle conjures up all almost of the richest scents associated with autumn; clementine, blood orange, pink peppercorn, cardamon and ginger.
Think you’ll be adding any of these to your shopping basket? Let us know in the comments!
These candles all sound amazing, I’m especially interested in the Tom Ford candle.