29 of the Best Candle Brands You Should Probably Already Know About

P.F. Candle Co. designs and produces its candles (and all its other scented products, like perfumes and diffusers) right in southern California. The soy wax has a longer burn time than paraffin wax and is also biodegradable, meaning you can easily clean this jar when the candle runs out and reuse it to hold things like bobby pins or cotton balls. The brand's most popular scents include teakwood and tobacco, amber and moss, and sandalwood rose, shown here.

Behold: the perfect birthday gift for a loved one or just for yourself. Just choose the recipient's birth date from the drop-down menu, and you'll be able to purchase a candle with a custom scent and astrological label. Their ingredients include an all-natural blend of soy, coconut, and apricot wax, and use custom natural fragrance oils.

Calling all "soft girls" (and just anyone who loves a dreamy candle twinkling in their home), Mala the Brand is for you. Made with non-toxic and eco-friendly materials, these vegan candles are ones you can definitely feel good about giving or getting. Oh! And a tree is planted with every purchase!

Anecdote Candles' fragrances are made to get people to really ~feel~ something, with smells influenced by "personal recollections and cultural trends." We suggest you get Rooftop Soirée if you want to be transported to boozy summer nights ASAP.

Brooklyn Candle Studio's products are very luxe but still very affordable. They pride themselves on having unique scents housed in a beautiful, minimalist design. Pro tip: Their Sunday Morning scent is a must-have if you want to feel like you're walking through a flower-filled farmer's market.

For decadently fresh and sultry scents, you need to give Aerangis a try. Each candle is inspired by the idea of unlocking a scent memory, so prepare to be transported to another world (and wish to stay there). Editor's note: It happened to me.

In the mood to try something fancy? Byredo’s addictive candles—which were made to translate emotions into fragrance—are worth the splurge. Each of their scents comes in a beautiful black smoked glass that will not only elevate any room with its looks but also its soothing floral aromas. Plus, they've got a loooong burning time (60 hours!). This one has notes of rose petals, violet, and birch tree for a rich but not too overpowering fragrance.

If you're looking for an *aesthetic* candle, you gotta check out these beeswax (!!) ones from CaiCaiHandmade on Etsy. Not only will you find this gorgeous Roman pillar candle, but you'll also find other gems like those cute lil bubble candles that all of Instagram is obsessed with.

Spoken Flames is all about producing candles that help to combat stress. So if you're a bit run down by work, school, or, you know, LIFE, you should treat yourself to a candle. Allow me to recommend Focused, made of a relaxing blend of vanilla, eucalyptus, and sandalwood.

These candles created by Drake smell just as luxe as you'd expect. The brand has six products in total, and each one is meant to connect you to a memory. This floral and musky scent is pure seduction in a candle—who wouldn't want that?

What started as a quarantine hobby for founder Melissa Gallardo has become a full-on soy wax candle business. Not only are these votives environmentally friendly, but they also smell amazing and feature super cute labels inspired by Melissa's Latinx heritage.

A Sand + Fog candle is the gift that keeps on giving. When you're done burning it, keep the jar—complete with its pretty painted wood lid—for extra bathroom or kitchen storage.

Le Labo is another crowd fave—especially Verveine 32. The brand launched in 2006 with signature names that indicate how many scent notes are in each candle. They also make perfumes, body oils, and laundry detergents.

Candles from Emanate Essentials are all handmade by a certified aromatherapist, and they're truly the definition of calm and cozy.

Try Homesick if you want a scent that feels like it was made just for you. The brand sells candles that actually smell like different locations, so you can feel like you’re in your favorite city after one whiff. The soy-wax products can burn for up to 80 hours and are the ideal gift for a friend who misses her hometown.

Thanks to LAFCO's sophisticated handblown-glass packaging and heavenly scents (swooning over fresh-cut gardenia and "Sea and Dune"), this brand is beloved by candle enthusiasts everywhere. Who among us doesn't want to whiff notes of sea jasmine, rose, cyclamen, and bergamot?

The motto of FORVR Mood? Leaning away from the narrative that Black women have to be strong—and leaning into the reality that Black women deserve self-care. Def a candle brand worth shopping.

TBH, if candle royalty existed, Bath and Body Works would be le queen. We love 'em for their vast smell choices, how ginormous their candles are, and being hella inexpensive. Treat yourself to Stress Relief to get that relaxing combo of eucalyptus and spearmint in your home.

Its ahhhmazing scents and glass vessels make this soy-based company a must when you’re in the mood to go HAM on candles—so basically every time you step foot in a Target or T.J. Maxx. The brand makes three-wick and single-wick options, which are practically guaranteed to make you calmer as soon as you light that lil match. Plus, they’re pretty easy on the 'ole wallet.

BLK Sunflower's mantra is all about taking care of the mind, body, and soul. Handmade with high-quality ingredients from sustainable sources, these candles are nothing short of top-notch. This specific one, Per My Last Email, has a sweet, fruity scent with notes of passionfruit, pineapple, and strawberry.