The 20 Best Fall Candles to Burn This Autumn

Every year, fans eagerly await the release of this signature Nest scent, and for good reason. Rich with the scent of pumpkin, masala chai, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, it’s like your favorite pumpkin spice latte in sniffable form.

The perfect scent for the seasonal transition, this candle melds notes of ginger, meadow grass and clementine, with sandalwood, nutmeg, and vanilla for a scent that’s exactly like the first whiff of fall in the air.

Don’t have space for a real wood burner? You can still bring that warm and toasty vibe of a fireplace with D.S. & Durga’s cozy candle stacked with notes of dwarf pine wood, atlas cedar, smoke, oak ash, cedar, birch, birch tar, and copaiba resin.

For those early fall days that make you long for the great outdoors, turn to this light, refreshing candle scented with elderflower, Anjou pear, and apple blossoms.

What better way to take your nightcap to the next level than with a scented candle with complementary sweet, spicy notes of fruity bergamot and plum, offset by leather and rum, and sweet anise, creamy vanilla, patchouli, and amber?

Give into fall’s crisp, breezy vibes, with this lush combination of ash, rose, and musk layered with herbaceous wild sage, rosemary, and lavender and a earthy touch of stone and wood for a scent that’s sure to help clear your mind.

Diptyque is a scented candle favorite for all seasons, and when it comes to fall, their Ambre option, with notes of wood, vetiver, patchouli, spice, incense, rockrose, and tonka bean, is an essential.

The next best thing to curling up with a hot mug of apple cider? Burning this candle that blends notes of apples and cinnamon with berries, grapes, and vanilla, with a hint of fir tree for extra depth.

Filled with woodsy notes like cedar, guaiac, and cashmere woods, along with patchouli, amber, and moss—lightened by tuberose, star anise, rockrose, and cardamom—this candle is perfect for giving your home a warm, old world elegance. And the luxe votive? Irresistible.

If you crave a little confection this time of year, this candle, scented with notes of kabocha pumpkin, vanilla marshmallow, whipped coconut, cinnamon spice, and caramelized sugar will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Light this candle—with notes of smoked oud, orris root, wood, and peppercorn—to be instantly transported to a luxe mountain getaway.

Scented with an esoteric combination of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood, and ambergris, you need only light this candle to understand why the fragrance world is obsessed with Baccarat Rouge 540.

Fall doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite fruity scents—just look to this candle, that brings together notes of tart, juicy pomegranate with autumnal hints of smoky guaiac wood.

The smoky, earthy blend of Hinoki cypress, black pepper, cardamom, jasmine, oakmoss, and amber brings a meditative quality that’s ideal of burning during a relaxing soak in the tub.

Whether apple picking is a must on your fall to-do list or you prefer the aesthetic to the actual experience, this apple cider donut scented candle with satisfy.

While the name may evoke a smoky experience, a blend of clove chestnut, and vanilla notes make this candle sweet and welcoming—just what you want to burn when guests are on the way.

Le Labo is famous for their sandalwood scents, and this version will prove why. Let it fill you home with the complex, sultry fragrance of amber, cocoa, vanilla, cedar, spice, and sandalwood for an immediate level-up in sophistication.

Palo santo has long been beloved by those who seek a spiritual cleansing, and with its notes of cypress, eucalyptus, cedar, palo santo, vetiver, and oakmoss, it’s the ideal thing to burn to get your Zen back this season.

As fall turns slowly into winter, this candle, with notes of bright orange rind and smoky cloves, is just what you want to get you in a holiday mood.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh baked goodies filling your home, and this candle, with notes of oats, warm spices, honey butter, almond, and maple can give you the full experience, sans the hassle of turning on the oven.