r/Candles is a subreddit with 75k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses candle, scent, looking, dupe, and candles, and they frequently recommend/review candles, candle scent, and candle.
Welcome to r/Candles! Share your candle shopping hauls, warmly lit candles, questions and answers. If you’re a candle maker share your experiences, talent & knowledge too!
Popular Themes in r/Candles
#1
Solution Requests
: "Does anybody know a good "Fresh Baked Bead" candle similar to Goose Creeks discontinued one? "
3 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "New candle maker, why is this happening 💔"
2 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Is it true that candles can cause cancer?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Candles
#1
Candle
76 posts
#2
Scent
53 posts
#3
Looking
37 posts
#4
Dupe
27 posts
#5
Candles
16 posts
#6
Smell
7 posts
#7
Worst
3 posts
#8
Scented
3 posts
#9
Help
3 posts
#10
Find
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Candles
Candles
28 reviews
#1
Yankee Candle
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Chesapeake Bay
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#3
Goose Creek
5.0★ from 4 reviews
Candle Scent
19 reviews
#1
Bath & Body Works
4.3★ from 7 reviews
#2
White Barn
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Goose Creek
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Candle
16 reviews
#1
Yankee Candle
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Village Candle
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Ganja Gone Candle Co
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Candles
#1
Looking for a candle
: "What is the name of these candles?"
15 posts
#2
Currently burning
: "100oz candle🔥"
7 posts
#3
Candle making
: "New candle maker, why is this happening 💔"
7 posts
#4
Scents
: "Candles/Scents for each season?"
7 posts
#5
Wax melts
: "Can I use a spoons dip pot to melt wax?"
6 posts
#6
Reviews
: "Anyone know of a candle that smells like chihuahuan desert😂"
5 posts
#7
Brands
: "I couldn’t stop making candles that look like things other than candles"
4 posts
#8
Candle warmers and other accessories
: "New candle warmer need advice"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/Candles
Yearly
+11k members(16.9%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026