r/Candles is a subreddit with 74k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, 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
Advice Requests
: "Question:"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a candle scent dupe!"
10 posts
Popular Topics in r/Candles
#1
Candle
: "What is the best brand of scented Candle you’ve ever used, and why did you buy it?"
62 posts
#2
Scent
: "What is the best brand of Scented candle you’ve ever used, and why did you buy it?"
53 posts
#3
Looking
37 posts
#4
Dupe
: "Looking For Dupes"
27 posts
#5
Candles
16 posts
#6
Smell
7 posts
#7
Scented
3 posts
#8
Help
3 posts
#9
Find
3 posts
#10
Discontinued
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
: "The end is nigh..."
27 posts
#2
Currently burning
: "Been falling asleep really well to this candle lately…"
13 posts
#3
Scents
: "Out of all my candles, this little $3 gem is still my favorite! Just bought my third one!"
10 posts
#4
Reviews
: "I was so excited for this"
9 posts
#5
Candle making
: "Just make my first candles ☺️"
7 posts
#6
Brands
: "What’s wrong with my Trader Joe’s candle?"
3 posts
#7
Candle warmers and other accessories
: "A few questions about candle warmers and melts"
3 posts
#8
Wax melts
: "Candle didn’t melt to edge on first burn — how to fix?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Candles
Yearly
+11k members(16.6%)
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Last updated: August 24, 2026