Candles reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 140 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 22 posts to rank the best Candles brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bathandbodyworks, r/luxurycandles, r/Candles, r/candlemaking, r/preppers. Top-rated brands include Bath & Body Works (4.4/5), BBW (4.4/5), Trudon (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews140
Subreddits8
Posts22
Brands35
Products88
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#1
Bath & Body Works
4.4
(57)
"I absolutely love that candle. I had to have it immediately when I smelled it in store. Imagine the joy when the throw was also good! In a sea of so many non throwers this one is a good scent with a pretty powerful throw. Perfect."
"Fresh cut Lilac. It's smells exactly like my neighbors Lilac bush too"
"First Date was a pleasant surprise for me. It's my go to candle after work lately."
"Peach Bellini. I was very shocked how potent it is, and I love it."
"One of my favorites! Why can’t they all have a throw like this one?!!?!?"
"I’ll second Peach Bellini—I’m glad I’m obsessed with the scent bc it filled my apartment and drifted into the hallway, the scent was noticeable for at least 36 hours after burning."
"Thank you for the recommendations! I have bought Peach Bellini in the past- glad to know it still has a good throw!"
"Even on cold… the throw is amazing!!!"
"Definitely Honeycrisp Apple as someone else mentioned ! Smells amazing"
"Main street bakery is for sure one of their top strongest, i highly recommend if you are a gourmand lover, it'll stick to all fabrics in the room, trust me."
#2
BBW
4.4
(18)
"I've had great throws from Vanilla Cloud, Paris Cafe, Fresh Cut Lilacs, White Gardenia, Sun-Drenched Linen, Rose Water & Ivy, and Eucalyptus Spearmint."
"Garden Weather, Springtime In Paris, and First Date are some of the ones available now that have good throw."
"Iced dragonfruit tea, springtime in paris, mahogany vanilla, and mahogany teakwood, all have good throws!"
"Springtime in paris, Ariel (this was the ONLY one that's thrown so far), laundry day, blush amber & peony, springtime in paris, pink lavender & espresso, white iris & cedarwood, sundrenched linen, lakeside morning. And out of ALL those, I'd rank #1 laundry day. That thing will punch you in the face."
"Current available: almond croissant, peach bellini, sweet carrot cake, hummingbird tea cake from any season/collection: pistachio toasted vanilla, marshmallow fireside, fresh cinnamon rolls, gingerbread bakery, maple pumpkin, peaches and prosecco, danbury shortbread"
"Best throw/strong/Go-to’s: Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Leaves, Café Laté, Black Cherry Merlot, Cactus Blossom."
"Winter, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, and Tis the Season are always super strong performers from my experience!"
"Hot Cocoa and Cream, I can smell it throughout the house and love it, Leaves and Main St Bakery are all very strong!"
"Hot Cocoa and Cream! I can’t believe no one had said this. And strawberry shortcake."
"Spiced apple toddy. It is so strong, even on cold. My favorite! I also love Leaves for its strength."
#3
Trudon
5.0
(5)
"Also, Trudon Cire, Byredo Bohemia, the Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire & Ranger Station Old Fashioned"
"Trudon’s Cire is great"
"I would always recommend something from Trudon or the Myrrh and Tonka candle from Jo Malone."
"Ernesto from trudon is perfect !! been recommended it a lot from this thread and finally had a chance to try it out."
"Definitely Trudon Ernesto like others have said. Super strong, straight up cologne scent."
#4
Voluspa
4.6
(5)
"My Voluspa favs are Forbidden Fig and Moso Bamboo."
"French Cade Lavender and Forbidden Fig are my two favorites from Voluspa."
"French Cade Lavender and Forbidden Fig are my two favorites from Voluspa."
"I am not a big lavender fan but the voluspa French cade lavender is one of my favorite candles ever."
"I actually think French Cade Lavender has mass appeal."
#5
Votivo
5.0
(4)
"I distinctly remember a local boutique my mom liked that also happened to sell Votivo. I would sniff through the entire selection and always go back to Red Currant."
"I just ordered 3 candles from Votivo, including Red Currant. I’m excited to try this brand."
"Votivo is a great brand and the Red Currant candle is always welcome in my house :) I really enjoy the different unique vessels they use for it."
"This is a great sub! Thanks for starting the thread. Votivo is a great brand. Love the Red Currant."
#6
Goose Creek
4.8
(4)
"Walmart has the Strawberry Spongecake candle from Goose Creek if you love strawberry pound cake. It is to DIE for."
"Goose Creek Candles are really great! Their scent diffusion is really unmatched."
"Goose Creek is recommended."
"Strong and Long-Lasting Fragrance, Realistic and Pleasant Scent, Even Burn"
#7
Chesapeake Bay
4.8
(4)
"I have that same candle the chestnut macchiato! It was the first candle I ever bought from them and it’s perfect"
"They discontinued that particular Chesapeake bay line for target and even and yankee stores and it sucks.. they had a chestnut macchiato candle in that line that was perfection"
"I just bough like seven of "Cotton & Musk" from Chesapeake Bay and it's exactly the same."
"Chesapeake Bay makes a line called The Collection. The scent is Grey Flannel."
#8
Lafco
4.8
(4)
"I have the Forest Oakmoss too - the vessel is EXTRA gorgeous! Currently burning the Spiced Pomander and love how cozy it is."
"I love LAFCO, too. My favorite is Forest Oakmoss Absolute."
"I keep trying things that are suggested to me (usually by this sub!) and have yet to find anything I love as much as LAFCO sage & walnut!"
"I went a little crazy with Lafco this year. Big Sky is my favorite then Chamomile Lavender, Eucalyptus Rosemary, Absinthe Plum and Pomander."
#9
Candle Science
4.3
(3)
"Candle science is a website that’s extremely beginner friendly and has a kit to try."
"Candle science. AFI."
"I really like candle science; good selection & quite informative"
#10
UCO
4.0
(3)
"They last long, have descent lighting, and have the glass shields. Plus they auto feed the candle via spring pressure."
"UCO candle lanterns for me. Aluminum housings and a glass globe. Got a couple of boxes of replacement candles, some of them in beeswax and some citronella as well."
"The UCO candle lantern is pretty neat. I have a couple that take tealights and one that takes their bigger sorts of candles."
#11
Hazeltine
5.0
(2)
"I LOVE Hazeltine and extra love them as they did a custom order of votives of the scent "Kevin!" for me."
"I love love love Hazeltine!! I need to buy more from them for sure- they’re great!"
#12
Diptyque
5.0
(2)
"This has always been one of my favorite Diptyque candles! Every one of these are what I would recommend and definitely my favorites!"
"Shoutout to Diptyque Chene. So underrated!"
#13
Olfactorie Candles
4.5
(2)
"Https://olfactoriecandles.com
Here you go! Amazing candles, made locally. Liz has a shop in Montclair District."
"Ten seconds on google turned up https://olfactoriecandles.com/ and https://www.thephoenixcandleshop.com/, both of which people seem to like."
#14
Mestiza Candles
4.5
(2)
"Came here to second mestizacandles.com"
"Https://www.instagram.com/mestizacandles"
#15
CD
4.0
(2)
"I got Sugar Cookie! It’s very nice."
"Sugar Cookie is a surprising good one, I normally don’t do the bakery scents."
#16
Village Candle
4.0
(2)
"Village candle is around 170 hours burn time."
"Village candle is recommended."
#17
Yankee Candle
3.5
(2)
"Warm Luxe Cashmere by Yankee Candle"
"Yankee Candle keeps buying other candle companies."
#18
Dollar Tree
3.5
(2)
"Dollar tree has tea lights that come in packs of 20 for $1.25. They lasted about an hour and a half."
"Dollar tree has simple, unscented candles in glass pillar form."
#19
Beeswax and Coconut Wax
5.0
(1)
"We personally love using beeswax and coconut wax for our candles, though we understand that they can be on the pricier side."
#20
Rome Burning
5.0
(1)
"I got the Rome Burning spray. It smells exactly like Spaceship Earth, but it is VERY potent (but in a good way)"
#21
Ranger Station
5.0
(1)
"Just got my first Ranger station (tobacco!) and it’s amazing."
#22
Candle Warmers.com
5.0
(1)
"I only buy from candle warmers.com now because they are designed to give off the most scent."
#23
Harlem Candle Company and Ranger Station
5.0
(1)
"Harlem Candle Company and Ranger Station are on my list of candles to try in 2025!"
#24
Boy Smells, Diptyque, Snif, Ranger Station, Field Kit, Stone and Salt, Harlem, Joya, Fvith
5.0
(1)
"These were my favorites of the year, with vanilla era far and away being my favorite candle scent."
#25
Midnight Currant
5.0
(1)
"I'm currently burning a new one I just got today: Midnight Currant (was part of the $50% off sale) - the vessel is SO pretty - a medium red with gold sparkle bits. Very pleasant scent."
#26
Maison Margiela
5.0
(1)
"I tried By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela and I loved it! It’s perfect for this time of year!"
#27
Harlem
5.0
(1)
"Harlem is the BEST! Excellent scents and throw every time."
#28
Bowes Signature Candle Company
5.0
(1)
"Bowes Signature Candle Company. They actually do good work to replicate the scents at WDW."
#29
Beatrix Potter Collection
5.0
(1)
"I've been burning the gourmand candles from the Beatrix Potter collection. I love Mrs. Rabbit's Cherry Pie, Blueberry Jam, and Bread & Milk so much."
#30
Candle Making and Supplies
4.0
(1)
"You can visit an online store like Candle Making and Supplies. They have starter kits you can try."
#31
St. Enzo
4.0
(1)
"I really liked St. Enzo and so bought a full size of that PLUS I just HAD to get their car air freshener in river daze lol!"
#32
Before Common Encens
4.0
(1)
"Do you think I should check out Before Common Encens?"
#33
Banshee
4.0
(1)
"I have the Banshee candle and i agree it smells great. I don’t feel like the candles are very potent though."
#34
Poly
2.0
(1)
"Of those mentioned in this comment I only have Poly fragrance oil and lemme tell ya. It smells extremely strong and it is like men’s cologne."
#35
Wishes Candle Company
1.0
(1)
"Definitely don’t use wishes candle company. One of their candles exploded and the owner tried to blame me for it happening."
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