Best Candles
Top candles ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Yankee Candle Original Large Jar
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 110-150 hours of burn time
- 110-150 hours of burn time
- 50+ iconic fragrance options
Cons
- Paraffin wax produces more soot than soy
- Paraffin wax produces more soot than soy
- Strong fragrances may overwhelm small rooms
Don't buy this if…
- Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn to prevent soot buildup on the jar walls and ensure an even, clean flame.
- Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn to prevent soot buildup on the jar walls and ensure an even, clean flame.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Strong scent throw fills entire rooms
- Strong scent throw fills entire rooms
- Three wicks create even wax pool
Cons
- Shorter burn time than single-wick jars
- Shorter burn time than single-wick jars
- Strong fragrance may be too intense for some
Don't buy this if…
- The three-wick design produces more heat than single-wick candles; always place on a heat-resistant surface and never burn for more than 4 hours continuously.
- The three-wick design produces more heat than single-wick candles; always place on a heat-resistant surface and never burn for more than 4 hours continuously.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Clean-burning coconut wax blend
- Clean-burning coconut wax blend
- Beautiful embossed tin packaging
Cons
- Smaller scent throw than mainstream brands
- Smaller scent throw than mainstream brands
- Tin gets hot during burning
Don't buy this if…
- The metal tin conducts heat; place on a coaster or heat-resistant surface and never pick up the tin while the candle is burning or still warm.
- The metal tin conducts heat; place on a coaster or heat-resistant surface and never pick up the tin while the candle is burning or still warm.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Iconic luxury fragrance brand
- Iconic luxury fragrance brand
- Complex blackcurrant and rose scent
Cons
- Very expensive per ounce
- Very expensive per ounce
- Small 6.5-ounce pour
Don't buy this if…
- Luxury candle investment requires proper burn technique: always burn for at least 2 hours per session to prevent tunneling in the expensive wax.
- Luxury candle investment requires proper burn technique: always burn for at least 2 hours per session to prevent tunneling in the expensive wax.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Unique gender-neutral fragrance
- Unique gender-neutral fragrance
- Coconut-beeswax clean burn
Cons
- Niche scent not for everyone
- Niche scent not for everyone
- Higher price for 8.5 ounces
Don't buy this if…
- The matte glass vessel is decorative but can show wax residue; clean the inside with warm soapy water after the candle finishes for reuse.
- The matte glass vessel is decorative but can show wax residue; clean the inside with warm soapy water after the candle finishes for reuse.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Bright, uplifting citrus fragrance
- Bright, uplifting citrus fragrance
- Distinctive textured glass vessel
Cons
- Luxury pricing for the size
- Luxury pricing for the size
- Citrus scent fades faster than woody notes
Don't buy this if…
- Citrus-forward fragrances tend to dissipate faster than woody or musky scents; store with the lid on between burns to preserve the top notes.
- Citrus-forward fragrances tend to dissipate faster than woody or musky scents; store with the lid on between burns to preserve the top notes.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Refillable vessel reduces waste
- Refillable vessel reduces waste
- Clean coconut-soy wax blend
Cons
- Refills sold separately
- Refills sold separately
- Lighter scent throw than some competitors
Don't buy this if…
- Refill inserts are sold separately and require the original Otherland vessel; the refills are not compatible with other candle holders.
- Refill inserts are sold separately and require the original Otherland vessel; the refills are not compatible with other candle holders.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Nostalgic city-inspired concept
- Nostalgic city-inspired concept
- Large 13.75-ounce pour
Cons
- Scent interpretation is subjective
- Scent interpretation is subjective
- Soy wax can develop frosting
Don't buy this if…
- White frosting on soy wax is a natural cosmetic occurrence and does not affect burn quality or fragrance performance.
- White frosting on soy wax is a natural cosmetic occurrence and does not affect burn quality or fragrance performance.
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