Revive Your Space With a Candle
The scents that will bring autumn right into your home
Candles are one of my favorite ways to unwind. The ritual of lighting the wick and watching the flickering flame serves as a great reminder to relax. You have so many different scents—floral, earthy, spicy and sweet, all mixed and mingled together. You may ask yourself; how do I find my favorite scent? Piece of advice: Always go with a smell for the season. So for fall, you would want one that's earthy, woody and potent.
Everyone seems to gravitate towards a scent that may remind them of a fond memory—a loved one's sweater, or a place that you cannot wait to go back and visit. If you're on the fence, look at the product details and you'll see a list of scent notes. My nose naturally loves strong smells such as worn-in leather, smoky woods, vetiver or vanilla. These fragrances remind me of being next to a fire or a moody cocktail bar during the colder seasons and I don't mind smelling scents like that year around.
Whether or not you're into candles, it's always a great opportunity to bring a certain mood or vibe into your living space. I know the next few weeks may be too cold for bonfires, but some of these candles we've listed will allow you to have that same scent and warm glow in the comfort of your living room.
The Best Candles
for Men in 2022An earthy blend of herbs and sandalwood with a touch of vanilla sweetness
Bohemia candle,Byredo
$45 bySt. Pauls candle,
$70 by Frama
North candle,
$47 by Mar Mar
Santalum candle,
$36 by Ranger Station
A mix of “bluestone pavement, bootleg cologne and Chinatown cedar”
New York. Tougher Than Ever. candle,D.S. & DURGA
$75 byWoods candle,
$34 by Sydney Hale Co.
Hinoki candle,
$28 / $15 by Brooklyn Candle Studio
“Ellington” candle,
$48 by Harlem Candle Co.
Want a seasonal scent that’s warm and spiced, without smelling like dessert? This is it.
Copal Fantome candle,Boy Smells
$44 byThe Plus candle,
$62 by Imogene + Willie
Climbing Tuscan Rosemary candle,
$50 / $39.50 by Flamingo Estate
Norden Oresund candle,
$65 by Norden Goods
A tea-like scent heavy on cedar and citrus with a dash of cinnamon
No.04 Bois de Balincourt candle,Maison Louis Marie
$36 byAganice Aromatique candle,
$110 by Aesop
CDG2 candle,
$62 by Comme Des Garçons Parfume
Leather candle,
$28 Manready Mercantile
This one packs a punch with a heady mix of incense, patchouli and sandalwood
Oud candle,Diptyque
$70 byPiñon candle,
$24 by P.F. Candle Co.
Palo Santo 14 candle,
$68 by Le Labo
Signature Fragrance candle,
$60 by Saint Rita Parlor
Candle Maintenance
It’s always recommended that wicks are trimmed to ¼” length prior to lighting and this pragmatic tool will reach deep into jars to help maintain the wick. Plus, it catches the sooty snipped remnants so you can easily discard it.
Wick trimmer, $22 by Boy Smells
A Common Mistake
The first burn is the most important. You want to liquefy the entire top layer of wax so your candle will burn down evenly. A general rule is to first burn one hour for every inch in diameter of your candle size.