Get cosy with the best scented candles to light this season for autumnal vibes

These are the 9 scented candles we’re most excited about for the season ahead – perfect for cosy autumn vibes

Amber Luxury 2 Wick Candle
(Image credit: The White Company)

As we hit the halfway mark through September, we think it’s safe to say that we have truly entered autumn. Autumn is the time of slowing down, going for long walks, and creating a sense of cosiness in our homes. And nothing gets us in the cosy mood quite like the best scented candle

According to Pinterest, searches for ‘cosy autumn aesthetic’ have increased by 600%. So we’re clearly not alone in embracing the autumnal home vibes. We’re seeing so many autumn candles popping up all around us. And yet, we find that year after year, even some of the best home fragrances for autumn get a bit forgotten about as many switch from floral and citrusy smells of the summer straight to the best Christmas candles.

But there is so much joy and indulgence in lighting an autumnal candle. So we beg of you, don’t skip over this glorious season, especially with this breadth of choice out there. And if you’re on the lookout for your home's autumnal signature scent, then these are some of the most exciting scented candles we’ve come across. Some are brand new launches and some just new to us, but all of them are worth the discovery.

 Best scented candles for autumn  

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Sara Hesikova
Content Editor

Sara Hesikova has been a Content Editor at Ideal Home since June 2024, starting at the title as a News Writer in July 2023. Sara brings the Ideal Home’s readership features and news stories from the world of homes and interiors, as well as trend-led pieces, shopping round-ups and more, focusing on all things room decor, specialising in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices and dining rooms. Graduating from London College of Fashion with a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism in 2016, she got her start in niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before making the leap into interiors, working with the likes of 91 Magazine and copywriting for luxury bed linen brand Yves Delorme among others. She feels that fashion and interiors are intrinsically connected – if someone puts an effort into what they wear, they most likely also care about what they surround themselves with.