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Long lasting and clean burning, these candles can't be beat.

Want to add some ambiance to your home? Invest in some candles. A little candle can go a long way toward making your home smell fresh and feel inviting, but not all candles are created equal. Some candles can even leave you with terrible headaches, which is why soy wax candles tend to be the best choice for your home. Unlike candles made with paraffin wax, soy wax candles are long-lasting and clean-burning, and the best soy candles will make your space smell divine without ever overwhelming your senses. The best part: You can get a gorgeous soy wax candle for less than $50.

Soy wax is a hydrogenated form of soybean oil, so not only is soy wax all natural—it's also sustainable. Paraffin wax, on the other hand, is made from petroleum... which is also used to make oil and gas. (The choice seems pretty clear, no?) And while beeswax and coconut wax candles are also great alternatives to paraffin wax candles, soy wax candles tend to be a bit more affordable than other vegan candles, making them a better option for your wallet, especially if you're looking for holiday gifts! Whether you're into seasonal candles, subtle candles, or luxury candles, here are the best soy candles to buy right now.

These minimalist candles can be customized with whatever message you'd like and with your choice of 20 unique scent options, such as Coffee Shop, Pumpkin Bakery, or Fruit Loops. Plus, 10 percent of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative and OutRight Action International, so it's a purchase you can feel good about. 

Made with a soy coconut wax blend, this pretty pink candle blends juicy citrus with cedar for a scent you'll want to keep burning 24/7. 

Homesick has a delicious-smelling candle for every state, a bunch of major cities, every astrology sign, tons of holidays, and just about anything else you can think of, so there really is an option for everyone. 

With tons of hilarious options available, Malicious Women Candles are snarky, all-natural, and hand poured in the U.S. Their "Adulting" candle (which is subtly vanilla-scented) is a particularly great choice. 

Each Harlem Candle Co. candle pays tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, and their super-popular Josephine Baker candle blends bergamot with citrus for a fresh, clean scent. 

Brooklinen's hand-poured, perfume-grade candles are plant and mineral-based with a natural wick, and their Magic Hour candle will make you feel like you're lounging in a sunlit rose garden. 

These pretty hand-poured candles deliver an encouraging message plus a soft sea salt and jasmine scent, making them the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!). 

Available for every birthday and every zodiac sign, Birthdate Candles offer an extensive personality description and a custom blend of natural fragrance oils for a scent that matches your inner spirit. 

Bath & Body Works candles are massively popular for a reason, and this fun choice offers a blend of soy-based wax and essential oils that smells like bubbly Champagne, sparkling berries, and juicy tangerine. 

While basil, lime, and mandarin may seem like an odd combination, the unexpected blend provides a scent that's light and clean (and you'll love how evenly this long-lasting candle burns). 

Most Boy Smells candles are made with a coconut and beeswax blend, but this Nordstrom-exclusive candle (which was created in collaboration with Danish brand Ganni) features a soy and beeswax blend and smells just like a crisp fall day. 

Made with soy and coconut wax and featuring a cotton wick, Otherland's Woodlands candle (which is part of their Homestead Collection) is the sultry vanilla candle of your dreams. 

Why does this candle have nearly 7,000 five-star reviews, you ask? Probably because it's long burning, sweet smelling, made from renewable ingredients, and less than $10. 

Apotheke's minimalist matte black candle fills any room with the scent of cedarwood and sandalwood, and it'll keep burning for up to 70 hours. 

In addition to smelling oh-so-gorgeous, every Treble and Flame product includes access to a curated playlist so you can enjoy your candle with a soundtrack. 

This beautiful candle comes in a hand-blown glass vessel meant to be reused after the candle is gone. The soy-based wax has a scent of herbal lavender with mint leaves and bright citrus. 

Floral, woody, and musky, this simply stunning amber jar candle is made with 100 percent domestically grown soy wax, fine fragrance oils, and a cotton-core wick.

Calling all Schitt's Creek fans: This rose, jasmine, and neroli blossom candle is definitely something David Rose would actually sell in Rose Apothecary. 

This hand-poured soy candle combines a top note of relaxing lavender with base notes of birch for a scent that will instantly put you at ease. 

Available in two different size options, this luxurious floral-scented candle is powerful enough to fill your home with a gorgeous scent but subtle enough to keep you from getting a headache. 

What better way to kick off the new year than with a candle that smells like an revitalizing blend of orange, citron, and bergamot zest? 

For a candle that's easy like Sunday morning, get this 100 percent soy wax candle from Brooklyn Candle Studio, which blends notes of pear and bergamot with amber, jasmine, and gardenia.

Beautifully packaged and amazingly affordable, these sea salt and sage candle from Nap is as luxurious and soothing as the brand's loungewear. 

Another popular Amazon pick, this colorful frosted jar candle has over 30,000 five-star reviews and provides a tropical blend of water lily and fresh floral notes with pear and peach.

Featuring notes of peony, white tea, gardenia, and sandalwood in a painted glass vessel with gold foil accents, this Jardin de Paris candle doubles as decor.