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What better way to bring warmth to your home than with a beautiful scented candle? Whether you're filling your room with cozy fall-scented fragrances, skipping ahead to Christmas, looking for a gift for a votive lover, pampering your mom with a little aromatherapy, or hoping to find a fragrance that will help you relax after a long day, returning home to a soothing scented candle makes everything brighter.

If you prefer florals, there are lovely scents like jasmine and gardenia to transform your space, while those who lean towards richer, muskier profiles will enjoy vanilla, tobacco, or patchouli.

The vessels these scents are housed in are equally diverse. There are plenty of options that come ready for gifting (no wrapping paper required) in painterly jars, as well as tons of pretty, but practical options like soy votives in reusable decorative stoneware that can later be used to grow seedlings.

You don't have to spend a pretty penny on the most luxurious picks, either. Sure, there are plenty of truly special splurges with strong, long-lasting smells, but there are also a number of affordable options that are sure to leave you feeling like you've been transplanted to a far-flung tropical destination.

No matter your preferences, these are some of the best scented candles and brands for your home (or your BFF's).

Like a Parisian garden, but in the comfort of your own home. This soy wax candle features notes of peony, white tea, gardenia, and sandalwood, plus comes in an artful—and readily giftable—package. 

Pick up this sophisticated votive for a candle that's not only nice to look at, but also fills your home with the crisp, woodsy scent of winter. 

This soy wax candle—infused with essential oils—will send the signature scent of fall wafting through the air. No latte required. 

When you're gifting a candle and don't know exactly what they're into, you can't go wrong with this limited-edition set. The mini glass votives—in scents like fig, cedarwood, and orange blossom—are all made from soy wax and have pure cotton wicks. 

This jar candle is one of the retailer's most popular for good reason—it not only comes in a gorgeous mercury glass jar, but it also smells divine. The fresh scent called "volcano," is filled with hints of tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons and limes, and lightly exotic mountain greens. Just call your kitchen paradise. 

On self-care Sunday (or any day, really), don your favorite face mask and light this vegan candle. Close your eyes, and you might just forget you're not at the spa. 

These hand-poured candles contain special blends of essential oils and crystals meant to evoke a particular feeling or energy. Try Heart of Hayman, a fresh blend of coconut, lime, and elderflower at your desk. It's said to motivate you to turn your dreams into reality.

A woody and aromatic candle with notes of fir, cedar, pine, and balsam that's sure to get you into the holiday spirit. 

Each of these artisanal fragrances are inspired by a different worldly destination. You'll get up to 50 hours of scents straight from Tahiti (notes of sea salt, gardenia, and hibiscus leaf), Havana (notes of bergamot and cumin), and more. The jars are pretty, too. 

In this collaboration between Boy Smells and Danish contemporary brand Ganni, you'll not only get a cool mirrored candle, but also a cozy scent full of warming ginger, soothing basil, festive fig, and clarifying sage. The resulting fragrance is reminiscent of a park on a brisk fall day. 

One simple way to achieve balance and harmony in your home is through Chesapeake Bay's Mind & Body collection. The combination of eucalyptus, lavender, and sea salt with hints of sage blend perfectly here, emitting a light aroma and providing a sense of calm. 

Inspired by the entertainer Josephine Baker, this double wick candle has citrus and jasmine notes to balance the rich amber, making for a warm and sensual fragrance.

With over 39,000 reviews, this soy candle is one of Amazon's most popular. It boasts a 50 hour burn time and has an assortment of calming floral fragrances. 

When the wick burns out on this fig tree candle, repurpose the painterly glass vessel. 

There's nothing like a nostalgic scent to bring back good memories of reading your favorite books. This library candle does just that, with its warm notes of eucalyptus and lavender. It'll smell like you just cracked open a classic novel. Plus, it makes a great gift for bibliophiles. 

Picture yourself in an endless field of lavender as this candle burns its floral and citrusy scent. 

This candle is infused with the wonderful scent of freshly roasted coffee with hints of caramel, vanilla, and a little bit of attitude. Buy one for all the boss ladies in your life—including yourself!

JOMO is the new FOMO. Some of us may have realized we relish in staying at home and this cheekily-named, coffee and cedar-scented candle embodies that cozy comfort. If you're shopping for a gift, Anectdote Candles come in a wide array of other cleverly labeled jars like "Coffee Table Book," and "Bottomless Mimosas."

No matter how long you've been residing in your humble abode, evoke that optimistic and fresh feeling of a new home with this clean jasmine, cedarwood, and musk scent. This would make a great housewarming gift as well. 

With a burn time of 90 hours, this clean-burning candle will perfume your home with the heady aroma of freshly picked gardenias. Or, choose between the plethora of other scents available, too.

If woodsy fragrances are your thing, try this iteration from Paddywax. The three-wick soy wax candle has notes of orange, cinnamon, cedar, vanilla, sandalwood, and amber. 

Take a trip to the lush meadows of Central Park by way of this soy and coconut wax blend candle. Grass and bergamot notes will remind you of lazy days on the lawn. 

We love that you can use the vessel as a planter after you finish burning the refreshing wildflower-inspired scents. It even comes with the seeds. 

Warm your home with this "boyfriend scent" candle, which features rich elements like leather, smoke, and orange. The large size, with a burn time up to 70 hours, is meant to perfume bigger spaces. 

If you're looking for a self-care gift for friends (or yourself!) this luxury small-batch, hand-poured candle is a winner. Featuring the alluring aromas of grapefruit, peony, rose, pink pepper, mandarin and musk, the home fragrance will immediately transform any space into an inviting sanctuary.

What's a scented candle wish list without this fancy Parisian brand? Reminiscent of a bouquet of roses, currant leaves and berries, there's a reason why Baies/Berries reigns as the most popular scent.

Feel that ocean breeze even in the comfort of your home with this heavenly scent from the popular candle brand. Combining the essence of a gentle ocean mist with hints of sea salt, white tea and coconut, the candle has a burn time of 20 hours.

Not only do Bath & Body Works' popular three-wick candles burn up to 45 hours, but they also permeate an entire room. Mahogany Teakwood combines woodsy aromas with a hint of lavender and geranium. 

From Jo Malone's Townhouse Collection comes this alluring, fresh smelling candle that will fill your home with notes of a courtyard garden (and may quickly become your new signature scent). While a splurge, it burns for 70 hours, and you can re-use the chic decorative vessel. 

Perfect for nature lovers, this candle embodies indoor outdoor living, bringing scents from the great national parks straight into your home. This one transports you to the Redwoods with its notes of sage and citrus. Plus, the beautiful packaging makes for a great gift.