Best CANDLE

We don't need to tell you that scent is incredibly powerful when it comes to curating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Whether the finishing touch to a styled console or layering on top of a stack of coffee table books, it's our styling weapon of choice. For a no-fail candle that looks just as good as it smells, consider our five signature scents that we come back to time and time again.

We don't need to tell you that scent is incredibly powerful when it comes to curating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Whether the finishing touch to...
WINNER

Large Brass Candle

Why we love it: For a decorative candle that doubles as a gilded bowl, this CB2 gem can't be beat (literally — it was our winner last year, too!). It's...For a decorative candle that doubles as a gilded bowl, this CB2 gem can't be beat (literally — it was our winner last year, too!). It's massive, meaning it will last for hundreds of burns, and you can easily repurpose the brass holder into a decorative catch-all afterwards. We love the pop of glam brass it adds to any interior!
$49.95
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RUNNER UP

Wooden Bowl Candle

Why we love it: We don't typically describe candles as "swoon-worthy," but we're making an exception for this Pottery Barn find. The vessel is mango wood that can be...We don't typically describe candles as "swoon-worthy," but we're making an exception for this Pottery Barn find. The vessel is mango wood that can be reused post-burn as a decorative tray or catch-all. And, with notes of sweet fig and earthy sandalwood, the scent is beautifully complex. Worth every penny.
$48.99
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NOMINEE

LAFCO New York Marine Candle

Why we love it: This breezy candle smells like summer on the coast — need we say more? With notes of water lily, sea jasmine, and rose, it smells...This breezy candle smells like summer on the coast — need we say more? With notes of water lily, sea jasmine, and rose, it smells just as good as it looks. We love the soft blue glass for a subtle pop of coastal color. Swoon.
$75
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Sydney Hale Candle

Why we love it: We appreciate a candle that doesn't try too hard and lets the scent speak for itself, and that's a perfect description for this Sydney Hale...We appreciate a candle that doesn't try too hard and lets the scent speak for itself, and that's a perfect description for this Sydney Hale candle from Anthropologie. With notes of crisp eucalyptus, warm honey, herbaceous sage, patchouli, and teak, the scent is just as understated and earthy as the design.
$38
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Tortoise Candle

Why we love it: If you love tortoise fashion accessories like sunglasses, hair clips, and beyond, let us introduce you to the home version. This beauty from West Elm...If you love tortoise fashion accessories like sunglasses, hair clips, and beyond, let us introduce you to the home version. This beauty from West Elm smells as good as it looks — burn it for wafts of oud, jasmine, and vetiver.
$58
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