The 16 Scented Candles You Need Right Now

You don't have to spend a small fortune on a scented candle. But then again, if you're looking for a long-lasting candle that will fill an entire home—or just a studio apartment—with a luxurious and relaxing scent, look no further. Whether you're giving a gift to someone else or just treating yourself, scented candles never disappoint. Our definition of getting lit involves these 16 deliciously-scented candles that we buy over and over again.

1. Euphoriasme

Smells like: warm croissants, cranberries, crème Brulée, and rose Water. Stop drooling. Meant to evoke the scent of a Parisian bakery, this candle is decadent and transformative.

2. Matcha Business

Smells like: hazelnut coffee, almond milk, lavender, and vanilla. This candle is ideal for burning in your home office to stay intensely focused—yet relaxed—throughout the day.

3. Kindling Scented Candle

Smells like: curling up in front of a fire wrapped in a plaid wool blanket. The warm and cozy scent evokes the feeling of a mini fireplace.

4. Fucking Fabulous

Smells like: well, as bold as the name suggests. The notes of clary sage, lavender, bitter almond, vanilla, leather, orris root, tonka bean, blonde woods are warm and spicy but still soft and inviting.

5. Sparkling Rose

Smells like: A trail of rose petals with the slightest hint of champagne. This candle is small, but its elegant scent is unmissable.

6. Bibliotheque

Smells like: the deliciously musky, papery scent of an old library book. You'll either love it or prefer something sweeter—but we can't get enough.

7. Baies

Smells like: Warm roses and berries. It's arguably the most famous scented candle in the world, and it fills your whole home with a light, comforting scent in a matter of minutes.

8. Ortensia

Smells like: a fresh bouquet of flowers from the world's most expensive florist. The candle burns for 240 hours, and when it's done, you're left with a collectible piece of art.

9. Candle No. 2

Smells like: Made from coconut and soy wax, essential oils, and unbleached cotton wicks, this candle makes your whole home smell fresh and inviting.

10. Grapefruit

Smells like: clean, fresh grapefruit. This candle is perfect for those who hate anything too perfume-y in their home.

11. Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Smells like: Woodsy, with a hint of sage and more than a pinch of sea salt. It's the perfect subtle scent if you dislike anything remotely sweet, fruity, or floral.

12. Solis Rex Classic Candle

Smells like: it belongs in a dark, wood-panelled library. The peppery scent with notes of black cedar, saffron, cognac, vetiver, and patchouli is best burned in the winter.

13. Jungle Shine in Nature

Smells like: Sustainably sourced with oils from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, this candle combines sacred Breu Resin with notes of cypress root, Brazilian vetiver, and wild jungle flora for a warm and earthy scent you'll feel good about burning every single day.

14. Santal 26

Smells like: Every cool-girl boutique, toning workout class, or Instagram-friendly cafe in New York City. The amber, sandalwood, and vanilla notes make any room smell more expensive.

15. Lanai

Smells like: a piña colada. One light of the match, and this candle's mix of coconut, orange blossom, and pink peppercorn turns any living room into a mini tropical oasis. 

16. Cashmere Plum

Smells like: a well-worn fall sweater. This candle envelopes the room in cozy notes of nectar plum and peony petals with the slightest hint of red wine—a warm scent for when the days start to turn cold.

This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US.