Best Fall Scented Candles for Warm Cozy Home 2020

We found all the best candles to light at home this fall. Scroll through to see our favorite fragrances for the season.

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Agraria Home Balsam
Florals aren't just for spring! If you still want a fresh, flowery scent at home no matter the season, try this candle that exudes a floral fragrance of freesia, sage, jasmine, balsam and redwood. $36, Agraria Home.

Courtesy Agraria

Byredo Bohemia
This candle is a love letter to wandering, which we appreciate more than ever since so many of us are currently unable to explore the world as much as we might like to right now. Give yourself a little bouquet of wanderlust when you light this scent of rum, geranium, rosemary, vanilla, sandalwood and oak moss. $85, Byredo.
Courtesy Byredo

House of Linnic The Candle 1
We could all use a little zen right now, and this candle is all about wellness and air purification, with a blend of sage, ylang ylang, clove and basil essential oils. $36, House of Linnic.
Courtesy House of Linnic

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Arhaus Fig Vetiver
This handpoured candle smells of red currant, grapefruit, raspberry, fig and rose petals, with jasmine, rhubarb and vetiver that's complemented by notes of vanilla, musk and oak moss to make it a little more autumnal. $62.10, Arhaus.
Courtesy Arhaus

Malin + Goetz Leather
Lighting this fragrance is like curling up in a favorite leather armchair, with a buttery mixture of lotus flower, clove, wood, orchid, violet, cedarwood, amber, cashmere musk and, of course, leather. $55, Malin + Goetz.
Courtesy Malin + Goetz

DW Home Sea Salted Pumpkin
It's not fall without pumpkin, and we're kind of obsessed with this delicious mix of pumpkin with sea salt, molasses, caramel praline, brown sugar and vanilla cream. $16, DW Home.
Courtesy DW Home

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Diptyque Paris Vanille
Diptyque's vanilla-y musk candle is a year-round classic, but there's something about the buttery aroma that's extra fitting for autumn. $68, Diptyque Paris.
Courtesy Diptyque

Fvith October
If the name wasn't enough to convince you this is fall in a candle, just wait until you experience the aroma of agarwood, leather, sage and blackberry. $45, Fvith.
Courtesy Fvith

Bastide Miel de Lavande
We can't resist a lovely honey-lavender scent, which is just so calming. $65, Bastide.
Courtesy Bastide

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Linnea's Lights Embers
Even if you don't have a fireplace at home, you'll still feel like you're having the coziest hearth-side moment when you light this cedar, clove and leather scent. $34, Linnea's Lights.
Courtesy Linnea's Lights

Lafco Sandalwood
This candle feels like it would perfectly belong in a wood-paneled library. The sandalwood, cedar, oud, vanilla and cashmere notes are balanced out by just the right amount of citrusy bergamot. $65, Lafco.
Courtesy Lafco

Dorothy B. & Co. Vanilla and Amber
This warm amber candle features notes of vanilla, sandalwood and musk. $21, Dorothy B. & Co.
Courtesy Dorothy B. & Co.

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Amazon Handmade Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall
The mix of apple, cider, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves is a peak beginning-of-autumn moment. $20, Amazon.
Courtesy Amazon

Allswell Fir and Eucalyptus
If you're going for an at-home spa vibe (and let's be honest, who doesn't want that right now?), light up this relaxing votive, for a soothing aroma of green eucalyptus leaf, juniper berry and citrus. $14, Allswell.
Courtesy Allswell

Boy Smells Neopêche
A dreamy, floral-tinged fragrance with pink peppercorn, rose, mandarin, peach, amber and oak moss in a shimmery pink vessel. $39, Boy Smells.
Courtesy Boy Smells

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A24 x Joya Horror Genre
This is part of A24 Films' six-candle collab with Joya; the Horror votive is inspired by lakeside cabins and shadows, but don't worry, the scent of mandarin, glove lead, cypress, suede and cinnamon bark isn't scary at all. $48, A24.
Courtesy A24

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdijan really went all out on the most luxurious of candles with their collab with Baccarat. It's a glamorous fragrance of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and ambergris (grey amber). $110, Neiman Marcus.
Courtesy Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Otherland Cardamom Milk
This limited-edition Otherland collection is inspired by a New England fall, and while all the scents are very autumnal, we're partial to this aroma of froth milk, cardamom and praline. $36, Otherland.
Courtesy Otherland

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UpWest x Paddywax Wabi-Sabi Sparkling Bergamot
A refreshing bergamot fragrance in a charming ceramic vessel. $34, UpWest.
Courtesy UpWest

Longaberger Pumpkin Brulee Single Wick
This delicious crème brûlée-infused votive will make you fall in love with pumpkin all over again. $48, Longaberger.
Courtesy Longaberger

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Now that fall is *officially* here, we’re ready to pick some apples, crunch a few leaves, wear the coziest sweaters and maybe even indulge in just a little bit of pumpkin spice. As temperatures start to drop and we all continue to spend more time inside than in years past, you’re going to want to make your home as comfy and stylish as possible, and also just try to reach peak hygge.
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That means you’ll want to light the most delicious of autumnal scents, and no, that doesn’t exclusively mean the aroma of PSLs and apple cider. We’ve found all the best luxe candles to light at home for the fall, for every kind of autumn vibe. Scroll through to see our top candle picks for the season.

The Best Fall Candles to Cozy Up Your Home This Autumn

Agraria Home Balsam
Florals aren't just for spring! If you still want a fresh, flowery scent at home no matter the season, try this candle that exudes a floral fragrance of freesia, sage, jasmine, balsam and redwood. $36, Agraria Home.

House of Linnic The Candle 1
We could all use a little zen right now, and this candle is all about wellness and air purification, with a blend of sage, ylang ylang, clove and basil essential oils. $36, House of Linnic.

Arhaus Fig Vetiver
This handpoured candle smells of red currant, grapefruit, raspberry, fig and rose petals, with jasmine, rhubarb and vetiver that's complemented by notes of vanilla, musk and oak moss to make it a little more autumnal. $62.10, Arhaus.

Malin + Goetz Leather
Lighting this fragrance is like curling up in a favorite leather armchair, with a buttery mixture of lotus flower, clove, wood, orchid, violet, cedarwood, amber, cashmere musk and, of course, leather. $55, Malin + Goetz.

DW Home Sea Salted Pumpkin
It's not fall without pumpkin, and we're kind of obsessed with this delicious mix of pumpkin with sea salt, molasses, caramel praline, brown sugar and vanilla cream. $16, DW Home.

Diptyque Paris Vanille
Diptyque's vanilla-y musk candle is a year-round classic, but there's something about the buttery aroma that's extra fitting for autumn. $68, Diptyque Paris.

Fvith October
If the name wasn't enough to convince you this is fall in a candle, just wait until you experience the aroma of agarwood, leather, sage and blackberry. $45, Fvith.

Bastide Miel de Lavande
We can't resist a lovely honey-lavender scent, which is just so calming. $65, Bastide.

Linnea's Lights Embers
Even if you don't have a fireplace at home, you'll still feel like you're having the coziest hearth-side moment when you light this cedar, clove and leather scent. $34, Linnea's Lights.

Lafco Sandalwood
This candle feels like it would perfectly belong in a wood-paneled library. The sandalwood, cedar, oud, vanilla and cashmere notes are balanced out by just the right amount of citrusy bergamot. $65, Lafco.

Dorothy B. & Co. Vanilla and Amber
This warm amber candle features notes of vanilla, sandalwood and musk. $21, Dorothy B. & Co.

Amazon Handmade Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall
The mix of apple, cider, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves is a peak beginning-of-autumn moment. $20, Amazon.

Allswell Fir and Eucalyptus
If you're going for an at-home spa vibe (and let's be honest, who doesn't want that right now?), light up this relaxing votive, for a soothing aroma of green eucalyptus leaf, juniper berry and citrus. $14, Allswell.

Boy Smells Neopêche
A dreamy, floral-tinged fragrance with pink peppercorn, rose, mandarin, peach, amber and oak moss in a shimmery pink vessel. $39, Boy Smells.

A24 x Joya Horror Genre
This is part of A24 Films' six-candle collab with Joya; the Horror votive is inspired by lakeside cabins and shadows, but don't worry, the scent of mandarin, glove lead, cypress, suede and cinnamon bark isn't scary at all. $48, A24.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdijan really went all out on the most luxurious of candles with their collab with Baccarat. It's a glamorous fragrance of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and ambergris (grey amber). $110, Neiman Marcus.

Otherland Cardamom Milk
This limited-edition Otherland collection is inspired by a New England fall, and while all the scents are very autumnal, we're partial to this aroma of froth milk, cardamom and praline. $36, Otherland.

UpWest x Paddywax Wabi-Sabi Sparkling Bergamot
A refreshing bergamot fragrance in a charming ceramic vessel. $34, UpWest.

Longaberger Pumpkin Brulee Single Wick
This delicious crème brûlée-infused votive will make you fall in love with pumpkin all over again. $48, Longaberger.

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Agraria Home Balsam Florals aren't just for spring! If you still want a fresh, flowery scent at home no matter the season, try this candle that exudes a floral fragrance of freesia, sage, jasmine, balsam and redwood. $36, Agraria Home.

House of Linnic The Candle 1 We could all use a little zen right now, and this candle is all about wellness and air purification, with a blend of sage, ylang ylang, clove and basil essential oils. $36, House of Linnic.

Arhaus Fig Vetiver This handpoured candle smells of red currant, grapefruit, raspberry, fig and rose petals, with jasmine, rhubarb and vetiver that's complemented by notes of vanilla, musk and oak moss to make it a little more autumnal. $62.10, Arhaus.

Malin + Goetz Leather Lighting this fragrance is like curling up in a favorite leather armchair, with a buttery mixture of lotus flower, clove, wood, orchid, violet, cedarwood, amber, cashmere musk and, of course, leather. $55, Malin + Goetz.

DW Home Sea Salted Pumpkin It's not fall without pumpkin, and we're kind of obsessed with this delicious mix of pumpkin with sea salt, molasses, caramel praline, brown sugar and vanilla cream. $16, DW Home.

Diptyque Paris Vanille Diptyque's vanilla-y musk candle is a year-round classic, but there's something about the buttery aroma that's extra fitting for autumn. $68, Diptyque Paris.

Fvith October If the name wasn't enough to convince you this is fall in a candle, just wait until you experience the aroma of agarwood, leather, sage and blackberry. $45, Fvith.

Bastide Miel de Lavande We can't resist a lovely honey-lavender scent, which is just so calming. $65, Bastide.

Linnea's Lights Embers Even if you don't have a fireplace at home, you'll still feel like you're having the coziest hearth-side moment when you light this cedar, clove and leather scent. $34, Linnea's Lights.

Lafco Sandalwood This candle feels like it would perfectly belong in a wood-paneled library. The sandalwood, cedar, oud, vanilla and cashmere notes are balanced out by just the right amount of citrusy bergamot. $65, Lafco.

Dorothy B. & Co. Vanilla and Amber This warm amber candle features notes of vanilla, sandalwood and musk. $21, Dorothy B. & Co.

Amazon Handmade Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall The mix of apple, cider, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves is a peak beginning-of-autumn moment. $20, Amazon.

Allswell Fir and Eucalyptus If you're going for an at-home spa vibe (and let's be honest, who doesn't want that right now?), light up this relaxing votive, for a soothing aroma of green eucalyptus leaf, juniper berry and citrus. $14, Allswell.

Boy Smells Neopêche A dreamy, floral-tinged fragrance with pink peppercorn, rose, mandarin, peach, amber and oak moss in a shimmery pink vessel. $39, Boy Smells.

A24 x Joya Horror Genre This is part of A24 Films' six-candle collab with Joya; the Horror votive is inspired by lakeside cabins and shadows, but don't worry, the scent of mandarin, glove lead, cypress, suede and cinnamon bark isn't scary at all. $48, A24.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Maison Francis Kurkdijan really went all out on the most luxurious of candles with their collab with Baccarat. It's a glamorous fragrance of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and ambergris (grey amber). $110, Neiman Marcus.

Otherland Cardamom Milk This limited-edition Otherland collection is inspired by a New England fall, and while all the scents are very autumnal, we're partial to this aroma of froth milk, cardamom and praline. $36, Otherland.

UpWest x Paddywax Wabi-Sabi Sparkling Bergamot A refreshing bergamot fragrance in a charming ceramic vessel. $34, UpWest.

Longaberger Pumpkin Brulee Single Wick This delicious crème brûlée-infused votive will make you fall in love with pumpkin all over again. $48, Longaberger.

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Agraria Home Balsam
Florals aren't just for spring! If you still want a fresh, flowery scent at home no matter the season, try this candle that exudes a floral fragrance of freesia, sage, jasmine, balsam and redwood. $36, Agraria Home.

House of Linnic The Candle 1
We could all use a little zen right now, and this candle is all about wellness and air purification, with a blend of sage, ylang ylang, clove and basil essential oils. $36, House of Linnic.

Arhaus Fig Vetiver
This handpoured candle smells of red currant, grapefruit, raspberry, fig and rose petals, with jasmine, rhubarb and vetiver that's complemented by notes of vanilla, musk and oak moss to make it a little more autumnal. $62.10, Arhaus.

Malin + Goetz Leather
Lighting this fragrance is like curling up in a favorite leather armchair, with a buttery mixture of lotus flower, clove, wood, orchid, violet, cedarwood, amber, cashmere musk and, of course, leather. $55, Malin + Goetz.

DW Home Sea Salted Pumpkin
It's not fall without pumpkin, and we're kind of obsessed with this delicious mix of pumpkin with sea salt, molasses, caramel praline, brown sugar and vanilla cream. $16, DW Home.

Diptyque Paris Vanille
Diptyque's vanilla-y musk candle is a year-round classic, but there's something about the buttery aroma that's extra fitting for autumn. $68, Diptyque Paris.

Fvith October
If the name wasn't enough to convince you this is fall in a candle, just wait until you experience the aroma of agarwood, leather, sage and blackberry. $45, Fvith.

Bastide Miel de Lavande
We can't resist a lovely honey-lavender scent, which is just so calming. $65, Bastide.

Linnea's Lights Embers
Even if you don't have a fireplace at home, you'll still feel like you're having the coziest hearth-side moment when you light this cedar, clove and leather scent. $34, Linnea's Lights.

Lafco Sandalwood
This candle feels like it would perfectly belong in a wood-paneled library. The sandalwood, cedar, oud, vanilla and cashmere notes are balanced out by just the right amount of citrusy bergamot. $65, Lafco.

Dorothy B. & Co. Vanilla and Amber
This warm amber candle features notes of vanilla, sandalwood and musk. $21, Dorothy B. & Co.

Amazon Handmade Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall
The mix of apple, cider, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves is a peak beginning-of-autumn moment. $20, Amazon.

Allswell Fir and Eucalyptus
If you're going for an at-home spa vibe (and let's be honest, who doesn't want that right now?), light up this relaxing votive, for a soothing aroma of green eucalyptus leaf, juniper berry and citrus. $14, Allswell.

Boy Smells Neopêche
A dreamy, floral-tinged fragrance with pink peppercorn, rose, mandarin, peach, amber and oak moss in a shimmery pink vessel. $39, Boy Smells.

A24 x Joya Horror Genre
This is part of A24 Films' six-candle collab with Joya; the Horror votive is inspired by lakeside cabins and shadows, but don't worry, the scent of mandarin, glove lead, cypress, suede and cinnamon bark isn't scary at all. $48, A24.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdijan really went all out on the most luxurious of candles with their collab with Baccarat. It's a glamorous fragrance of jasmine, saffron, cedar wood and ambergris (grey amber). $110, Neiman Marcus.

Otherland Cardamom Milk
This limited-edition Otherland collection is inspired by a New England fall, and while all the scents are very autumnal, we're partial to this aroma of froth milk, cardamom and praline. $36, Otherland.

UpWest x Paddywax Wabi-Sabi Sparkling Bergamot
A refreshing bergamot fragrance in a charming ceramic vessel. $34, UpWest.

Longaberger Pumpkin Brulee Single Wick
This delicious crème brûlée-infused votive will make you fall in love with pumpkin all over again. $48, Longaberger.