20 Luxury Candles That Make Us Feel Rich as Hell (2024)

Close your eyes and light this candle—suddenly you’re lounging in Côte d'Azur, salty Mediterranean breeze included. The blend of mineral notes, white flowers, and pine captures the essence of the French Riviera in the most sophisticated way possible.

A Dior reviewer says: "Absolutely one of my favorite candles of all time. Will purchase over and over!"

If you're anything like me and the shorter days make you just a bit sad—this candle is for you. The ultimate cozy comfort candle that will make you just want to curl up with a good book (AKA the perfect night).

A Nordstrom reviewer says: "Warm, moody, sensational candle that takes you right to the fireplace on a cold and dreary night. I love the smell of this candle - I even smell it when it’s not lit. I also enjoy the simplicity of the packaging."

There's a reason Boy Smells has taken over your Instagram feed, and this magnum-sized version of their bestselling Les scent is exhibit A. The blend manages to be both sexy and sophisticated, while that signature black-and-pink packaging is basically social media catnip. Trust us, the hype is real on this one.

A Boy Smells Reviewer Says: "Recently discovered Boy Smells and I adore this brand. I’m soooo picky about scents and candles not smelling cheap. These are high end candle scents for reasonable prices and Les is gorgeous. It’s nuanced and sexy."

If you can't make it to 888 Madison Avenue, this is absolutely the next best thing. The sophisticated blend of tuberose and musk captures everything we love about Ralph Lauren's flagship (and that monogrammed vessel is practically begging to be repurposed as the chicest catch-all ever).

A Ralph Lauren reviewer says: "A classic piece that well represents the feeling of the flagship store on Madison."

This isn't just another pretty candle—it's basically aromatherapy backed by serious science. The star ingredient, agarwood essential oil, actually helps calm your body's stress response (yes, really).

A Caftari reviewer says: "I love winding my day down and doing some self care with this candle. It smells AMAZING and makes me feel so calm and relaxed after a long busy day. The scent is so fresh and warm and I’m gonna be repurchasing ASAP!!"

If you know, you know—and Diptyque's Baies is definitely a know-it-if-you-know-it candle. The perfect blend of fresh blackcurrant and rose has earned this bestseller its cult status (our deputy digital editor loves the scent so much she had these candles burning at her wedding).

A Diptyque reviewer says: "It fills the room with a luxurious, calming scent and has a long burn time. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any space- or for any gift baskets or presents."

If your TikTok FYP hasn't convinced you to try Loewe's fan-favorite candle yet, let us do the honors. This isn't your basic garden scent—it's summer in the Mediterranean, bottled in a chic vessel. Warning: may cause sudden urges to book flights to Spain.

A Nieman Marcus reviewer says: "It’s popular for a reason. The scent is incredible and always draws compliments from guests who are unfamiliar."

Talk about double-duty luxury—Ginori 1735's collaboration with artist Luke Edward Hall gives you both a sophisticated mint and rose scent and a piece of hand-painted porcelain that's too gorgeous to hide. Consider this your new favorite two-in-one investment piece.

An Abask reviewer says: "I've absolutely fallen in love with this fragrance from Ginori 1735. It's this rich scent that I've never experienced before."

Another one of our deputy digital editor's favorites. She says: "This scent is the closest thing I've found to my former favorite candle, Firewood from Henri Bendel, which was sadly discontinued. Smoke & Moss smells like a forest fire...in a good way."

A San Soli reviewer says: "I really liked the candle, it has an unobtrusive aroma and is very stylish."

When our assistant digital editor calls something her "one and only" candle, we pay attention. This Brooklyn-made stunner combines spicy black pepper and Valencia orange with rich leather and woods, all in a sleek matte black vessel.

An Obakki reviewer says: "I love the smell of candles when I enter any room in my house, especially smokey scented ones. Needless to say, I buy a lot of luxury candles and I think I finally found my holy grail!"

As one of the most popular luxury candles on the market, it lives up to the hype. To me, this candle smells like a sexy Church, in a very pious way, of course.

A Nordstrom reviewer says: "I have spent too much money on candles that were disappointing. This is the best scented candle I have ever tried."

From singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, this candle is "a love letter to New England, painting a picture of what it's like to live in a small town." This isn't your typical cabin-in-the-woods scent—the blend of sandalwood, amber, and iris creates something far more elevated. Plus, that vessel transforms into the perfect cocktail glass once you're done. How's that for New England ingenuity?

A Ranger Station reviewer says: "Smells of class and warmth. I always get compliments on how my home smells. Ordering again for sure."

Leave it to Tom Ford to make sustainability look this sexy. The Fabulous candle lives up to its name with an addictive blend of leather, sage, and almond. Plus, it's Butterfly Mark certified, meaning you can feel extra good about this splurge.

A Nordstrom reviewer says: "This candle is so worth the splurge - it smells ridiculously good. And you can burn it for a few hours and still smell it for days. I will have one in my house for the rest of time."

If summer nights had a signature scent, this would be it. Trudon's De Oro captures that magical golden hour moment when day turns to dusk, with notes of bergamot and jasmine that feel both mysterious and inviting.

A Bergdorf Goodman reviewer says: "Gorgeous, sharp, and fresh. Just beautiful."

When regular candles just won't cut it, Voluspa's five-wick behemoth enters the chat. This massive beauty combines sandalwood and vanilla in the most sophisticated way—perfect for when you want your entire home to smell like a five-star spa.

A Voluspa reviewer says: "This scent and candle size is all that is needed to create a lovely and inviting scent-vironment. It’s great for any season."

A cult favorite, this one will not disappoint. Amber, cocoa, and warm vanilla has made this the unofficial scent of cool homes and hotels everywhere.

A Nordstrom reviewer says: "Wonderful candle. Large size, lovely gender neutral scent of light wood, not too perfume-y, with a subtle hint of spice. I keep one in my bedroom and when its lit it wafts through half of the second floor. I find one candle lit every other day or so for a few hours at a time lasts me about 2-3 months."

If your idea of heaven is a sun-drenched California garden, Flamingo Estate's best-selling candle is your match. This isn't your basic sage scent - it's an intoxicating blend that manages to be both earthy and subtly sweet.

A Flamingo Estate reviewer says "This is the only candle I've burnt in my house on an almost daily basis for the last two months, so you could say I'm obsessed. If you love sage-scented, heady, tranquil, almost cannabis-like fragrances, this is an absolute dream candle, which permeates whatever room you light it in."

When a candle looks this good, it better smell amazing—and Overose's Nudesse delivers on both counts. The rose blend feels fresh and modern (not your grandmother's rose perfume).

An Overose reviewer says: "This candle is heaven. Truly one of a kind. It packed quite the punch right out of the box."

Trapp took our favorite summer treat and gave it a grown-up makeover. Brazilian orange meets Tahitian vanilla in this impossibly elegant blend, with a hint of tonka bean for extra sophistication.

A Trapp Fragrances reviewer says: "Burns clean and the scent fills the room! Love!"

Byredo bottled that old-library-meets-luxury-leather-chair energy we all dream about. Their Bibliothèque candle combines leather and vanilla with unexpected notes of plum and violet, creating something that feels both scholarly and sexy.

A Byredo reviewer says: "This is by far my favorite candle! I've already purchased a second one. It has a wonderful peachy-plum opening just out of the box, but the leather, vanilla, and patchouli really take over as it burns. The candles burn very evenly - a must - and given the depth/strength of the scent you'll only need to burn the candle for 1-2 hours for it to fill a decent sized room/entire floor. The scent lingers and lingers - I can smell it the next day when I come home. Worth the investment!"