8 Gorgeous Candles That Smell Even Better Than They Look

1. Naturalist’s Notebook Candle

Price: $36 at anthropologie.com
I love candles in glass jars because they’re usually so gorgeous, and this one is no exception! I love the rich, deep red color, exactly how I imagine a ripe papaya would look. If you don’t fancy red, try the green lily petals, lilac dandelion (purple), or white tea and thyme (blue) versions. All four are beautiful, exotic, and smell so good! These are classic home decor staples.

2. Skeem Tropical Escape Candle

Price: $36 at skeemshop.com
This is another pretty candle in a clear glass jar, perfect for display and for burning for scent! Choose from three colors and scents: sweet pea vanilla (green), dune sage (blue), or blood orange (orange). All come in a vintage-inspired nautical theme jar and burn for 80 hours. It's a great way to bring a bit of the coast into your home.

3. Half-Shell Candle

Price: $32 at anthropologie.com
This pretty little candle and holder would look at home perched atop a bookcase or mantel in a room with a maritime theme—perhaps among mermaids or sea-shells? This candle is made of paraffin and has a 15-hour burn time. Once you’re done burning the candle, the dish makes a pretty holder for trinkets and treasures.

4. Grove New York Signature Candle

Price: $32 at anthropologie.com
I love burning this candle just before spring comes, when I feel like it will never be warm and sunny again. The scent is lush and almost tropical, with a hint of citrus and spicy rum. The candle is made of soy and burns for 50 hours. If this specific version is hard to find, look for Anthropologie's "Neroli Grove" for a similar vibe.

5. Backyard Bouquet Candle

Price: $28 at anthropologie.com
Each of these kitschy candles comes in its own whimsical jar and features an amazing 100-hour burn time in a smallish 11-ounce candle! Choose from four scents and colors: Backyard Sunset (lavender), Basmati (brown), St. Augustine Grass (green), and Lush Garden (yellow). These are ready for gift-giving in a cute little bag!

6. Tall Illume Anemone Jar

Price: $24 at illumecandles.com
I love the cobalt blue candle holder, but the other sea-glass inspired colors are pretty, too, and would look smashing displayed together as a trio. They all measure a graceful 4¼” tall and burn for 60 hours. The scents are lush, too: Island Palm, Red Hibiscus and Acai, and Seaweed Wrap. If you can't find the Anemone jar, Illume’s Boulangerie collection is a fantastic alternative.

7. Capri Blue Mercury Glass Candle

Price: $25 at capri-blue.com
So pretty, so elegant! I love the mercury-tinted glass on this jar, and the scent is so spring-time and refreshing! The jar measures 5” tall, and the candle burns for 70 hours, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the fragrance. Wouldn’t this be a thoughtful and gorgeous wedding gift? It's often available in the iconic "Volcano" scent at Anthropologie.

8. Bali Basket Candle Tins

Price: $20 at anthropologie.com
I’ve never been to Bali (yet!), but I imagine this trio of beautiful candles has captured the scents and colors of the island. There’s Jasmine Dew in a deep violet color, like a sunset. There’s Rosemary Musk in the color of midnight. And don’t forget Sun-Kissed Bamboo, the ruddy, rich color of henna.

Aren’t these candles all gorgeous? My favorite is the one in the blue glass jar, but I love the Naturalist’s Notebook one, too! It smells so good! Which of these candles do you like best, and why? Or have you found another one you like better? Please let me know!