Cosy season is officially here, and I couldn't be more excited. Sorry to those of you who love summer, but I'm an autumn girly through and through. The knitwear is out, my summer perfumes have been swapped for my favourite autumn scents, and now it's time to bring some of my best candles out of hibernation and get them burning on those darker nights.
Those of you who know me will know that I have an entire cupboard in my home dedicated to candles. It's one of the only products I am happy to splurge on, as I enjoy nothing more than creating a cosy atmosphere and having my flat smell like an autumnal escape. Although I am a sucker for a luxury candle, I have also bought many high street candles over the years, as some of them are just as good as those premium brands, such as Maison Margiela and Diptyque.
Below, I've created the ultimate edit of the best candles for autumn that truly deliver on both chicness and scent. These candles will take your cosy nights to a whole new level, and are perfect for transitioning your home into the new season.
The Best Candles for Autumn, Chosen by a Beauty Editor
- Best candle overall: Byredo Bibliothèque
- Best affordable candle: H&M Spiced Latte
- Best luxury candle: Diptyque Amber
1. Byredo Bibliothèque
Key notes: Peach, plum, vanilla, patchouli. peony, violet, leather
First up, both I and Who What Wear UK beauty editor Eleanor Vousden call upon this candle every autumn to create a cosy atmosphere. "Byredo's Bibliothèque is my ultimate autumn candle," Vousden says. "It smells of a roaring log fire in a library full of old, leather-bound books. It makes my living room feel cosy whenever I light it."
2. Cowshed Relax
Key notes: Lavender, eucalyptus
If you like a calming, spa-like scent for the autumn months, then you will love this candle from Cowshed. I bring this out every single autumn, as it's the perfect scent to help me slow down after a busy summer. The lavender notes are rich and warming, while eucalyptus adds this wonderfully invigorating element.
3. Maison Margiela Replica Autumn Vibes
Key notes: Pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, olibanum, cedarwood, moss, fir
This is the candle equivalent of an autumnal walk on a sunny day, with fallen leaves crunching underfoot. Cedarwood and moss create a woody, earthy atmosphere, topped with a warming haze of cardamom.
4. Molton Brown Orange Bergamot
Key notes: Bergamot, orange, mandarin, neroli
I know these notes might seem like an odd choice for autumn, but when it's dark and cloudy outside and you need a bit of a boost, this is the perfect pick-me-up scent. Zesty bergamot and sparkling mandarin make my space feel fresh and revitalised, and add a spring in my step when I need it most.
5. H&M Spiced Latte
Key notes: Coffee, whipped cream, caramel
I'll be honest, H&M candles don't always last as long or project their scent as well as luxury options, but at just £7, I don't mind buying a few of them to have dotted around the house. My autumn scent of choice is Spiced Latte, with notes of rich coffee and sweet caramel. Burning this feels like walking straight into Starbucks for the first Pumpkin Spiced Latte of the season.
6. Loewe Incense
Key notes: Frankincense, incense
Loewe's candles have had editors swooning ever since they came on the interiors scene. While there are plenty of beautiful options for the autumn months, I am currently loving this particular scent thanks to its woody, fresh aroma. In my opinion, it's the perfect scent to burn to help welcome in the start of a new season.
7. Malin + Goetz Leather
Key notes: Leather, sandalwood, amber
I recently got my hands on the Malin + Goetz Leather Eau de Parfum, and the scent has convinced me to buy this candle ASAP. Not only will it look incredibly stylish in my home, but the musky, intimate leather scent is just perfect for this time of year.
8. Diptyque Amber
Key notes: Amber, tonka bean
I have this scent from Diptyque in both the candle and diffuser, as I just can't get enough. It smells like the warm aroma of a Parisian bakery on a chilly autumn morning, luring you in with the promise of delicious pastries. Don't be fooled, though, as woody notes keep it from being overly sweet.
9. Plur Missing Person
Key notes: Musk, bergamot, jasmine, orange flower, sandalwood
Phlur's Missing Person Eau de Parfum went viral thanks to its ability to evoke memories of a loved one, and this candle is just as comforting. The warm, musky, floral aroma makes me want to snuggle up under a cashmere blanket with a steaming cup of herbal tea.
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