15 Best Candles for Cozy Nights in 2025

Voluspa's Mountain Lavender & Chamomile is a sleeper favorite that earned a 7/10 in our testing thanks to an impressive roughly 100-hour burn and eco-friendly coconut wax construction. During our review we enjoyed the steady, even burn from a cotton wick and the hand-poured attention to detail, but our experience shows the aromatic projection leans weak—some reviewers called it underwhelming despite the candle's medium-rated scent strength. At $40 it's a great choice if you prioritize long life and clean coconut wax over an intense fragrance punch.

I'll admit the Seychelles Pillar is a practical pick — we found it earns a respectable 7/10 because of its exceptionally clean, even burn and an impressive 114-hour lifespan from high-quality mineral wax. During our review the medium scent pleasantly lingered and the cotton wick performed reliably, though our experience shows some buyers expect a stronger aromatic punch and therefore call the fragrance lighter than anticipated. At around $30 it's sturdy and low-maintenance for setting a cozy tone, but shop around if you prefer a bolder scent.

HomeWorx's Sea Salt Lavender is one of the higher scorers at 8/10 because in our testing it genuinely fills rooms with a bright, saline-lavender aroma. Our testing shows the four-wick design creates an immediate, enveloping throw and a bold, spa-like scent, though that same configuration accelerates wax consumption so total burn sits between 30 and 55 hours. We appreciated the hand-poured finish and strong performance for $30, but be aware it can feel pricier per hour of scent compared with simpler single-wick options.

The Salina candle from Harrods delivered reliable performance in our testing with up to a 50-hour burn, but it scored only 5/10 because the scent profile failed to distinguish itself for the $92 price. During our review we noted the paraffin construction and cotton wick provide a steady, even burn, yet our experience shows the medium aromatic strength doesn't translate into a memorable room scent. If burn time and presentation matter more than an expressive fragrance, it's a competent choice, but value seekers will likely look elsewhere.

Geranium Rosa stands near the top of our list with a strong 9/10 score — during our review we found its comforting geranium-rose blend fills rooms reliably and the hand‑poured blended wax burns evenly for about 50–60 hours. The cotton wick’s consistent performance gave us confidence for longer evenings, and its strong scent is a real benefit if you want an enveloping atmosphere. That said, our experience shows fragrance lovers sensitive to powerful florals may find it a bit much at the $76 price.

While charming on the shelf, Harrods' Ginger Fig earned a middling 6.5/10 in our testing because its delicate scent doesn't match the luxe price tag. During our review we admired the handcrafted glass design that adds real decor flair and the hand-poured blended wax with a cotton wick that promises up to 60 hours of burn. Our experience shows the fragrance is light and can feel elusive in larger rooms, so its $96 cost leans more toward a decorative splurge than a workhorse scent.

Brooklyn Candle Studio's Sunday Morning jar is appealing to eco-minded buyers and scored 6.5/10 in our testing for its clean, soy-based burn and local hand-poured craftsmanship. In our testing we appreciated the 100% soy wax and cotton wick delivering up to around 50 hours of soot-free fragrance, and knowing it's hand-poured in Brooklyn adds a nice provenance touch. That said, our experience shows the scent strength is light and sometimes undetectable, so at $30 you'll want this one for a gentle, eco-friendly vibe rather than strong room-fill.

Don’t be fooled by the elegant packaging — Diptyque’s Figuier gives a lovely fig aroma even when unlit, and during our review we appreciated that immediate waft of warmth. However, our testing rates it 5.5/10 because the scent throw while burning is disappointingly light, making its $115 price feel hard to justify for larger rooms. We found the 90-hour paraffin burn and hand‑poured cotton wick deliver steady performance, but value seekers will likely want stronger projection for the cost.

Feu de Bois is one of the standout smoky options in our roundup — in our testing it earned an 8/10 for delivering an authentic, woody campfire scent that fills large spaces elegantly. We found the hand‑poured blended wax and cotton wick generally burn evenly across its roughly 60-hour life, but some users reported occasional burn-quality hiccups in our experience. At $46 the price is on the higher side, yet if you want a true-smoke ambiance for cozy nights this candle is a compelling pick.

HINOKI FANTÔME brings a layered, unexpected aroma — in our testing we liked the mix of cardamom, hinoki and smoked amber that reads sophisticated without being cliché. The hand‑poured blend of coconut, beeswax and soy aims for a clean burn in a matte gradient tumbler, and we found the design elevates bedside or living-room styling for the $44 price. That said, our experience shows scent throw can be inconsistent and some users reported tunneling during burn, which earned it a 7/10 rather than higher.

The Mimosa candle from Diptyque is one we enjoyed for its delicate floral character, but it only scored 6/10 in our testing because it struggles to scent larger spaces. Our experience shows the paraffin jar and cotton wick deliver a clean 50-hour burn with a hand-poured feel, and the subtle scent lingers nicely close up. We found that the limited throw means you'll need to sit nearby to appreciate it, making the $76 price feel steep for anyone who wants a strong room fill.

Capri Blue’s Volcano Signature jar is an instant style lift for any room, and in our testing its famously strong tropical scent makes a statement up close. We found the chic jar and hand‑poured blended wax feel premium at $35, but the candle scores 6.5/10 because it burns faster than expected and some users report the cotton wick extinguishes before wax is finished. During our review, inconsistent wick performance and reduced longevity diminish its practical value despite a listed burn time of up to 85 hours.

Affordable and cheerful, the Zest Ball Candles scored a solid 7.5/10 in our testing as a budget-friendly way to add pops of color and scent. We found the paraffin balls burn cleanly for about 10 hours each with cotton wicks and no annoying drips, making them great for centerpiece use or short evening rituals. During our review the pretty hues and hand-poured finish stood out, though the excessive individual plastic packaging felt wasteful for an otherwise smart $22.16 pick.

As one of the higher-scoring candles in our roundup (8.5/10), the Pomegranate Noir from Jo Malone earns its place for delivering a bold room-fill instantly. In our testing we found its strong, pleasant scent — even noticeable when unlit — pairs with an elegant, décor-ready package and a respectable 45-hour burn using paraffin wax and a cotton wick. During our review we appreciated the hand-poured finish and long burn, though the $40 luxury price and occasional reports of overpowering fragrance make it better for fragrance lovers than the scent-sensitive.

Tom Ford's Bitter Peach feels indulgent but ranked only 5.5/10 in our testing—during our review the fragrance itself read as lush and sophisticated, yet struggled to fill rooms consistently. We noticed a slow, even 40-hour burn from its paraffin base and cotton wick that gives extended use, but our experience shows the scent throw is too modest for most spaces at a $115 price point. If you want designer branding and a close-up luxury scent, it delivers, but it's not the best value for broader ambiance.