The best scented candles for autumn – updated for 2025

The best scented candles for autumn - updated with new finds for 2025 | These Four Walls blog

I’ve covered beautiful blankets and throws, and now it’s time for my edit of that other autumn-winter essential: candles!

I have a year-round obsession with scented candles, but there’s something particularly special about lighting them as the days grow shorter and the nights longer – in fact I tend to have one or another flickering away from the moment I wake up until I head back to bed again. Not only does it make the gloomy mornings and afternoons that much easier to bear, it also helps me get in the mood for sweater weather, falling leaves and other seasonal joys.

Below, you’ll find 21 of my personal fall favourites – some new, some not so new. Most come from independent makers or small businesses, and almost all are hand-poured using natural wax. I’ve focused on the kind of scents that appeal to me at this time of year: smoky blends that conjure up crackling log fires, earthy aromas that remind me of moss-covered autumn woodland, nurturing fragrances that are ideal for cosy nights at home… There are even a few eerie, atmospheric options for Halloween. Just scroll down to see my picks…

  1. ‘Acorn’ candle by OLIV (£20 for a small size or £25 for a larger one) – a joyful woodland-inspired blend of English oak and hazelnut in a limited-edition acorn-shaped ceramic vessel
  2. ‘Smoky Birch & Oak’ candle by Plum & Ashby (£33) – layers of amber, crushed spices, cedar, oak, birch and leather, evoking shaded forests, ancient trees and warming fireside corners
  3. Refillable ‘Autumna’ candle by Essence + Alchemy (£48 for a jar or £28 for a refill) – an ode to the changing seasons, with ripened citrus and a whisper of late-summer roses entwined with earthy patchouli, spicy ginger and warming bay
  4. ‘Evening’ candle by Woodspring Co (£20 for a standard jar or £8.50 for a small one) – a restful, cosy blend of lemon, jasmine, clover and mint, with hints of cognac, oak and incense
  5. ‘Autumn’ scented pillar candle by Natural Isle (£34) – a comforting, nostalgic combination of amber, spiced pepper, crisp pine, velvet woods and moss, infused with dried botanicals
  6. ‘Sweater Weather’ candle by Octō (£23 for a standard jar, £14 for a small jar, £36 for a large jar or £11 for a travel tin) – a warm, earthy blend of pine, ylang ylang and clove, designed to evoke emotions, memories and places
  7. ‘Nordic Cedar’ candle by Aery (£32) – an atmospheric mix of cedar, cinnamon, pink pepper and bergamot that’s reminiscent of thick woodland and cosy log cabins, with nutmeg to relieve stress and orange to lift your mood
  8. ‘Oakwood + Tobacco’ candle by Hobo + Co (£22 for a standard jar, £36 for a large jar or £12 for a travel tin; also available as a reed diffuser) – a deep and warming yet far from heavy blend of spicy oakwood and musky tobacco
  9. ‘HYGGE’ candle by Skandinavisk (£35 for a standard jar, £48 for a large jar or £19 for a small one; also available as a reed diffuser) – an intimate mix of tea, baked strawberry cake, rose petals and wild mint, inspired by the Danish concept of hygge
  10. ‘Hallows’ candle by A House Like This (£24) – a spellbinding scent that’s somehow both grounding and otherworldly, with herbaceous mugwort, smoky incense and delicate notes of bergamot and pink pepper over a base of meditative oudh
  11. Refillable ‘Autumn 91’ candle by Norfolk Natural Living (£29.50 for a jar or £25.50 for a refill; also available as a room spray) – a fresh yet grounding mix that embodies shifting winds, dancing shadows and changing leaves, with bergamot, clove, cardamom, cedar, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, lemon, patchouli, peppermint, rosemary, vetiver, sandalwood and ylang ylang
  12. ‘Woodland’ candle by Ash + Ember (£22 for a standard jar or £50 for a large one; also available as an oil blend) – notes of frankincense, sweet juniper, pine and bergamot that transport you deep among the trees
  13. Refillable ‘Harvest Moon’ candle by Great House Farm Stores (£106 for a limited-edition decorated jar or £38 for a refill) – a love song to autumn, with hints of sweet fallen leaves over woody green oakmoss
  14. ‘Grounded No 4’ candle by Elä (£28 for a standard jar or £18 for a small one; also available as an oil blend) – warm, comforting layers of black pepper, nutmeg, clary sage and cinnamon, with a dash of autumn earthiness
  15. Refillable ‘Centre’ candle by Cedar (£35 for a jar or £25 for a refill; also available as an oil blend) – a balancing fragrance designed to help you feel still and settled, with bergamot, cardamom and coriander over grounding woods
  16. ‘Autumn Fig’ candle by Harvest (£32) – a soothing, soulful blend that’s both sweet and woody, with crisp anise, earthy cedar and comforting vetiver
  17. ‘Metal’ candle by Homework (£38 for a standard jar or £58 for a large one; also available as an oil blend) – a strong, shimmering and clarifying scent inspired by the autumn element in traditional Chinese medicine, with top notes of lime and mandarin over bay leaf, pink pepper, tobacco, teakwood, Ho wood, vetiver and cedar
  18. ‘Grove’ candle by Evermore London (£36 for standard jar or £60 for a large one) – hints of pine needle, eucalyptus and silver fir over a base of green moss, evoking damp trees after autumn rain
  19. ‘Pumpkin Patch’ candle by NØA (£16.50) – a pumpkin scent for those who, like me, don’t think they like pumpkin scents, with spices for depth and a dash of nectarine to temper the sweetness
  20. ‘Plum Noir’ candle by Sincerely Lumière (£42 for a jar or £18 for a travel tin; also available as wax melts) – a fruity, spicy mix of plum and rhubarb with hints of pear, peach and blackberry, designed for cosy autumn evenings or curling up on the couch with a book 
  21. ‘Arborealist’ candle by Verden (£55; also available as a reed diffuser and bath oil) – an intense and moody blend of woods and smoky greens, with notes of sandalwood and cedarwood
Plum Noir candle by Sincerely Lumière | The best scented candles for autumn - updated with new finds for 2025 | These Four Walls blog
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For more seasonal inspiration, see my round-up of autumn rituals and simple pleasures, plus my edit of treats for cosy moments at home.

Top and bottom two images by Abi Dare; collage photography via the makers and brands above

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