Nice Candles That Aren't Diptyque

No shade to Diptyque but sometimes it feels like they're the only luxury candles I see posted, advertised or recommended. The world is rich with incredible candles. Live a little.

Most of these companies have many spectacular scents and options — I opted for ones that either stand out as being leaders of the pack or that are most unique to their maker.

Great company, complex scenes and beautiful candles. Cire... more
Stunning candles that come in a marble vessel with a glas... more
Almost as pervasive as Diptyque but more so for their per... more
Kismet is a much newer player on the luxury candle scene ... more
I didn't feel right compiling this collection without inc... more
I adore Astier de Villatte. The incense, the perfume, the... more

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Herbal, vegetal heaven. I used to lean on the Boy Smells ... more
Very unique combination of earthy and floral from one of ... more
As previously mentioned, incredible shop all around that ... more
Love it or hate it, Baccarat Rouge is ubiquitous. Besides... more
Another extremely consistent shop that made it tricky to ... more
A beautiful scent, with an inspiration that resonates fro... more
One of my favorite warm, woody candles that takes you to ... more
Amber heavy scent that I would say as best described as..... more

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