When fall weather arrives, it’s Candle Season! Sharing my favorite candle brands that I will be burning all season long.
There’s something deeply comforting about the moment when the air turns crisp, the leaves shift toward auburn, and the days grow shorter. That’s when I know: it’s candle season! The glow softens corners, the scent wraps you in warmth, and the ritual of lighting a wick feels like turning the page on the mood of your home. So, I thought I would share with you six favorite candle brands that I love burning all year long and what time of year I love to burn them. I’m also sharing what makes each stand out (and their signature scents you’ll want to try). If you’re building your fall candle rotation, here are six brands I reach for again and again. I also LOVE to gift these!
Before we jump to the post, check out these other fall cozy home posts:
1. Linnea
Linnea is a Midwest brand grounded in simple, clean ingredients and a thoughtful, human touch. Their seasonal collections feel like they are written in poetry — Gather is one of their flagship autumn scents, described as “a tribute to autumn’s richest moments” with notes of nutmeg, amber, and vetiver. This is one of my favorite scents that I like to burn in the months of October and November. I also love their Cashmere and Belgian Linen scent. Their candles are small-batch pouring, natural/soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and scents free of phthalates or harsh chemicals.
2. Flamingo Estate
This is one of the more unusual but beloved candles in my collection. Flamingo Estate is a design-forward home fragrance brand that leans into garden and botanical inspirations. I discovered this candle brand after a homeowner was burning it while touring their home. Flamingo Estate’s top selling candle is Roma Heirloom Tomato which is an ode to that green, earthy, vegetal side of scent. What you’ll smell: a green, peppery, herbaceous blend of tomato vine, basil, and black pepper notes — like stepping into a greenhouse at dusk. It’s surprisingly complex and surprisingly cozy. I’m currently burning Climbing Tuscan Rosemary and it is one not to miss also. I loved burning this candle during the late summer months of August and September.
3. Nest
Nest is probably one of the most recognized “luxe but accessible” brands in home fragrance. Their packaging, throw, and seasonal drops make them a go-to gift and self-treat alike. One of their biggest hits is Holiday, which blends pomegranate, mandarin, pine, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and amber. That scent has become almost synonymous with fall/winter for many. I love burning Holiday during the holidays. It brings that perfect scent into the home.
4. Diptyque
Diptyque is something of a legend in the luxury candle world. French, elegant, minimalist, and with that aura of prestige. One of their most iconic and best-selling candles is Baies (berries) — combining Bulgarian rose and blackcurrant leaf. It strikes a lovely balance: floral but also green and modern. I definitely feel Baies is a “signature” classic you should have on your shelf. I love burning this in the warmer months like beginning of summer in the months of May to July.
5. Voluspa
Voluspa is known for combining strong scent throw, beautiful decorative jars, and a reputational “first luxe upgrade” for many candle lovers. I really love so many of Voluspa’s scents. But the The Baltic Amber scent is a favorite in cooler months: warm amber resin, woods, and a touch of incense or vanilla orchid to soften the edge. It’s rich and enveloping, ideal for fall evenings. But I also love to burn in the fall and then save and re-burn in January. Voluspa’s packaging (embossed jars, lids) is also a draw — it looks gorgeous even unlit and a perfect gift to give.
6. Glasshouse
Glasshouse is a new to me candle brand. But I am already loving what I have burned. Based in Australia, Glasshouse Fragrances has become known for bold, expressive scents and a wide catalog of home, body, and fragrance offerings. Their candles are described as “triple scented soy candles,” meaning they aim for maximum potency and layering richness. Among their bestsellers: I’ll Take Manhattan, St. Barts, Kyoto in Bloom, Forever Florence, and more. Kyoto in Bloom is what I have tried and I love burning in it in the spring months of the year!
Tips for Styling & Burning in Fall
- Layer textures: Pair a scented candle with a neutral pillar or a taper in a vintage holder for depth.
- Mind your first burn: Let the wax pool edge-to-edge so the candle doesn’t “tunnel.”
- Keep wicks trimmed (¼ in) for cleaner burn.
- Rotate scents slowly: Let one candle fully burn down before starting a drastically different one — your nose resets.
- Mix intensities: Use bolder scents (Flamingo, Glasshouse) in larger common rooms, softer ones (Linnea, Voluspa) in bedrooms.
As the nights lengthen and the air cools, lighting a candle isn’t just a sensory choice — it’s a signal that we’re slowing down, coming in, breathing more deeply. Each of these six favorite candle brands offers something different and are perfect throughout the year: from Linnea’s quiet craftsmanship, Flamingo’s garden-forward daring, Nest’s seasonal joy, Diptyque’s refined classicism, Voluspa’s decorative warmth, to Glasshouse’s bold expression.
Whether you’re building your fall ambiance or layering scents for holidays ahead, I hope a few of these join your must-burn list this season.
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