Few things elevate a space like a luxurious candle. Our editors return again and again to favorites from Trudon, Diptyque, and Flamingo Estate. Each serves a purpose: some set the mood for special occasions, others always impress guests. Then there are those that transport you entirely—evoking polished hotel lobbies, lush rainforests, secret gardens, or smoky campfires. Simply put, the best luxury candles cover a lot of ground.
The Best Luxury Candles, According to Vogue Editors
The Elevated Classic
Trudon Ernesto candle
$135 | NORDSTROM
The Fresh Garden Aroma
Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato candle
$200 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
The Fashion Pick
Loewe Cucumber candle
$265 | NET-A-PORTER
From festive, woodsy scents to options in beautiful reusable terracotta vessels, read on for the candles that ignite our souls.
Chloe Malle, head of editorial content
“Some say candles are a boring gift—I disagree! They just haven’t found the right ones. These picks have personality to spare and make great escapist gifts, not to mention their vessels can be enjoyed long after the candle is gone.”
Cabana Vimini woven candle holder
$155 | CABANA
Cabana Gardenia candle
$125 | CABANA
PortaMoro Dabron Herbarium candle
$200 | PORTA
Aerin x Carolina Irving & Daughters Madeira Uzès Tuberose
$195 | AERIN
Ginori 1735 Rajathra Palace candle
$490 | LUISAVIAROMA
Santa Maria Novella Melograno candle
$100 | FW RD
Talia Abbas, shopping director
“I usually prefer paper incense, but when I light a candle, I want it to feel like a snowy February evening in the Alps—woody and warm, with a hint of vanilla. Trudon’s Fir captures that perfectly. And for a daily treat, I’m eager to try Flamingo Estate’s Prinsesstårta, which smells like Sant Ambroeus’s famous pink cake: a decadent lemon sponge with vanilla cream and marzipan.”
Trudon Fir candle
$150 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
Flamingo Estate Prinsesstårta candle
$87 | FLAMINGO ESTATE
Libby Page, executive director, shopping
“I’ve tried others, but nothing beats this candle and this scent. It’s a classic, and now I can’t burn anything else!”
Diptyque Baies candle
$78 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
Christian Allaire, senior fashion and style writer
“I’m obsessed with candles—they’re my favorite holiday gift. I’m very particular about scents and usually keep my home filled with Trudon Ernesto and Loewe Tomato Leaves on rotation.”
Trudon Ernesto candle
$135 | NORDSTROM
Loewe Tomato Leaves candle
$520 | NET-A-PORTER
Elly Leavitt, lifestyle editor, shopping
“Everyone who’s visited my apartment lately has asked about this candle. It’s so good that when it burned out, I went into mourning. I love fresh scents, and this one—with notes of tomato, basil, and geranium—is divine: not too sweet, not too herby, and wonderfully potent.”
Hotel Lobby Candle Hamptons candle
$58 | NEIMAN MARCUS
Arden Fanning Andrews, beauty editor at large
“I’m going global with fancy candles! I was just at Krigler’s Paris shop with my mother-in-law, Mary, sniffing their American One 31 candle—a scent worn by JFK and Hemingway. Its special wax, once melted, is safe to use on skin as a fragrance oil, and I plan to! On the D-Bar Ranch, my dad, who loves Sisley Paris, will get their new Campagne candle for a spa-like experience in Texas. Since Acqua di Parma candles feel luxurious and classic (my husband is still hoarding an unlit one I gave him a decade ago), their new Bosco scent will be perfect for Gia, the host of our friends’ annual Nana Claus party in Brooklyn. And as…”For myself, I’m lighting Loewe’s clever Candleholder series in my fireplace—next, I want it in Oregano.
Krigler
America One 31 candle
$140 | KRIGLER
Sisley Paris
Campagne candle
$85 | BERGDORF GOODMAN
Acqua di Parma
Bosco candle
$115 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
Loewe
Oregano wax candleholder
$160 | BERGDORF GOODMAN
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Kiana Murden, beauty editor, shopping
“The Nette x Sakara Serene State candle is aptly named for its aromatherapeutic blend. And this Costa Brazil Jungle candle is equally aromatherapeutic, transporting me to the Amazonian rainforest every time I light it.”
Nette x Sakara
Serene State candle
$85 | SAKARA
Costa Brazil
Jungle candle
$165 | AMAZON
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Samantha Sussman, global director, social
“There is nothing more luxurious than an extra large Roses candle by Diptyque!”
Diptyque
Roses candle
$430 | NORDSTROM
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Rose Carlisle, manager, special events
“Maybe I am partial to these because my name is Rose, but I keep going back to these scents. Burning Rose is the one I reach for when I want something a little moodier. It has the familiar rose softness, but the smoky woods make it feel more grown-up and atmospheric. I burn this at night when I have friends over, or when I want my space to feel a bit more interesting than ‘just cleaned my kitchen.’
Rose Noire sits firmly in my ‘special but not too precious’ category. The scent is a darker rose—warm, slightly tea-like, and very elegant—and the vessel is so chic that it doubles as decor even when it is not lit.”
Byredo
Burning Rose candle
$95 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
Rose Noire candle
$117 | SELFRIDGES
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Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer
“I have to say, I’ve never met a Diptyque candle that I haven’t loved, but the Santal scent tops the charts for me! I find the sandalwood notes so irresistible, and I can’t help but feel like I’m visiting a luxurious hotel every time I burn it. Another favorite of mine is the Tubereuse scent, which is an enchanting floral fragrance that instantly transports me to greener pastures.
On another note, I tend to burn taper candles all around my home (on tables, on window sills, and in hanging sconces), as often as possible. It’s an inexpensive way to achieve a luxuriously cozy ambiance. I have probably collected too many antique brass candlestick holders over the years, but nothing beats their quality and aesthetic, in my opinion.”
Diptyque
Santal candle
$78 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
Diptyque
Tubereuse candle
$120 | FWRD
Rebecca Udall
Danish taper candles set
$45 | REBECCA UDALL
Etsy
brass candle holders set
$48 | ETSY
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Sache Taylor, director, special events
“I am obsessed with this Loewe Cucumber candle. It smells exactly like a spicy cucumber margarita—bright, crisp, and with a perfect kick. I could smell it before I even lit it, and even though it’s long finished, my apartment still has that fresh, subtly spicy scent hanging around. If only all my candles aged this gracefully!”
Loewe
Cucumber candle
$265 | NET-A-PORTER
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Florence O’Connor, associate content manager
“No matter how cold and dark it gets outside, lighting the Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato candle will instantly transport you back to the summer months of garden parties, fresh produce, and sunshine. The dark green vessel is also incredibly chic—it’s my go-to housewarming gift and let me tell you, it never disappoints!”
Flamingo Estate
Heirloom Tomato candle
$200 | BLOOMINGDALE’S
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Fred Sahai, associate commerce producer
“I’ve finally gotten around to lighting Byredo’s Bibliothèque candle after my friend got it for me as a housewarming/birthday gift over two years ago, and I’m upset that it took me so long! I’ve been loving leaving it under a candle warmer and letting its comforting fragrance fill up my studio apartment. And because my ultimate favorite candle was a limited edition release from Diptyque that I purchased in 2021(!) when I lived steps away from the Nolita boutique, I’m instead sharing a classic of theirs that I love (almost) just as much: Feu de Bois. But if anyone at Diptyque sees this, please bring back the Rosemary Villa Noailles candle!”
Byredo
Bibliothèque candle
$95 | NORDSTROM
Diptyque
Feu de Bois candle
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$120 at Bloomingdale’s
Concetta Ciarlo, beauty writer, shopping
“I love warm, spicy scents that feel cozy and moody. Diptyque’s Ambre and Musc candles are perfect for that—I often burn them together to create my own custom blend. The best part? Friends always walk into my apartment and say, ‘It smells amazing in here!’”
Diptyque Ambre candle
$235 at Bloomingdale’s
Diptyque Musc candle
$78 at Diptyque
Andrea Zendejas, fashion market editor, shopping
“The Trudon Abd El Kader candle is my go-to gift—its mint fragrance is truly unique and refreshing. I also love Xinú, a Mexican perfumery. Their candles release a delicate, luxurious scent even when unlit. Once the wax is gone, the beautiful ceramic containers work perfectly as vases or cups.”
Trudon Abd el Kader candle
$135 at Bloomingdale’s
$125 at NET-A-PORTER
Xinú Fuegozen candle
$108 at Xinú
Emma Specter, culture writer
“I’m a huge fan of Boy Smells. I loved their Kacey Musgraves collaboration, but right now I’m burning Broken Rosary. I’m also obsessed with Vacation’s Royal Pine candle—it totally gives deck-the-halls holiday vibes!”
Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves Slow Burn candle
$56 at Kacey Musgraves
Boy Smells Broken Rosary candle
$44 at Boy Smells
Royal Pine Deluxe candle
$36 at Amazon
Lea Donenberg, associate video producer
“I aspire to a life that feels as feminine, elegant, and beautifully detailed as Aerin Lauder’s world. This candle brings a little of that into my home—its Freesia scent whisks me away from my laundry-filled apartment to a pristine garden house in the Hamptons. Once it’s burned down, I’ll reuse the jar as a vase for bright pink flowers. Très Aerin!
When I discovered my favorite perfume also comes as a candle, I was so excited. Delina always gets me compliments and questions whenever I wear it, and as a true girl’s girl, I’m happy to share the secret.”
Aerin Megeve’s Rose candle
$125 at Bloomingdale’s
Parfums de Marly Delina candle
$98 at Bluemercury
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs The 39 Top Luxury Candles for Your Home Chosen by Vogue Editors
Q What makes a candle luxury
A Luxury candles typically use higherquality ingredients like premium waxes complex fragrance blends made with essential oils and highgrade synthetics and superior wicks They also often feature beautiful reusable vessels and are made by brands with a focus on craftsmanship and scent artistry
Q Why should I spend more on a luxury candle instead of a regular one
A The main benefits are a cleaner longerlasting burn more sophisticated and nuanced scents that fill a room evenly and less soot The vessel often becomes a beautiful decorative piece after the candle is finished Its an investment in ambiance and quality
Q Are all the candles on Vogues list extremely expensive
A While many are highend the list often includes a range Some are true investment pieces while others might be more accessible luxury options The common thread is exceptional quality and design not just a high price tag
Q Im new to luxury candles Which one from the list is a good starter
A Look for a classic universally appealing scent profile like a fresh linen a simple sandalwood or a clean citrus Vogue editors often highlight brands like Diptyque or Jo Malone as iconic and crowdpleasing entry points
Q How do I choose the right scent from so many options
A Think about the rooms purpose and your goal For a calming bedroom look for lavender chamomile or cedar For an energizing kitchen or living area consider citrus herbal or green scents For a cozy atmospheric feel go for woody amber or vanilla notes
Q What are some common problems with luxury candles and how do I avoid them
A The main issues are