Our first best smelling candles under $30 post turned out to be one of the most popular posts on the blog. However, that original post was made over two years ago now (where does the time go?) and while the picks on that list are all still great, we thought it would be a good idea to update the list for 2018 and share some of our new favorites at that price point.
If you are unfamiliar with that list you may be asking yourself, “Well can’t nearly all candles be under $30 if they are miniature versions of a certain candle?”. And you would be correct, but the way that we are differentiating this list is by calculating a general price per ounce (wax) of $3 and under. This way you aren’t getting a tiny candle for that $30.
Please remember that the prices of the candles on this list are from the time of writing and are based on the MSRP. Be sure to check for the current prices of any products found on this list before buying.
I’m super excited to share this new list with you as I have really been digging all of these candle scents lately. I tried to pick scents that would be real people pleasers and I can confidently say that these are some of the best scented candles around right now.
If you try any of these candles after reading this list please let me know how you liked them in the comments below! I try and use the feedback that I receive from all of you amazing readers to better make the future lists as helpful as possible.
10 Best Scented Candles Under $30 2018
Voluspa Large Glass Jar Candle – Goji & Tarocco Orange
Note of Goji Berry, Ripe Mango, and Tarocco Orange.
We are big fans of Voluspa here at Candle Junkies. They use a coconut wax which is some of our favorite to burn and are just great quality candles overall. For this list we chose the best selling ‘Goji & Tarocco Orange’ candle in it’s 3 wick tin version. This is a candle that you need to experience if you are a true candle lover.
Wax Type: Coconut wax blend
Burn Time: 40 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$
P. F. Candle Co. No. 04 – Teakwood & Tobacco * Editors Choice *
Bold & Complex, This Scent Starts Out Musky And A Little Bit Sexy With Lead Notes Of Leather, Pepper, And Tobacco. A Base Of Teak + Sandalwood With A Hint Of Orange & Patchouli Make This Best Selling Fragrance Popular With Both Men + Women
P. F. Candle Co. is a brand that is indie candle brand that is relatively new to me. I’ve seen them around some small local stores in my city and from the first time I twisted the lid off one I knew I was going to be hooked. These things are good!! You’ll find some unique scents including ‘Orange Cardamom’ and ‘Copal’ to name a few. With this list, I again had to go with the best seller as that many people can’t be wrong.
Wax Type: 100% Soy Wax
Burn Time: 40 – 50 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$$
Paddywax Library Collection Mark Twain Soy Wax Candle – Tobacco Flowers and Vanilla *Editors Choice *
Tobacco Flower and Vanilla Scent Created With All Natural Fragrances
Not only are these candles perfect for the book lovers out there, they are also some of the best smelling candles around. I chose Mark Twain for this list, but nearly any other candle from this collection could fit here as well. They are too good.
Wax Type: Soy Wax Blend
Burn Time: 90 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $
Capri Blue Iridescent Jar Candle – Volcano * Editors Choice *
Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens
Volcano is basically THE signature scent from Capri Blue candles. It is a unique scent that can pretty much please scent lovers of all types. We’ve shared this candle as one of our favorites before but thought that we should share it again as it is still one of our absolute favorites that will never go out of style. We recommend that you don’t pick this one up on Amazon however as we’ve been getting reports of candles arriving broken and also duds. We linked to Anthropologie this time which is where we recommend that you buy them as you can ensure you are getting the best candles from them.
Wax Type: Paraffin – Soy Blend
Burn Time: 85 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$
Illume Candles Collectiv Collection – Petitgrain Basil
Torn garden basil leaves surround peppery petitgrain, zesty lemon blossoms and deep vetiver
I didn’t expect to like this candle but it was such a pleasant surprise. It was a fresh scent that had very slight earthy notes to it. Give this scent a shot and you won’t be disappointed. Leave it to Illume to make any scent smell good. This is another brand where I had a tough time picking which candle to include for this edition of our best scented candles list. For those that are curious, I was this close to picking ‘Blackberry Absinthe’ so if you are looking for a runner up scent than check that one out as well.
Wax Type: Soy Blend
Burn Time: 32 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$$
JewelScent Essentials Collection – Orchard Apple
Crisp red apple meld with juicy tart fruit notes and sheer musk
JewelScent originally were a ring candle brand, and one of our favorites at that. And while they are still making some of the best ring candles today, it’s their recent step towards traditional candles that have caught our interest. Jewelscent are experts at making a fragrant, elegant, candle and trying just one will be enough to convince any skeptics.
Wax Type: Soy wax blend
Burn Time: 65 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $
Paddywax Celestial Candle – Ivory & Twilight
Wild Fern, Coconut, Rose, and Fresh Waters
The Celestial Collection from Paddywax are cosmic-inspired candles that feature tapered vessels with golden metallic lids. Aside from looking incredible, these candles pack a scented punch. My favorite scent from this 5 fragrance collection is ‘Ivory + Twilight’. Expect to get some compliments when one of these are in your home.
Wax Type: Soy Wax Blend
Burn Time: 80 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $
Illume Boulangerie Jar Candle – Whipped Cream & Pear * Editors Choice *
A decadent infusion of warm vanilla, fresh pear, whipping cream and a hint of apple peel
This fresh, French bakery inspired scent is so unique and SOO GOOD. I can’t stress those last couple words enough. Every candle from the Boulangerie line by Illume is amazing. The other scents from this line include: Angel Food, Apricot Chantilly Creme, Espresso, Lemon Poppyseed, Lavender Shortbread, Oatmeal Cookie, Pumpkin Souffle, Sweet Vanilla & Cinnamon, and finally, Vanilla & Fig. If you are a fan of bakery scents and you hadn’t heard of these candles yet.. You’re welcome =)
Wax Type: Coconut Wax Blend
Burn Time: 35 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$$
WoodWick Candles Hourglass Jars – Cinnamon Chai
Cinnamon Chai with a crackling wooden wick
Like the candle above, this candle also has a wooden wick but in a crossed orientation. There are a ton of good fragrances from WoodWick but I had to choose one of my favs Cinnamon Chai for this list. I like it. You’ll probably like it as well.
Wax Type: Soy Blend
Burn Time: 90 Hours
Price Per Ounce: $$
To see our past picks please check out the first edition of this post by clicking here.
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The WoodWick Candles Hourglass Jars – Cinnamon Chai is much cheaper on Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/WoodWick-Vanilla-Cinnamon-Chai-Large-Hourglass-Candle/130125302
Thanks for the tip Julio!