Since 1969 Yankee Candle has been crafting scrumptious scents for every season and occasion. Their candles are made from high-quality paraffin that makes for a longer burn time than most candles, meaning that once you pick your perfect scent you’ll get to enjoy the aroma from 110-150 hours. Yankee is known for mastering potent fragrances for every type of candle junkie.
Also, check out: Are you sick of unrealistic flameless candles? Check these ones out instead!
We’ve gone through each of the scents to bring you the very best of the best Yankee Candles. Let our noses guide you and fall in love with these top 25 aromatic favorites.
Let’s start with number 25 and work our way to number 1, shall we?
P.S. We’d love if you pinned the image above to your Pinterest board! It helps us out a bunch! Just click the image 🙂
The Top 25 Yankee Classic Yankee Candle Scents
We listed links to buy each of these candles below. Usually Amazon has a better price than even the official website, but be sure to price check. We also get a small kickback from any purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.
25. Butter Cream
Out of hundreds of Yankee candles, it’s no small feat that Buttercream comes in at number 25. Just because it isn’t number one on the list doesn’t mean that it’s anything short of AMAZING. Prepare to bask in the sweet ambiance of butter, coconut cream, vanilla, and a very special guest: rum. This candle is best described as yummy with an extra side of sweet.
24. Blueberry Scone
blueberry scone yankee candle
Take a trip across the pond with the smell of English scones, fresh blueberries, vanilla, and heavy cream. It’s like brunch but in candle form! We love this delectable aroma. It’s a great candle for the kitchen. You’ll notice that it smells sweet, but not too sweet.
23. Chocolate Layer Cake
chocolate layer cake yankee candle
Dish yourself up a generous serving of chocolate cake with a hint of cranberry! This tasty Chocolate Layer Cake candle from Yankee, is like walking into a bakery when you’re on a diet, sweet and so tempting. This candle is also a great way to trick your guests into thinking you’re a baking legend. It smells just like a day spent making treats in the kitchen.
22. Salted Caramel
salted caramel yankee candle
Our sweet streak continues with number 22. Watch out for your sweet tooth, this candle just might make you crave some Salted Caramel goodies. Surrender to this decadent combination of vanilla caramel, burnt sugar, and sea salt. It’s an absolutely luscious aroma that will spark your desire for indulgence.
21. April Showers
april showers yankee candles
If you’re the type of person that just comes alive when springtime rolls around, you’re going to want to order this candle just as soon as you can. Breathe in the aroma of lemon, lemon leaf, melon, and soft vanilla, as you wait for the May flowers to bloom. The combination of crisp lemon with sweet melon and vanilla creates a balanced fragrance you’re sure to love.
20. Fresh Cut Roses
fresh cut roses yankee candle
This scent is chic and classy, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Fresh Cut Roses is on of Yankee’s more elegant smells. We love this scent because unlike a lot of rose-scented candles, this doesn’t come off as old lady smelling. It’s like receiving a bouquet of heirloom roses from the love of your life.
19. Lemon Lavender
lemon lavender yankee candle
This candle is the perfect pairing of an all-time classic, lavender, with a fresh update, lemon! When most people think lavender, they think calming but the lemon adds an extra energy to this candle that makes it memorable. It’s a stronger scent in the Yankee Candle collection. So, if you’re looking for something fresh and floral to fill a room, this is the perfect aroma for you! It’s a great scent for kitchens and sitting rooms.
18. Cottage Breeze
cottage breeze yankee candle
If you tend to steer clear from the baked goods scented candles, try out this Cottage Breeze scent. It’s gentle, and not overpowering. The aroma is very pleasing and clean-smelling. It also has a subtle sweetness to it, but not sugary sweet. It’s the type of candle you light after deep cleaning the house on a Saturday afternoon.
17. Lavender Vanilla
lavender vanilla yankee candle
It seems like lavender can be one of those hit or miss scents for people, but after looking through a lot of reviews, one thing is for sure: people LOVE this Lavender Vanilla candle. This candle smells like tranquility at its finest. Not only do the lavender and vanilla dance perfectly together, but as you breathe this relaxing fragrance in, you’ll detect hints of musk and bergamot. Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and this wonderful candle.
16. Black Cherry
black cherry yankee candle
Compared to a lot of Yankee Candle’s other scents, this one is pretty simple but there’s a reason it made the list. It’s not the fake, almost medicine-like cherry scent you get from a lot of candles. It’s the real deal. Plus, to make it even better, the sweet cherry smell is married with almond and cinnamon for a subtly exquisite finished product. See, we told you not to count this candle out before you gave it a shot.
Also Read: Top 10 Diptyque Candle Scents Ranked
15. Sun & Sands
sun and sand yankee candle
This candle is basically a cabana getaway in the Bahamas in a jar! It perfectly blends a warm tropical breeze, fresh lavender, desirable musk, orange flowery, and the citrusy hint of lemon. We love this candle for those stressful days at work that seem never-ending, it’s a vacation away without going anywhere.
14. Strawberry Lemon Ice
strawberry lemon ice yankee candle
Invite summer into your home like it never went away. This Strawberry Lemon Ice candle is a delightfully sweet and sunny fragrance that the whole family will love. Because this scent is light and the perfect amount of lovely, it makes a great gift!
13. Balsam & Cedar
balsam and cedar yankee candle
Candle Junkies Approved Candles
Pull out your coat and gloves because this Balsam and Cedar candle is going to make you want to take a romantic jaunt through the snowy woods. This scent is an all-time favorite because of the festive feeling it brings every time you light it up. In addition to the balsam and cedar, you’ll also detect subtle hints of juniper berry.
12. Autumn Leaves
autumn leaves yankee candles
This autumn scent is one of our favorites. It combines maple and birch leaves with juniper berry, pomegranate, and orange blossom. It’s the perfect transitional scent from summer to fall. Strong and sweet, with spicy undertones, you’re going to have a tough time not burning this candle year round. There are a few more fall-themed scents on our list, and they even made it into the top ten! Keep reading to find candles similar to this that you are guaranteed to love.
11. Vineyard
vineyard yankee candle
For all the wine-aficionados out there, you’ll definitely want to get a whiff of the Vineyard candle from Yankee. It smells like grapes on the vine, and it will likely be your new obsession. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite merlot or cabernet an enjoy this smooth, fragrant festival of grapes.
To continue reading click on the page buttons below..
30 Comments
Why isn’t it that with all of these scents you have never had an Amber scented candle? I look every time I shop where your candles are sold.
Hi Patricia, you may want to check out their Patchouli candle if you see it in stores. It may be similar to what you are looking for!
Check their website every now and then, there are none with the amber in the title at the moment. However, within the last couple of years, Amber Glow and Amber Sunset were brought back as “Returning Favorites” both online and in store. I recommend you try Autumn Woods, which is currently in their Returning Favorites lineup. Also, when you are in the store, check out the WoodWick Reserve candles.
This ISN’T from the all time faves i know… simply cause the Fireside isn’t listed which is now only available In their Wood Wick versions.
looking for tea rose candle and where are you location? what are you prices thank you
where can l find tea rose candle and what is the price and where are you r area
This isn’t a store…
https://stores.yankeecandle.com/?_ga=2.37948899.1983025824.1531454064-1124570049.1531454064
I love Yankee scents. Any free samples you can send would be welcomed.
My favorite is Stormwatch. Yesterday, today & forever 🙂
Try Turquoise Sky! It’s very similar.
this is my all time favorite too – do you know any site where it may be available??? Lee
You can find it online from the official website or if you use Amazon, it is on there as well!
Candles & Soap
Waukesha, WI
Did you see they brought it back???
Brought what back??
I have 2 candle call the holiday shop each have a different picture Do you know anything about them
Im looking for a scent of an old library or old books.. pls help
I think I have just the thing for you! There is a great candle company called Frostbeard that has a shop on Etsy and they have all types of candles for book lovers. If you’re looking specifically for the scent of an old book then this is the candle you want! Hope this helps 🙂
Is there a peppermint fragrance?
Do you still sell the Coriander & pineapple scent .? Really liked that one .
Pineapple Cilantro is Coriander and pineapple if this helps, Pat Smith.
I am looking for fragrance bayberry where do I find it
Same here. Looking for the candle that I remember from my youth. My grandpa used to always have a bayberry candle lit at Christmastime. I’m searching high and low for that same bayberry!!
Please no peppermint scent!😕😖😕
You left out coconut vanilla
Great list, I’m definitely going to try some of these. You did my personal favorite: Warm Cashmere, a must try!
Sparkling cinnamon would have my heart and soul if it were just a bit stronger lol
Moonlight Harvest is my favorite. I wish I could find something similar. It is great for the fall.
I can’t disagree with you that it’s a great candle. It was so hard to try and pick favorites for this list!
If you guys haven’t tried the Chocolate Layer Cake, you HAVE to. I’m very particular in the scents that I like, and I am in LOVE with this candle. The scent stays for HOURS, and it’s easily my favorite of Yankee Candle. My family and I can’t get enough.