8 fall-scented candles for the changing seasons

Fill your home with the quintessential aromas of fall with one of these candles.

By Michele Kettner • Posted September 18, 2020 at 9:27 a.m.

Photo courtesy of 1803 Candles

With the first day of fall on Tuesday (Sept. 22), it is time to pack away those summer accents and get ready for fall. The quickest way to make a change is with some new candles. Whether you want your house to smell like the rustic outdoors or delicious baked goods, these candles will wrap your home in the perfect fall scent.

Fire wood candle — *Photo courtesy of Nordstrom*

If you don’t have a fireplace, just grab this Diptyque candle for that classic bonfire smell throughout the house. // Feu de Bois/Wood Fire Candle, $36-$68; Nordstrom

Autumn sage candle — *Photo courtesy of Illume*

Not only does this candle smell of desert sage and juniper berries, but it will also act as a beautiful fall accent on your table. // Autumn Sage Leaved Glass, $44; Illume

Haunted Hayride Candle — *Photo courtesy of Yankee Candle*

While you may have to miss your annual haunted house trip, you can still get those scary scents from the comfort of your home. // Haunted Hayride, $29.50; Yankee Candle

Autumn walk candle — *Photo courtesy of Goose Creek*

While it may be getting a little too chilly to take a morning walk outdoors, you can still get those crisp forest aromas of apple, leaves and sheer musk with this jar candle. // Autumn Walk Large Jar Candle, $27.99; Goose Creek

Mulled Cider candle — *Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn*

Transform your home for fall in an instant with this spice and orange filled candle. // Mulled Cider Scented Pillar Candle, $39.50; Pottery Barn

pumpkin cornbread candle — *Photo courtesy of 1803 Candles*

Upgrade your basic pumpkin spice candle and go for this pumpkin cornbread combo. // Pumpkin Cornbread Soy Candle, $10.99-$19.99

Oatmeal cookie candle — *Photo courtesy of Anthropologie*

With autumn comes baking season. If you don’t have time to make a batch of cookies, just add this candle for delicious scents all day long. // Boulangerie Jar, $18; Anthropologie

Calling all coffee lovers: get your coffee fix at any time with this dark roast coffee candle mixed with sweet cream and agave nectar. // Fresh Brew, $12-$16; DW Home

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.