10 Best Scented Candles for Men

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There’s a lot of mystery around what a manly candle smells like. Traditionally, sweet, fruity, and dessert-inspired scents have always been reserved for women, so what options does that leave for men? We decided to venture out and find the best candles for men by narrowing down the choices to a handful of fresh, inviting candles that aren’t overpowering. 

The best scented candles for men are the ones that enhance a space rather than consume it. Our list covers everything from woodsy and spicy tobacco blends to hints of citrus or floral, leaving a scented candle option for any mans home or office.

A lot of the best candles are seasonal and are only available for a limited time, meaning it’s even more important to know what you want and where to look. Our list breaks down the best scented candles for men, what they smell like, and where to buy them. Not into candles? Get a few anyway and impress your friends the next time they’re over. You can thank us later.

 
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1. Hearth & Hand Redwood Candle

Featuring mesmerizing, woodsy aromas of a redwood forest, this scented jar candle creates a stimulating ambiance and sets the right note for a perfect evening.

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2. Malin & Goetz Leather Candle

Muted florals mirror the elegance of smooth leather while rustic wood notes call to mind the softness of a well-worn vintage find.

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3. Bath & Bodyworks Hibiscus Waterfall Candle

This exotic floral scent brings the tropics to you with hints of tropical hibiscus and fresh waterfall mist.

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4. Dyptique Baies Noir Candle

This candle recalls the scent of a rose garden by the water's edge. The rose gives it an imposing presence that is ideally balanced by the cool note of black currant leaves.

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5. Baxter of California Black Oak Candle

This candle features notes of blackberry, orange blossom, red currant, fir, neroli, jasmine petals, and musk.

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6. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle

Daring sensuality, encapsulated in scent. Ruby-rich juices of exotic pomegranate, spiked with pink pepper and laced with Casablanca lily.

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7. Paddywax Library Collection Oscar Wilde Candle

This candle is part of a collection that gives homage to great authors. The scent contains notes of mandarin, thyme, and lemon leaf lend to this candle's fresh aroma

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8. Byredo Tree House Candle

Hints of cedar, bamboo, sandalwood, guaiac wood and hay make up this candle. Perfect for a desk, bedroom, or living room.

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9. PF Candle Co Los Angeles Candle

This scented candle features hints of redwood, lime, jasmine, and yarrow. Perfect size for dresser, desk, and basically anywhere else.

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10. Nest Moroccan Amber Candle

This Nest classic is a blend of moroccan amber, sweet patchouli, heliotrope and bergamot accented with a hint of eucalyptus.