Candle Scent

 Thompson Ferrier Ash Ember Rose Elephant Candle

Scent Notes: Rose, santal, amber, oud, vetiver, vanilla

Burn Time: 200-220 hours

If you’re looking for the best candle that can double as decor, this guy is it. (Yes, it’s a candle.) Not only does Thompson Ferrier hand-sculpt and hand-pour each of its (fabulously) decorative candles but the scents are crafted with essential oils curated by Swiss perfume house Givaudan. This brings us to our personal favorite: This candle’s ash ember rose  candle scent   fragrance—which includes notes of rose, amber, and vanilla. It plays off of the elephant’s strength and wisdom, per the brand, and its impressive 200- to 250-hour burn time ensures you’ll get plenty of use out of its (admittedly steep) price tag.

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6. Byredo Bibliotheque Candle

Scent Notes: Peach, plum, peony, violet, leather, patchouli, and vanilla

Burn Time: 60 hours

There are some candles that seem to burn for hours before you can even get a whiff of them—but it’s safe to say this Byredo candle isn’t one of them. We compare this library-inspired scent to Ron Burgundy’s home from Anchorman, which features many leather-bound books and smells of rich mahogany. The fruity top notes add a touch of freshness to heavier leather and patchouli, leaving you with the urge to crack open a new book and settle into a worn armchair. One reviewer says, “The unique spicy-sweet aroma is great for winter and very distinct…I did think, at first, that this was not a strongly scented candle, but what I have found is that the wax on the first burn takes hours to warm up, and [the] release of scent is accordingly delayed.” Another reviewer speaks to this, writing, “Initially, I thought the scent was barely noticeable but on the second burn, it really kicked in…[It] ​​may even be a little too strong for some.”

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