As the seasons are changing, you’ve likely started gearing up for fall weather. I’ve already purchased my fair share of comfy sweaters and pumpkin spice treats. But what I’m most excited for are fall candles. There’s nothing more satisfying than looking out the window on a chilly, overcast day, and cozying up to warm, spicy fragrances like Sparkling Cider Mule and Forbidden Fig.
But if you love candles, you know how expensive the good ones are now, so make your home feel like a cozy autumnal haven with my favorite fall candles that cost less than $50. This way you can buy a few of them without completely running your bank account dry.
Our 9 Favorite Cozy Fall Candles Under $50
- Rainy Day: Containing citrusy notes of ripe fig, musk and rose, Voluspa’s Forbidden Fig Candle is perfect for a chilly, rainy day. Pair it with a good book or a Harry Potter movie marathon, and you have the ultimate cozy afternoon ahead of you — $38
- Cheers: La Jolie Muse’s Sparkling Apple Cider Candle not only looks elegant—but it smells like a cool, crisp and classy night out. With a wooden wick and all-clean ingredients, you can feel good about burning it, too — $37
- Leaf Pile: Nest New York’s Autumn Plum candle magically captures the sweet, woodsy scent of a freshly raked pile of leaves. Yes, it’s right at the $50 mark. But it burns for up to 60 hours, so in my book, it’s totally worth it — $50
- Apple Picking: Elk Field Store’s Apple Bourbon Candle perfectly emulates the fragrant smell of spiked hot apple cider. Light it while you treat yourself to a cider donut for the ultimate fall breakfast — $33
- Snuggle City: Fragrance brand Unhide describes its Amber Candle as “warmth, softness, [and] feeling like a cinnamon roll.” So if that isn’t enough to set the cozy fall mood, I truly don’t know what is — $39
- Sweet As Can Be: CoCo Benjamin’s Pumpkin Pecan Butter Waffles Candle smells like a cozy fall brunch with friends and family. It’s handcrafted and made with all-natural, vegan ingredients. In addition to the aroma, I also appreciate the minimalist yet clean design — $19
- Dark Academia: While some prefer sweet fall scents, others prefer earthier options, like Paddywax’s line of Library Candles. Just in time for fall, it includes an Edgar Allen Poe scent that features classic quotes from the spooky literary icon stamped across the label and smells of exotic cardamom, absinthe and sandalwood… perfect for a cozy evening in the library — $17
- Subtlety: If you’re looking for something that isn’t overpowering, I suggest Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Fall Leaves Candle. “This candle smells amazing,” one review reads. “The scent filled the room without being overpowering/nauseating. Fall Leaves might be my all-time favorite scent” — $13
- Most Affordable: M&Sense’s Fireside Bourbon Candle is a fabulous low-cost option for a high-quality fall scent. It’s smoky, warm and under $15. That’s a win in my book — $12
