These food-inspired candles make the most of candle wax, and are far more inventive than most votives out there.
Often incorporating smell as well as appearance, these illuminators have an added dash of personality that help create a more warm environment for guests to enjoy. Though some scents are a tad more universally appealing than others, scents like bacon and sausage seem to have gained some popularity among niche markets. Charismatic, and with a ton of fun design added into the mix, these candles keep home decor from being too stuffy or predictable.
Though definitely not for everyone, these inventive votives are mixing up the candle industry and providing plenty of inspiration for home decor designers. Far from traditional, but offbeat in a wonderful way, these food-inspired candles are practically good enough to eat.
15 Deceptive Food-Inspired Candles
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Orange Peel Wicks
The DIY Satsuma Candle is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Tapers
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Egg-Shaped Candle Holders
The Tokyo Craft Studios Collection is Modernly Chic
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Witty Interactive Illustrations
Infiltrate Media Challenges You With Their Ambiguous Designs
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Vino Bottle Lighting
Rewined Candles are a Wine-Lovers Fantasy Come True
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Romantic Jewelry Candles
Spice Up Her Birthday With Make a Wish by Bettina Nissen
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Breakfast Meal-Inspired Luminaries
The Magic Egg Yolk Candles by Kittredge Candles Have Omega-3s
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Witty Art Candles
Wick Away The Thought of Boring Gift Ideas
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Candle Carver
Create Fruit Candle Holders
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Forkable Candles
The New Light Then Bite Candle Fork Lets You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
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Ice Candles
Thaw by Matthew Jackson
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Sweet Flaming Confections
The Pink Lemonade Cupcake Candle by Pookaberrys is Simply Irresistible
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Egg Candles
Cool Candles That Won't Crack or Scramble
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Liquor Lighting
Beer-Scented Candles Will Make You Drunk off Aroma
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Cheesy Creamy Candles
Kokocandles Creates a DYI Mac and Cheese Candle
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Sausage-Scented Vootives
Man Cans are Candles Created for Men by a Teenage Entrepreneur
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Crumb Couture by Snif Pays Homage to Baked Goods
Bakery-Inspired Scented Candles
The Joya x Dominique Ansel Birthday Candles are Naturally Scented
Travel-Inspired Modern Candle Collections
Jupiter Smells Rich Candles Offers Luxurious Products
Tea-Light Candle Grills
Raclette Set by Kuhn Rikon Offers a Unique Experience
Charcuterie Advent Calendars
Hickory Farms' Countdown to Christmas Shares Sweet & Savory Snacks
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Fragrant Dog Toys
The Hive Scent Collection Has Aromas That Pets & People Will Appreciate
Lifelike Egg Candles
These Egg Candles from scandles are Part of its Farmers Market Range
Football-Themed Collectible Candles
Cent Ldn Launches its World Cup-Themed Candle Collection
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Minimalist Aromatherapy Candles
The Play Candle by b, halfmoon is Vegan and Cruelty-Free
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Decadent Body Scrub Bars
Butter & Me Makes Indulgently Scented Dessert-Like Exfoliating Body Bars
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
Sicily-Themed Spatula Tools
The Sicily Orange Silicone Spatula from Williams Sonoma is Ornate
Personalized Candle Scents
Scent Lab Allows You to Customize Your Candle Based on Mood
Inaugural Bathroom Decor Collections
The Diptyque Beauty Alcoves Collection Has Nine Items
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Tofu-Inspired Fragrances
Pacifica Beauty's Baked Tofu Scent Brings Awareness to Mindful Choices
Exquisite Autumn Candle Collections
Dans Un Jardin Boasts Six Distinct Candle Scents for Fall
Edible Butter Candles
Papa Johns Created the Garlic Butter Candle for National Garlic Day
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Exquisite Time Lapse Candles
Shantell Martin and Joya Studio Launch XL Porcelain Candles
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Fresh Vegetal Fragrances
O Boticário Dropped Four Vegetable-Based Scents Like Pea & Carrot
Cigarette-Style Incense Sticks
Boy Vienna’s 11:11 Incense Sticks are Fragrant and Uniquely Shaped
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sundae's Whipped Shower Foams Come in Decadent Scents Like Chocolate
Calming Fun-Loving Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Offers a Range of Scents That Reduce Stress
Cake-Scented Shower Foams
Sundae's Hot Chocolate Shower Foam is a Treat for the Senses
Immersive Dollhouse Candles
Homesick's Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Shares Rose and Jasmine Notes
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Essential Oil Plug-In Fresheners
Vibrant by Air Wick Scented Oils Last Up to 60 Days
Neuroscientifically Crafted Scented Candles
Caftari Introduces Mindful Scented Candles
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
Pizza-Inspired Fragrances
Slice Society by Snif Has Notes of Bail and Tomato Sauce Accord
Sunshine-Inspired Candles
Spoken Flames Adds Smells Like Sunshine to Its Sensory Candles Range
Warm Fragrance-Paired Candles
Pleasing Launches the New Candle Series to Pair with its Fragrances
Candle-Paired Drink Collections
The New Emotional Illuminations Collection Pairs Scents and Tastes
Soothing Candle Sets
Keys Soulcare Boasts the Sage + Oat Milk Votive Candle Set
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
Refillable Designer Candles
Diptyque Explores the World with its New Refillable Candle Capsule
Perfume-Scented Candle Kits
The Le Labo Discovery Candle Set Offers Samples of Classics
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Novelty Fish Tin Candles
The Tinned Candle Trio from Fishwife is a Fun Holiday Stocking Stuffer
Cafe-Collaborative Candle Capsules
Diptyque Launches 'The Art of Gourmandise' with Café Verlet
Regal Inaugural Candle Collections
Alexander McQueen Launches its Inaugural Candle Capsule
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Waste-Reducing Refillable Candles
The Voluspa Japonica Collection Now Comes in a Refillable Option
Rose Garden-Inspired Candles
Outdoor Fellow's Flower Garden Scented Candle is Sophisticated
Intimate Massage Candles
Dame Launches a Series of Massage Candles for Burning and Moisturizing
Repurposed Coconut Shell Candles
Backyard Candles Upcycles Coconuts as Candle Casings
Luxe Refillable Candle Holders
Diptyque Creates Glass Holders for the Les Mondes de Diptyque
Thoughtful Candle Scents
Urthy Scents is a Women-Owned Business, Centered on Disability Experience
Mediterranean-Inspired Home Decor
The Diptyque Summer 2023 Collection Has Erik Winkowshi Artwork
Gender-Neutral Candle Collaborations
Aerangis & Non Gender Specific Release the FLOOID HOM Candle
Chocolate-Scented Candles
See's Candies Unveil Its Chocolate Shop Scented Candle
Hot Cocoa Candles
The Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Candle Sets the Mood for a Cozy Season
Botanically Inspired Food Flavors
The Flavorchem Bloom Collection is Optimized for Food and Drinks
Sensuous Perfume-Inspired Candles
The Pleasing Scented Candle Collection Has Three Fragrances
Tomato-Scented Candles
Poured Candle Bar Embraces Tomato Girl Summer with This Candle Offering
Fall-Scented Flushable Wipes
DUDE Wipes DUMPkin Spice Flushable Wipes Offer an Aromatic Experience
Limited-Edition Sakura Candles
The Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Candle is Arriving for Spring
National Park-Inspired Candle Fragrances
Paddywax's Parks Line Gives a Taste of the American Wild
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Glittering Cookie Butters
The T28 x DEUX Glitter Cookie Butter Was Inspired by Lip Jellies
Spice-Infused Lip Balms
Tasty Bite's Spice Balms Highlight the Bold Flavors of Its Curries
Comforting Aromatic Candle Collections
The Harriet Allure Candles Come in Four Aromas
Zero-Waste Refillable Candles
Filz Makes Premium Plant-Based Candles That Refill in Seconds
Mythology-Inspired Candles
Mythologie Candles' Olympus Collection Taps into Myths & Legends
Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders
Poise Candle Holder is Available Through Origin Made
Sprayable Food Colorings
Wilton Color Mist Food Color Spray Elevates Any Recipe
Dill Pickle Fragrances
Wicked Good's Dill Pickle-Scented Fragrance is Salty & Briny
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Consumer-Choosen Candle Scents
Trader Joe's is Holding a Vote for Its New Seasonal Scented Candle
Cheeky Seasonal Candle Collections
Snif Collaborates with Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest
Romance-Inspired Candle Designs
Candier's You're My Favorite Candle Makes for the Perfect Gift
Earthy Mushroom Candles
Loewe's Mushroom Candle Has a Scent Inspired by Portobello Mushroom
Inclusive Candle Brands
VIGYL is a Trailblazing Fragrance House Celebrating Queer Culture
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Social Media-Inspired Candles
Ryan Porter | Candier Boasts a Playful Candle for Galentines Day
Dark Chocolate-Inspired Candles
Fernweh Channels the Scent of Chocolate in Its France Edition
Sustainable Candle Brands
Apollo Candles Prides Itself on Sustainability and Multi-Functionality
Pasta Preparation Scented Candles
The D.S. & DURGA x Jupiter Pasta Water Candle is Subtly Aromatic
Smart Candle Warmer Lamps
The REIDEA ES1 Smart Candle Warmer Lamp Safely Enhances Ambiance
Chic Celebratory Candle Decor
The Diptyque Simple Objects Collection Showcases Simplicity
Coconut-Encased Candles
Backyrd Candles Boasts a Unique and Eco-Conscious Product Range
Rainy Day-Inspired Candles
Byredo Launches Summer Rain—a Candle for Rainy Days
Stylish Moquito-Repeling Candles
Murphy's Naturals Refillable Mosquito Repellent Candle is Chic
Coffee-Themed Gift Sets
Bee Inspired's Wake Up Call Gift Seeks to Awaken the Senses
Forest-Inspired Bath Candles
Jackfir Recently Debuted Its Eight-Ounce Forest Bath Candle
Snack Cake-Scented Candles
Little Debbie x Goose Creek Candles Come in 12 Variations
Plant-Based Candle Collections
WoodWick Candles Launch Plant-Based Ingredients Candle Collection
Farm-Fresh Candles
Boy Smells' Farm to Candle Trio Plays with Fruity, Earthy, Herbaceous Notes
Extravagant Candle-Filled Suitcases
Diptyque's Candle Suitcase Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
Festively Scented Body Waxes
Wakse Debuted a Trio of Seasonally Inspired Hard Wax Beans
Celebrity-Designed Textured Candles
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Launches a New Candle in Two Colorways
Vice-Inspired Candle Sets
MALIN+GOETZ's The Vices Votives Set is Playful and Cheeky
Luxurious Fragrant Candles
Initio Parfums Privés Reccently Debuted the Oud for Greatness Candle
Sustainability-Focused Candle Lines
Somerset Candle Co. Enhances Ambiance in an Eco-Friendly Way
Nutty Salted Caramel Candels
Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel & Pistachio Scented Candle Just Dropped
Festive Elvish Candles
The Elf x Homesick Collaboration Immerses Fans in the Buddy's World
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Festively Flavored Snack Chips
These Walkers Crisps Flavors are Arriving for the Holidays
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Candle-Honoring Artisanal Collections
Diptyque Launches its New Simple Objects Collection
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Luxuriously Scented Candles
Remedium's Champagne & Berries Provides an Immersive Aroma Experience
Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs
CRAVE's Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits Offer an Alternative to Popular Snacks
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Floral Novelty-Scented Candles
WorkInProgress Creates The Low Hanging Fruit Candle
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Break-Apart Pumpkin Spice Chocolates
The Ovation Creme De Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Orange is Tasty
Smoky Non-Alcoholic Elixirs
Mockly's Madame L'Orange Combines Smoked Orange, Ginger & Golden Honey
Exquisite Home Fragrances
Cie Luxe California is a Prominent Player in the Home Fragrance Industry
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Luxurious Bespoke Candles
TAJA Collection: Redefining Thoughtful Gifting with Customizable Candles
Mosquito Repellent Candles
Clovers Garden's Mosquito Repellent Candles Boast Various Scents
Parisian Streetwear Candles
The Diptyque x Highsnobiety Not In Paris Candle is Aromatic
Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles
Western Disco and Angel Therapy Introduces a Unique Collection
Cinnamon Bun-Inspired Truffles
Trader Joe's Cinnamon Bun Inspired Truffles are Party-Ready
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Modern Citrus Candles
Loam's Citrus Season Candle is Refreshing and Uplifting
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Sticky Fingers Bakery's Halloween Gingerbread House is a Sweet Treat
Mom-Appreciating Candle Collections
Yankee Candle Releases Its Latest Exclusive Candle Collection
Autumnally Scented Trash Bags
Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong Trash Bags Keep Homes Fresh
Hot Chocolate-Inspired Candles
Literie Candle & Serendipity3 Debut a Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Candle
Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras
ÆTHER/MASS Taps Dujardyn to Create the Forge Candelabra
Softening Candle Moisturizers
Butter LONDON Unveils the 'Chelsea Blooms Manicure Candle'
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Flavor-Infused Grill Wipes
Grillicious' Grill and Pan Wipes Combine Cooking Oil & Natural Flavors
Dainty Tale-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Introduces The World of Peter Rabbit Candle Collection
Pared-Back Premium Candles
The Homesick Starter Collection Shares Smaller Sizes & Simpler Notes