Fragranced candles can do a lot to set the atmosphere, but it is unlikely you will find these scented options at your nearest mall. Many are inspired by pop culture, while others take after odorous food items. One was even designed with a social message.
Music, movies and television shows are all designed to entertain us and engage at least one of our senses. Some creative Etsy users have taken it upon themselves to imagine what they might smell like as well. The result is fragranced candles inspired by Taylor Swift's Blank Space, the Tardis from Doctor Who and Tatooine in Star Wars. Others have turned to video games, books and poets for inspiration.
Many people use scented candles to mask the smell of particularly fragrant foods. However, some of these smell like the foods you might try to hide.
This turn shows an appreciation for novelty items and experiential fandom.
20 Unusually Fragranced Candles
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Rich Inebrient Candles
This Jack Daniel's Candle is a Delightful Use of Old Whisky Bottles
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Video Game-Scented Candles
This Delightful Collection of Themed Candles Will Appeal to Gamers
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Music-Inspired Candles
This Scented Candle Collection From Anthology Candles is Based on Songs
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Wizard-Scented Candles
These Candles Smell Like Famous Characters in the Harry Potter Movies
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Book-Scented Candles
These Soy-Based Candles Creatively Smell Like Old Books
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Mexican Cuisine Candles
The Burrito Scented Candle Will Have you Dreaming of Lunchtime
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Masculine Scented Candles
The Bamford Grooming Department Edition 1 Candle is Musky and Romantic
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Blood-Scented Candles
This Blood Scented Votive Candle Will Add a Macabre Touch to Your Home
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Cinematic Scented Candles
This Tiffany Blue Candle is Inspired by a Classic Audrey Hepburn Film
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Starbucks-Scented Candles
This Starbucks Mocha Scented Candle Makes Your Home Smell Like a Cafe
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Fictional Castle-Fragranced Candles
The Green Candle Represents the Bold Color of The Emerald City
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Time Machine-Scented Candles
This TV Show and Book Candle is Inspired by the Doctor Who Tardis
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Frat House-Scented Candles
This Unusual Candle Smells Like Vintage Movie Posters and Stale Beer
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Novel Scented Candles
These Frostbeard Fragrances are Inspired by Popular Fantasy Series
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Brew-Scented Candles
The Beer Scented Candle Will Fill the Room with an Aroma of Booze
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Chicken-Scented Candles
This Kentucky Fried Chicken-Themed Double Down Candle is a Limited Edition
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Tear Gas-Scented Candles
Amnesty International Sent Tear Gas Scented Candles to Protest Its Use
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Pothead-Scented Candles
The Mary Jane Candle is For Those Who Love the Smell of Marijuana
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Poet-Inspired Candles
This Ceramic Candle Jar Takes After American Writer Henry David Thoreau
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Sci-Fi Scented Candles
This Star Wars-Themed Soy Wax Candle is Designed to Smell Like Tatooine
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Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Bakery-Inspired Scented Candles
The Joya x Dominique Ansel Birthday Candles are Naturally Scented
Aromatic Anime-Themed Perfumes
These Studio Ghibli Perfumes Come in Three Scents
Travel-Inspired Modern Candle Collections
Jupiter Smells Rich Candles Offers Luxurious Products
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Artist-Inspired Perfume Designs
The Frida Kahlo Eau De Toilette is Aesthetically Minded
Disney-Inspired Home Fragrances
Aroma360 Transports Individuals into the Magical World of Disney
Lifelike Egg Candles
These Egg Candles from scandles are Part of its Farmers Market Range
Zodiac Perfume Palettes
Zodica Perfumery Curated 12 Scents to Represent the Sun Signs
Charm-Like Fragrance Bottles
By Far's Stylish Fragrance Bottles Double as Charms
Minimalist Aromatherapy Candles
The Play Candle by b, halfmoon is Vegan and Cruelty-Free
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
Sponge-Like Aroma Diffusers
This Terracotta Foam Diffuser by Premnath Basa is Naturalistic
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Mesmerizing Aroma Diffuser Lamps
The 'Aroma Lava' Lamp is Visually and Aromatically Stimulating
Sneaker-Inspired Fragrance Launches
New Balance Presents its Inaugural Distilled Fragrances
Waterless Fragrance Diffusers
Homedics' SereneScent Transforms Homes with the Power of Aroma
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Personal Fragrance Balms
Orphéon by Diptyque is an Alluring Refillable Solid Perfume
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Exquisite Autumn Candle Collections
Dans Un Jardin Boasts Six Distinct Candle Scents for Fall
Scent-Inspired Streetwear
The Fresh af Collection Shares Styles That Celebrate 25 Years of Febreze
Tofu-Inspired Fragrances
Pacifica Beauty's Baked Tofu Scent Brings Awareness to Mindful Choices
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
Edible Butter Candles
Papa Johns Created the Garlic Butter Candle for National Garlic Day
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
Calming Fun-Loving Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Offers a Range of Scents That Reduce Stress
Immersive Dollhouse Candles
Homesick's Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Shares Rose and Jasmine Notes
Cafe-Collaborative Candle Capsules
Diptyque Launches 'The Art of Gourmandise' with Café Verlet
Fizzy Cola Fragrances
Snif's Soda Snob is a Scent that Captures the Essence of Carbonated Drinks
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Neuroscientifically Crafted Scented Candles
Caftari Introduces Mindful Scented Candles
Intimate Skin Scents
The First Three Pleasing Fragrances Explore the Essence of Skin on Skin
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Pizza-Inspired Fragrances
Slice Society by Snif Has Notes of Bail and Tomato Sauce Accord
Aromatic Memory Projection Systems
The Scent Camera & Memory Station by Yue Wang is Immersive
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
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
Soothing Candle Sets
Keys Soulcare Boasts the Sage + Oat Milk Votive Candle Set
Refillable Designer Candles
Diptyque Explores the World with its New Refillable Candle Capsule
Novelty Fish Tin Candles
The Tinned Candle Trio from Fishwife is a Fun Holiday Stocking Stuffer
Biodegradable Dual-Fragrance Perfumes
Maison 21G's Optional Scents are Over 90% Biodegradable
Regal Inaugural Candle Collections
Alexander McQueen Launches its Inaugural Candle Capsule
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
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
Waste-Reducing Refillable Candles
The Voluspa Japonica Collection Now Comes in a Refillable Option
Affordable Home Fragrance Collections
Dollar General Debuts a Fragrance Line with Slatkin + Co.
Earthy Mushroom Candles
Loewe's Mushroom Candle Has a Scent Inspired by Portobello Mushroom
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
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
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
Functional Fragrance Collections
Pacifica's New Fragrance Collection is Backed by Neuroscience
Comforting Aromatic Candle Collections
The Harriet Allure Candles Come in Four Aromas
Flower-Filled Humidifiers
The 'Potpourri' Aromatherapy Humidifier by Yong Zhang is Eye-Catching
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
Next-Gen Incense Cones
thedropletco's Droplets Transform Spaces with the Power of Scent
Sensorial Fragrance Collections
These New Fine’ry Fragrances Come in Seven Scents
Smart Scent Diffusers
AIRIA by Febreze Adapts Technology from Thermal Ink-Jet Printers
Next-Gen Skin Scents
The Scent of Commodity Milk Lays Close Like a Second Skin
Dill Pickle Fragrances
Wicked Good's Dill Pickle-Scented Fragrance is Salty & Briny
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Sci-Fi Fragrance Collections
The Hotel Collection Star Wars Range Marks May the Fourth
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
Aromatic Wellness Collections
Present & Grounded: Palo Santo Sage Fuses Self-Care & Scent
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Smoky Tea Fragrances
Smoky Soul by Olfactive Studio Features Osmanthus-Infused Black Tea
Compact Plug-In Diffusers
Below Sixty's Refined Diffuser Reimagines Home Fragrance
Tunisian-Inspired Fragrances
Ourside's Clean Luxury Fragrances are Vegan and Responsibly Made
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Aromatherapeutic Fragrances
Kelly Lee Owens and Hæckels' Scent 08 is a New Way to Experience Scent
Sustainable Candle Brands
Apollo Candles Prides Itself on Sustainability and Multi-Functionality
Smart Candle Warmer Lamps
The REIDEA ES1 Smart Candle Warmer Lamp Safely Enhances Ambiance
Beachside Home Fragrances
Pura & Mersea Dropped Relaxing Home Fragrances That Remind of the Sea
Farm-Fresh Candles
Boy Smells' Farm to Candle Trio Plays with Fruity, Earthy, Herbaceous Notes
Art-Inspired Home Fragrances
Pura and The Metropolitan Collaborated on Scents for the Home
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
Inclusive Candle Brands
VIGYL is a Trailblazing Fragrance House Celebrating Queer Culture
Musky Oil Perfumes
My Scent by Jennifer Fisher is Warm, Comforting, Casual and Sensual
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
Extravagant Candle-Filled Suitcases
Diptyque's Candle Suitcase Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
Smoky Dessert Candles
Boy Smells x Magnolia Bakery Created a Smoldering Banana Pudding Candle
Romantic Home Fragrances
The 2024 Febreze Scent of the Year is Romance & Desire
Luxurious Lifestyle Fragrance Products
Maison&Muse Now Offers Car Fragrances and Cleaning Products
Creamy Oat Milk Candles
The Pop & Bottle x Moodcraft Vanilla Oat Milk Candle Shares Sea Salt Notes
Celebrity-Designed Textured Candles
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Launches a New Candle in Two Colorways
Smart Car Diffusers
The Philips OlfaPure 7300 Lets Drivers Match Scents to Their Moods
Haunting Glacial Fragrances
Jöklalykt is an Ode to Disappearing Icelandic Glaciers
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
Elevated Fragrance Capsules
M. Hainey Expanded Its Fashion Offerings to Perfumes, Candles & More
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
Scientific Dragon-Inspired Candles
Blueme Debuts the Lunar New Year Limited Edition Votive Set
Pizza-Scented Game Controllers
Microsoft's New Video Game Controller Smells of Fresh Pizza
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Deep Affinity Fragrances
The SOULMATE Collection Features Layerable Scents That Also Stand Alone
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
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Customizable Air Freshener Plug-Ins
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Warmers Now Have MaxControl
Exquisite Home Fragrances
Cie Luxe California is a Prominent Player in the Home Fragrance Industry
Pastry-Scented Eyeshadow Palettes
Too Faced's Newest Eyeshadow Palettes Smell Like Pop-Tarts
Luxurious Bespoke Candles
TAJA Collection: Redefining Thoughtful Gifting with Customizable Candles
Cannabis Odor Neutralizers
ScentAir's Cannabis Neutralizer Creates Fresh-Smelling Spaces
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
Mosquito Repellent Candles
Clovers Garden's Mosquito Repellent Candles Boast Various Scents
Calming Vanilla-Scented Candles
Pop & Bottle Has Teamed Up with Moodcast Candles on a New Product
Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners
Dacia Created an Air Freshener Range Inspired by Top UK Road Trips
Modern Citrus Candles
Loam's Citrus Season Candle is Refreshing and Uplifting
Romantic Room Fragrances
'First Kiss' by Moodcast is a pura Smart Scent Blend
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
Dainty Tale-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Introduces The World of Peter Rabbit Candle Collection
Earthy Multi-Sensory Candles
Boy Smells & Kacey Musgraves Collaborated on the Deeper Well Candle
Pared-Back Premium Candles
The Homesick Starter Collection Shares Smaller Sizes & Simpler Notes
Fan-Chosen Candle Scents
Trader Joe's Winning Eucalyptus Scented Candle is Now Available
Bohemian Home Fragrance Blends
ScentAir's Whisper Home Patchouli Has a 1960s Inspiration