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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MoodScentz by Wizard Wellness Debuts as First Science-Backed Scent Sprays
Evocative Cool Weather Candles
The Yankee Candle Fantastical Fall Collection Has Six Scents
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
Sweetly Scented Body Mists
Sabrina Carpenter Body Mists are Lighter Than the Pop Star's Perfumes
Bakery-Inspired Perfume Mists
Boulangerie Serves Up "Dessert for the Senses"
Soda-Inspired Candles
The Homesick Olipop Orange Cream Candle is Sweet, Summery & Nostalgic
Naturally Inspired Digital Candles
The Conceptual Magma Lamp by Zeta ID Has a Volcanic Inspiration
Playful Animation-Inspired Candle Designs
Goose Creek Taps The Smurfs Franchise for New Collection
Cereal-Inspired Candles
General Mills x Homesick Collaborated on Three Nostalgic Scents
Cottagecore Home Scent Ranges
The Bath & Body Works Spring Collection is Arriving Early
Close-Wearing Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's EAU INTIMITÉ Collection Explores Creative Skin Scents
One-Note Fragrance Mists
Bath & Body Works' Signature Scent Lab Encourages Mixing & Matching
Nostalgic Candy-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Has Partnered with M&M'S on a Unique Line
Luxury Fragrance Calendars
The 2025 Diptyque Advent Calendar Creates an Artful Ritual
TV-Themed Anniversary Candle Collections
Candier® Celebrates The Golden Girls
Mood-Matching Body Mists
Glow Hub's Collectable Body Mists are Expressive and Made to Layer
Quiet Luxury Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle YC Collection Elevates Home Fragrance
Realistic Food Candles
The Pantler’s Rations set turns familiar meals into hand-poured candles
Series-Inspired Candles
The White Lotus Collection x Homesick Shares the Scent of a Luxe Escape
Luxe Fragrance-Filled Trunks
The Maker's Fragrance Trio Trunk is a Premium, Curated Gift Set
Limited-Edition Artistic Candles
Michèle Lamy’s Candle is a Bold Fusion of Art and Design
Gourmand-Inspired Scent Collections
Lush’s New Pumpkin Spice Range Offers a Seasonal Indulgence
Fragrance Advent Calendars
Dossier's Holiday Advent Calendar Shares Designer-Inspired Bestsellers
Holiday-Ready Luxury Fragrance Lines
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Debuts a Range of Holiday Products
Storytelling Literary Perfumes
Classic Novels Inspired D’OTTO Fragrances' Literature Collection
Scent Wardrobe Fragrance Samplers
Snif’s Scent Wardrobe Sample Set Begins or Expands a Collection
Fall-Inspired Candle Releases
The Candier Fall Collection Includes New and Returning Scents
Fried Chicken-Scented Candles
Homesick Candles and KFC Deliver the Bucket of Chicken Candle
Decadent-Smelling Fragrance Ranges
Scent Lab has Introduced Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets
Villain Inspired Fragrance Lines
This Disney Villains Collection Nods to Potions Through Scent
Scent-Focused Style Boards
The Air Wick x Lindsay Hubbard Collection Elevates Home Gatherings
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fire-Inspired Luxurious Perfumes
The Maker Fire Eau De Parfum is Bold and Enticing
Floral-Inspired Candle Ranges
Bluecorn Candles Has Expanded Its Aromática Line
Mood-Enhancing Scent Collections
Marley Fragrances Channels Legacy in a New Luxury Lineup
Porous Ceramic Diffuser Designs
Les Parfumables Launches CeraScent Ceramic Diffusers
Wind-Inspired Fragrances
Atmosphere d’Emotion Explores the Symbolism of the Movement of Air
Immersive NYC Candle Experiences
Bath & Body Works Reprises its 'Candle Day Deal'
Spirited Museum Fragrances
Osmo Translated Sculpture and Sound into the Electric Harmony Fragrance
Sensorial Fragrance Retailer Experiences
The Perfume Shop Scent Sanctuary Leads 30-Minute Sessions
Alchemy-Inspired Perfume Sets
The Alchemy Collection's Eau de Parfums Evoke Silver and Gold
Bakery-Scented Candles
Snif and an Iconic NYC Bakery Teamed Up on the Mornings at Levain Candle
Baked Goods-Inspired Candles
The Goose Creek x Pillsbury Candles are Food-Inspired and Cheeky
AI-Powered Scentscapes
Osmo Created Custom Fragrances for ARTE Museum New York’s Eternal Nature
Historical Series Fragrance Collections
Scentbird x Outlander Has Scents of Passion & Adventure
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
Laundry-Inspired Candles
Snuggle x Homesick Candles Reimagines Iconic Everyday Scents
Cheeky Pickle-Themed Candles
P.F. Candle Co. Boasts the Grillo’s Pickles Candle
Festive Train Travel Candles
The Yankee Candle All Aboard to Christmas Collection
Comforting Functional Fragrances
The Nostalgia Collection by The Nue Co. Harnesses Neuroscience
Off-The-Beaten Path Scent Collections
Maesa Has Launched Scents Unearth'd
Couture-Inspired Home Fragrances
Hotel Collection x Museum of Ice Cream Drop a Unique Capsule
Luxe Fragrant Candles
The Maker Gardener Candle Features a Herbal-Citrus Fragrance
Spherical Modular Candles
The Exclusive Circle of Light Candle Collection Takes Cues from Jewelry
Scented Candle Advent Calendars
The Yankee Candle Advent Calendar Offers 24 Days of Candles
Bakery-Inspired Candle Boxes
The Maker Midi Candle Bakery Box is Luxe and Design-Forward
Fragrance-Forward Bodycare
Soap & Glory Launched Five Sensorial Mood-Boosting Scents
Aromatic Gamer Olfactory Systems
ZESTUM The Scentbar Has 10 Scents to Achieve 30 Experiences
Functional Sleep Fragrances
This Works' Own Time Uses Neuroscience to Support a Transition to Rest
Californian-Inspired Plant-Based Candles
ATWATER Introduced the 'Atmosphere: Citrus Sky Candle'
Brunch Cocktail-Inspired Candles
Candier Debuts the Spicy Like Brunch Gossip Candle
Luxe Classic Candle Updates
Diptyque Classic Candle Introduces Five New Scents and Redesign
Playful Holiday Candle Lines
Candier Spotlights Its Aesthetically Driven Holiday Candle Collection
Customizable Scented Candle Capsules
Guerlain Has Introduced the L’Art de Vivre Collection
Kitchen Freshness Devices
The Febreze TRASH Odor Fighter Reduces Up to 99% of Trash Odors
Tanner-Scented Body Mists
The Nostalgic Scent of Tanning Oil Inspired Snif's Spray Tan Body Mist
DIY Candle Refill Kits
Bluecorn Candles Emphasizes Sustainability and Creativity
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fragrances
The Strawberry Shortcake × Scentbird® Collection is Nostalgic
Book Club-Inspired Candle Collections
Yankee Candle Partners with Reese's Book Club
Nostalgic Getaway Fragrances
Grand Cuvée by Vacation is Luxuriously Scented with an 80s Flair
Collaborative Tomato Candles
The Malin+Goetz x Carbone Tomato Supercandle is Fresh & Herbaceous
Experimental Fragrance Collections
Snif Secret Menu Scents are Now Available Through Ulta Beauty
Inaugural Home Fragrance Collections
Between Spaces Debuts the Kismet and the Integridad Candles
Fragrant Flame-Free Wax Melts
ScentMatch's Home Fragrances Dupe Viral and Luxury Perfumes
Bath Bomb Diffusers
The Pumpkin Tealight by Lush Has a Festive Two-in-One Design
Functional Artisanal Candle Collections
Pinky Swear & Co. Merges Urban Aesthetics & Aromatherapy
Wellness Fragrance Candles
The White Lotus x NEST New York Transports Senses to a Thai Retreat
Limited-Edition Holiday Candles
LOHN’s Holiday 2025 Collection 'Little Golden Glows' is Nostalgic
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Botanical Scented Candles
The CYPRÈS 21 Indigo Classic Candle Boasts Refined Aromatics
Mixology-Inspired Perfumes
Mixologist Parfums Makes Scents Like the "Oud Fashioned"
Humorous Money-Inspired Candles
ALDI Announces the Return of the Burning Cash Candle
Artful Aromatic Diffusers
This Wooden Diffuser Alters Fragrance & Light Through Sculptural Design
Cozy Scent-Emitting Blankets
MagnifiScent Scent-Infused Throw Blankets Arrive at Walmart Stores
Hand-Poured Soy Candles
Homecoming Candles' New Range Features Cozy Scents for Fall
Plush-Inspired Perfumes
Three Squishmallows Fragrances Debuted with Mood-Boosting Scents
Multi-Sensory Movie Experiences
Scentbird x I Know What You Did Last Summer Enhanced a Screening
Cultured Tallow Candles
Vow Makes Edible Tallow Candles from Cultured Japanese Quail
Pheromone-Mimicking Fragrances
String Theory Fragrances Use Phero-Mimetic Tech to Enhance Desire
Romantic Serotonin-Boosting Candles
Caftari's Dolce Far Niente Candle is Rose-Scented
Hotel-Inspired Candle Scents
SIDIA Creates The MUSE Candle with The Spa at Hotel Chelsea
Mexican Aromatherapy Candles
Santu Beauty Infuses Ceremonial Traditions into Hand-Poured Vessels
Smoky Vanilla Perfumes
Fine’ry Fireside Vanille Smells Like Being Cozy by a Crackling Fire
Lavender-Scented Blankets
The Cool Calm Cotton Set by D.S. & Durga Provides Multi-Sensory Comfort
Affordable Fine Fragrance Candles
fine'ry is Bringing Fan-Favorite Dupe Scents to Home Fragrance
Elevated Home Scent Lines
Maison&Muse's Collection Features Affordable Luxury Home Fragrances
Candle Coffee Warmers
Germain Verbrackel's Warmer Concept Fixes Cold Coffee with a Tea Candle
Ritualistic Wellness Fragrances
Free Yourself Fragrances Inspire Insight, Emotion and Curiosity
Storybook-Inspired Fragrances
Classic Fairy Tales Inspired Mischief Academy's Debut Eau de Parfums
Parisian Romance-Inspired Candle Lines
La Fleur Parfumée Expands Its Luxury Home Fragrance Line
Childhood Snack-Inspired Candles
The 'Barney x Mala: PB & Jelly' Candle Features a Nostalgic Scent
Book-Inspired Candles
Yankee Candle and Reese's Book Club are Collaborating on Exclusive Scents
Scented Wax Ovals
Diptyque Positions Its Scented Wax Ovals as Excellent Stocking Stuffers
Italian Fabric-Scented Candles
Loro Piana Unveils an Opulent Candle Collection in Wooden Vessels
Scent-Sensitive Home Fragrances
Octavia Morgan Home Fragrances Embody Quiet Sophistication
Romantic Fragrant Candles
Elevate Your Space with Adlan Fragrances' Floral-Scented Candle
Provocatively Packaged Fragrances
Discothèque's Handbag Scents Were Made for Life on the Move
Branded Pickle-Scented Candles
Grillo's x P.F. Candle Co. Pickle Scented Candle is Made with Soy
Cozy Holiday Candles
Lohn's Panettone Candle Has A Deliciously Cozy Holiday Scent
Handmade Crystal Candles
Nibiru Beauty Utilizes Crystals, Natural Waxes, Herbs, and Essential Oils
Reimagined Fall Home Fragrances
The ScentAir Modern Folklore Collection Delivers Warm, Rich Depth
Branded Shower Oil Candles
The L’Occitane en Provence Almond Candle is Made with 100% Natural Wax
Cosy Nights-Inspired Candle Collections
NEOM Wellbeing Debuts Its Cosy Nights Collection
Scented Candle Collections
Tekla Enters Fragrance Through Sculptural Candles Crafted for Longevity
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Laundromat-Inspired Candles
A Clean, Comforting Setting Inspired the Byredo Coin Laundry Candle
Horror Film Fragrances
Osmo Crafted "the Scent of a Nightmare" for the Dream Eater Movie
Clean Hand-Poured Candles
California Incline’s Hand-Poured Candle Features an Elevated Scent
Inaugural Designer Scent Ranges
The Jil Sander Olfactory Series 1 Has Six Scents
Spicy Fruity Fragrances
A Fan-Favorite Candle Scent Inspired Boy Smells' Red Hot Fine Fragrance
Sourdough-Scented Candles
Bath & Body Works' Rooted Collection Has a Homemade Sourdough Candle
Indulgent Comfort Home Fragrances
Febreze Named Vanilla Suede the 2025 Scent of the Year
Earthy Scented Candles
Lohn's Evergreen Candle Brings the Scent of Balsam Fir & Cedar Indoors
Clean Ingredient Aromatherapy Candles
The Lab Co. Soy Wax Candles Come in 12 Varieties
Gourmand Bathing Experiences
A Viral Product Inspired Lush Spas' Book A Bath: Sticky Dates
Magazine-Collaborative Elevated Candles
Le Labo and AnOther Magazine Presents Amborxyde 17
Science-Backed Premium Candles
Caftari Candles Blend Mindful Elegance with Scientific Research
Orange Blossom-Inspired Candles
Fable Rune Calls Attention to Its Sicilian Orange Blossom Candle
Member-Exclusive Candles
Commodity Candles are Exclusives Scented Like Expressive Fragrances
Scent-Forward Gift Sets
Nest New York’s Holiday Gift Sets are an Indlugence for the Senses
Musician-Backed Holiday Candles
Elton John x Slatkin & Co. Brings Warmth to the Holiday Season
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Candle Maker Toolkits
Candle Jar Helps You Manage Every Step of the Candle Making Process
Aromatic Tomato Vine Candles
The Outdoor Fellow Tomato Vine Scented Candle Has a Lush Aroma
Portable Roll-On Fragrances
Ellis Brooklyn's Fragrance Oil Rollerballs are Made for Life on the Go
Sketch Comedy Tribute Candles
SANTAL 26 for SNL 50 x Saks Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary
Handcrafted Soy Candles
The Spice & Tea Exchange’s Artisan Soy Candles are Made in the US
Collaborative Menswear Brand Candles
The le PÈRE Candle is a First from the French Menswear Label
Festive Home Fragrances
The Homecourt Balsam Fireplace Collection is Seasonally Scented
Collaborative Spa-Like Candles
Etiket X Mandy's 'Hotel California' Candle Embodies Self-Care