# DIY Pumpkin Spice Candles This Tutorial Shows Users How to Make a Pumpkin-Scented Candle By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkinscented-candle References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/111133-how-to-make-pumpkin-spice-candles-so-that-your-home-smells-like-a-psl-all-season) 'Bustle' recently released a tutorial for making a simple pumpkin-scented candle. With the fall season in full swing, many coffee shops are filled with the smell of [pumpkin spice lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-superlatte). This candle helps users recreate the same seasonal scent in the comfort of their own home. The tutorial is extremely simple and only requires a few basic crafting tools. The tutorial involves using vanilla candle wax and then adding pumpkin pie spice. The combination of vanilla and pumpkin perfectly mimics the signature scent of a pumpkin spice latte. The end result is a pumpkin-scented candle that is perfect for filling one's home with a signature fall smell. Not only do the candles smell delicious, but they can also be decorated to add an extra festive touch. The DIY tutorial thus provides the perfect guide for making a [simple seasonal gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-fall-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Candle Making:** Opportunities exist for simplified DIY candles with unique and personalized scents. - **Personalized Home Scents:** Innovative home scent companies can offer unique and personalized seasonal scents as an alternative to mainstream options. - **Festive Seasonal Gifts:** There is potential for businesses to create simple DIY gift kits for seasonal occasions such as Fall and Christmas. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Supply Retailers:** Suppliers can help promote simplified DIY candle making for consumers through the sale of candle-making kits and basic crafting tools. - **Home Fragrance Companies:** Innovative companies have the opportunity to create personalized home scents tailored to seasonal preferences, such as pumpkin spice, as an alternative to mainstream seasonal scents. - **Seasonal Gift Retailers:** Retailers can offer simple DIY gift kits for seasonal occasions, allowing consumers to create personalized, affordable, and festive gifts for friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall-Inspired Candle Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candier-fall-collection.md) - [Gourmand-Inspired Scent Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-new-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Bath Bomb Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-tealight.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Cafe Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-x-homesick-collection.md) - [Cheeky Seasonal Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-candle.md) - [Sweet Fall-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-monde-gourmand.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [Exquisite Autumn Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-candle-collection.md) - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md)