The fragrances of candle making are an integral part of the design and aesthetics of the final product. The right scent can make a room more inviting, set the mood, and even help you relax and sleep better. Candle making can be a DIY project that’s fun to do with the kids, and you can choose to make candles that are either all-organic or have a more vintage, textured look.
Read on for more best candle making scents.
Our Editor’s Best Candle Making Scents Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
P&J Fragrance Oil Autumn Set | Brown Sugar, Apple, Harvest Spice, Vanilla, Forest Pine, and Snickerdoodle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies, Diffuser Oil Scents
- Oil Uses: Designed for but not limited to candle scents for candle making (especially works well with soy wax candle making), diffuser oil scents, freshie scents, oils for laundry, soap making supplies, slime scents, oils for skin, perfume oil, bath and body formulations, bath bombs, and many more essential DIYs.
- Made Easy: Amber shade bottles with easy dispensing euro dropper caps. Whether you are candle making, creating car freshies, or looking for the next summer essentials. Each fragrance oil scent is ready for any craft.
- Premium Grade: P&J fragrances oils are highly concentrated with a strong scent. With more than 30 years in the industry, these enhanced formulations were developed by our IFRA certified master perfumers. Our oils are safe and ideal for every home.
- Cruelty-Free: With over 150 different oils ranging from 10ml, 30ml, and 100ml bottles, we are proud each aroma is cruelty-free and phthalate-free. As well as sourced and manufactured in the USA. Flash Points >200
- Autumn Set Includes: This collection features 6 - 10ml premium fragrance oils delivered to you in a beautiful gift box. A meaningful gift for both men and women whether you are attending a birthday, wedding celebration, or house-warming party.
$16.99
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Bestseller No. 2
P&J Fragrance Oil Farmhouse Set | Old Books, Butterscotch, Honey, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Pecan Pie, Maple Syrup Candle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies
- Oil Uses: Designed for but not limited to candle scents for candle making (especially works well with soy wax candle making), diffuser oil scents, freshie scents, oils for laundry, soap making supplies, slime scents, oils for skin, perfume oil, bath and body formulations, bath bombs, and many more essential DIYs.
- Made Easy: Amber shade bottles with easy dispensing euro dropper caps. Whether you are candle making, creating car freshies, or looking for the next summer essentials. Each fragrance oil scent is ready for any craft.
- Premium Grade: P&J fragrances oils are highly concentrated with a strong scent. With more than 30 years in the industry, these enhanced formulations were developed by our IFRA certified master perfumers. Our oils are safe and ideal for every home.
- Cruelty-Free: With over 150 different oils ranging from 10ml, 30ml, and 100ml bottles, we are proud each aroma is cruelty-free and phthalate-free. As well as sourced and manufactured in the USA. Flash Points >200
- Farmhouse Set Includes: This collection features 6 - 10ml premium fragrance oils delivered to you in a beautiful gift box. A meaningful gift for both men and women whether you are attending a birthday, wedding celebration, or house-warming party.
$16.99
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Bestseller No. 3
P&J Trading Fragrance Oil Surf & Sand Set | Salty Sea, Sand, Coconut, Island Life, Aloe, Seashore Candle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies, Diffuser Oil Scents
- OIL USES: Designed for but not limited to candle scents for candle making (especially works well with soy wax candle making), diffuser oil scents, freshie scents, oils for laundry, soap making supplies, slime scents, oils for skin, perfume oil, bath and body formulations, bath bombs, and many more essential DIYs.
- MADE EASY: Amber shade bottles with easy dispensing euro dropper caps. Whether you are candle making, creating car freshies, or looking for the next summer essentials. Each fragrance oil scent is ready for any craft.
- PREMIUM GRADE: P&J fragrances oils are highly concentrated with a strong scent. With more than 30 years in the industry, these enhanced formulations were developed by our IFRA certified master perfumers. Our oils are safe and ideal for every home.
- CRUELTY-FREE: With over 150 different oils ranging from 10ml, 30ml, and 100ml bottles, we are proud each aroma is cruelty-free and phthalate-free. As well as sourced and manufactured in the USA. Flash Points >200
- SURF & SAND SET INCLUDES: This collection features 6 - 10ml premium fragrance oils delivered to you in a beautiful gift box. A meaningful gift for both men and women whether you are attending a birthday, wedding celebration, or house-warming party.
$16.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Bakery Essential Oils Set - Fragrance Oil for Diffusers, Candle Making - Pumpkin Pie, Coffee Cake, Oatmeal Cookie, Gingerbread, Cinnamon Apple Aromatherapy Scented Oils (5ml)
- 🍪【Set Of 14 Bakery Essential Oils】 This essential oils set includes Chocolate Chip Cookie, Coffee Cake, Oatmeal Cookie, Gingerbread, Pumpkin Pie, Brandy, Creamy Vanilla, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Banana Nut Bread, Cinnamon Apple, Cherry Cheesecake, Cornbread, Coconut Cream oil.
- 🍪【Reliable & Safe】Our aromatherapy oils are strictly formulated to IFRA standards, rigorous testing makes sure every scent is safe and guaranteed, No Additives, Fillers, Bases or Carriers Added, highly concentrated, safe ingredients.
- 🍪【DIY Homemade Products】These aromatherapy oils perfect for DIY scented candles, soap, bath bombs, aroma beads, perfume, or to enhance shampoos, lotions, creams and cleaning products for clothes, carpets, yoga mats, etc.
- 🍪【Widely Use】Essential oils are used for diffuser aromatherapy, just add a few drops to freshens rooms with a long-lasting aroma scents. Whether it be office, meeting room, study, or bedroom, living room, yoga centers, bathroom, SPA centers. Enrich your every day with a fragrant journey as it transports you to a whole new state of mind, drop by drop.
- 🍪【Perfect Valentine’s day Gift Set】 Elegant packaging gift set for every occasion, perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holidays, Teachers' Day, Father's days, Mother's days, Valentine’s days, Christmas and more.
$19.99
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SaleBestseller No. 5
Vanilla Essential Oil 30ml/1.01fl.oz, MAYJAM Premium Vanilla Oils for Aromatherapy, Diffuser, Soap Making, Candle Making, Long Lasting Scents
- Wonderful Scent: Vanilla essential oils are highly concentrated liquids derived from the vanilla fruits, providing a warm, sweet, and comforting aroma. The scents are rich and long-lasting, enhancing your space with a cozy and inviting atmosphere
- Essential Oils for Diffusers for Home: The warm, comforting scent of Vanilla oil enhances the ambiance of your home. Its sweet and inviting aroma lingers gently, creating an welcoming atmosphere of relaxation, perfect for unwinding after a long day
- DIY Usages: Beyond its popular use in aromatherapy diffusers, Vanilla oil offers endless possibilities for DIY projects. It can be incorporated into various handmade creations such as soaps, candles, bath bombs, body lotions, sprays, and more
- Essential Oils for Candle Making: Add depth and warmth to your homemade candles with our vanilla essential oil. Its versatile scent blends seamlessly with various fragrances, ensuring that each candle you craft is a delightful sensory experience
- Essential Oils for Soap Making: Vanilla oil adds a soothing and inviting fragrance to handmade soaps, enhancing their appeal and charm. Its complex and enduring scent profile leaves a lasting impression, making each soap a fragrant masterpiece
$5.39
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SaleBestseller No. 6
PHATOIL 9PCS Essential Oils Gift Set, 10ml/0.33fl.oz Scented Oils for Soap, Candle Making, Premium Quality Essential Oils for Diffuser, Humidifier, Massage
- Top 9 Essential Oils Set --- This gift set includes 9 x 10ml bottles (Lavender, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Citronella) and 2 droppers. You can use one kind of essential oil one time or you can DIY the essential oils you want. With this essential oil set, you can enjoy different essential oil fragrances every day.
- Wide Range of Uses --- Our essential oils are commonly used in massage, aromatherapy, diffusers, humidifiers, skin care, baths, hair care, saunas, air freshening, or to make soap, scented candles, bath bombs, perfume, etc.
- Multi-Space Use --- Essential oils can be widely used in yoga, living room, bedroom, office and car. Simply add a few drops to your favorite diffuser for a wonderful room feeling scent.
- Ideal Gift --- Packed in a beautiful gift box, outside with well transparent seal wrapping. This essential oils set is also a great present for Mother's Day, Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, Holidays, Teachers' Day, Father's Day, and more.
$12.99
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SaleBestseller No. 7
FUHITIM Fragrance Oil Gentlemen's Set, Scented Oil for Candle Scents for Candle Making, Soap Making Scents, Diffuser Oils Scents | Leather, Sweet Tobacco, Teakwood, Bay Rum, Cedar, Sandalwood (6*10ML)
- 【Fragrance Oils for Men】These essential oils for men come in a value pack of 6 -10ml widely used. Include Leather, Sweet Tobacco, Teakwood, Bay Rum, Cedar, Sandalwood. Our oils are safe and ideal for every home.
- 【Premium Essential Oils Set】Each fragrance oil is beautifully packaged in a 10ml glass amber bottle with safety seal cap. The scents are extremely rich, complex, and long lasting. Diffusing our essential oils at home, each scent and method will unlock your senses in its own special way. For external use only, keep in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
- 【Endlessly Versatile】It is simply used for but not limited to candle scents for candle making (especially works well with soy wax candle making), diffuser oil scents, freshie scents, oils for laundry, soap making supplies, slime scents, oils for skin, perfume oil, bath and body formulations, bath bombs, and many more essential DIYs. Each fragrance oil scent is ready for any craft.
- 【Suitable for Multiple Occasions】 Hey fellas, looking for a fragrance that's both masculine and sensual? Check out gentleman's fragrance oil ! Use them in the office, car, or any formal setting. And can be used in aromatherapy, bath, massage, spa and so on.In any occasion you need, Diffusing our gentleman's essential oils, each scent and method will unlock your senses in its unique way.
- 【Amazing Gift Set】6 - 10ml premium fragrance oils delivered to you in a beautiful gift box. A meaningful gift for both men and women whether Ideal choice for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, Teacher's Day, Father's Day, and any occasion. If you have any questions about the essential oil set, you can contact us and we will provide you with timely answers.
$9.99
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Bestseller No. 8
Bramble Berry Cashmere Fragrance Oil 2 oz | Warm Cozy Scent with Vanilla for Candles, Soap, Lotion, Perfume & Bath Bombs | Skin Safe, Vegan, Paraben & Phthalate Free, DIY Craft Essential
- LUXURIOUS, COZY SCENT: A warm and inviting blend that evokes softness and comfort—perfect for candles, body care, and spa-inspired DIY gifts.
- IDEAL FOR HANDMADE CREATIONS: Use in cold process soap, lotion, wax melts, bath bombs, and more; a favorite for hobbyists and small-batch crafters alike.
- CLEAN FORMULA, SKIN SAFE: Free from parabens and phthalates; vegan and gentle enough for direct skin contact when properly diluted.
- LONG-LASTING FRAGRANCE THROW: High-quality formula ensures your products retain a beautiful scent that lingers, whether used in wax or water-based applications.
- MULTIPURPOSE FRAGRANCE OIL: Perfect for home fragrance, perfumes, body scrubs, and diffuser blends—one bottle supports a wide range of DIY uses.
$12.99
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Bestseller No. 9
Lagunamoon Essential Oils Set - Top 6 Blends for Diffusers, Home Care, Candle Making Scents, Fragrance, Aromatherapy, Humidifiers, Gifts - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Orange (10mL)
- Top selling essential oils set: We create our essential oils using rigorously tested ingredients. Top blends, make pampering a luxurious experience with our set of 6 10ml oils. Perfect for blending to make candle making scents, making DIY soap scents or a unique aromatherapy experience. Join 170,000+ customers who love our essential oils for diy crafts, aromatherapy and candle making!
- Plant-powered ingredients from around the world: Our team brings you the purest tea tree essential oil from Australia, eucalyptus from China, lavender from France, orange oil from Brazil, and peppermint and lemongrass from India.
- Extra Potent: Some essential oils can go rancid quickly once exposed to heat, light and oxygen. Our FrostProtect bottle keeps oil stable for 24+ months, so you can enjoy the benefits of your oils for longer.
- Steam-distilled and cold pressed for longer lasting aroma: LagunaMoon never uses nasty solvents like hexane or other toxic chemicals. We carefully distill our potent oils to preserve their fragrance for longer.
- Perfect Gift: Comes in a beautiful gift box, this essential oil set is the perfect gift for your loved ones: Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Mother’s Day, Anniversary, Wedding gift, etc. Make any occasion memorable with our 6pc Essential Oil Set.
$9.95
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Bestseller No. 10
PHATOIL Sweet Fruit Candy Fragrance Oils for Aromatherapy, 3.38FL.OZ Diffuser Oils for Home, Perfect for Aromatherapy, Humidifiers, Yoga, DIY Candle and Soap Making - 100ml
- About PHATOIL Fragrance Oils: Experience the luxury of PHATOIL Premium Diffuser Oils, crafted with top-quality ingredients and infused with a long-lasting scent that pampers all your senses.
- Premium Quality Aromatherapy Oil: PHATOIL fragrance oil with a long lasting scent that pampers all your senses. Cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
- Product Details: Peeling the skin of a green apple, the grapefruit juice is breaking open, the tartness of the pineapple is covered by the sweetness of the hard candy, the creaminess is overflowing at this point, accompanied by the freshness of the white flowers, the warmth of the coconut vanilla hits, the ambergris aroma lingers, and there's a contented thought of a child getting colorful, colorful candy.
- Versatile and multi-functional: our premium oils can be used for aromatherapy, diffusers, soaps, candles, homemade cleaning products, bath salts, and body washes.
- Risk-Free Purchase: Trust in PHATOIL's commitment to safety and quality, with a risk-free purchase guarantee. Contact us for a free replacement or refund if you have any issues.
$9.99
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Best Candle Making Scents Buying Guide
Before choosing the best candle making scents you should consider following options:
1. Top-note scent: This is the fragrance that you smell first upon opening the bottle. Top notes are typically lighter, fresher scents that evaporate quickly.
These scents are great for freshening a room without overpowering it. Top notes are great for candles because they evaporate quickly, leaving behind the middle and base notes.
2. Middle-note scent: This is the main scent that you smell when burning the candle. Middle notes typically have a rich, prominent scent.
They typically last longer than top notes, but not as long as the base notes. Middle notes are great for candles because they fill the room with a stronger, less fleeting scent.
3. Base-note scent: This is the scent you smell after the wax has melted and the middle and top notes have evaporated.
Base notes are typically the strongest and longest lasting of all scents. They are also typically the rich and deep scents.
Base notes are great for candles because they fill the room with a strong scent that lasts a long time.
4. Top-note, middle-note, and base-note blends: If you want to create a complex scent, you can blend different notes to create a unique fragrance.
For instance, you may want to create a middle and base note blend with a top note of fir for a Christmas scent.
To do this, you would blend essential oils of fir and sandalwood, with a top note of rosemary essential oil.
What else you should know about candle making scents
1. What are the most popular candle making scents?
The most popular candle making scents are lavender, vanilla, and jasmine.
2. How do you choose the right scent for your candle?
The best way to choose the right scent for your candle is to figure out what type of scent you are looking for. Are you looking for a relaxing scent, or a more energizing one? Once you know what type of scent you are looking for, you can start to narrow down your choices.
3. How do you make sure your candles smell great?
There are a few things you can do to make sure your candles smell great:
– Choose high-quality fragrance oils that are specifically designed for candles.
– Make sure the fragrance oils are properly diluted before adding them to the wax.
– Use a good wick that will help the candle burn evenly and produce a good amount of fragrance.
– Store the candles in a cool, dark place until you’re ready to use them.
4. What are the benefits of using essential oils in candles?
Some benefits of using essential oils in candles are that they can help to improve the smell of a room, can help to create a relaxing atmosphere, and can also help to purify the air.
5. How do you make sure your candles don’t smell too strong?
You can make sure your candles don’t smell too strong by keeping them in a cool, dry place.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best candle making scents. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best candle making scents will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.