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Best Flameless
Flameless Taper Candles
Tired of candles you have to clean up after? These flameless tapers look just like the real thing, just without all the mess. Plus, you won't have to worry about blowing them out before you leave the house. Place the set of six together or spread them around the house for elevated ambiance throughout your space.
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Best Beeswax Tapers
Natural Beeswax Taper Candles
Made of 100% natural beeswax, this set of six tapers is loved by Amazon customers: "These candles are a beautiful, natural color. They burn a long time and are worth the cost." Other Amazon reviewers love how they don't drip or produce smoke, even when you burn them for hours at a time.
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Most Colorful
Hand-Painted Striped Taper Candles
Go for a more colorful look with these hand-painted striped tapers made in South Africa. According to the brand, each candle is carefully crafted by a team of at least 12 artisans. Try out a set of four for a pop of color throughout the house.
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Best Black Tapers
Black Taper Candles
Going for a monochromatic look or even a spooky Halloween vibe? These black taper candles come in a set of four and are available in a range of sizes. And if you're not looking for black candles specifically, this set also comes in a range of other bright shades.
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Best Dripless
Dripless Taper Candles
Known for being dripless, these candles come in 30 colors and four different sizes. At just under $20, customers appreciate how affordable they are. "I received the product on time and the quality was great! Just like the advertised pictures and the pricing was reasonable. I can’t wait to use these for my upcoming baby shower," raves one Amazon reviewer.
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Best Under $5
Unscented Ivory Taper Candles
For under $3, these ivory taper candles are well worth the price tag. If you're not sure about tapers yet, give them a go with this affordable set of four. Try out glass, metal or gold taper candle holders for a classic look.
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Best White Tapers
Tall White Taper Candles
All-white tapers bring elegance to any gathering. These unscented candles are available in three different heights so you can choose what's best for your space. Set all 12 in gold holders for added sophistication, or try out different styles throughout your space.
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Best for Holidays
Holiday Tiny Taper Candles
Who doesn't love decorating for the holidays? Whether you're decking the halls for Christmas or creating a cozy vibe for fall, this set of 12 is available in holiday-themed colors, making them the perfect addition to any tablescape.
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Best Scented
Scented Hand-Dipped Taper Candles
Root Candles describes the scent of these tapers as "woody and sweet, accented with hints of fir balsam, vanilla and natural patchouli oil." With over a thousand 5-star reviews, this set of two is great for a candlelit dinner during the holiday season.
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Unique Design
Bow Taper Candles
These taper candles are about as cute as they come. With three pastel-colored bows on each, this set of two is bound to melt the hearts of your houseguests. "I love the colors of the bows!! These are adorable," raves one Anthropologie customer.
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Best Lavender-Scented
Lavender-Scented Taper Candles
These lavender-scented soy candles burn without producing smoke. Instead, they give off a soft, delicate lavender aroma. But if lavender isn't your preferred fragrance, try vanilla, green tea, citrus or rose-scented. The best part? Each scent corresponds with a matching color!
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Best Color Selection
Taper Candles
If you love nothing more than embracing color, go for this pick that comes in 14 different shades. With classics like ivory and white and more trendy hues like sage and dove, this set of six candles can be integrated into any room with ease. Match your Christmas decor with reds or greens or go for a more summery look with blues and yellows. The possibilities are endless!
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Best Twisty Tapers
Double Twist Taper Candles
Unique yet sophisticated, twisted tapers are a fun addition to the dinner table, mantel or coffee table. Go for a whimsical take on the classic taper with pink or green twisted candles. This set of six makes for an eye-catching centerpiece on any surface.
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Best Under $10
Dipped Taper Candles
This simple pair is affordable, classic and high quality. "Perfect color that blends into my decor anywhere I put candles," raves one Crate & Barrel customer who bought the set in rust brown. Try them in peony, latte brown or cranberry for a subtle splash of color.
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Rustic Style Tapers
Cedar Stick Candles
Add a touch of nature to your home with these pink beeswax tapers shaped like branches and twigs. Customers love the charming yet sophisticated look this set of two brings to their space. "These candles (I ordered two) have an elegantly rustic style. The level of detail is amazing. The beeswax is...well, the bee's knees!" raves one reviewer.

Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC's TODAY.com, where she covered everything from entertainment news to pop culture updates.
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