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Best Soy Candle for Gifting
Benevolence LA Eucalyptus & Orange Scented Candle
Credit: Benevolence LA
Pros
Burns for at least 45 hours
Donations made to Zoe International
This eucalyptus and orange scented candle is sweetly underlined with herbal clary sage and musky white patchouli. The floral and earthy aroma is meant to calm nerves and anxiety while preparing your body for better rest.
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Best Soy Candle on Amazon
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Scented Soy Candle
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Credit: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Pros
25-hour burn time
Comes in a recycled glass candle jar
Leaping Bunny certified (free of animal testing)
Along with their earth-friendly cleaning products, Mrs. Meyer's has a line of plant-based candles, available in small tins and glass jars. The scents are inspired by flowers, like geranium and honeysuckle, that you'll frequently find in backyard gardens.
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Best Long-Lasting Soy Candle
LA JOLIE MUSE Marine Breeze Scented Candle
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Credit: La Jolie Muse Pros
Up to 90 hours of burn time
Featuring a daisy-patterned design, this candle's glass vessel makes a decorative statement all on its own. The fragrance is a sweet combination of fruity and woodsy scents, from lime and grapefruit to amber and cedarwood.
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Festive Pick for Any Celebration
Homesick Let's Toast Candle
Credit: Homesick
Pros
Personalized packaging
60-80 hour burn time
Say cheers to any occasion with Homesick's mandarin and grapefruit candle. Once it's lit, you'll smell hints of apple and pineapple, along with champagne grapes at the base. The personalized packaging also makes it a stylish gift for those who get a kick out of a fruity scent.
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Best Soy Candle With Vanilla and Lemon
Lulu Candles Lemon & Vanilla Bean Candle
Credit: Lulu Candles
Pros
Advertised as having a 40-hour burn time
100% cotton wick
Ideal for small rooms
A cult favorite on Amazon, this 6 oz. candle is loved for its slow burn and balanced scent. Reviewers rave that the candle is perfectly tangy and sweet since the "vanilla comes through right behind the lemon," according to one reviewer.
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Best Soy Candle for the Holidays
Grove Co. Twilight Wonder Soy Wax Candle
Credit: Grove Co.
Pros
Burns up to 40 hours
Advertised as being plastic waste-free
Celebrate this festive season with Grove Co.'s limited edition balsam fir scent. It brings the fresh aroma of a wintery forest to any room, while doubling as elegant decor for any table, counter or desk.
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Best Candle for Men and Women
Huron Citrus Scented Candle
Credit: Huron
Pros
Vegan coconut and soy wax blend
Burns up to 45 hours
100% recyclable packaging
Huron's original citrus candle includes a mix of juniper, eucalyptus, mint and aromatic greens that'll transform any room into a crisp and energizing escape. Plus, the 6 oz. glass vessels can be upcycled as drinking glasses or handy containers for your kitchen or office.
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Best Garden-Inspired Soy Candle
MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Honeysuckle Soy Tin Candle
Credit: Mrs. Meyer's
Pros
12-hour burn time
Travel-sized
Recycable packaging
Mrs. Meyer's is known for their household cleaners, but the brand's candles are just as exceptional. Surround yourself with this honeysuckle scent that's 2.9 oz. and comes in a recyclable travel tin.
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Best Fall-Themed Candle
HomeAgainStudios Apple Cider Donut Soy Candle
Credit: HomeAgainStudios
Pros
2 oz. has a 10 to 12 hour burn time
11 oz. has a 70 to 75 hour burn time
17 oz. has a 105 hour burn time
One of our editors is obsessed with this apple cider candle because it always has them craving the sugary treat! Crafted with 100% pure, plant-based soy, this pick will fill your home with the delicious aroma of fresh baked apples, cinnamon and caramel. Not to mention the spicy tang of cider!
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Best Affordable Soy Candle
Public Goods Lavender & Vanilla Scented Candle
Credit: Public Goods
Pros
Reusable glass jar
Budget-friendly
Includes lavender, vanilla, eucalyptus and coconut
Considering the top-notch ingredients, calming blend of premium fragrances and resealable glass jar, this 3.5 oz. candle definitely gives you the most bang for your buck.
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Best Tropical Soy Candle
Chesapeake Bay Candle Love + Passion Soy Candle
Credit: Chesapeake Bay Candle
Pros
50-hour burn time
100% recycable
With its fruity aroma, this candle may be your favorite — not only for its tropical scent but also for the soft frosted vessel that's just clear enough to show the flame.
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Most Fragrant Soy Candle
Capri Blue Capri Blue Capiz Jar Candle
Credit: Capri Blue
Pros
75-hour burn time
Matte glass vessel
Reviewers gave this candle five stars for its sophisticated and whimsical design. It replicates the beauty of an erupting volcano while evoking a tropical fragrance mixed with exotic mountain greens.
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Light-Scented Candle for Any Room
HHI CANDLES Vanilla Musk Soy Candle
Credit: HHI CANDLES
Pros
45-hour burn time
Lids are made from all-natural bamboo
Start with this 8 oz. candle, which has a musky aroma thanks to vanilla, cinnamon and amber. Then try out the 12 oz., three-wick option for an even longer burn.
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Best Minimalist Candle
Brooklyn Candle Studio Sunday Morning Candle
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Credit: Brooklyn Candle StudioPros
Top notes of pear and bergamot
Middle: Jasmine and gardenia
Base: amber woods
Even though it's just 8 oz., this fruity, floral candle burns for at least 50 hours. That means, it burns easy like Sunday morning (sorry, we had to).
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Best Soy Candle With Vanilla Spices
Broken Top Candle Company Cardamom Vanilla Scented Jar Candle
Credit: Broken Top
Pros
Cotton core wick
100% U.S. Grown soy bean wax
Made of essential oils
This pure soy wax candle promises zero sooting and a 50-hour burn time. Good thing, because you won't be able to get enough of its scent: warm vanilla spiced with tonka, cedar and other woodsy notes.
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Best Vintage-Inspired Candle
Paddywax Candles Apothecary Collection Candle
Credit: Paddywax Candles
Pros
Reusable glass vessel
Clean-burning cotton wick
A subtle smokiness will fill the room when you burn this cinnamon, patchouli and tobacco candle. Once you've burned through it, use the vintage-inspired vessel to store tiny bouquets or trinkets.
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Best Soy Candle for Your Home
Otherland Chandelier Candle
Credit: Otherland
Pros
55-hour burn time
8 oz.
Visually Appealing
Unlike other candles on this list, this offering from Otherland is made with a soy and coconut wax blend, making it one of the best clean-burning options. Plus, the frosted glass instantly adds a chic look to any space.
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Best Luxury Candle
LAFCO Marine Fragranced Candle
Credit: LAFCO
Pros
Formulated with natural essential oil-based fragrances
Scent inspired by water lily and salty sea breezes
100% cotton/ non-chemically treated wick
While this pick is more luxe than other options on this list, the impressive 90-hour burn time makes it well worth the price. This fresh, floral blend is ideal for the bathroom, but it'll also work just about anywhere you choose to burn it.
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Best Soy Candle for Cocktail Lovers
Anecdote Candles Bottomless Mimosas Candle
Credit: Anecdote Candles
Pros
Comes in a tumbler, jar or tin
Fresh blood orange, bergamot, and grapefruit aroma
Coconut-soy wax blend
Cotton core wick
Light this citrusy candle to take you back to your favorite weekend activity: sipping on mimosas while taking in all the "good vibes and fresh gossip." The small glass jar and travel tin make the perfect gift for your favorite brunch date.
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Best Aromatic and Woodsy Soy Candle
P.F. Candle Co. Golden Coast Soy Candle
Credit: P.F. Candle Co.
Pros
Apothecary-inspired amber glass jar
Strong Scent
Take a trip to Big Sur each time you light this candle, infused with scents that'll remind you of crashing waves, sandy shores and captivating coastlines. Choose between 7.2 oz or 12.5 oz., depending on if you're aiming for a 40 or 60-hour burn time.

Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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