It’s no secret that I love candles, especially luxury candles. I appreciate the way these little luxuries elevate my home and create a certain atmosphere. Lighting one feels like a tiny nervous system reset. There are several brands that I love, but let’s be honest — buying luxury candles can add up fast. So I try (sometimes unsuccessfully) to maintain one or two favorite brands so my wishlist doesn’t get too long.
My favorite brand can shift from year to year, but in general I do think we all have a fragrance soulmate—the one that feels like it was made with us in mind.
So, which luxury candle brand is your perfect match?
Let’s find out.
Trudon
You’re the Main Character (Without Trying to Be)
You appreciate beautiful things, but not because they’re expensive. You love them because they tell a story.
Your dream vacation includes lingering over lunch somewhere in the South of France, browsing antique shops, or wandering through palace gardens pretending you live there.
Your home is layered rather than decorated. You’d rather inherit furniture than replace it. You prefer linen napkins because paper ones simply don’t feel the same.
You appreciate craftsmanship, history, and timeless design.
You probably…
- Read coffee table books for fun.
- Believe lighting is everything.
- Think luxury should whisper but don’t mind splurging on timeless accessories
- Secretly judge hotel lobbies by how they smell.
Your signature candle: Cyrnos, Gabriel, or Ernesto.
New. release to try: Figuerie
Diptyque
You’re Effortlessly Cool
You’re somehow always the first person to discover the restaurant everyone else starts recommending six months later.
Your style looks uncomplicated, but every detail is intentional.
You own striped sweaters, oversized sunglasses, great books, and probably know how to pronounce French designers correctly.
You appreciate understated luxury and don’t feel the need to explain your taste.
You probably…
- Have excellent playlists.
- Bring beautiful wine to dinner parties.
- Prefer museums to amusement parks.
- Think less is usually more.
Your signature candle: Baies, Figuier, or Feu de Bois
New release to try: Pinede (Pine grove)
LAFCO
You’re the Ultimate Host
Your guests somehow always end up staying longer than they planned.
Not because your house is perfect—but because everyone feels comfortable there.
You know that hospitality isn’t about impressing people. It’s about making them feel welcome.
Your kitchen usually has fresh flowers and something delicious baking—or at least excellent snacks.
You probably…
- Own multiple serving trays.
- Light candles before guests arrive.
- Have a favorite farmers’ market.
- Send handwritten thank-you notes.
Your signature candle: Sea & Dune, Champagne, or Feu de Bois.
New release to try: Front Porch
Harlem Candle Company
You’re Cultured, Curious, and Love a Good Story
You believe the most beautiful things have a history.
You’re drawn to art, music, literature, and design that reflects a rich cultural heritage. You love discovering brands with a point of view, and when someone asks where you found something, you’re just as excited to tell them the story behind it as you are to show it off.
You probably…
- Love visiting museums and historic neighborhoods.
- Believe every home should have a signature scent.
- Appreciate jazz, soul, or classic films.
- Think luxury should have substance as well as style.
Your signature candle: Josephine, Langston, or Speakeasy.
New release to try: Eartha’s Garden
Boy Smells
You’re the Friend Who Introduces Everyone to New Things
You never wanted your home to smell like “fresh cotton.”
You’d much rather smell tomato leaves, suede, smoke, pepper, cannabis, fig stems, leather, or something nobody can quite identify.
You enjoy surprising people.
Your home feels collected, creative, and a little unexpected.
You probably…
- Visit independent bookstores.
- Wear vintage with designer pieces.
- Like conversations that start with “Have you heard about…?”
- Think rules are more like suggestions.
Your signature candle: Hinoki Fantôme, Cowboy Kush, or LES.
New release to try: Coco Hinoki
Jo Malone London
You’re Classic With a Twist
Your wardrobe is full of white shirts, trench coats, navy sweaters, and beautifully cut blazers.
You’re polished but never stuffy.
You love fresh flowers, afternoon tea, elegant stationery, and fragrances that feel clean rather than overwhelming.
You appreciate tradition—with just enough personality to make it your own.
You probably…
- Wrap beautiful gifts.
- Love peonies.
- Keep your jewelry simple.
- Believe fresh linens are one of life’s greatest luxuries.
Your signature candle: Lime Basil & Mandarin, Pomegranate Noir, or English Pear & Freesia.
New release to try: Green Tomato Vine Townhouse
Byredo
You’re Quietly Interesting
People often tell you that your house feels calming.
You don’t follow trends—you absorb inspiration from architecture, travel, art, and design.
Your aesthetic isn’t loud, but it’s unforgettable.
You notice details other people miss.
You probably…
- Love Scandinavian interiors.
- Own ceramics from local artists.
- Have a favorite design museum.
- Think silence can be luxurious.
Your signature candle: Bibliothèque, Tree House, or Cotton Poplin
New release to try: City Stories (New York, Los Angeles)
NEST New York
You Love a Little Glamour
You’re convinced every day deserves a tiny celebration.
You enjoy beautiful entertaining, polished tables, sparkling drinks, and homes that feel vibrant and alive.
You appreciate luxury, but you don’t take yourself too seriously.
Your home is joyful.
You probably…
- Love holiday decorating.
- Never say no to fresh flowers.
- Have a favorite lipstick.
- Know that a little sparkle goes a long way.
Your signature candle: Bamboo, Grapefruit, Moroccan Amber, or Holiday.
New release to try: Something Tropical
So… Which Are You?
Whether your style is classic, creative, glamorous, minimalist, or delightfully eclectic, there’s a candle brand that feels like home. Did you find a fragrance match (or a few matches)? Let us know in the comments. And if you have any candle recommendations be sure to share that too.
Xo, Courtney
The Real Chic Life 
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