BEAUTY

Burn, Baby, Burn

W’s editors share their favorite candles.


Cire Trudon Balmoral Candle
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“How much do I love this candle’s cozy, smoky scent? Five wicks worth!” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director

Diptyque Indoor/Outdoor Feu de Bois Candle, $290, diptyqueparis.com.

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“My boyfriend always orders celebratory bouquets from the artsy florist Ovando, so I have a soft spot for their gorgeous-smelling candles. I’m a fig junkie, so this fig, bergamot, violet leaves, and cedar wood candle gets lit at my house year round.” – Katie Becker, Beauty Editor

Ovando Dia de Campo Candle, $60, ovandony.com.

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“I love Cire Trudon’s rich scents and packaging.” – Sam Milner, Senior Market Editor and Manager

Cire Trudon Balmoral Candle, $95, barneys.com.

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“Ever since a friend tipped me off on the calming, mood-lifting benefits of jasmine, I’ve been buying beauty products with the scent in bulk. This candle’s sweet subtle scent fills the room without being overwhelming.” – Sue Williamson, Digital Editorial Associate

Rodin Olio Lusso Candle, $125, barneys.com.

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“Fornasetti scented candles always come in the most beautiful printed porcelain containers. My favorite scent, Flora, is inspired by the flowers that grow in the company’s family garden in Milan.” – Nora Milch, Accessories Editor

Fornasetti Flora Small Candle, $165, barneys.com.

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“On a no-good-very-bad day, burning this heady mixture of incense and amber transports me somewhere far, far away.” – Kat Herriman, Digital Editorial Assistant

12.29 Candle, $150, onlyscentremains.com.

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“Diptyque’s tuberose candle is almost addictive.” – Mia Adorante, Associate to the Fashion and Style Director

Diptyque Tubereuse Candle, $60, diptyqueparis.com.

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“This handsome candle has a scent to match, with notes of fig and absinthe combined with tobacco, whiskey, and patchouli.” – Sarah Leon, Web Editor

Belstaff Black Absinthe Candle, $110, belstaff.com.

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“I love all the Jo Malone candles.” – Claudia Mata, Accessories and Jewelry Director

Jo Malone candles, $35-$455, jomalone.com.

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“Malin + Goetz’s Dark Rum has notes of plum and bergamot, which blend nicely with my vintage leather couch to create a deep, calming smell—but says nothing of my character: I much prefer a glass of Rosé.” – Sam Walker, Assistant Accessories Editor

Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle, $52, malinandgoetz.com.

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“The newest candle from NEST is perfect for fall, but also has hints of citrusy currants that remind you of an endless summer. It is the only candle I burn.” – Gillian Sagansky, Assistant to the Editor in Chief

NEST Japanese Black Currant Candle, $42, nestfragrances.com.