Top Candle Trends for Fall 2025
When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, candles become a daily ritual. Fall is all about cozy spaces, warm lighting, and scents that feel like home. Each year brings new trends in fragrance and design — and 2025 is no different. Here’s what’s big this season.
1. Warm Spiced Gourmands
Autumn and spice go hand in hand. This year, expect gourmands — blends that smell almost edible — to take center stage. Think apple cider, pear with spice, or warm notes of cinnamon and clove. These fragrances instantly make a room feel welcoming.
2. Forest & Woodsy Scents
Nature-inspired scents are on the rise, and fall 2025 brings a return to grounding fragrances. Fraser fir, cedarwood, and amber blends are perfect for evoking cozy cabins and outdoor escapes without leaving home.
3. Luxury Minimalism
The packaging trend continues: sleek, simple jars with natural tones are replacing flashy labels. Consumers are looking for candles that double as décor — something that looks as good on a coffee table as it smells when lit.
4. Bigger, Longer-Burning Candles
Consumers want more value, and larger candles with extended burn times are a must-have this fall. Multi-wick and oversized vessels create a statement piece while filling a space faster with fragrance.
5. Layered Home Fragrance
Pairing candles with reed diffusers is trending in 2025. Candles bring instant atmosphere, while diffusers keep the scent consistent throughout the day. Together, they build a layered, long-lasting fragrance story in your home.
How to Choose the Right Fall Candle
When choosing a seasonal candle, consider the mood you want to set. Do you want a cozy kitchen filled with spiced scents? A living room that feels like a forest retreat? Or a romantic evening atmosphere with amber and musk? There’s a candle trend for every space.
Fall at Scent of Home
At Scent of Home, we hand-pour each candle with clean, non-toxic soy wax — always crafted to reflect the warmth and comfort of the season. From spiced cider to woodsy blends, our fall collection is designed to bring coziness to your home.
Explore our Fall Candle Collection and discover the trends of 2025 for yourself.