6 Celebrity Candles the Editors of ‘AD’ Actually Love

Notes: Guatemalan cardamom, dried mate leaves, Sri Lankan cinnamon, carrot seeds and leaves, Indonesian patchouli oil, vetiver oil

“Troye Sivan is a man of taste, so when he launched his own home goods brand I just knew that we were all in for a treat. Tsu Lange Yor debuted with three candles, but all you really need is Sassafras. Full disclaimer, I don’t love soy-based candles, but whenever I light this, I hear the intro of Sivan’s song “One of Your Girls” in my head as the smell of woods, smoke, warm spice, and leather permeates the room. As does the sensual experience that is intended: ‘crackling underfoot, fire, burgundy carpet, early sunset, good sleep.’” —Sydney Gore, contributor

Notes: Woods, smoke, warm spice, leather

“This sage and oat milk candle from Keys Soulcare by Alicia Keys envelopes your space with a warm, soothing scent that’s sweet and light. Hand-poured and housed in a simple yet chic black glass vessel, the votive is an excellent choice to create a sense of calm—or inject a small piece of Keys’s home into your own.” —Audrey Lee, commerce editor

Notes: Sage, oat milk

“I was pleasantly surprised by the two candles from Drake’s Better World Fragrance House that I tried out. I tested the Muskoka and Williamsburg Sleepover (LOL) candles and found that while both have a fairly masculine scent, it’s pleasantly subtle (so many of the musk- or tobacco-scented candles are overpowering). The glow of the flame through the blue glass of the container is also a really nice look. These would make a solid holiday gift for any of the Drake fans in your life.” —Charlotte Collins, associate digital features editor

Notes: Aldehydic, salicylate, water flowers, rose, floral/amber, tuberose, ylang, patchouli, vetiver, musk, amber

“As someone who passionately hates the taste of tomatoes, I was genuinely surprised at how much I liked Cravings’s Tangy Tomato candle. The winter blues are certainly settling in in my house, and I appreciate the fresh garden scent the candle brings to my space. It’s what I think my house might smell like if I lived in a Nancy Meyers movie kitchen and just happened to leave the window open throughout a spring day. All the Cravings candles are incredibly potent—I could smell them through the cardboard box they came in long before I lit any matches—which, in my opinion, is what you want out of a candle. But these can become overwhelming to the more scent-sensitive, so steer clear if you prefer something subtle.” —Katherine McLaughlin, associate digital features editor

Notes: Tomato, herbs, olive oil

“The aptly named Bright, Hot Candle from Harry Styles’s Pleasing collection did not disappoint. Its sweet plum, cedarwood, and amber notes filled my living room without being too overpowering, and the lid is a great perk to shut in the smoke after you snuff it out. The chic glass bowl makes it kind of a showpiece. It’s officially billed as a “keepsake glass bowl,” and without any branding splashed across it actually does lend itself to being repurposed in the home.” —Charlotte Collins, associate digital features editor