22 best pumpkin spice scented candles to fragrance your home this fall

Nothing signals the beginning of cozy season more than pumpkin spice scented candles – warming and soothing, pumpkin is the perfect fall fragrance. 

Pumpkin spice is one of the best scented candles for colder, darker months because seasonal scents provide mood enhancement to alert our senses that change in the air. The spicy notes of ingredients like nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon really draw us into the autumn months, and when you add pumpkin into the mix you know fall is here.

Everyone from high street brands to smaller indie businesses are embracing the trend this year. Our home experts have selected the very best pumpkin spice-scented candles to fragrance homes with a sweet and spicy aroma this fall.

22 best pumpkin spice scented candles 

"Pumpkin spice scented candles have become almost shorthand for cold weather in the way that 'cut grass smell' equals spring," says Lizzie Ostrom aka Odette Toilette, author of Perfume: A Century Of Scents. "So when we get our first sniff each year of the scent, our brain realizes that change is afoot." 

Pumpkin spice candles: US

Devotees of Bath & Body Works will adore this delicately scented candle, one of the best aromatherapy candles in our line-up, from the cult wellbeing brand. It's inspired by the sweet aroma of a coffee shop serving our favorite seasonal lattes.

The ever-popular pumpkin spice latte scent boasts notes of freshly brewed espresso, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. The cheery orange jar, which omits a warm glow while it burns, will make a great fall addition to your countertop. The design comes complete with a secure twist lid too.

Add some serious shimmer to your home with Voluspa's luxe take on all things pumpkin spice, presented in an eye-catching gold jar that will look elegant displayed in your home. Custom embossed, it's wrapped in 'the iconic Japonica woodblock inspired print', with the shimmering design serving only to further accentuate the glow of the candle. 

This mouthwatering pumpkin spice candle features a blend of Kabocha Pumpkin, Vanilla Marshmallow, Coconut Crema, and Cinnamon Spiced Brûlée, meaning it's almost (almost) good enough to eat. Hand-poured in America, the candle isn't tested on animals and is free from phthalates, parabens, and sulfates. It's also available to buy in a smaller size for $20 if you have less room or want a smaller option.

Specially created for homes with pets, Pet House's Pumpkin Spice candle is said to eliminate up to 99% of pet odors. This seasonal favorite boasts a non-toxic fragrance and is paraben, phthalate, and dye-free. But onto the fragrance—as well as the pumpkin-spice scent, this candle also features shades of maple butter, vanilla bean, and cinnamon sugar. 

It's an irresistible scent that combines some of the coziest smells and foods of the season. So if you love all things fall food, and want to ensure your candles aren't damaging to your pets, this is the pumpkin spice scented candle for you.

Ideal for bringing a splash of '90s cool into any home (did you catch the Spice Girls reference on the jar?), this playful candle from Ryan Porter is hand-poured and scented with natural oils. As well as pumpkin, you'll pick up on notes of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and vanilla, as well as the delicious-sounding pie crust. Best of all, a portion of all sales is donated to women's charity, Friendship Bridge, making it a pumpkin spice candle with heart, too. 

For a traditional, reliable scent, look no further than Glade's Toasty Pumpkin Spice candle. A cost-effective classic, this candle would work just as well in the kitchen, eliminating any food smells, as it would in the living room. It's also super affordable, at just $16.59—the lowest price point on our list. But there's little sacrifice in quality for the lower price tag, as this Glade option offers a powerful scent and also has a 60-hour burn time.

Yankee Candle's Spiced Pumpkin candle is, arguably, the most iconic in the pumpkin arena. While the UK has discontinued it in favor of the Tonka Bean & Pumpkin option, it's still a best seller in the US. With top notes of spiced pumpkin, citrus, and nutmeg, it also comprises cinnamon, clove, and vanilla as the intriguing yet instantly hunger-inducing 'baked notes'. 

While the $31 option is for the largest jar (which weighs in at a hefty 22oz, or 623g), it's also available to purchase in a range of other sizes, too. But it's worth noting that the bigger option has one of the longest burn times, at 110-150 hours (and if that's a little more than you wanted to spend, you could also see it if features on our list of the best Yankee candle deals). You can also get this scent in the form of reed diffusers, as well as tea lights, and car air fresheners, too, if you've already got plenty of candles for your home. 

This stylish candle features notes that stretch from pumpkin all the way through to vanilla, with a dash of ginger and sugar in there too, for good measure. It's presented in a simple jar (ideal for upcycling into a vase once the wax has burned out), with an on-trend industrial label that home decor fans will adore. 

For an extra $15, you can personalize the candle with the message of your choice, making it a great gift option, too. Homesick's pumpkin spice candle is presented in an eye-catching vibrant cardboard box, which features tumbling golden leaves dancing amid a field of pumpkins—making it even more of a fun choice for a gift.

This single wick offering is one of the most charming pumpkin spice candles out there – with a mini wooden spoon decoration that hangs alongside an adorably quirky label that depicts a pumpkin pie recipe. The rustic-looking aesthetic is topped off perfectly with a cork lid, to add a Farmhouse feel to the overall look. This candle would make the ideal seasonal gift, and it's the perfect price point too.

Aside from looking irresistible Charming Farmhouse's harvest pumpkin scent is infused with spicy cinnamon, crushed clove, golden nutmeg, and smooth vanilla to create a heady fragrance that sets the tone for cozy evenings snuggled up in the warmth. 

Fill your home with the delicious aromas of pumpkin with a side of sweet pancakes. This Lidded Glass Jar Pumpkin Pancakes Candle from Opalhouse hits the spot for a pumpkin scent to create an autumn feel for your home with a subtle undertone of a pancake house.

For added effect the wick also softly crackles while it burns, bringing a warm and cozy ambience that feels reminiscent of sitting beside an open fire – the perfect atmosphere for snuggly fall evenings. The glass jar also features a decorative gold lid to ensure it looks attractive on the countertop even when it's not in use.

Pumpkin spice scented candles: UK

This delicious Spiced Pumpkin candle boasts an uplifting blend of nutmeg, orange peel, and lemon zest, with additional notes of caramel, tonka, and vanilla (among others) layering up the scent. It’s the definition of comforting and manages to be sweetly seasonal without veering towards sickly. 

Delivered in a luxurious box, Glass & Wick’s Spiced Pumpkin candle is crafted by hand in Nottingham, England. The minimalist white jar is gorgeous too and would make for a stylish addition to any fireplace, desk, or countertop. For an extra £3, you can opt to add a gold lid to your order as well, perfect for keeping dust away from your candle. This is also a candle with a conscience. Two trees are planted with every Glass & Wick order, meaning you’re bringing a gorgeous fall scent into your home and helping the environment, too.

Handmade and hand-poured, Select Aroma's Pumpkin Spice Soy Wax Candle will bring some bespoke artisan charm into any home. Each candle is delivered in a neat hessian bag, with instructions enclosed that cover everything from that all-important first burn to wick maintenance. 

It goes without saying this mini version of the candle smells divine. As well as the obvious pumpkin notes, it also features a lovely blend of seasonal spices, including nutmeg, ginger, and clove. This pumpkin spice candle also boasts some impressive eco-credentials. As well as being made from vegan soy wax, it has an eco-friendly wick, is free from lead, plastic, and parabens, and features neither paraffin nor mineral wax. Oh, and it's made from vegan and cruelty-free essential oils, and its paper labels are both recyclable and biodegradable.

For a Halloween twist on the pumpkin spice scented candles trend, these cool pumpkin spice candles from Ajouter HQ are a great pick. There are actually two scents available to choose from – and whilst the mysterious-sounding Black Flame (featuring pumpkin, bourbon, and coconut, among others) is a tempting option, it's the Pumpkin Spice candle we're interested in.

The Pumpkin Spice option features many of the usual scents you'd expect – pumpkin, cinnamon, and clove – but with some unexpected additional fragrances thrown into the mix, too. You should be able to detect subtle hints of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry apple too, resulting in a refreshingly fruity finish. And the jars are a big selling point too for those who prefer quirky design. Available in three trendy shades (stone, orange, and purple), they also have fun 'Free Spirit' slogans emblazoned on them for added festive appeal.

If you're looking for pumpkin spice-scented candles that will bring some serious style into your home, the effortlessly cool aesthetic of the Nomad Society's Forever Sunday candle will easily manage it. 

From the typography on the label to the apothecary-inspired jar, it's an incredibly chic package. And when it comes to the scent, this is a pumpkin spice candle inspired by all things lazy Sundays – with a focus on pumpkin and cinnamon that creates a super-cozy feel. The candle is also available in a larger size too, a 500ml option can be ordered for £35.

Silver Mushroom's Pumpkin Spice Soy Candle is packed full of goodness. Crafted from kosher non-GMO vegan soy wax, it's gluten-free, non-toxic, void of phthalates, and also cruelty-free, too. In addition to those many accolades, it also looks great, the candle is contained within a rustic-looking jar that's both country-chic and timelessly elegant. 

When it comes to the scent, it has strong pumpkin spice notes, as well as wafts of cloves, buttercream, cinnamon, smoke embers, and vanilla. It weighs 340g, which makes its 60-plus-hours burn time even more impressive – and is actually so coveted that it's temporarily out of stock. We'd suggest getting on that waiting list ASAP.

The first thing to say about this candle is how strikingly stylish it is – presented in a pumpkin-inspired orange vessel topped with a luxe gold lid to instantly give the design a seasonal seal of approval, and that's before you've even ignited the pumpkin spiced scent. Appearance aside, this candle is the perfect budget-friendly pick for someone who's looking to try our pumpkin spice candles without breaking the bank in the process.

Presented in an orange-hued glass jar, the candle offers a subtle scent that manages to be sweet without veering too close to saccharine. The harvest pumpkin scent is interwoven with delectable notes of vanilla nutmeg, crushed cinnamon, and sweet brown sugar – leaving it smelling a little like a wholesome spicy porridge. Warming and delicious. 

This pick from Kindred Fires comes in a gorgeously illustrated jar which is one of the major selling points of this candle – and great for those who want their candles to be decor items as well as delicious points of scent. 

This sweet fragranced candle is actually available in a dozen different flavors, with Candied Pumpkin making the perfect pick for pumpkin spice fanatics. Made by hand in Manchester, free deliveries are available for all UK orders. If you're looking for a seasonal gift, the candle's label can be personalized with the message of your choice. As such, the jar can make for a long-lasting memento, long after the wax has burnt out.

Calling all caffeine fans! That Charming Shop's mouthwatering pumpkin spice candle will bring the coffee shop straight to your home with a scent that combines pumpkin with coffee, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Presented in a sophisticated white box and poured into a lid-topped glass jar, this is the perfect pumpkin spice candle option for someone looking to bring a little bit of minimalist elegance into their home alongside a very classic pumpkin spice scented candle.

Pumpkin clove and orange zest are masterfully blended in this evocative candle mixed also with twists of vanilla and cinnamon, which means this option neatly treads the line between sweet and savory. We adore the blend of scents in this candle, which feels really sophisticated and not overly sweet at all.

 As well as smelling incredible, it's also presented in a stunning bronze jar, which is exclusive to Anthropologie. Ideal for keeping once the candle is no more, the jar arguably makes a great decorative piece on its own and will make a great addition to any mantlepiece, shelf, or counter. 

If you're looking to find a seasonal scent that isn't too overtly 'pumpkiny' this fall, look no further than The White Company's Fireside candle, which is akin to a firework display in a jar. The limited-edition scent is a touch darker than your traditional pumpkin spice option, with birch and amber entwined with smoked wood for a more subtle, sultry aroma. Perfect for multiple seasons (namely fall and winter), it's a great option for those wanting a candle that will work in their home post-Halloween and post-Christmas, too. 

Packaged in an effortlessly chic black-and-white box, it would make a great gifting option for a seasonal birthday, or as a Christmas gift.

If you're looking for a pumpkin spice latte candle you can't get much better than this quaint design by Blackthorn Candles that comes complete with the frothy top to capture the authenticity of the much-loved coffee shop beverage. And just like the real thing this pumpkin spice candle is a comforting and sweet blend of toasted pumpkin with just the right amount of spice. The scent of pumpkin is enhanced by top notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove and base notes of smoked embers and vanilla to create this perfectly balanced fall fragrance.

Another thing to note, to save any mess, is that the whipped wax topping may overflow when lit – so be sure to burn this candle on a plate or protective layer to save surfaces below. Handcrafted in the West of Ireland this delicious pumpkin scent is also available as wax melts and tealights for a fully immersive experience. 

Small but might, this petite tin is bursting with appeal. First thing to appreciate is the strikingly colourful decoration on the exterior that makes it a joy to have on any countertop. Secondly is the powerful scent that captures the essence of fall favourites – pumpkin and spice. 

The scented candle by Voluspa comprises of Kabocha pumpkin pulp, coconut crema and Spiced Brûlée notes which harmoniously blend together to create an unforgettable seasonal scent. 

And, if you're looking for more fun ways to illuminate your home this fall, why not take a look at our guides to the best Diptyque candles? We've also got a simple nine-step guide if you want to learn how to make candles at home for yourself, too.