To say we’re obsessed with candles is an understatement! We love how their scent creates ambience in the home and how they can be decor pieces in their own right. We’re willing the warmer weather to come sooner by switching our wintery candles over to summer scent candles that ooze sun-kissed days and balmy nights!
Finding the perfect candle can be hit and miss โ some smell sickly, others don’t carry scent all the way through, and don’t even get us started on those that use a wick that’s too small for the candle size which creates that annoying well in the centre.
Shop with confidence from our round up of the best candles that smell like summer!
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1. The Little Flame Co Crushed Lime & Sea Salt candle from $34.95
Ok, we may be a tad bias because she is a friend but Cheyenne’s candles are THE BEST! Her latest range in these oh-so-stylish ceramic vessels have elevated her already fabulous candles to a whole other level. Fitting the earthy, minimalist aesthetic that’s so hot right now, you can reuse these vessels around your home or send them back for a refill.
Buy it online here
2. al.ive Sweet Dewberry & Clove candle $59
Speaking of stylish ceramic vessels, we also love this al.ive candle with a unique blend of pawpaw and dewberry. Layered with hints of mint, coconut and vanilla sugar, it’s a tropical holiday in a candle!
Buy it online here
3. Maison Blanche Cucumber & Mint candle from $22
A candle that makes this round up of the best summer scent candles year after year is this one from Maison Blanche! Infused with notes of cucumber, melon, star jasmine, mint, and green tea leaves, we love its crisp, refreshing aroma. Each candle in their range is DIVINE and hand poured in Sydney Australia.
Buy it online here
4. Country Road votive candle $49.95
Infused with pink grapefruit, bergamot and citrus botanicals, this candle has the uplifting and zesty aroma of summer. We’re big fans of Country Road’s candle range โ especially because they come in reusable porcelain vessels which make beautiful decor pieces after you’ve finished enjoying the candle.
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5. No 27 Fragrance House Fig Tree candle $49.00
Forget about your hectic week for just a moment when you burn this calming candle. Fig tree is a fresh fragrance with fruity top notes of melon and fig, floral accords of jasmine and violet all on a base of rich, woody oak moss and velvety cashmere.
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6. Palm Beach Linen candle $42.95
Palm Beach Collection is a family owned and run Australian business and we adore their luxurious yet affordable range of hand poured scented candles. So many would be perfect for summer but ‘Linen’ takes the cake for us.
Buy it online here
7. Cocolux Wile Frangipani candle $85
Wistful and nostalgic, the Cocolux wild frangipani scent is derived from a unique essential oil blend. Rich and true to this summer flower, this evocative scent will transport you to a tropical paradise.
Buy it online here
Do you have a favourite candle for summer? Share it in the comments below so we can add it to this list of the best summer scent candles. We’re always on the hunt for new candles!
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Disclaimer: this article was first published in November 2019 and has been updated with new candles.
Candles are a fantastic way to add warmth and a lovely scent to a space!
Totally agree ๐ Do you have a favourite?
What a lovely article! I LOOOOVE candles!! Can’t wait to restock when I get home!
Hi Danni! So great for you to visit ๐ Wishing you a safe move back to Australia and hopefully these candles will help soothe any travel blues you may have!
Oh! We LOVE Candles! Our favourite is the vanilla by Glass House! Makes our house smell like freshly baked cookies! <3
Thanks for sharing your favourite candle, sounds yum!!
P.S. My favourite candle which I always keep buying is Glasshouse Montego Bay – coconut lime HEAVEN.
Ohhhhh yes! We’ve had that one before and we LOOOVE it too! It has such a fresh, morish scent!
Loveeee this article, i’m absolutely addicted to candles!!! Haven’t tried any of these! Do you have a favourite out of these Gina? Also i’m always looking for ones that actually smell as strong as you want them to smell when burning? ๐ Great article!
We can imaging you online shopping for these candles as we write this, ha ha ๐ We thought we did well to narrow down our favourites to a top 6, picking 1 is too hard! Knowing what you like, we suggest you try TANDA’s lime and coconut candle ๐