When we think of Halloween-level ambiance, we immediately think of turning the lights down low and sparking a few candles to get just the right creepy vibe -- while decked out in our best Halloween costumes, of course.
And with these Halloween candles, you can truly choose how ghoulish you want to get.
Are you into the theatrical side of the season, looking for a color-changing candle that melts into a pool of blood-red wax? Do you prefer a refined, subtle vibe, using tapers, tea lights, and sculptural shapes to set the mood? Or are you purely interested in enjoying the rich, spicy scents of the fall season, with its olfactory reminder of all the macabre celebrations in store?
No matter your spooky preference, these are the best standout Halloween candles — all available online, as well as from makers and small businesses on Etsy — that will light up the witching hours ahead.
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Comes With Real Crystals
Jack O' Lantern Crystal Candle
etsy.com
$25.00
If the jack-o’-lantern design doesn't get you, then maybe its precious crystal-encrusted wax will! This hanging Mason jar-type candle is 3 inches tall and comes in a variety of iconic autumnal scents like pomegranate cider and, yup, pumpkin spice. It also has a wooden wick to add to the cozy fall vibes.
The draw, though, is that each candle comes with a beautiful blend of crystals and dried flowers, specifically carnelian (for vitality and courage), black tourmaline (for protection — very reassuring during scary season!), and jasmine and lilies.
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Best Fall Scent
Sleepy Hollow Candle
etsy.com
$24.00
As their name suggests, makes a slew of fun, premium horror-themed candles, but there's always room for a nod to the classic Headless Horseman tale in our list.
It's made of soy wax and features a cotton wick, and its phthalate-free fragrance is a spot-on autumnal blend of green leaves, cedar, and apple — perfect for evoking the iconic story's fall-forest setting.
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For Candy Corn Lovers
Candy Corn Candle
etsy.com
$15.95
With its warm, vanilla-candy scent that's decorated with candy corn, dried flowers and dried pumpkin pieces, this candy corn Halloween candle actually smells way more delicious than the real thing!
It's available in a variety of sizes, including a 4-ounce, 8-ounce, 12-ounce, and a 16-ounce jar if you can't get enough of that nostalgic, county-fair fragrance.