Picture this: You've come home from a long day, and you just want to relax with a glass of wine, your favorite TV show, and a great candle. Why is the candle a necessary part of that equation? Well, for one thing, smelling nice things is relaxing on its own. But, maybe you're trying to cancel out the smell of your roommate's questionable dinner, or your upstairs neighbor's smelly dog, or your own smelly dog. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that lighting a candle immediately makes us feel more relaxed. However, they can get pricey, so we did the hard work and found pretty options for $50 or less.
These candles don't just smell beautiful, they look beautiful too. That means they're great pieces of home decor for your bedroom, living room, or bathroom. They also make great gifts, and there are scents in here that are floral, woodsy, light, and everything in between. In short, you're going to find a new go-to.
This Spitfire Girl Ritual Candle ($35) makes a great gift.
Come Fall, light up this Brooklyn Candle Noir Collection ($35) candle.
This Diptyque Baies/Berries Scented Candle ($36) smells delicious and is an editor favorite.
This Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Candle ($34) smells like sandalwood.
These bright Artist Print Tin Candles ($12) are so fun.
This Voluspa Maison Blanc Mini Tin Candle Set ($18) makes a great gift.
This Parker Collection Candle ($16) can double as home decor.
How beautiful is this Anthropologie Iridescent Volcano Candle ($36)?
Cat ladies will love this PyroPet Shaped Candle ($35).
This Lunar 6 oz Candle ($14) gives off the best kind of hippie vibes.
This black Skandinavisk Candle ($45) is so cool.
Add a pop of color with this Flocked Box Candle ($20).
This Homesick Scented Candle ($30) comes in so many different scents, based on the places you love most.
Light this Boy Smells Kush Scented Candle ($32) up.
This Coal & Canary Top Knots & Tequila Shots ($28) might have our most favorite name ever.
This Ryan Porter Candle ($29) gets us.
We've never seen anything quite like this Kat Von D Saint Drip Candle ($23, originally $38).
If you're feeling moody, reach for this Kat Von D Sinner Drip Candle ($23, originally $38).
Feel beachy with this Tocca Montauk Candle ($42).
This Anthropologie Capri Blue Feathered Scented Jar Candle ($30) smells like the Italian coast.
These P.F. Candle Co. Sunset Candles ($22) are so boho chic.
This Byredo Burning Rose Candle ($43) is floral with a twist. It's sophisticated but still inviting.
This Boy Smells LES Scented Candle ($32) is minimal yet cool.
This Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Travel Candle ($36) will let you have your favorite scent anywhere you go.
This Maison Louis Marie Antidris Cassis Candle ($34) smells so much more expensive than it is.
This Jo Malone London Red Roses Travel Candle ($36) smells just like a fresh garden.
This PyroPet Shaped Candle ($35) is shaped like a unicorn, and we're in love.
Once this Anthropologie Low Small Craquelle Glass Candle ($26) burns down, you have a pretty bowl.
Light up this Boho Celestial Candle ($24) if you want a cozy night in.
This marble Free People x Northern Lights Roca Bowl Candle ($28) is gorgeous.
This Antica Farmacista Iron Wood Candle ($46) smells like sage and basil.
This Diptyque Feu de Bois/Wood Fire Scented Candle ($36) smells like a crackling fireplace.
This Tocca Cleopatra Candle ($42) was clearly made for royalty.
This Boy Smells Lanai Scented Candle ($32) is tropical in the best way possible.
This Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Travel Candle ($36) is soft and feminine.
This Vintage Parisian Candle ($20) is a piece of decor and a candle.
Say yes to this Lively Jasmine.Sea.Sun Candle ($35).
With this Voluspa Classic Candle Duo ($30), you don't have to pick a favorite scent.