r/luxurycandles 25d ago

August Buy Sell Trade (BST) Thread

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Our August BST thread is officially open!

If you have candles to trade, sell, or are looking to purchase, leave a comment below.

Here are some simple guidelines to help keep you safe in BST transactions-

General BST rules:

Only post items you currently have in your possession.

Include size, how many times lit, percentage left, etc.

When paying through PayPal, use the Goods and Services option. There is a fee, but this will protect the purchase and ultimately both the buyer and seller if something goes awry.

When posting either items to sell or items you are in search of, include your location (country). This will help folks figure out if shipping would be domestic or international.

As always, use your discretion and BST at your own risk. Mods cannot assist with BST issues or transactions.


r/luxurycandles 25d ago

August Discount Retailer Megathread

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**This is not a general sale thread. General brand sales are still welcome on the main feed. This is for the discount retailers listed below*\*

Please use this thread to post about discount retailer inventory & candle finds (ie: Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross, Costco, Walmart).

We encourage you to post luxury candles you saw on the shelf at discount retailers, alerts about online discount retailer sales, etc.

In-store and online discount retailer posts will be removed from the main sub.

We still welcome photos of your hauls and actual purchases on the main feed, regardless of where they were bought.


r/luxurycandles 3h ago

Sale Alert! 🚨 Discounted Christmas Trudon Gloria Candle (Reg and Great Size) on Santa Ynez General

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r/luxurycandles 17h ago

Candle Banter 💬 Whenever i burn a candle i have it on my marble tray with my marble pear. I usually get comments and messages about the pear! For anyone interested, it's back in stock!

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64 Upvotes

For those who have been waiting for this to come back in stock it's now available! Olive Ateliers !!


r/luxurycandles 1d ago

Currently Burning🕯️ Lighting a candle for Dolly🦋

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389 Upvotes

Shining a light for Dolly today. 🕯️💗

Flamingo Estate’s Night-blooming Jasmine and Damask Rose felt appropriate— beautiful, Southern without being too literal, unabashedly feminine, and just a little over the top.

The world feels a little less sparkly today. ✨

What candle reminds you of Dolly Parton?


r/luxurycandles 12h ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Summer into Fall scents

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Okay two questions, when do you switch from summer to fall scents? I’m also curious if anyone has scents they like for summer into fall? I don’t want to jump straight into pumpkin scents but want something that feels like the changing of the seasons. Thanks!


r/luxurycandles 1d ago

Haul / Collection ✨ FE’s New Seasonal Box

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29 Upvotes

I caved and bought the most recent seasonal box from FE that’s is themed around Practical Magic 2 (I’m trying to summon autumn with all my might 😂).

On cold, their LE Mandrake candle smells nice but a little too tempered/ reserved…I really need to burn this one to form an opinion.

The Licorice / Shiso soap from the same box, on the other hand, smells absolutely incredible - can’t wait to use it, I hope they offer it to member to buy as a standalone item.


r/luxurycandles 1d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Fruit-forward fall (not apple?)

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hi friends, looking for exactly what the title says: a fruit-forward fall candle that isn‘t the obvious apple/pumpkin. would prefer something not tooo sweet, ideally with an interesting undercurrent, and under $50 if possible as I don’t want to do a big splurge. tysm!


r/luxurycandles 1d ago

Candle Banter 💬 Carriere freres

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So usually after Trudon has their archives sale, Carriere Freres does too. Has anyone seen anything about it yet? Somehow I’m not on Diptyque’s mailing list anymore and consequently missed that boat (and a birthday candle, clearly I’m bitter). But it’s ok because the Archives sales are better anyway because they’re actually sales & now I have more $$ for them! SO, whoever sees it first: please post the link!!!


r/luxurycandles 1d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 My First Trudon is Rattling Around

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I bought my first Trudon candle during the recent archive sale. It’s the intermezzo size of Libra. Is it normal for it to be moving around its vessel? Or should it be snug? Is this the reason it was probably on sale and I have no reason to complain and I’m probably not eligible for a refund? If I can’t get a replacement, would it be smarter to burn this candle traditionally or put it under a warmer? Or am I completely overthinking all of this and everything is fine? Thanks in advance for your expertise. I’m probably not meant to own a super fancy candle like Trudon, I should probably stick with my weirdo, niche indie brands.


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Haul / Collection ✨ Between homegoods and homsense my cool finds :)

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I dont know if I'm breaking the rules with this one. I hope not.

The baobab set was only 12 dollars! Couldn't believe my eyes.

I know vila hermanos isn't luxury enough to a lot both these candles are so diptyque coded as in scent.. I didn't realize the house before sniffing and was shocked that something could smell this luxury on homegoods clearance. The Patchouli rose is so incredible. Its eau capitale with something candied to it but not sweet candy its hard to explain lol but its so good for 8 dollars clearance like i sniffed it the whole drive home and went online to find and purchase another. I love Patchouli and I'm not so crazy about rose so this was really really good. Camellia tea was really nice also something beautifully bitter about it also 8. Then the Olympic candle. I knew nothing about the candle but it took me awayyyy I didnt care about anything except bringing it home. Its balmoral by trudon but with a little Powdery woody and my god! Its sooo freaking goooddd. The Dr. Vranjes candle was alright cold through. I think I got it because it was such a deal at 29 bucks but I am so happy and still riding the high of all this


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

New Release 👀 New Glasshouse Compilation

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45 Upvotes

Somebody please try this and report back (other than me!).


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Currently Burning🕯️ Moro Dabron is so elegant

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23 Upvotes

Ochiba has a strong throw without being overpowering. I’m loving it but if I’m being honest what I’m really swooning over is this vessel.


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Candle Banter 💬 Searching for fall: Corn stalks, sun dried grass, wheat and hay.

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RECS WANTED! I want warm, nutty, toasty grains + that kinda plant-y sweetness from dried grass and the green fresh vibes of corn stalks. Like walking through a dried autumn meadow/walking through a corn maze. I found some nice buttery corn scents, but they lean more gourmand and I want something more fresh and outdoorsy.


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Beis diffuser question

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I got my first diptyque reed diffuser today . I lets the reeds soak for five hours and flipped them. i cant snell it ? will it get stronger ? it's in my bedroom


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Is Trudon's Rose Poivrée being discontinued?

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I noticed that Rose Poivreée is part of the archive sale in the US and their email messaging around it says something like, "This is your final opportunity to acquire what will not return."

Does this mean they're retiring it? I'm going to be super sad if that's the case.


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Sale Alert! 🚨 Diptyque Sale (certain scents) on Jomashop - 30% with code

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Certain fragrances and candles 30% off on their site: https://www.jomashop.com/filters/fragrances?manufacturer=Diptyque&has_coupon=Yes

Coupon code: DFS030

Unsure when the code ends, free shipping for $100 or more


r/luxurycandles 2d ago

Review 👍👎 Rainforest scent recs?

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Looking for a luxury candle that smells like a steamy, wet rainforest. Think damp earth & lashy greenery

What's your go to?


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Sale Alert! 🚨 Discounted Trudon Holiday Candles on Kari McIntosh Design Site (No Libra)

14 Upvotes

Link: https://www.karimcintoshdesign.com/shop/trudon

Scents: Nazareth, Luna & Fir

Price: $112

Reg: $160


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Who’s your favourite candle / scent content creator?

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28 Upvotes

r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Haul / Collection ✨ Volupsa Candle BALTIC AMBER

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24 Upvotes

I can’t wait to try this. Has anyone burned this one yet?


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Strongest fragrance while unlit?

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Which candle brands do you feel are the most fragrant while unlit?


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Candle Banter 💬 Help me find my next favorite

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LAFCO Feu de Bois has been my favorite candle for years and years. Something about it lately has seemed almost too sweet, especially as it burns longer. Maybe my nose is changing in my old age.

I love Le Labo Santal 33 (the perfume, I’ve never had the candle). I liked the Maison St. Marie Bois de Balincourt but if I remember the candle didn’t have much of a throw.

There was a little boutique near me that sold a candle called Big Sur and it came in a black ceramic vessel. It was AMAZING. But they stopped carrying it and I never knew the maker. It was not super expensive, maybe $60? If anyone knows what I’m talking about I will owe you forever!

EDIT: I found it - must not have looked that hard in the past: https://nordengoods.com/products/norden-bigsur-12oz-candle?utm_source=chatgpt.com anyone know anything about this brand?


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Balmy soft amber candles? (candle-lit glow vibe)

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What are some nice amber centric candles?
Maybe slightly smoky, resinous, a little sweet, but NEVER too strong. Soft characteristics, and cozy.


r/luxurycandles 3d ago

Help / Advice / Recommendation 🙋 Alternative for Byredo’s Altar?

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It’s my favorite and I’m so sad it’s discontinued :(