Candles are an easy way to set a relaxing mood in your home with light, a good fragrance and a nice color. Still, when you pick the wrong ones, they become a coin suck. The worst ones barely throw a scent when lit, or they burn too quickly or unevenly. As an official candle snob who’s tried every high- and low-end brand there is, I can tell you right now: Yankee Candle makes the best of the best. The scents move around a room well without overpowering the space. The candles burn FOREVER yet pretty evenly, so I get the full money’s worth. As one reviewer puts it, they’re really the “gold standard” of candles. And today? The 22-ounce jar, or the “big girl” as I call it, is 51% off, making Amazon the cheapest place you can find this little luxury on the internet.
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Don’t let Amazon’s 15% off markdown fool you. I buy these candles year-round from everywhere (TJ Maxx, Ross when I can, etc.) and can tell you that they typically run for $34.99 at the official Yankee Candle store. But on Amazon? They’re a cool $17 if you’re fast enough on the deal.
So many candles have terrible throw, which is why they smell way better during your in-store sniff test than they do when you get them home. Meanwhile, Yankee Candle’s throw is impeccable.
One reviewer notes that you can smell them a “half a house away” and I do concur. I’ve definitely been in one part of the house and caught a gorgeous whiff of a Yankee I lit in another room. In my lifetime, I’ve probably bought and tried thousands of candles. None but the Yankee Candle travel like that, baby.
Made in America with paraffin-grade wax, these hefty candles offer a burn time of 110-150 hours. Standing 6.6 inches high, they make for a great centerpiece, without being too impeding.
And I’m not the only one who finds the Yankee Candle quality to be top-tier.
Reviewers vouch for these candles burning more evenly and being overall better quality compared to other name brands. “We absolutely love these candles for their wonderful, lasting scent and quality,” says a reviewer named RK. “Yankee Candles are very consistent with their scent and the level of scent in each candle. We have purchased many other brands and have found that do not compare to the quality of Yankee Candles; especially when it comes to filling a room with that wonderful scent.”
Deemed a “fall must-have” by many, reviews say the autumnal selection is the perfect balance of sweet and spice, filling a room without being overwhelming.
“It doesn’t feel like fall without this candle,” another wrote. “The Yankee Candle Autumn Leaves scent perfectly captures the essence of the season. The aroma is warm, inviting, and reminiscent of crisp autumn days with falling leaves and crackling fires.”
And of course, if you’re like me, and prefer non-seasonal scents year-round — so many of the brand’s bestselling candles are on sale too — including fragrances like the Pink Sands (my fave), White Strawberry Bellini, and the iconic Amber & Sandalwood — all under $20!
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These are the best of the best candles for the house or for giving away as gifts — especially while the 22-ounce jar is on sale for under $20! Check out more promising reviews below.
“Always love Yankee candles burn right and last alot longer than other candles” — Les
“Yankee Candle really is the gold standard when it comes to scented candles, and this 22oz Spiced Pumpkin jar is easily one of the best. The scent is rich, warm, and cozy without being overpowering it fills the entire room quickly and creates the perfect autumn vibe. Compared to other candle brands that lose their scent halfway through or burn down in a few days, this one is completely worth the money. The wax burns evenly, and with up to 150 hours of burn time, a single large jar lasts for weeks of regular use. If you want a classic, high-quality fall fragrance that delivers on both scent throw and longevity, you can’t go wrong with this one.” — Luke
“I love Yankee Candles, especially the Spiced Pumpkin candle —it’s the perfect cozy scent!
As soon as you light it, your space fills with a warm, inviting blend of pumpkin, spices, and a hint of sweetness. It captures the classic fall feeling without being overpowering or artificial. The fragrance is strong enough to fill a room but doesn’t assault the nostrils.
The burn time is impressive too. This large jar lasts forever, and it burns evenly if you take care to regularly trim the wick.
It’s become my go-to candle for relaxing evenings or when I want my home to feel extra cozy. Definitely a great pick for fall or anyone who enjoys warm, seasonal scents.” — S. Harman
“Pink Sands is hands down my favorite Yankee Candle scent! I’ve repurchased it multiple times, and I always buy another one as soon as I run out. The fragrance is fresh, clean, and slightly sweet without being overpowering. It fills the room beautifully and has a great scent throw, even in larger spaces. If you’re looking for a candle that’s relaxing, long-lasting, and smells amazing, I highly recommend this one. I’ll definitely keep buying it!” — Tavish
“This is my all time favorite scent from yankee candle. Every time I light it the throw on this is amazing! I usually burn in my bedroom and it comes out into the rest of the house. It melts like it should I don’t let it burn longer than 4 hours and I trim the wick length before use again and it has kept it clean. Pretty light pink color which is my favorite color pink. The length of the wicks is long when it arrives I trim down before I used at the start. Keeps from getting the jar black. Not too sweet of a smell just right. Great beach scent. I also use the wax melts. It lasts a long time depending on how much you use it. This one I’ve had since December and it is now close to middle of February” — Beach Babe 302
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