Craving a new scent for your home or looking for new gift ideas? We've rounded up the best candle subscription boxes for gifting...or keeping. And there's a curated candle of the month club for every nose out there! Many boxes surprise you with soy wax candles in fresh outdoorsy fragrances or comforting seasonal scents. Others invite you to start your candle subscription with a quiz so they can match your pillars to your personality. Some come in eco-friendly packaging or striking vessels you can reuse around your home. Many offer travel-size tins, oil diffusers, and aromatic melts alongside traditional candles. No matter which you choose, they all fill your space with dreamy scents and a warm glow. Even better? Find gift subscriptions and favorite candle boxes starting at less than $20 per month. See what candle subscription boxes have our homes feeling so cozy and smelling so nice.
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1. Vellabox
Best for natural candles, hand-poured in the USA
Image from our review.
The Cost: The Lucerna is $12 per month, the Ignis is $22 per month, and the Vivere is $29 per month with annual subscription. Subscribe here!
About This Box: Vellabox is a monthly candle subscription that sends a high-quality jar candles in your choice of size (see options below). You can count on every candle they send being hand-poured in small batches, and toxin-free. Your clean-burning candle will come nestled cozily in a reusable drawstring bag, alongside an info card that dishes the details about the scent that's about to fill your home and the independent candlemaker or small business from where it was sourced. Each Vellabox also comes with a little treat like food or a beauty item.
Candle Size: The Lucerna sends one 4 oz candle, the Ignis sends one 8 oz candle, and the Vivere sends a 16 oz candle.
Burn Time: Varies per subscription tier and per candle. Vellabox sources their candles from a different small business each month. Up to 25 hours for 4 oz candles, 50 hours for 8 oz candles, and up to 80 hours for 16 oz candles.
Check out our Vellabox details and reviews for more info on subscribing. Ships free to the US, $5/box to Canada.
2. The Burlap Bag — handmade soy candles with quirky labels
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The Cost: $20 per month + free shipping for the Candle Club. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!
About This Box: The Burlap Bag Candle Club sends one small-batch candle in a limited-edition surprise scent in a 9oz amber glass jar with a black metal lid, plus a book of their unicorn matches every month. Each aroma comes in a glass jar with its silly-named scent printed on the front. Every soy candle delivered by this subscription is hand-poured in Austin, TX, and subscribers agree the scents are as heavenly as the humor is lighthearted. If you're thinking of gifting a candle to a friend, this sub is a great option.
Good to Know: The Burlap Bag offers additional good-smelling home subscriptions, all with free shipping! They include the Room Spray Club ($10/month), the Soy Wax Melts Club ($7/month), and the Smelly Combo Club ($30/month), which is a candle, room spray & wax melts combo subscription.
Candle Size: 9 oz.
Burn Time: 70+ hours.
Check out our Burlap Bag Candle Club details and reviews for more info on subscribing. Ships to the US only.
3. Brooklyn Candle Studio — sustainable soy candles with ethical production practices
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The Cost: $35 per delivery + shipping for the classic subscription, $45 per delivery + shipping for the Deluxe subscription. Subscribe here!
About This Box: The Brooklyn Candle Studio Candle of the Month Club is a candle subscription service that surprises you with the seasonal scent of their selection, but lets you choose whether you'd like a new candle to arrive every 1, 2, or 3 months. Every candle is made in Brooklyn, NY using 100% soy wax, making for a clean burn that's eco-friendly. Their candles are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and petroleum-free. The classic subscription comes with one 7.5 oz Minimalist jar candle and a box of long matches. The Deluxe box sends a jar candle, a gold travel tin candle, and a box of matches.
Candle Size:
- Double-wick Escapist jar candles are 13 oz.
- Single-wick Minimalist jar candles are 7.5 oz.
- Travel tins (in Deluxe subscription) are 0.5 oz.
Burn Time:
- Up to 70 hours for Escapist jar candles.
- Up to 50 hours for Minimalist jar candles.
- Up to 5 hours for travel tins.
Ships to the US and internationally at varying rates.
4. Wickbox — luxury candles picked to match your scent preferences
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The Cost: $29.95 per month + shipping for the Medium box, $39.95 per month + shipping for the Large box. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!
About This Box: If you love luxe candles in eye-catching containers, Wickbox is where you'll find them! You'll indicate your scent preferences at the start, and Wickbox will surprise you with a seasonal scent that they're sure you'll love. After burning through each candle, Wickbox encourages subscribers to clean out the jars and use them as vases, storage, or other ways to creatively reuse these pretty pieces. If you decide to gift this candle subscription, it ends up being like two presents in one!
Candle Size: Specific sizes vary per box.
Burn Time:
- 30-60 hours for medium-sized candles sent in the Medium box.
- 60-100 hours for large-sized candles sent in the Large box.
Check out our Wickbox details and reviews for more info on subscribing. Ships to the US for $5 and worldwide at varying rates.
5. Keap Candle Subscription — coconut wax candles with nature-inspired scents, sent in plastic-free packaging
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The Cost: Starts at $47.50 for 1 candle every other month + free shipping on orders $60+. Choose 1 candle every month, 2 candles every month, or 1 candle every 2 months. Subscribe here!
About This Box: Keap is a sustainable candle company offering a subscription that gives you $10 off the regular cost of their candles. Each candle is ethically made in Brooklyn, NY, and sent in plastic-free packaging. Their use of coconut wax means you can expect a slow, clean-burning candle, and their scents are all inspired by the natural world. When you sign up, you're given the option to choose the first scent you'd like to receive, then you can expect a surprise in subsequent boxes. Their minimal glass candleholders are meant to be reused and they're returnable, too. Each delivery comes with a small box of matches and limited-edition art that's on-theme.
Good to Know: Each month Keap includes a tealight of next month's scent, so you can let your own nose decide! They'll drop you an email a few days before shipment to check your preferences. While this candle subscription service doesn't include a scent survey, you're welcome to let them know if you have aroma preferences by emailing [email protected].
Candle Size: 7.4 oz.
Burn Time: 45 hours.
Ships to the US for free.
6. Woodfire Candle Company — seasonal soy candles with wood wicks
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The Cost: $50 per quarter + shipping.
About This Box: Eco-friendly soy wax, the comforting crackle of a wood wick, and premium-quality fragrance oils and essential oils creating clean scents—three reasons to love Woodfire Candle Company! Their seasonal candle subscription sends a box filled with Minnesota-made candles of all kinds, including early access to exclusive scents and a value of at least $90 in each shipment.
Good to Know: How amazing is that oblong wooden candle holder with multiple wicks in the photo above? Woodfire sells them separately (sans candle) on their page, so you can DIY your own cool candle or simply use it as a bowl!
Candle Size: Varies per month.
Burn Time: Varies per candle.
Ships to the US.
7. Wicked Flame — artisan soy candles & vegan bath, body, and skincare products
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The Cost: $54.99 per month + free shipping. Save with longer commitments. Subscribe here!
About This Box: If you weren't already making time for self-care, the Wicked Flame subscription will completely convince you! In this beautiful, black-owned subscription you can expect at least 4 full-size products, which will include a handmade soy candle nestled in with a spread of vegan soap, scrubs, salts, soaks, body butter, masks, serums, or oils. Each month's box is curated around a theme and also comes with an exclusive playlist to enjoy as you explore your small-batch, cruelty-free (and often kosher and certified organic) skincare and body goodies.
Candle Size: Varies per month.
Burn Time: 50+ hours for 10 oz candles, 40+ hours for 8 oz candles.
Ships to the US for free.
8. Paddywax Candle Bar — get a secret scent and candle holder every month
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The Cost: $25 per month for The Candle of the Month Box.
About This Box: This box is a complete surprise! Paddywax Candle Bar promises a surprise candle and vessel every month, for $25 and free shipping. Every month the brand creates a signature, highlighted vessel, so not only is the scent a surprise, but so is the holder. Some of their signature scents include Amber + Smoke, Leather + Oak, and Pink Pepper Grapefruit.
Good to Know: Paddywax offers in-person, or at-home pouring experiences, so you can turn this into a fun family, date-night, or solo activity.
Candle Size: Not indicated.
Burn Time: Not indicated.
Shipping is free.
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How many rooms of your house have candles awaiting their next big moment? Please, tell us all about your candle obsession in the comments!
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