Fragranced candles can do a lot to set the atmosphere, but it is unlikely you will find these scented options at your nearest mall. Many are inspired by pop culture, while others take after odorous food items. One was even designed with a social message.
Music, movies and television shows are all designed to entertain us and engage at least one of our senses. Some creative Etsy users have taken it upon themselves to imagine what they might smell like as well. The result is fragranced candles inspired by Taylor Swift's Blank Space, the Tardis from Doctor Who and Tatooine in Star Wars. Others have turned to video games, books and poets for inspiration.
Many people use scented candles to mask the smell of particularly fragrant foods. However, some of these smell like the foods you might try to hide.
This turn shows an appreciation for novelty items and experiential fandom.
20 Unusually Fragranced Candles

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Rich Inebrient Candles
This Jack Daniel's Candle is a Delightful Use of Old Whisky Bottles

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Video Game-Scented Candles
This Delightful Collection of Themed Candles Will Appeal to Gamers
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Music-Inspired Candles
This Scented Candle Collection From Anthology Candles is Based on Songs
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Wizard-Scented Candles
These Candles Smell Like Famous Characters in the Harry Potter Movies
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Book-Scented Candles
These Soy-Based Candles Creatively Smell Like Old Books
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Mexican Cuisine Candles
The Burrito Scented Candle Will Have you Dreaming of Lunchtime
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Masculine Scented Candles
The Bamford Grooming Department Edition 1 Candle is Musky and Romantic
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Blood-Scented Candles
This Blood Scented Votive Candle Will Add a Macabre Touch to Your Home
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Cinematic Scented Candles
This Tiffany Blue Candle is Inspired by a Classic Audrey Hepburn Film
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Starbucks-Scented Candles
This Starbucks Mocha Scented Candle Makes Your Home Smell Like a Cafe
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Fictional Castle-Fragranced Candles
The Green Candle Represents the Bold Color of The Emerald City
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Time Machine-Scented Candles
This TV Show and Book Candle is Inspired by the Doctor Who Tardis
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Frat House-Scented Candles
This Unusual Candle Smells Like Vintage Movie Posters and Stale Beer
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Novel Scented Candles
These Frostbeard Fragrances are Inspired by Popular Fantasy Series
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Brew-Scented Candles
The Beer Scented Candle Will Fill the Room with an Aroma of Booze
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Chicken-Scented Candles
This Kentucky Fried Chicken-Themed Double Down Candle is a Limited Edition
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Tear Gas-Scented Candles
Amnesty International Sent Tear Gas Scented Candles to Protest Its Use
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Pothead-Scented Candles
The Mary Jane Candle is For Those Who Love the Smell of Marijuana
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Poet-Inspired Candles
This Ceramic Candle Jar Takes After American Writer Henry David Thoreau
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Sci-Fi Scented Candles
This Star Wars-Themed Soy Wax Candle is Designed to Smell Like Tatooine
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Bakery-Inspired Scented Candles
The Joya x Dominique Ansel Birthday Candles are Naturally Scented
Modern Luxury-Focused Fragrance Lines
COS Expands into the Fragrance Market with cos perfumery
Naturally Inspired Digital Candles
The Conceptual Magma Lamp by Zeta ID Has a Volcanic Inspiration
Mini Vacation Fragrances
The Kayali Vacay in a Bottle Shares Four Travel-Ready Scents
Food-Inspired Candle Collections
The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Summer Treat-Inspired Candle Collections
Goose Creek Has Teamed Up with Popsicle® and Good Humor®
Artist-Inspired Perfume Designs
The Frida Kahlo Eau De Toilette is Aesthetically Minded
Plant-Based Aromatherapeutic Fragrances
RMS Beauty & Heretic Collaborated on Scarlet Moon
Nostalgic Candy-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Has Partnered with M&M'S on a Unique Line
Lifelike Egg Candles
These Egg Candles from scandles are Part of its Farmers Market Range
Disney-Inspired Home Fragrances
Aroma360 Transports Individuals into the Magical World of Disney
Multifaceted Personal Fragrances
This H&M Beauty Fragrance Collection Builds a Scent Wardrobe
Cozy Luxe Home Fragrances
Pura x Pantone Interprets the 2025 Color of the Year Through Scent
Girlhood-Celebrating Candle Collections
Candier Debuts the Bold Girl Crush Collection
Series-Inspired Candles
The White Lotus Collection x Homesick Shares the Scent of a Luxe Escape
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
Toy-Like Aroma Diffusers
The Diptyque Culbuto Oscillating Diffuser Has an Unexpected Form
Streaming Series Scented Candles
The Bath & Body Works x Stranger Things Candles are 80s-Inspired
Limited-Edition Artistic Candles
Michèle Lamy’s Candle is a Bold Fusion of Art and Design
Efficient Candle Subscription Marketplaces
SCENT Announces a Rebrand & a New Roster of Fragrances
Fried Chicken-Scented Candles
Homesick Candles and KFC Deliver the Bucket of Chicken Candle
Decadent-Smelling Fragrance Ranges
Scent Lab has Introduced Exclusive Holiday Gift Sets
DIY Fragrance Oils
VedaOils Fragrance Oils Offer Versatile Scents Crafted for DIY Luxury
Luxury Nature-Inspired Fragrances
Diptyque Explores Nature’s Overlooked Treasures for its New Line
Mood-Enhancing Scent Collections
Marley Fragrances Channels Legacy in a New Luxury Lineup
Fire-Inspired Luxurious Perfumes
The Maker Fire Eau De Parfum is Bold and Enticing
Floral-Inspired Candle Ranges
Bluecorn Candles Has Expanded Its Aromática Line
Cheeky Candle Fragrances
AEMBR Boasts the BETWEEN THE SHEETS Deluxe Candle
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Wind-Inspired Fragrances
Atmosphere d’Emotion Explores the Symbolism of the Movement of Air
Immersive NYC Candle Experiences
Bath & Body Works Reprises its 'Candle Day Deal'
Alchemy-Inspired Perfume Sets
The Alchemy Collection's Eau de Parfums Evoke Silver and Gold
Baked Goods-Inspired Candles
The Goose Creek x Pillsbury Candles are Food-Inspired and Cheeky
Scent-Focused Style Boards
The Air Wick x Lindsay Hubbard Collection Elevates Home Gatherings
Tofu-Inspired Fragrances
Pacifica Beauty's Baked Tofu Scent Brings Awareness to Mindful Choices
Edible Butter Candles
Papa Johns Created the Garlic Butter Candle for National Garlic Day
Pretzel-Scented Perfumes
The Auntie Anne's Fragrance Perfectly Mimics the Scent of Fresh Pretzels
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
Japanese Dessert Fragrances
Memories of Japan by d'Annam Shares Scents Like Matcha Soft Serve
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Bakery-Inspired Candle Boxes
The Maker Midi Candle Bakery Box is Luxe and Design-Forward
Heavily Fragranced Hand Creams
BORNTOSTANDOUT's Hand Care is Secretly as "Perfume in Disguise"
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Fizzy Cola Fragrances
Snif's Soda Snob is a Scent that Captures the Essence of Carbonated Drinks
Antibacterial Perfume Collections
These W. Dressroom New York Scents are for Skin and Fabrics
DIY Candle Refill Kits
Bluecorn Candles Emphasizes Sustainability and Creativity
Glitter-Infused Summer Candles
Candier Debuts a New Range of Limited Edition Candles
Multi-Sensory Fragrances
Bleu Nour Revolutionizes Fragrance by Turning Colors into Scents
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
All-Natural Fine Fragrances
Wyld Notes' Collection Shares the Beauty of Nature's Best Ingredients
Nostalgic Getaway Fragrances
Grand Cuvée by Vacation is Luxuriously Scented with an 80s Flair
Spooky Bong-Shaped Candles
Bong Candles Debuts the Wtch Btch Bong Candle and a Halloweed Gift Set
Immersive Multi-Sensory Fragrances
ASMR Fragrances Pairs Perfumes with Soothing Videos
Mindful Candle Collections
The Headspace x YIELD Candle Trio Enhances the Home Ambiance
Luxurious Lifestyle Fragrance Products
Maison&Muse Now Offers Car Fragrances and Cleaning Products
Neuroscience-Inspired Elegant Cedar Fragrances
The Scentbird x Scents of Wood Fragrance is Unique
Wellness Fragrance Candles
The White Lotus x NEST New York Transports Senses to a Thai Retreat
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Pizza-Inspired Fragrances
Slice Society by Snif Has Notes of Bail and Tomato Sauce Accord
Nostalgic Summer Air Fresheners
Vacation's Air Fresheners Share Scents of Fan-Favorite Products
Wasabi-Inspired Home Fragrances
Loewe Has Unveiled the Wasabi Home Fragrance Collection
Luxury Fragrance Collections
The Olfactory Series 1 Collection is Jil Sander’s Entry Into Perfume
Fragrant Flame-Free Wax Melts
ScentMatch's Home Fragrances Dupe Viral and Luxury Perfumes
Hangable Fragrance Tags
Born to Stand Out's Home Fragrances Enhance Interiors with Color & Scent
Scent-Flavored Tumblers
The Tumbler by air up Offers a Refreshing Way to Hydrate on the Go
Waste-Reducing Refillable Candles
The Voluspa Japonica Collection Now Comes in a Refillable Option
QSR Coffee-Based Fragrant Candles
Homesick x Dunkin’ Donuts Offer Espresso-Infused Products
Cozy Scent-Emitting Blankets
MagnifiScent Scent-Infused Throw Blankets Arrive at Walmart Stores
Earthy Mushroom Candles
Loewe's Mushroom Candle Has a Scent Inspired by Portobello Mushroom
Spooky Seasonal Cafe Candles
This New Dunkin’ x Homesick Collection Has Two Candles
Limited-Edition Sakura Candles
The Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Candle is Arriving for Spring
Decorated Candle Tins
Soap & Paper Factory Introduces New Sustainable Candle Tins
Romantic Serotonin-Boosting Candles
Caftari's Dolce Far Niente Candle is Rose-Scented
Fragrance-Inspired Candles
The Lush X Community Candles Share New Experiences of Beloved Scents
Microbiome-Friendly Fragrances
State of Change Specializes in Clean, Biocompatible Scents
Lavender-Scented Blankets
The Cool Calm Cotton Set by D.S. & Durga Provides Multi-Sensory Comfort
Evocative Everyday Fragrances
Modern Magic is a Fun, Affordable Fragrance Brand for Gen Z
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Affordable Fine Fragrance Candles
fine'ry is Bringing Fan-Favorite Dupe Scents to Home Fragrance
Hotel-Inspired Candle Scents
SIDIA Creates The MUSE Candle with The Spa at Hotel Chelsea
Culturally Inspired Fragrances
This New Superdry Fragrance Comes in Two Expressions
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Winter Getaway Candles
The Royal Pine Deluxe Candle by Vacation Reminds of an 80s Ski Chalet
Storybook-Inspired Fragrances
Classic Fairy Tales Inspired Mischief Academy's Debut Eau de Parfums
Childhood Snack-Inspired Candles
The 'Barney x Mala: PB & Jelly' Candle Features a Nostalgic Scent
Parisian Romance-Inspired Candle Lines
La Fleur Parfumée Expands Its Luxury Home Fragrance Line
Baguette-Scented Stamps
La Poste Created Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps Inspired by a Beloved Baked Good
Pizza-Scented Diffusers
Papa Johns Created a Pepperoni Pizza Diffuser to Help Students Relax
Italian Fabric-Scented Candles
Loro Piana Unveils an Opulent Candle Collection in Wooden Vessels
Farm-Fresh Candles
Boy Smells' Farm to Candle Trio Plays with Fruity, Earthy, Herbaceous Notes
Romantic Fragrant Candles
Elevate Your Space with Adlan Fragrances' Floral-Scented Candle
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Cozy Holiday Candles
Lohn's Panettone Candle Has A Deliciously Cozy Holiday Scent
Snack Cake-Scented Candles
Little Debbie x Goose Creek Candles Come in 12 Variations
Cosy Nights-Inspired Candle Collections
NEOM Wellbeing Debuts Its Cosy Nights Collection
Sci-Fi Fragrance Collections
The Hotel Collection Star Wars Range Marks May the Fourth
Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
Semin Park Designs the Moodmist Lighting System
Creamy Oat Milk Candles
The Pop & Bottle x Moodcraft Vanilla Oat Milk Candle Shares Sea Salt Notes
Inclusive Candle Brands
VIGYL is a Trailblazing Fragrance House Celebrating Queer Culture
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Spicy Eucalyptus Fragrances
A Popular Scented Candle Inspired D.S. & Durga's Big Sur Eucalyptus
Inaugural Designer Scent Ranges
The Jil Sander Olfactory Series 1 Has Six Scents
Sustainability-Focused Candle Lines
Somerset Candle Co. Enhances Ambiance in an Eco-Friendly Way
Indulgent Comfort Home Fragrances
Febreze Named Vanilla Suede the 2025 Scent of the Year
Autumnal Vacation Scented Candles
Yankee Candle The Cottage Getaway Collection Includes Six Scents
Elevated Fragrance Capsules
M. Hainey Expanded Its Fashion Offerings to Perfumes, Candles & More
Olfactory Entertainment Devices
'MovieScent' Uses Smell and AI to Achieve a 4D Experience
Fall-Ready Home Scents
ScentAir Has Introduced a Collection of Six Fall Fragrances
Earthy Scented Candles
Lohn's Evergreen Candle Brings the Scent of Balsam Fir & Cedar Indoors
Clean Ingredient Aromatherapy Candles
The Lab Co. Soy Wax Candles Come in 12 Varieties
Sleep-Promoting Candle Designs
NEOM Wellbeing Boasts the Perfect Night's Sleep Scented Candle
Magazine-Collaborative Elevated Candles
Le Labo and AnOther Magazine Presents Amborxyde 17
Science-Backed Premium Candles
Caftari Candles Blend Mindful Elegance with Scientific Research
Member-Exclusive Candles
Commodity Candles are Exclusives Scented Like Expressive Fragrances
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Scent-Forward Gift Sets
Nest New York’s Holiday Gift Sets are an Indlugence for the Senses
Earthy Multi-Sensory Candles
Boy Smells & Kacey Musgraves Collaborated on the Deeper Well Candle
Musician-Backed Holiday Candles
Elton John x Slatkin & Co. Brings Warmth to the Holiday Season
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Candle Maker Toolkits
Candle Jar Helps You Manage Every Step of the Candle Making Process
Aromatic Tomato Vine Candles
The Outdoor Fellow Tomato Vine Scented Candle Has a Lush Aroma
Spooky Candle Designs
Formulary 55 Presents the Ultra-Chic La Nuit Black Jar Candle
City-Inspired Candle Capsules
Assouline Creates the Travel From Home Candle Collection
Sketch Comedy Tribute Candles
SANTAL 26 for SNL 50 x Saks Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary
Luxurious Bespoke Candles
TAJA Collection: Redefining Thoughtful Gifting with Customizable Candles
Calming Vanilla-Scented Candles
Pop & Bottle Has Teamed Up with Moodcast Candles on a New Product
Handcrafted Soy Candles
The Spice & Tea Exchange’s Artisan Soy Candles are Made in the US
Mosquito Repellent Candles
Clovers Garden's Mosquito Repellent Candles Boast Various Scents
Collaborative Menswear Brand Candles
The le PÈRE Candle is a First from the French Menswear Label
Festive Home Fragrances
The Homecourt Balsam Fireplace Collection is Seasonally Scented
Collaborative Spa-Like Candles
Etiket X Mandy's 'Hotel California' Candle Embodies Self-Care
Colorful Zodiac Candles
Anthropologie's Zodiac Candle Collection is Whimsical and Transportive
Rustic Cocktail-Scented Candles
The Ranger Station Old Fashioned Candle is Soy-Based
Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents
Hotel Collection Releases New Star Wars Fragrances
Luxury Citronnelle Candles
Diptyque's Citronnelle Candle Offers Fresh Scents and Repels Mosquitos
Bohemian Home Fragrance Blends
ScentAir's Whisper Home Patchouli Has a 1960s Inspiration