Best Luxury Candles That Make Your Home Smell Like a Rich Auntie’s Apartment
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All the rich aunties who inspired me to become one had one thing in common: their homes were a vibe.
These weren’t just apartments; they were masterfully curated spaces that looked straight out of a high-end design magazine. Stepping inside felt like entering a world where every piece of furniture was chosen with intention, every art piece had a story, and the scent? Immaculate.
Their homes exuded quiet luxury—plush velvet sofas, glass coffee tables stacked with Assouline books, statement plants that thrived under their watchful care, and just the right amount of mood lighting. And at the heart of it all? The scent that wrapped you up in an aura of effortless wealth.
A rich auntie’s apartment isn’t just a place—it’s an experience. And nothing sets that experience quite like the perfect candle. Here are the candles that bring that rich auntie energy straight into your space.
1. Diptyque - Baies
The classic. If rich aunties had a signature scent, it would be this. Blackcurrant berries and roses make your home smell like an effortlessly chic Parisian loft. Bonus points if you repurpose the jar for makeup brushes.
Baies (Berries) - $76
2. Jo Malone - Peony & Blush Suede
Floral but make it opulent. This candle smells like you just stepped into a boutique hotel where the staff somehow knows your name and your go-to cocktail order.
3. Harlem Candle Co. - Josephine
Inspired by the legendary Josephine Baker, this candle is a whole mood. Notes of jasmine, rose, and sandalwood make your home feel like a speakeasy for the effortlessly glamorous.
Josephine" Luxury Candle - $48
4. Le Labo - Santal 26
Minimalist yet bougie. Santal 26 is for the auntie who wears oversized sunglasses indoors and exclusively drinks oat milk lattes. Smoky, leathery, and undeniably rich.
SANTAL 26 - $87
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
5. Maison Margiela - Replica Jazz Club
Warm and inviting with notes of rum, tobacco, and vanilla. This is what a rich auntie’s library smells like—if she had one, and if she actually read the books instead of just using them as decor.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
6. Byredo - Bibliothèque
For the rich auntie who collects first-edition books and probably owns a vintage Hermès scarf. Think peach, plum, and leather-bound sophistication.
Bibliothèque -$99
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
7. Otherland - Rattan
If your rich auntie spends summers in the Hamptons, this is her vibe. A blend of sandalwood, golden amber, and coconut that smells like casual wealth.
Rattan - $40
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
8. Forvr Mood - Cuffing Season
Jackie Aina knew what she was doing. This candle is fresh, clean, and cozy—like you just got out of a long shower in a marble bathroom with heated floors.
Cuffing Season - $42
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
9. Trudon - Ernesto
Deep, smoky, and mysterious. If a rich auntie had a hidden whiskey bar, this is what it would smell like. Leather, tobacco, and a little bit of "don’t ask too many questions."
Ernesto - Starting from $52
10. Nest - Moroccan Amber
Exotic and warm, with notes of amber, patchouli, and a touch of spice. The kind of scent that makes people assume you casually vacation in Marrakech.
Moroccan Amber - Starting from $42
Ok babes….what do you think? Personally, I think it’s time to light one of these babies up, pour yourself a glass of something expensive (or expensive looking), and embrace the rich auntie aesthetic.
xo