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Bath & Body Works Top Five Fall Candle Scents of 2023

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The leaves are changing colors, the air is chilling and everyone is drinking their pumpkin spice lattes. It’s safe to say fall is officially here! Some would say pumpkin spice lattes are the best part of this time of year. However, nothing beats snuggling up to watch Gilmore Girls with a cozy blanket and smelling your favorite fall candle that you just bought from Bath & Body Works. To truly embrace the 2023 fall season here are the five most trendy and top-rated fall candles to make sure you are doing fall the right way this year!

Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla

Starting with fall scent number five we have Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla. This candle has been a top seller during this fall season at Bath & Body Works with a 4.5-star rating. Bath & Body Works describes this candle as “a warm, spiced, creamy indulgence.” The scent has hints of fresh ground cinnamon, sugar crystals and Tahitian vanilla bean. Perfect to light around the house if you love the scent of vanilla but want something a little more fall-inspired!

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Bourbon Maple

Moving on to fall scent number four we have another 4.5-star rated candle, Bourbon Maple. This candle is seen as “your ideal nightcap with a hint of fall sweetness.” Bourbon Maple contains the fragrance of barrel-aged bourbon, sugared amber and maple wood. This candle is the best choice if you don’t particularly enjoy Bath & Body Works signature sweet scents. This one has a little sweetness that truly goes a long way!

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Spiced Pumpkin and patchouli

Candle scent number three for this 2023 fall season is Spiced Pumpkin and Patchouli coming in with a 4.7 star rating. This candle is labeled as “the sweet, spiced pumpkin you’d expect with earthy, herbal undertones.” Within this candle, there are scents of rich pumpkin, warm patchouli and a touch of cinnamon sugar. If you’re looking for a scent this fall that is refreshing but also has the iconic pumpkin scent that everyone needs this time of year, Spiced Pumpkin and Patchouli might just be the perfect match for you!

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Caramel pumpkin swirl

Looking at this leaderboard of top five fall scents, spot number two is taken by the one and only Caramel Pumpkin Swirl. This candle ranks with a 4.7-star rating. Bath & Body Works describes this one as “a super-sweet, crave-worthy take on a fall-time favorite.” The fragrances in this candle are luscious caramel, ground cinnamon, rich brown sugar and creamy vanilla. This candle sticks to the well-known sweet and delicious scents of the Bath & Body Work brand with hints of ingredients that truly get your mouth watering and your house smelling better than ever for this fall season. If you are a fan of the super sweet scents this candle is going to be a must-have for this time of year!

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Pumpkin pecan waffles

Last but not least the most trendy and top-rated fall candle of the 2023 fall season by Bath & Body Works is Pumpkin Pecan Waffles with a rating of 4.8 stars! The description of the candle people love the most is “the sweet, nutty autumn wake-up call you crave.” With notes of maple syrup, golden waffles, pumpkin spice and brown sugar, the Pumpkin Pecan Waffle scent takes the number one spot this fall! 

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which one will you choose?

During the fall there are many different activities you can do like going to a pumpkin patch, going apple picking, carving or painting pumpkins, baking, and the list goes on and on. But, something that will always trump those fun adventures is time at home relaxing with the ones you love, watching a movie, and eating fantastic snacks while creating an environment to truly get into the fall spirit by lighting your favorite candle. With this list of the top five scents of the season, you have plenty of options to choose from!

Heddi is a Junior at Hofstra University. She is originally from Connecticut and is majoring in Music Business with a minor in Social Media Marketing. As a member of Her Campus, she enjoys writing about music, entertainment, fashion, and pop culture!