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Fortunately or unfortunately, summer is long gone, bestie, and it’s time to pull out the sweaters and booties. Now that the leaves are changing color and the temperatures are dropping, it’s time to get in the mood for autumn, and fall is the perfect time to invest in a space that makes you cozy. With all the homework that the new semester brings, it’s nice to come to a dorm room that reminds you to take a breather after a long day. In creating a space that is welcoming, it’s essential to have your place smell nice — and a warm, spicy-smelling candle is the perfect way to do this.
Whether you’re cranking out an essay or snuggling up with friends for a movie night, these candles will provide you a warm spicy atmosphere for the season. Soon, your dorm room will be your friends’ favorite hangout spot. As a devoted candle user, I want to remind you that there is more to fall than just pumpkin spice (hot take, I know). Check out these fall-themed (non-pumpkin spice scented) candles from Amazon, all under $25.
- Sweet Water Decor Flannel Candle
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It’s only right to start off this list with a candle that is named after a fall fashion staple. The Sweet Water Decor Flannel Candle ($19) is a vanilla-scented candle (and is highly-rated!) with notes of tonia and smoky woods that will put you in the right mood for the season.
- La Jolie Muse Pumpkin Chai Candle
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Yes, I understand, pumpkin is a scent that doesn’t get a break during the fall season, but sometimes the classic is essential to create the perfect atmosphere — and the La Jolie Muse Pumpkin Chai Candle ($23) smells absolutely amazing!
- Fund Amlight Apple Cider Candle
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Not only is this jar all things fall, but the Fund Amlight Apple Cider Candle ($22) will have you drooling and dreaming about apple cider. BRB, on my way to the Trader Joe’s fall section.
- Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall Candle
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No better way to welcome the change of leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and cozy autumn nights than the Sweet Water Hello Fall Candle ($19).
- Arctic Wicks Handcrafted Apple McIntosh Candle
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Bring the experience of apple picking to your space with the Arctic Wicks Handcrafted Apple Macintosh Candle ($20).
- Village Candle Haunted Mansion Candle
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The Village Candle Haunted House Candle ($20) gives the perfect cashmere and dark berries scent for welcoming in the season.
- Malicious Women Candle Co Pumpkins Want To Spice Me Candle
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Even though pumpkin spice is a *controversial* subject, Malicious Women Candle Company’s Pumpkins Want to Spice Me ($25) is a must-have. No other candle screams fall like this one does!
- Village Candle Mulled Cider Candle
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The Village Candle Mulled Cider Candle ($19) provides something to compliment the atmosphere while you enjoy a glass of mulled cider (or Martinelli’s, whatever your thing is).
- Candle-Lite Company Moonlit Starry Night Candle
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Candle-Lite Company’s Moonlit Starry Night Candle’s ($16) zesty notes of citrus and floral lavender will surely remind you of the great outdoors (you know, for when it’s just too cold to go outside).
- Yankee Candle Sparkling Cinnamon Candle
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Cinnamon is already amazing on its own but sparkling cinnamon — it’s a party now with Yankee Candle’s Sparkling Cinnamon Candle ($14).
- Sweet Water Decor Leaves Candle
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There’s no better part of fall than the changing leaves, and the Sweet Water Decor Leaves Candle ($19) is here to remind you of that.
- Amorxiao Teakwood Candle
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If you’re looking for a candle that’s outside the box, Amorxiao’s Teakwood Candle ($12) has what you need. The teakwood scent will make you feel like you’re taking a nice stroll through the woods.
- T&H Cinnamon Clove & Citrus Candle
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This combination might be the last thing you would think of when you think of fall, but the T&H Cinnamon Clove & Citrus Candle ($21) has put these scents together to create a warm and fresh autumn experience that will keep you in your room all weekend long.
- Sweet Water Decor Farmhouse Candle
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Smelling like apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and haystacks, the Sweet Water Decor Farmhouse Candle ($25) is absolutely *chef’s kiss,* bestie.
- Candle-Lite Evening Fireside Glow Candle
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Bask in a fireside glow with the Candle-Lite Evening Fireside Glow Candle ($10).
- Sweet Water Decor Cozy Season Candle
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We all know it, we all love it: it’s sweater weather. There’s no better time of the year and the Sweet Water Decor Cozy Season Candle ($20) doesn’t hesitate to remind you of that.
- Village Candle Maple Butter Candle
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Butter, honey, maple, and vanilla — the perfect combo to create a peaceful and cozy fall morning, IMHO. Snag the Village Candle’s Maple Butter Candle ($20) ASAP!
- Sweet Water Decor Cinnamon Rolls Candle
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There’s no need to wait for the holidays to smell the warmth and goodness of your granny’s cinnamon rolls with the Sweet Water Decor Cinnamon Roll Candle ($20).
- Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Candle
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You can never go wrong with a vanilla-scented candle, and especially in the fall. With undertones of sandalwood, jasmine, and white orchid, you’re definitely going to enjoy your next girl’s night in with the highly-rated Bath & Body Works’ Warm Vanilla Sugar Candle ($21).
- Benevolence Los Angeles Eucalyptus & ORange Candle
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Create the ultimate zen space with the Benevolence Los Angeles Eucalyptus & Orange Candle ($22). With notes of sage and white patchouli along with eucalyptus and orange, you’ll really enjoy your next fall relaxation sesh with this one.
- Chesapeake Bay Joy & Laughter Candle
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Chesapeake Bay’s Joy + Laughter Candle ($13) doesn’t only have a cute name and jar, but also has a sweet fresh smell with notes of cranberry and dahlia. This candle is the perfect blend of fall and freshness just in case you’re not completely ready to let go of summer.
- Calyan Candle Co Aspen + Fog Candle
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There’s no better way to wind down after a long day during fall with the Calyan Wax Co Aspen + Fog Candle ($23).
- Paddywax Tobacco & Patchouli Candle
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Hear me out — I know this candle doesn’t exactly sound like it smells good, but there’s no better way to step out of the world of pumpkin spice and cinnamon than filling your space with a comforting smoky smell. The Paddywax Tobacco & Patchouli Candle ($22) is super highly-rated by Amazon users and will provide you with the best indoor camp experience you can imagine.
- Bath & Body Works Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla Candle
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There’s nothing more comforting than the smell of ground cinnamon and vanilla during fall season. The Bath & Body Works Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla Candle ($25) is proof that vanilla and cinnamon can never be overdone.
- Lihome Candles Autumn Morning Candle
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From the gorgeous ceramic container to the the comforting scent, the Lihome Candles Autumn Morning Candle ($20) is the fall candle you absolutely need.
- Stillwater Bath and Body Gingerbread Candle
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Like the name implies, the Gingerbread Still Water Bath & Body Gingerbread Candle ($18) will make your space smell like the famous autumn snack! This candle might even have you wanting to bake your own gingerbread cookies (which you totally should, obvi).
- Arctic Wicks Handcrafted Sweet Fireside Candle
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The Arctic Wicks Handcrafted Sweet Fireside Candle ($20) will transport you to some of your favorite scenes of the season. This candle smells exactly like smoke and wood with notes of amber, clove, and patchouli.
- A Cheerful Giver Country Morning Candle
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The A Cheerful Giver Country Morning Candle ($22) will provide you some comfort while you wait on the holiday season. It has notes of coffee, nutmeg, and caramel that will be sure to lift your mood.
- Sweet Water Decor Warm & Cozy Candle
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Beyoncé isn’t the only person who’s “Cozy” this season. Sweet Water Decor’s Warm & Cozy Candle ($20) creates a comfortable atmosphere with notes of orange, cinnamon, and pine.
- Benevolence Los Angeles Rose & Sandalwood Candle
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The Benevolence Los Angeles Rose & Sandalwood Candle ($18) has notes of amber and musk that help create a sophisticated atmosphere in your apartment or dorm room.
