11 New Walmart and Target Candles That Smell More Expensive Than They Are

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Every season is candle season , but there’s something about this time of year that has me in candle heaven. However, buying candles has become an expensive hobby! After much scouring, I found a handful of $15-and-under candles from both Walmart and Target that smell ridiculously expensive. From fall and winter fragrances to non-seasonal scents, here are my top 11 picks.

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Turn your home into a peaceful oasis with this Lavender Cashmere Candle from Target. It comes in three sizes (12.6 ounces, 22.4 ounces, and 35.8 ounces), with prices starting at $12 at Target.

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Walmart

The winter holidays might be around the corner, but I’m still embracing the smells of autumn! This 3-Wick Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Swirl Candle ($14 at Walmart) is the epitome of fall, and it’s cute to look at.

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However, if you are itching for Christmas, snag this Noble Fir & Pine Candle from Walmart for only $5.

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“Relax the body. Calm the mind,” reads this Lavender & Eucalyptus Candle ($6) from Target—I think that’s a motto we could all embrace going into the holiday season. It’s made from a plant-based wax blend that’s infused with essential oils.

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These chilly fall nights have me dreaming of campfires and crunchy leaves. Target’s Fireside Flannel Candle embodies all these nostalgic feelings with notes of cinnamon and amber. A giant 15-ounce candle only costs $10.

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I’m obsessed with this Unscented Bubble Pillar Candle from Walmart. It retails for $5 and comes in eight different colors to fit your tablescape and decor aesthetic.

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Similarly, you can pick up its twin: An Unscented Square Bubble Candle ($6 at Walmart).

“An exceptionally practical, unscented candle. The standout quality is their clean and consistently impressive burn. Brightens up our space nicely while ensuring there’s no wax residue,” says one shopper.

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This Rustic Palo Santo Candle ($10) from Target has a strong fragrance profile with undertones of amyris, clove, vetiver, and incense.

“This is exactly everything I was hoping for in terms of candle longevity as well as scent. So beautiful minimalistic and aesthetic,” says one shopper.

Another wrote, “​​Honestly the perfect fall candle without being a fall candle!!”

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Made from a soy wax blend, this Vanilla & Bergamot Candle ($12) from Target has a crackling wooden wick that gives the luxe ambiance of a fireplace.

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Hailing from Joanna Gaines ‘ Hearth & Hand collection is this antique-looking Small Brass Fireside Spruce Bell Candle ($9) that doubles as decor.

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My eyes are also spying this Fresh Cut Fraser Candle , which comes in a Christmas-shaped jar. The two-wick candle, retailing $15 at Walmart, guarantees 50 hours of burn time.