The Luxury Candles That Actually Smell Like Cocktails

It may be a Dry January, but that doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice the scent of cocktails, wine and spirits. Not when there are cocktail-scented candles at the ready. Possibly a perfect host or hostess gift, or just a groovy addition to your own home, here are the best boozy luxury candles that actually smell like cocktails, wine and spirits. Bottoms up!

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Scented candles with the fragrances of wood smoke and tobacco have been with us for quite some time. More recently, we’ve come across a couple with the fragrance of cannabis, further proof (as if any was needed) that this new decade may completely fueled by plants of all kinds.

But until now, we had not encountered a relatively new sub-genre in the fragrance and beauty world: the cocktail-scented candle. 

When you think of it, the idea isn’t a bad one. If you’re hosting a party, why not greet your guests with that “midnight rave” scent? Or if you’re bringing a gift to a friend to celebrate a big moment, why not a candle that smells like champagne?

If you’re intrigued, here are some of the best luxury candles that can fill your home with the delightful fragrances of bars, booze, and fun times.

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1. Jonathan Adler

Party people will love the Pop collection of scented candles from Jonathan Adler – take your pick of either Vodka ($42) or Champagne ($42), depending on your favorite libation.

2. Fornasetti

Fornasetti’s ‘Cocktail’ candle is ideal for entertaining – the ceramic vessel ($365) is decorated with olives, gin and whiskey bottles, and tumblers inspired by founder Piero Fornasetti’s ’50’s illustrations. Light the trio of wicks, and the smoky “Otto” scent will fill the room with notes of Cedarwood, Lavender and Thyme.

There’s also a fanciful champagne version – the container for the Apertivo scented candle  ($165) is illustrated with a white, tonal-grey, brown, red and yellow monkey party print.

3. Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela’s Jazz Club scented candle ($62) is part of the brand’s Replica line. It’s designed to evoke a familiar but forgotten moment— in this case, a night’s sojourn at a hidden jazz club. Its notes include Neroli Oil, Rum Absolute, Clary Sage Oil, Java Vetiver Oil and Tobacco Leaf Absolute.

4. Malin + Goetz

The Malin + Goetz line of scented candles currently has a couple of boozy options: the Mojito  candle ($55) and the Dark Rum candle ($55).

The brand suggests burning them either separately or together to get the party started: the Dark Rum is the “alcohol,” and the Mojito is the “mixer.” The other advice from Malin + Goetz? Remember to save the glass for making mojitos. Roger that.

5. Wave Murano Glass

Designer Roberto Beltrami combines ancient glass-blowing practices with modern silhouettes in his line of scented candles. The Vino scented candle ($75) contains “subtle scents of mulled wine.”

6. Alexandra Mysoor

The Peach Bellini scented candle ($75) is part of the Happy collection from Alexandra Mysoor. Each scent in the collection evokes a beloved memory. In this case, “girlfriend trips with plush robes, mud masks and hours-long gab sessions accompanied by Peach Bellinis.” The fragrance has notes of peaches, honey, vanilla, Prosecco and floral-infused sugars.

7. Rewind

This Charleston, South Carolina-based company, founded in 2009, uses discarded wine empty bottles to craft scented candles that smell like . . . wait for it . . . various varieties of wine. The selection of boozy luxury candles includes candles that have the fragrance of Chardonnay, Cabernet, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and more. They’re available online, and also at West Elm.

More recently, the line has expanded to include cocktail-scented candles, with scents including Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Mojito and Manhattan.

candles that smell like cocktails, wine and spirits

That’s it! A round-up of the best boozy luxury candles on the market right now. Some people think these cocktail-scented candles are essentially products made for dudes – but we see no reason why they should have all the fun! What do you think? What’s your favorite scent?

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