Best Scented Candles for Bathroom – Soak in Aromatherapy

Scented Candles are some of the most popular items that people add to almost any room for improving its ambiance. A few years ago I was searching for ways to improve the overall vibe of my bathroom. I wanted to be surrounded by an appealing scent while getting ready or doing makeup. That’s when a friend recommended bringing some scented candles home. Therefore, I took her advice and began my quest for the most liked candles for my bathroom. Today, I will be reviewing some of the best scented candles for bathroom that I found during my research.

best scented candles for bathroom
Lit Candle next to a Bath bomb

Why to use scented candles in bathroom?

In this busy and stressful life, everyone needs a getaway. Sometimes a nice bath with perfect fragrances around you can do the job. In fact, scientific studies reveal that pleasant smells have a calming and soothing effect on your brain. There are several proofs of the positive effect of good scents on human beings. These scents adjust our serotonin levels, consequently, de-stressing our minds. Such findings have also lead their way to terms like aromatherapy. If you have ever had one, you must agree with every single statement I made in this paragraph.

Most Suitable Scents for Bathroom

According to my experience, I have found ‘awakening and unwinding’ scents to work best for use in bathrooms. Some of the best and readily available scents most people use are- mint, rosemary and eucalyptus, bergamot, lemon, cotton, lavender, and mixed spice.

Another option, if you can spend a bit more money is Lampe Berger. Which would also kill odor-causing bacteria alongside releasing the fragrance.

Best Scented Candles for Bathroom

Chesapeake Bay Candle, 8.0 oz

Chesapeake Bay Candle
Chesapeake Bay Candle

Not just me but over 40000 other people on Amazon are in love with this classic candle. Many people have left reviews indicating that it’s particularly a great choice for bathrooms. This candle has a long burn time of approximately 50 hours. However, note that if you leave it burning for long hours, the smell would proliferate in the whole house. This candle has a thick cotton wick. Featuring a soy wax blend, the softly frosted jar allows the flame’s light to shine through. This creates a very soothing ambiance.

This candle comes in a variety of scents with various natural essential oils. Each candle scent serves a different purpose. For instance, Serenity + Calm smells like soothing thyme and lavender. This candle comes in various sizes including small and medium to larger coffee table sizes. This candle is medium and comes in packs of one or two. Other sizes include large and wider coffee table sizes.

LA JOLIE MUSE Scented Candle

LA JOLIE MUSE Marine Breeze Scented Candle
LA JOLIE MUSE Marine Breeze Scented Candle


When talking about the best-scented candles, LA JOLIE MUSE Scented Candles is worth mentioning. One of the most interesting features of this amusing candle is its wooden wick. The wooden wick crackles as the candle burn creating the perfect aura you need for relaxation. Moreover, it has an appealing decorative jar as you can see in the picture below. This pick will turn your bathroom into a beautiful oasis. Moreover, with over 90 hours of burn time, LA JOLIE MUSE’s scented candle offers you some long-term enjoyment.

Fortunately, there are three different options to choose from the marine breeze, gardenia, and ylang ylang.

Mrs. Meyer’s Scented Soy Aromatherapy Candle

Mrs. Meyer’s Scented Soy Aromatherapy Candle

Nothing can question the presence of Mrs. Meyer’s aromatherapy candles on this list. Between the cotton wick and classic jar is a perfect blend of vegetable and soy waxes giving off an amazing scent. This lovely scent comes from a mix of various essential oils. These candles have a burn time of 25 to 35 hours. The good thing is that the jars are easily recyclable. Some of the available scent options include apple cider, pine, and lavender.

HHI Candles All Natural Scented Soy Candle

HHI Candles All Natural Scented Soy Candle
HHI Candles All Natural Scented Soy Candle

This candle has not just one, but three wicks. With over 1800 positive reviews on Amazon, it comes among the best-scented candles for bathroom. Several people reviewing it have said that it changed the vibe of their bathrooms completely. Moreover, people also confirm that this soy candle burns for long hours. In addition to all these details, you may be interested in knowing about its design. The candle jar has frosted glass and a classy bamboo lid. See the picture below.

Scent options include rose, vanilla musk, vanilla lavender, and coconut lime.

Dianne’s Custom Candles – Odor Eliminating Fragrance Candle

Dianne's Custom Candles
Dianne’s Custom Candles

Nothing can beat Dianne’s custom candles when it comes to eliminating odor from your bathroom. This candle is specially made for this purpose. Reviewers on Amazon confirm that it works. The scented candle usually comes in a 12-ounce jar with a metal lid. Moreover, it has a cotton wick that burns for almost 80 hours.

There is a rich variety of available options: fruity mango, clean linen, classic vanilla, or calming lavender.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY FLAMMABLE SPRAY ( PERFUMES, DEODORANTS, HAIRSPRAYS, AIR FRESHENERS) NEAR BURNING CANDLES. THEY COULD CATCH FIRE.

Final Words

So this was my list of best scented candle for bathrooms. Do let us know if you make a purchase. Before making a pick, make sure you don’t choose an overwhelming strong scent. The scent you choose should preferably be mild and soothing. Comment down your thoughts below. Also, don’t forget to check out our article on best scented candles for living room.

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