If youve ever lit a candle to unwind or to mask the smell of last nights takeout youre not alone. The right scent can instantly change the mood, whether you prefer warm vanilla,smoky sandalwood orcrisp citrus. We rounded up the best candles to buy right now, including top-rated soy, beeswax and paraffin picks that you'll want to light all winter long. Our list includes trusted brands like Yankee Candle,Nest,Voluspa,P.F. Candle Co.,La Jolie Muse and more.Original price: $24.99Yankee Candle is one of the best budget-friendly picks if you want a candle that actually fills the room. This one is the definition of a gourmand scent (more on that in our FAQs) with notes of warm spiced apples, cinnamon, vanilla and a hint of cider. If you love a warm, sweet, homey scent, this one checks all three boxes.Its madewith a plant-based wax blend and a natural-fiber wick, burning for up to 150 hours (as long as you trim the wick). What's most impressive, though, is the scent throw and durability. It fills the room and stays strong from the first light to the final flicker a feature that's not commonly seen in candles at this price point.READ MORE:11 simple upgrades to get your home winter-ready shop throws, rugs, diffusers and moreNest New York candles are the kind you get as a gift once and then keep buying for yourself. The Wild Mint & Eucalyptus scent from the brand's Wellness line is crisp and fresh, with layers of mint, basil, eucalyptus and Thai ginger. It comes in a frosted glass jar with a soft sage tint thats just as elegant as the scent itself. With up to 60 hours of burn time, it produces a rich, complex fragrance that smells like a luxury candle you'll find in a five-star hotel bathroom.This set includes four beautifully packaged candles, each with afresh, inviting scent. Theres a bright and citrusy lemon;a soft, calming lavender candle, perfect for winding down; a warm, woodsy Mediterranean fig with a hint of fruitiness; and a spring-inspired blend of bergamot, vanilla and amber. Each candle burns for 25 to 30 hours and comes in a decorative tin thats gift-ready, straight out of the box.Original price: $24.99If you like woodsy scents that arent too overpowering,Yankee Candles Amber & Sandalwood strikes the perfect balance. It blends warm notes of driftwood, amber and cardamom with subtlehints of caramel and patchouli to keep things interesting. It smells like a scent you'll find in a warm cabin in Aspen and burns for up to 150 hours.READ MORE:10 kitchen trash cans that are stylish, functional and not an eyesoreIf you like your candles to smell a bit like dessert,Voluspas Bourbon Vanille is a standout that's worth buying. Its warm and inviting, with rich notes of vanilla bean, French bourbon and creamy woods. The gold glass jar and star-embossed lid also make it a stunner on any shelf. Made with clean-burning coconut wax, it delivers about 100 hours of a gourmand fragrance that smells good enough to eat.Original price: $30.99If you love the soothing audible crackle of a wooden wick,Woodwicks Vanilla & Sea Salt candle is for you. It blends vanilla blossom, sea salt and jasmine for a soft floral scent thats warm and inviting. The flared hourglass jar has the brands patented Pluswick, engineered for that signature fireplace-like crackle. It burns evenly and slowly for up to 120 hours.Wind down with thisLa Jolie Muse Santal Rose candle. The daisy-embossed jar feels delicate and dainty but still incredibly detailed, and the Santal Rose scent which blends lush rose blossoms with a warm sandalwood base issoft and subtle. Made with soy wax and a cotton wick, this clean-burning candle lasts up to 40 hours, and the vessel is so stunning that you'll want to leave it out, even when the wax is fully melted.P.F. Candle Co.s Golden Coast candle is designed to smell like California in a jar earthy, fresh and a little wild. It opens with eucalyptus, sea salt and lime, then layers in white lavender, sage, redwood, fir and palo santo for a scent thats bold but never overpowering. The 7.2-ounce soy candle is hand-poured in the USA and burns for 40 to 50 hours. Housed in an amber glass jar with a vintage-style kraft label, it has that cool apothecary look at a price that won't break the bank.Jo Malones Orange Blossom candle is a splurge but its extensive and smooth burn, top-of-the-line vessel quality and unique fragrance justifies its cost. The scent is fresh and floral with just the right touch of sweetness, blending orange blossom andclementine flower with warm, woodsy vetiver and orris. Its light, elegant and lingers beautifully long after it's been extinguished. Housed in Jo Malones signature glass jar, its as refined on your shelf as it is in the air.For more deals, visitwww.foxnews.com/dealsA gourmand scent is one that smells good enough to eat think dessert-inspired notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon or even buttered popcorn. These candles often feel warm, inviting and sweet, like you just walked into a bakery.Soy, paraffin and beeswax are different types of candle wax, and they each have different origins. Soy and beeswax candles are usually cleaner burning (meaning they produce less soot), while paraffin tends to have a stronger scent. If you're picky about what goes in the air, go for soy or natural blends.There are more candle wick types than you might expect. Cotton wicks are the most common, known for their steady, clean burn. Wooden wicks burn more slowly and create a fireplace-like crackle, while hemp wicks often used in all-natural candles deliver a consistent flame. No matter the style, trimming your wick before each burn helps your candle last longer and burn cleaner. Scissors work, but a wick trimmer does it best.If youre anAmazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You canjoin or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.