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The Best Jar Candles

We compared seven Yankee Candle jar candles on owner ratings, prices, and specs. The Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle is our top pick for its high ratings and long-lasting fragrance.

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The bottom line

The Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle is our top pick for its high ratings, long-lasting fragrance, and consistent burn time. It has an uplifting kitchen spice scent and is made with a premium plant wax blend and natural-fiber wick. The Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented Candle is a close runner-up with its cozy autumn scent and affordable price. For a budget option, consider the Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle, which has a sweet and spicy aroma at a lower price point. Those looking for a vintage charm scent should consider the Yankee Candle Ciderhouse Scented Candle, although it is priced higher than the other options.

Top pick
Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented CandleYankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle $17.97

Best overall jar candle

The Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle has an uplifting kitchen spice scent and is made with a premium plant wax blend and natural-fiber wick. It has received high ratings from owners and offers a long-lasting fragrance with up to 150 hours of burn time. The tradeoff is its slightly higher price compared to some other options.

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Runner-up
Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented CandleYankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented Candle $16.14

Great autumn scent at an affordable price

The Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented Candle has a cozy autumn scent and is made with a premium plant wax blend and natural-fiber wick. It has received high ratings from owners and offers a long-lasting fragrance with up to 150 hours of burn time. The tradeoff is its slightly lower ratings compared to the top pick.

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Budget pick
Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented CandleYankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle $15.26

Affordable option with a sweet and spicy aroma

The Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle has a sweet and spicy aroma and is made with a premium plant wax blend and natural-fiber wick. It has received high ratings from owners and offers a long-lasting fragrance with up to 150 hours of burn time. The tradeoff is its slightly lower ratings compared to the top pick.

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The field, ranked

  1. Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle Best overall jar candle 10.0/10 $17.97 Amazon
  2. Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented Candle Great autumn scent at an affordable price 9.0/10 $16.14 Amazon
  3. Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle Affordable option with a sweet and spicy aroma 8.0/10 $15.26 Amazon
  4. Yankee Candle Pumpkin Maple Crème Caramel Sweet fragrance of pumpkin crème caramel 8.0/10 $16.99 Amazon
  5. Yankee Candle Home Sweet Home Scented Candle Cozy, comforting fragrance 8.0/10 $17.97 Amazon
  6. Yankee Candle Ciderhouse Scented Candle Vintage charm scent of an antique red barn 7.0/10 $22.49 Amazon
  7. Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle Warm, comforting spiced pumpkin scent 7.0/10 $19.97 Amazon

Owner sentiment

Owners of the Yankee Candle Kitchen Spice Scented Candle have consistently given it high ratings, with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1231 ratings. Owners appreciate the uplifting kitchen spice scent and the long-lasting fragrance. Similarly, the Yankee Candle Apple Pumpkin Scented Candle has received high ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 459 ratings. Owners love the cozy autumn scent and the affordable price. The Yankee Candle Sugared Cinnamon Apple Scented Candle has also received positive feedback with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 917 ratings. Owners enjoy the sweet and spicy aroma and the affordable price point.

Also-rans

The Yankee Candle Pumpkin Maple Crème Caramel and the Yankee Candle Home Sweet Home Scented Candle, while still highly rated, did not make it to the top picks due to slightly lower ratings compared to the top picks. The Yankee Candle Ciderhouse Scented Candle, although offering a unique vintage charm scent, is priced higher than the other options and did not receive as many ratings as the top picks.

How this was put together

This buying guide is based on owner ratings, prices, and specs of seven Yankee Candle jar candles. The evidence consists of owner ratings from Amazon, prices observed on Amazon, and specs provided by the manufacturer. No hands-on testing was conducted. The evidence runs thin on the Yankee Candle Ciderhouse Scented Candle due to fewer ratings compared to the other options.