Boy Smells

"This warm, woodsy candle also contains bay leaf and crushed peppercorn for maximum cabin vibes."

"Love the fragrance of a lush forest? Bring the smell of the great outdoors, well, indoors with this chic candle that has notes of firewood, charcoal, and palo santo. This guy also has up to 55 glorious hours of burn time."

"We’ve been obsessed with Boy Smells since Kush — a weed-inspired scent that somehow smells way better than your college dorms — so we knew we’d love its limited edition holiday releases just as much. As deliciously fragrant as they are photogenic (the dusty pink label against a cherry red jar is so satisfying), we can’t get over the woodchipper-meets-mulled wine scent of Cedar Stack."

"Not as summery as oranges and other citrus scents, fig notes are a bit more woody and great for fall weather. Combined with vanilla, oakmoss, and plum, this five-star-rated candle is a must-grab for the season."

"This company launched just three years ago, but there’s no doubt you recognize that colorful square label. Its unique scents, like this top-rated cannabis flower one, definitely make an impact when lit in any room. Not into the kush? Boy Smells has plenty of other botanical, floral, fruity, and woody fragrances."

"Boy Smells is one of those brands that's always selling out—and for good reason! The brand's aesthetically pleasing packaging and reasonable price point make this purchase a no-brainer."

"The candle we called the next status candle is sure to please even the most discerning giftee. While you really can’t go wrong when it comes to picking any of its scents, former Strategist senior editor Margaret Rhodes is partial to the St. Al, which has notes of sandalwood, clay, clove flower, oud, and ylang-ylang."

"By offbeat Los Angeles brand Boy Smells, which focuses on masculine scents. Described as a ‘modern, smoky scent’, it’s made of the essence of dry hay, firewood, smoke and charcoal, with notes of juniper berries. It smells like that slightly sharp, addictive, smoky scent of a bonfire. The juniper makes it smell like pepper, pine cones and freshly-cut grass. Reminds me of summer nights and crackling campfires. It’s much nicer than sniffing the embers of a fire. "

"Inspired by New York City's Lower East Side, this hand poured candle is eclectic and non-binary, appealing to a range of scent preferences."

"The candle brand of partners David Kien and Matthew Herman, Boy Smells deals in the more sensual, intimate side of room fragrance. Developed in their Los Angeles home, the candles are made from natural coconut and beeswax. Our pick is St Al, a base of sandalwood with exotic florals, frankincense and ylang ylang."

"This candle by gender-fluid brand Boy Smells recalls the smell of that most potent weed beloved of rappers from the West Coast. Regardless of your own stance on the old wacky tobaccy, it’s an immensely inviting scent that blends balances out the aroma of cannabis with suede, white musk, tulip and amber."

"Don’t be put off by the images of unwashed clothes and dirty plates that the words “boy smells” might bring to mind: this Los Angeles-founded brand is all about creating scents that are neither masculine nor feminine. LES is the perfect example, as it’s named after the French plural article that’s used for both men and women. It smells fruity and ripe, with blackcurrants and peach blossom, plus cardamom and cedar for warmth."

"If you can’t light up legally, the next best thing is lighting this Kush candle, from LA-based, Boy Smells. The candle features notes of cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip and amber; it’s at-once dank yet delicate."

"The original Kush candle was actually the first-ever Boy Smells product, and it continues to be the brand's top seller, thanks to its elevated take on cannabis-inspired fragrance. It combines notes of cannabis flowers and tulip with brushed suede and amber for a grounded, warm, ever-so-slightly floral scent."

"Consider this the elevated way to smoke out the apartment: with a cheeky fragrance lit with notes of tulip and white musk."

"Set the vibe for your next yoga practice or meditation session with this blended beeswax and coconut wax candle with a braided cotton wick. It comes ready-to-gift in an embossed matte pink carton and once the scent of cannabis, suede, white musk, and amber burns, the glossy black glass tumbler is reusable as a chic desk accessory."

"Help your friend take a break from the holiday candle rotation and mix it up with florals, bright notes of cannabis, and brushed suede. It's one that can be burned all year long."

"Who needs a boyfriend when you can get a coconut and beeswax candle that smells just like one? The Kush scent features notes of cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip and amber and comes in a stylish black tumbler. Light up for a perfect night in."

"Los Angeles based brand Boy Smells make a Kush candle that will keep you just the right side of legal. With notes of cannabis, suede and white musk, it will practically have you thinking that you’re in LA."

"The notes include cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip, and amber —aka the makeup of all bad boys. If Jake Ryan, Daniel Cleaver, and Jess Mariano could take candle form it would be in Boy Smells' Kush candle."

"This brand is everywhere right now — the internet, my desk — because it honestly has it all: a solid range of nontraditional scents (it's first, and arguably most popular, is Kush, lol); not-super-expensive prices, and packaging that all but begs you to take a photo."

"Romantic gifts for him - whether he ends up using it regularly or not, this candle is sure to make him crack a smile. "

"When it comes to which Boy Smells scent to give, James-Williams likes Kush: “It’s warm, romantic, and captivating with a smoky finish,” she says."

"This one actually smells a lot more sophisticated than the name suggests – think more winter forest than a teenage boy's bedroom. The black and pink votive will look good next to that Nirvana poster, though. "