Boy Smells

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"This is a proper woody, smoky scent, with tobacco, pepper and cedarwood notes, but elevated and accentuated by juniper and white musk. The result is a slightly more feminine, sweeter take on the log fire candle. The scent fills the room within 20 minutes of lighting."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

"This glossy tumbler is filled with complex scents of firewood, smoke, charcoal, palo santo, hay, and juniper berry."

"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."

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

"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."

"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. "

"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. "

"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."

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

"There's always room for headstrong Leo to reevaluate and elevate leadership strategies, especially during this summer season. Let outside inspiration help shape your path forward and draw strength from a bold scent of spicy ginger, grapefruit, and tanned leathers (named after adventurous French colonist from the 1870s, Paul Blanchy)."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"James-Williams recommends Kush from statusy candle brand Boy Smells, which she first encountered while shopping at Kith and bought immediately after. This candle is a heady mix of cannabis, suede, and amber, which gives it an intoxicating warm scent. “It’s been on constant rotation,” she says, and likes that it leaves a scent impression on the room long after you blow it out."

"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."

"Playful candle company, Boy Smells, sells a scent for our most playful giftees — with a scent that's described as green, bright, and delicate as cannabis flowers and brushed suede."