Hinoki Fantôme Candle

4.7 • 9 Reviews

Love the smell. Miss the old black and pink packaging.

The Boy Smells candles and fragrance did not disappoint in their unique scent offerings and aesthetic packaging! That said, I didn’t find the that scents “lingered” long enough to be enjoyed in either product. The candle’s smell was faint and the fragrance mist had a life of a few hours. For the price point I would want a bit more lasting power, imo, but I think they’d make great gifts, as well as work well for smaller spaces. I also appreciate that you get a coupon toward a full sized fragrance if you purchase a sampler set first.

Boy Smells makes some of the best-smelling candles and personal fragrances out there—full stop. Their scents are rich, complex, unexpected, and genuinely memorable, which is rare in a market full of generic and simple unremarkable brands. But the rebrand feels like a massive misstep: it leaned away from what made the brand elevated, mature and progressive, unique and unapologetic. What used to feel bold and subversive now feels like it’s trying too hard to be in on the latest trend… 2 years after it ends. Throughout the rebrand the product seems to have lost a bit of punch, with scent throws weakened and intensities lowered. Candles smell good up close, but disappear when further than a few inches from your hand, even lit for an hour. It's a challenge to justify at the price point.

The actual burn time of these candles is nothing to write home about, but the visual aesthetic and various scents are why I keep coming back. Also, I love the name. Because, let's be honest, boys do smell.

These smell so good subs the prices are good

If you’re looking for luxurious, bold scents and comfortable pieces that don’t conform to traditional gender norms, Boy Smells is definitely a brand you should check out. Their inclusive approach, paired with quality and attention to detail, makes them a standout in the world of fragrance and self-care.

I received this as a gift and am glad I tried it. Didn’t think I’d be a candle person but it looked and smelled good for sure.

Boy Smells are my favorite scented candles, and room sprays. I consistently burn Hinoki Fantome in my living room, and use the room spray in my bedroom. The scents are complex, layered, and not overpowering.

SUCH a fun brand—the candles and room spray are like nothing else out there in such a crowded fragrance market. Scents are nuanced without being overly heady, so you never get sick of them. I keep a closet of them for gifts and always feel happy to light one at home.