4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Boy Smells
4.4 • 729 Reviews
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4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Boy Smells earns largely positive reviews for richly unique, room‑filling scents—standouts include Hinoki Fantôme, Cashmere Kush, Cowboy Kush, Cedar Stack, LES, and Slow Burn—and sleek, giftable packaging. Reviews also flag inconsistencies: tunneling and uneven burns, occasional weak throw or over‑potent scents depending on fragrance, sooting/smoky snuff‑outs, rare vessel defects, and mixed longevity in perfumes, making scent selection and burn care essential.
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Quality candles with amazing scents and a cool look and feel!
I'M OBSESSED with these candles!!! LOVE them so much, can't wait for more during the holiday sales
Some of my absolute favorite candle scents.
These candles are lovely - the scent is on the stronger side, which I love but may be overpowering to some. The packaging is chic, the scents are innovative, and the brand is inclusive – all around a great product
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I wish the candles came with a lid!
4y ago
I like some of the scents much better than others, but overall love the brand and packaging.
Wasn't sure about this but received one for my birthday and now I love it. Fantastic selection to choose from.
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More!
4y ago
I like the concept and the product is okay, smells are a bit overpowering and not that interesting. Perhaps they're positioning is a bit confusing to most people as its kinda femme-boy and not sure who they're actually targeting. Do they know who they're targeting? It feels like women still, which is fine but not very clear.
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Brand positioning.
4y ago
Candles that I got smelled ok. Vessels were good quality and burn quality was good.
Love the look of packaging. Was super excited to try "Kush" after being gifted it but wasn't a huge fan of the scent. Despite that, it is proudly displayed in my bathroom because it's the cutest candle ever. I look forward to trying other scents to find the one I like most.
I rarely dislike the scents from Boy Smells, and have had most of their candles at some point. I don't find the throw particularly strong nor their lasting power the best, but from a packaging, hype, and price point, I haven't regretted purchasing.
Wish it was more reasonably priced, but I guess for a "luxury candle" it is reasonably priced. So far I've only tried (and LOVED) the scent LES but I also recently got Kush and it's so interesting! Can't wait to burn it
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pricing
4y ago
Love the candles, really interesting and different scents, and glad that Boy Smells is taking a different angle about home fragrance. The company has wonderfully holistic storytelling and branding and I really feel this when I burn the candles in my home.
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Like most home fragrance, these candles are really expensive. But that's fine and in line with the industry.
The candle smells so good when you unbox it, but the scent does not last when the candle burns. I would not recommend this candle to anyone.
I purchased the SkyTing Yoga x BoySmells candle called "Smellting" and it was wonderful! I love the quality, the smell lasts a really long time, and the only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is because of the price per amount of candle you receive can be offputting to some who might not want to purchase at that price point. The ingredients seem clean, and I will purchase again, I do wish they made room sprays!
I think LES might be my new signature smell!! So in love with it. Burns smoothly and nice long burn time. Cute packaging too, but definitely VERY expensive. This is a 1-2x/year treat yoself candle.
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Very expensive! Also, can you make LES a perfume?? 🙏
Red Head is my favorite scent but honestly can't go wrong with any of them - They're so distinct but without being overpowering
1y ago
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.
1y ago
The candles are EXPENSIVE. But - they do smell amazing. And they burn beautifully. And they smell AMAZING!! Did I mention they smell amazing?? I was able to find some of these on sale at a local shop and had to keep myself from buying like 10 at once. If you find them on sale, stock up!
Boy Smells candles are my new obsession! They're beautifully fragrant without being overpowering, perfect for cozy vibes. Even my husband is addicted to these fancy candles!
2y ago
Years ago I went to a happy hour networking event at the Public Hotel that had an open bar and I left buying four Boy Smells candles from the lobby gift shop. This is why you don't shop after 7pm! Especially when drunk! At the time the candles were around $30 so buying 4 wasn't asssssssssss crazy as it sounds. Now they're a little steep price wise I feel but the throw on these is great. Would still recommend