Boy Smells reviews and discussion

4.4

90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Distinctive, sophisticated fragrances
  • Chic, giftable packaging
  • Impressive room-filling throw
  • Long, clean burn potential
  • Inconsistent scent projection
  • Frequent tunneling issues
  • Occasional sooty extinguishing smoke
  • Variable perfume performance

Boy Smells earns strong reviews for distinctive, gender-inclusive scents—standouts like Hinoki Fantôme, Kush/Cashmere Kush, ST. AL, LES, Cowboy Kush, and the Slow Burn collaboration—plus chic, giftable packaging that often fills rooms and lingers. Reviews also flag inconsistent performance: tunneling, weak or overly strong throw depending on scent/size, smoky snuffing, occasional label/QA issues, and rare glass or soot concerns, with perfume reception more polarizing than candles.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

729 reviews and posts

  • 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

  • I bought a few of these - they smell great. Only downside is I had one that melted to the bottom and I heard a huge cracking sound and it shattered. It didn't do it with the other ones, but made me skeptical to buy more.

  • The scents are to die for. I’ve purchased several of their perfumes and several candles as well. Excellent quality. They have a perfume sample kit that you can use to try the scents and it comes with a code towards the purchase of a full size.

  • Love the smell, and how it makes me feel. The smell lasts long and makes my house smell wonderful.

  • Got the holiday pack. Was recommended by a co-worker. I don’t really burn candles anymore but the packaging and look is nice, smell is nice but can’t get over the outrageous price tag. Maybe if you wanted to get it for someone as a gift I would say yes, but if they don’t know the brand they would think you just paid under 20.00. The smell doesn’t last as long as yankee candles which was my go to brand but still smells nice before burning.

  • Boy Smells candles smell so good! My favorite buy was the mini Pride collection set. Not only did I love the scents, but I also reused the vessels as storage containers.

  • Love theses candles. The savent is not to strong. Love using them in a spa day. Would buy again.

  • The Boy Smells candles redefine ambiance with unique scents that blend sophistication and creativity. My favorite was the scent "Redhead"! The scents are subtle yet captivating and really fill the whole room. They had about a 50 hour burn time. For the price I do wish they were a little larger but overall great experience!

  • ST. AL is my favorite Sandalwood candle ever. Cheaper than Le Labo but smells just as good. Give me 100.

  • The copal set is a winner. They captured the fragrance so well and the brand is simple and elegant. They are one of the few brands that have managed to have great scents without overdoing it and the candles last.

  • Despite the gross idea of a boy smell the candle I have smells great. Cute branding . I got as a gift

  • I love boysmells candles! The scents are always layered and complex, with a good throw and chic vessel. Never overly sweet or masculine, the ideal balance. I also love to support a queer owned business.

  • Pretty nice smelling candle! I do prefer cleaner candles so I personally wouldn’t buy again but it smells great!

  • Boy Smells candles are the real deal! 🔥💨 Not only are they Instagram-worthy (seriously, that packaging though 📸), but they fill your space with the most amazing scents. 🕯️✨ Obsessed with how long-lasting and unique these candles are. 10/10, would buy again and again. 🙌

  • Slow burn is nice but $52 is steep I haven’t had any wick placement issues but to be honest I probably won’t buy again because it costs so much.

  • Love their candles. They smell really good and the branding is top notch.

  • I know they're pricey, but for a pricey candle, they do the trick. The smell of their candles is so fantastic and the branding is spot on. Great gift!