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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3y ago
The scents are incredible. Quality, packaging, and branding also amazing! That being said, even if I use a snuffer (that I bought from them lol), the candle does let off off pretty thick smoke when snuffed out. Wish they were a bit more affordable or opportunities to purchase at a discount more often (e.g., retailers or on-site sales).
Boy Smells candles are among some of my favorites. I love high-end candles, and with Boy Smells you’re getting a luxurious experience without paying Diptyque or Byredo prices. They burn clean (no bubbles or soot) and throw fragrance across my entire 2br apartment. I have yet to try any of the perfumes or body care products from this brand, but am looking forward to doing so in the future.
These candles have delectable scents. They smell mature - its not that theyre masculine scents, but they fit any and all occasions. They are NOT too floral, too sweet, too woody. Nothing like Yankee Candle.
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I got a few of the minis in a three pack thorugh FASTAF. I loved how quickly they came - dont think that there are enough options to get them quickly and easily like that in NYC. They would make great gifts - dont know where to buy and pricey
Cedar Stack and Coin are my favorites. The candle throw on these is amazing and well balanced - the scents are not overpoweringly one note, like some candles can be. They are worth every penny! I have given a bunch as gifts, and people consistently tell me how much they enjoy them.
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Take a chance, you'll love these
I bought one of these candles in a fancy BK store and burned everyday for a week. I can not say enough about these candles -- they are pricey but completely worth the money. I would love to see small options but I do understand the complication with packaging for smaller sizes.
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Would love to see mini/sample candles. As it is hard to buy candles online without having smelled them prior to.
Beautiful packaging and unique scents. But for me, the candles are just okay for me because the throw isn’t very good. Some scent blends have a better throw than others, but you can’t predict it until you burn them.
4y ago
Boy smells immediately catches your attention with the contrast in soft pink and ceramic black background. The candles smell great, look great and make for an affordable luxury.
Very much enjoy these candles. They're on the more affordable side of the "fancy" candle brands. They do not have the MOST powerful scents (minus 1) but the smells are delish. Hinoki Fantôme is the best candle scent.
I used to sell these candles at a boutique I worked at. The candle sent/wax itself is fine, but the candles have a very dangerous habit of exploding. The glass used to contain the candle somehow overheats and will explode. This happened while we burned them in our store, staining our wooden countertops black and overall a huge fire hazard. This happened to customers who purchased the candle as well.
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find better packaging that is less inclined to explode
4y ago
The candle scents and burn times are amazing.
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Despite diligence in how I burn my candles I've never had success with an evenly burned candle from boy smells. This leave a lot of left overall candle and just general frustration. This has happened to me with both their regular and magnum sized candles.
What a fun brand! I think in a space such as candles where there’s literally 1 million options this one stood out. I love the name the sents, the look, everything.
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Very nice candles, great packaging and branding, burned well, worth the price for a gift.
Smells good and they simplistic look of them is nice.
4y ago
I’m a sucker and solely bought this candle because of the aesthetics but it smells great
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Nothing to improve on my end, maybe more size ranges?
These candles....I don't even know where to begin. They are worth every penny and smell AMAZING. Not to mention they look great on any surface. I love that these scents are all super approachable, perfect for an office or home. My favorite *hands down* is 'damasque' , but also love 'cedar stack' and 'kush'. The vessel these come in are also great to repurpose as glassware, or small storage containers. I will stan Boy Smells until the day I die.
LOVE all of the BoySmells candles I've purchased. Petal is my favorite and I always get compliments when I burn it in my apartment.
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No feedback, I love these candles!
The candles are unique and distinct. I also love their perfumes! Definitely pricey, but worth it IMO.
The candles have great scents and good throw, but they do tend to “burrow”.
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Their perfumes smell a little strong for my taste.
4y ago
I tried two different smells, lanai and redhead. Loved the redhead smell more but that may be personal preference. They get a lot of burn time and lasted me a while. They do a really good job of filling the room with the scent, so much sure you like the scent before purchasing!
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Candles can get a little sweaty over time.
4y ago
I love their candles. Smell ting, slow burn and de mimes are staples in my home!
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Some of them burn uneven and require a candle warmer to get the last little bits from the sides off. More large sizes!
Love the scents, the branding, and the partnerships they release. Always a great gift to give
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It's super hard to buy these online because each scent is so specific. I've purchased candles online and didn't end up liking the scent once I received them.