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

  • 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.

  • Love my candle! It smells sooo good and it lasts forever.

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    These candles are pretty pricey

  • I cannot stop buying Boy Smells candles. Love the unique scents and the look. Love what the brand stands for. I don't really know what it is that makes these candles better than others, but something about the end-to-end experience and brand overall makes purchasing a Boy Smells candle a special moment.

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    Nothing!!

  • These are such a great gift! Candles burn evenly and last awhile. I love that their scents are actually strong enough to fill my living room. Figurare is my fave!

  • I love all the scents, the burn time is really satisfying and it immediately fills the room with a scent.

  • The grip this brand has on me...... I LOVE Boy Smells. They are hands down the best candles I have ever used. Some may say they are "pricey" but for the strength and quality/uniqueness of the scent they are worth every penny. I love the branding, the packaging, and the cute and kitchy name. The scents are verrrrrry luxurious and there are no dupes on the market (trust me, I've looked.) I also always clean the empty candles to put makeup brushes in and keep them in my bathroom. So cute!

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    Sometimes my candles do not burn all the way and it makes me feel like I'm wasting a good portion of the wax. I experience this with most candles, but it is something to note if this really bothers you.

  • Some of the best smells I've ever smelled! Kacey Musgraves candle is the coolest thing ever. Also purchased the kush collection ;)

  • I've bought candles from them for years. My main issue is their lack of throw. I can never smell them and my house is not that big. That being said I keep buying them, but have mostly switched to Otherland. They recently launched perfume. I bought the discovery set. I forgot my promo code for the credit on a full sized bottle. Then my full sized bottle went missing. Customer service was amazing throughout the entire process. They sell undergarments too, but have never tried. If only the candles throw would be more intense. But the perfume, I adore.

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  • I LOVE the scents of Boy Smells - they're all very unique. Good burn time, and smells up our whole apartment. A little expensive, but worth it for the quality.

  • I was really excited to purchase a Boy Smells candle for my boyfriend, as the scent was based on a musician he really likes. Unfortunately, the candle was not high quality, and the (albeit amazing smell) didn't really fill the room, or even the square foot around the candle.

  • I purchased the exploratory set of the boy smells fragrances and I didn’t feel like any of the scents had strong projection or staying power. Something important to me when buying fragrances (especially due to cost) is how long it lasts.

  • Gorgeous candles and packaging, with unique thoughtful scents. A super fun item to gift that feels personal depending on the scent. Khush is one of my favorite scents!

  • I’ve fallen in love with the various scents from Boy Smells. I’ve tried their lotions and candles, and what I adore is the combination of a strong yet subtly unique fragrance. Boy Smells truly stands out!

  • The banana pudding candle is just delightful. Got it as a gift for my mom who loves the original pudding and she cna't get enough of it. Just so expensive.

  • Expensive as hell but really neat scents and messages. Totally ideal for gifts. The votives are lovely for reuse, too, because of the metallic sheen.

  • Good candles that last a decent amount of time. It’s more for decor though.

  • Received the red head candle (I think) from a friend and was OBSESSED with the scent.