Boy Smells reviews and discussion

4.4

90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Distinctive, complex fragrance profiles
  • Chic, giftable minimalist packaging
  • Impressive scent throw performance
  • Long, even candle burn duration
  • Inconsistent burn quality tunneling
  • Occasional sooty, smoky extinguish
  • Variable scent strength projection
  • Rare vessel and label defects

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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

729 reviews and posts

  • LOVEEEE their candles and their branding! So cute and they smell actually amazing - even the weird scents. They also last a really long time and are strong when you burn them so you don't have to burn for a while. They look cute in all settings and are the perfect gift.

  • I was gifted the neopeêche candle and I love it. The scent is present even without the candle being lit!

  • The simple fact that these are not made with soy made me like these candles. I am a candle addict and these are nice and smell really good. I am adding them to my collection!

  • Love these candles, especially Petal, Cameo and Kush. They're so sleek and easily recognized, I love having them in my apartment and the throw is amazing. I usually run into problems with candles not smelling strong enough in my space – these definitely pack a punch. Love them!

  • I first ordered a discovery set from Boy Smells so that I could sample and become familiar with the scents. I identified three scents that I enjoy: Woodphoria, Marble Fruit, and Cashmere Kush. There was an error with ordering one of my scents and the company rectified the situation and offered a discount code. Will order from them again.

  • I love Boy Smells - the hinoki fantome is my favorite candle! Recently, some of their candles have been giving me a headache, but I keep trying new ones and lighting them to roll the dice. The L.E.S. scent is amazing too! They look great on shelves and are a perfect gift.

  • I got the Kush one to give as a gift. It’s a nice unisex smell that throws well and the wick burns clean. The jar is really nice for trinkets later.

  • The candles smell great and have a fun look to them. They make for a great gift! They aren’t necessarily the “best” candle in terms of burn time or the evenness of the wax, but they make up for it in other ways!

  • Boy Smells presents an intriguing collection of candles, fragrances, and intimate apparel that’s designed to appeal to all, regardless of gender. The brand's audacity to break traditional molds and embrace inclusivity is laudable. The candles, in particular, have some unique scent combinations that can be quite captivating. However, some of the fragrances can be polarizing and might not cater to everyone's olfactory preferences. As for the intimate apparel, the range is trendy and comfortable but lacks in variety and sizes. Additionally, the pricing of Boy Smells' products leans towards the higher side. All in all, Boy Smells earns 3 stars for its boldness and uniqueness, but there's room for improvement in terms of diversity in product offerings and affordability.

  • I have tried various scents from this brand and they all have given me a headache. Not sure why, as they are made with materials that shouldn't - but I think it's the scent profiles.

  • *sniff* *sigh* ahhhh I love Boysmells! I the Cashmere Kush and Slowburn candles are my favorite. I have gifted these numerous times and they are always well received.

  • I love their fragrances and candles, I just wish both lasted longer than they do.

  • I know it's supposed to be gender-neutral but if you're used to Prada and Chanel perfume like me, you wouldn't want to risk it. The smell matches the description on their website but I ended up giving it away to a guy friend.

  • It smells amazing!! The look is so cute and simplistic. I love placing on display. The smell fills the whole house and makes our home so much cozier. The smells are unique to the brand and exceptional.

  • Some of my favorite candles. I recently ordered a set of minis, and the set arrived missing two and doubled up on another, but customer service quickly sent me a new set right away and also let me keep the messed up set! LES is a favorite, though all of them smell good! Definitely on the more expensive side but they feel very luxe.

  • Sophisticated homes scents for very reasonable prices. I have tried 4-5 different candle scents and they have great throw and really fill the room. Slow, clean burn.

  • beautiful scents, beautiful presentation, and their limited edition scent collabs always hit. such a giftable product (for yourself, too!).

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    check out their mini sets or limited edition collabs for gift ideas. and their jumbo sizes are really amazing!

  • Boy Smells forever. My favorite scent is KUSH! I am not a scents person, however Boy Smells does no wrong. The minimalistic packaging and smell makes my house smell so nice! These are fantastic gifts as well!

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    Great thing about Boy Smells is their commitment to sustainability. Their candles are made with natural and biodegradable materials, and their packaging is made from recycled materials. I would highly recommend Boy Smells to anyone who is looking for unique, gender-neutral scents in stylish and sustainable packaging. The scent selection is top-notch, the quality of the candles is impressive, and their commitment to sustainability is commendable.

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