4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Boy Smells
4.4 • 729 Reviews
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Boy Smells reviews and discussion
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.
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729 reviews and posts
Slow Burn is my favorite candle of all time
Given the Kush candle as a gift several times because it smells SO good and has a scent that isn't overpowering for a variety of vibes and homes.
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excited for some new scents in the future!
4y ago
I got a set of small votive candles and each smelled so wonderful! The packaging is cute. I’ve heard though about toxins in candles and I wonder how clean these products are.
Boy smells has some very innovative scents that I fall in love with in store. Unfortunately the burn is not consistent at all. I’ve experienced tunneling and wicks that are completely uncentered. The throw was not as high as I expect from a quality brand. I probably will give it another shot though because the actual scents are incredible
Amazing smells and lasts super long. While expensive, I consider this worth the splurge.
Best smelling candles ever. Genuinely.
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Wish they were cheaper
The best smelling candles. I love how long lasting they are. The smell spreads all around my apartment.
4y ago
I LOVE many of the scents (woodphoria, marble fruit, & of course flor de la virgen are my favorites).
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The scents don't have a ton of lasting power and are a bit overpriced for the quality.
Great brand with absolutely lovely scents
Unique original long-lasting scents, in aesthetic, fun packaging - what's not to love? I'm guilty of getting a new one of these every month; current favorite is the Rhubarb Smoke in the metallic lavendar jar.
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These candles are very easy to tunnel!
Amazing candles, every scent is unique / perfect. Long-burning too!
Love the scents. Hinoki Fantôme and Cowboy Kush are my favorites. Candles that you can really smell with burning.
I love this brand, its whole look and feel is super current. I love Cowboy Khush and Rosalita. The only issue I have is that the smell isn't strong enough.
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The fragrance or oil to wax ratio needs to be upped. The smell isnt satisfying.
They have some of my favorite smells and you can tell the candles are made out of some high quality ingredients. That said, the smell isn't particularly strong once its lit, and it doesn't tend to linger in a room which is dissapointing
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Definitely the longevity of the product
Very creative scents and great for gifts.
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Wish the price point was lower or there were ranges or collections with different price points.
Love the candles but some of the scents are a little too pungent for me. I tend to like more floral scents.
My favorite chic gift to give. I love all of the scents + their custom collections are great too!
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Would buy more often if they were a bit more price friendly, but worth the splurge every now and again.
Some of the scents are great and I would've given a better rating, but these candles always tunnel.
From a pure branding and selection standpoint I LOVE Boy Smells. Infinitely cool gift. High price point but not so high I can't indulge. I love the small size packs to try scents first. My desk feels cooler with a Boy Smells candle on it. Super inclusive and great social presence.
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Burn time! The wick has occasionally gotten melted into the wax but as a candle-lover-but-not-expert that could be user error, as frustrating as it is.
4y ago
I love these candles, I purchase them from the online shop in bulk.
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I always have boy smells candles on hand at my house. I do wish scents were better described on the site because I've been surprised by some. But burn quality is great.