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

  • Overall, I love Boy Smells scents. Unique and luxe at an approachable price point.

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    These candles tunnel, so there ends up being wasted wax.

  • I’ve tried multiple scents from boy smells and I’ve never not loved them. This brand is a go-to for me.

  • Bought the Slow Burn candle as a gift for my partner and they loved it. Smells great, product is cute af, even comes in a box that's hard not to keep!

  • Although these candles are a little more on the expensive side, they are worth it! They are unlike any scents I’ve smelled before and I always get compliments on them when I burn them. I feel like they have a good burn time and love the design of the packaging

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    Lower cost or smaller sizes for cheaper

  • I have the Boy Smells Slow Burn candle and it is just awesome. Stunning packaging, amazing smell. I wish I could afford to always have a candle from them burning.

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    More sales or smaller candle options to lower the barrier of entry.

  • These are some of my favorite candles with the Kush, Cashmere Kush and Polyamberous scents being the ones I always purchase. The burn time is about 40 hours and I never have an issue with the candles burning unevenly (trimming the wick is a must though).

  • Great gift! Smells divine, the packaging is lovely and feels like a great quality.

  • Great candles with great packaging. I think they make good gifts, and the container can be reusable after the candle burns out.

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    They're pretty expensive.

  • The scents of their candles are complex, strong, and pleasing. Hinoki Fantome is a winter essential for me. Les and Lanai are two other reliable repeats. My only issue with the candles is that they always, without fail, tunnel. No matter how long I do the first burn. No matter how diligent I am about trimming the wick before burning.

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    Help me stop tunneling my candles

  • I love Boy Smells! I think they're good quality/love the unique smells. My two favorites so far have been Cashmere Kush and Cameo. Looking forward to trying more for sure.

  • I genuinely think these are the best candles at this price point. My favorite is the Italian Kush. It's extremely epic and interesting. Whenever I burn it, it becomes the center piece of my home. Bellissima!

  • my FAVORITE candle brand, tried six of their scents so far and loving them!!!

  • The scents are really unique but the throw can be hit or miss. The worst thing about these candles is the tunneling!!!

  • ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED. Smell is great, branding is great, price is great

  • These smell absolutely amazing. Les is my favorite and I will buy forever. Smells up the entire house! The perfume also stays on all day!

  • Got one of these candles as a gift! Pros- Loveeeee the scent Cons- pricy and quick burn time

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  • Obsessed with the minimalist design and scents. The best part is they are a great toxic free option in a world of very toxic candles.