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

  • 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.