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.

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729 reviews and posts

  • The candles and perfumes smell so divine. and the packaging is beautiful. I often wear the perfume Violet Ends and receive so many compliments every time I wear it. My favorite candles are Slow Burn and Cowboy Kush and Polyamberous. They provide a cozy vibe to my apartment and smell heavenly!

  • I love Boy Smells candles. I’ve tried a couple and find each of their scents unique and not too overpowering or headache-inducing. The style is cute too, my only small complaint would be the price, but for the quality and burn time I do think they’re worth it.

  • Love these candles. Got hooked initially with OG Kush scent and have been buying from here ever sense. The packaging is beautiful, the shopping experience is easy. The collab with Kacey Musgraves for "Slow Burn" sealed the deal for me.

  • These candles are lit. They are sexy and they have super unique, really strong scents. I also love how they look. They're just cool. I guess they're a bit expensive but all the cool candles are. It's definitely a higher end experience.

  • Unique scents and with lasting power, Boy Smells can be overwhelming. If you like subtle, pervasive and lingering scents, I’d stay clear. Nor do they burn quite cleanly, but for the price point, I’d recommend.

  • The Boy Smells Candles ? One you could relay on. You want a little hot late bath chilled after a long day at work or wherever ? Light up your Boy Smells Candles to ease down the stress with the wonderful smell it brings in the room ! the glow of light in the room while its on. Buy a Boy Smell Candle and make your day memorable with a smell of a candle.

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  • Omg AMAZING! We have been searching everywhere for clean candles that actually give off scent in our open floor plan. And these deliver! Great prices, fast shipping, and SO many scents that we cannot wait to try. Do not hesitate to try these candles. We will be calling ourselves Boy Smells Costumer from now on!

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  • Great prices and lovely scents. Scents are developed by the same fragrance house as Byredo, Dyptique, and more.

  • i love all their candles - want to try out their fragrances

  • Love every scent I've tried... that collab with magnolia bakery is chefs kiss! Luxe and well designed packaging that brings it all up a notch!

  • Prepare to be spellbound by Boy Smells candles. With their exquisite craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability, this brand has reimagined the art of home fragrance. From the moment you ignite the wick, you'll be transported to a world of pure sensory delight. The captivating aromas, carefully curated from natural and synthetic notes, fill your space with a harmonious balance that lingers for hours. Plus, with their extended burn time and eco-friendly materials, Boy Smells candles offer a guilt-free indulgence. Illuminate your surroundings with the captivating power of Boy Smells and elevate your sensory experience to new heights.

  • The best with a wide variety of smells. From floral to more masculine, they burn evenly and make the whole house smell amazing.

  • Genuinely love so many of the scent, particularly Grace and Slow Burn which i think have the greatest throw. Unfortunately the burn can sometimes be uneven which is a bummer for a candle of the price.

  • I love their candles ! "cashmere kush" is my favorite. It smells warm and earthy mixed with crisp botanical notes. It has serious lasting power and fills the room quickly. I find the price matches the quality. I even have branched out to their perfume sample set!!

  • Boy Smells has fun scents to be sure, as well as well designed packaging. I enjoy how the candles look on my mantle. However, in my experience the quality of the products vary. One candle I received, for instance, had a misplaced sticker label and it reduced the quality of the candle as a decorative item. For the price tag of the candles the QA should be a little higher.

  • This is, without a doubt, the candle brand I buy the most! When one runs out and I replace it with another, and have yet to find a scent I don't enjoy. My favorites have been Italian Kush and Incensorial, but I also really liked Gardener and Slow Burn (the Kacey Musgraves collab). I buy the standard 8.5oz size and find that it has a strong enough throw that it covers my entire living room (where I spend the most time), but doesn't waft into other rooms of my apartment (which is fine because I like choosing scents/vibes per room). Will always buy Boy Smells!

  • I have to be honest I don’t love their scents. I’m very much into floral smells but a lot of their florals also have musky incense scents that take away from the florals for me. I wish I loved their smells because their packing is gorgeous!! Stunning!! Makes a big statement because they look so cool. I also love Kacey Musgraves so I love they did a collab with her. Definitely a chic candle if you like darker, moodier smells

  • This is by far the best candle company. The Cowboy Ku$h candle is phenomenal year-round and gives off such a cozy, luxurious vibe. I’m a fragrance and candle lover and this candle has lasted me months✨

  • Candles are the best! The Slow Burn scent is perfect for the fall! The scent throw is great it made my entire one bedroom apartment fill up!

  • Love the packaging but wish the scent was stronger!