Otherland reviews and discussion

4.3

86% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Inventive, complex fragrance library
  • Elegant, reusable glass jars
  • Refined, delightful unboxing experience
  • Often even, clean wax burn
  • Inconsistent scent throw performance
  • Occasionally artificial fragrance notes
  • Some overly strong, cloying blends
  • Reports of uneven burn tunneling

Otherland earns strong reviews as a gift‑ready candle brand that largely delivers on nuanced, creative scents and gorgeous, keepable jars, though performance varies. Many praise long burn times, smooth melts, and standout fragrances like Rattan, Daybed, Sriracha Rose, Cardamom Milk, Canopy, and Matchpoint, while others report weak or inconsistent throw, occasionally artificial notes, overly strong blends, or uneven burns—and one complaint about smoke damage—making scent selection key.

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55 reviews and posts

  • Velas perfumadas são as melhores coisas que você pode tá comprando para transar tranquilidade paz interior e espiritualidade. Ainda mais você pode ainda trabalhar o seu chakra para o seu bem está muito bom.

    Influencer for Otherland
  • The scents are fine, but the scent thrown isn’t very good. The paper cartoon labels don’t really scream “luxury” - you can get much better candles in much chicer packaging at this price point. Check out Salt & Stone or Boy Smells instead.

  • The fragrance on these is too strong for me — but if you like strong scents, then you might love these! I do feel like the branding needs an update, they feel like they've been the same for years. To me this product is a bit like an Instagrammable product that doesn't live up to the hype for the price. I ordered some special edition ones once and found them to be a bit disappointing and one note.

  • I've tried several scents from Otherland, but the one I keep repurchasing is Rattan - it just smells so unique, fresh, and luxurious. The Cardamom candle is nice too because it makes your home smell like a bakery, but I think I prefer more unique scents.

  • The scents, the unboxing, everything is so well done! The scents are complex and different, yet warm and comforting. The wax burns perfectly that you're basically left with just an empty jar at the end.

    Feedback

    I wouldn't mind a travel size candle!

  • My absolute favorite candle from Otherland. I have repurchased it more times than I can remember. It’s such a comfort scent to me now and I don’t like not having it on hand. It’s a soothing, creamy sandalwood.

  • They have very unique scents and are beautifully packed so perfect for gifts. It doesn't float through the room like my fancy candles but it does smell more than a cheap candle. I guess you get what you pay for.

  • I absolutely love all of my otherland products. They come in gorgeous packaging that is great for gifting. I’ve had multiple of their candles that I’ve burned all of and they’ve all had amazing scents. I don’t feel gross either that they emit any toxins in the air when I burn them.

  • I really love the packaging and the unique scents that this brand offers, however I wish you could actually SMELL them! I have had two of their candles and unless I'm right by it or have my nose over it, it simply does not feel the room... even my smalls studio apartment!

  • The scents, look and feel are amazing and the jars are very beautiful. They make a great gift, especially the seasonal collections. They don't burn down right away which I appreciate.

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    When I order them for myself, I want to go for the sustainable packaging and don't need the whole unboxing but it's been sold out and so I feel wasteful having these nice boxes just for me!

    Invested in Otherland
  • Candles are some of the best smelling ever. I received the sample pack for my birthday and went on to purchase several full size candles and even gift them to friends! Amazing gift - I thought of the friend who gifted me it every time I had the candles burning. The sample set lasts a while and all the scents are amazing.

  • Honestly my favorite thing about the brand is the website and the beautiful creative assets! It all does a really good job at evoking imagery -- and selling the candles. The packaging was also a good experience when it arrived -- nothing too premium in terms of materials and heft, but otherwise still well thought of. Since I bought the candle blind, I have to say the fragrance was just ok. Honestly nothing too remarkable for me. However, I'm glad that they sell sample cards now to help you pick a scent. Perhaps a good starter buy for a candle and otherwise a great (online) shopping experience.

  • Otherland is my favorite brand of candle. Generally the scents are really high quality. However, some of them just smell fake and perfume-y to me. My favorites are Rattan and Daybed. I buy these as gifts all the time!

  • Their scents are well done, and the packaging is super gorgeous. Love these as gifts (to receive or give)!

  • I have really loved all the Otherland candles I have purchased. I also think this makes an amazing present- I have purchased for the birthday of a tennis lover, champagne flavor for an engagement gift, a mixed holiday set for a hostess gift over the holidays and they have hit the mark every single time. The boxes are beautiful and really elevate the product experience as a whole- which helps set them apart from other candles in a pretty saturated market. The flavors tend to be a little bit softer than some other popular candle brands- but I like that- they tend to fill a room without being overwhelming. I actually even traveled with one when I was away for a few weeks and it really brought a piece of home with me! Also- love that you really can understand the flavor on the site and social through visuals and descriptions- I find this to be very innovative!

    Feedback

    The box says this, but you need to cut the wick so it doesn't get too long- otherwise the flame gets huge and smokey/out of control.

  • Don’t walk, run to get the cardamom milk candle. It’s not one of those weak ass candles that have no scent. This candle smells like absolute heaven!!!!! Not to mention the packaging is so beautiful that I kept the box. The other scents smell good too but the cardamom milk is my absolute favorite! Perfect stocking stuffer or house warming gift 🎁

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    Make cardamom milk scent into a perfume so I can rub it all over my body 😉

  • Have given these candles to numerous people as gifts and always received positive feedback. I find the design funky and stylish, and the candle burns well with a pleasing scent.

  • What can I say I am a candle fiend. These candles were the first one to get me into my obsession and they literally just smell so good I give these out as gifts to my friends around Christmas and their birthdays

  • This is my go to company for candles! Such unique scents and beautiful vessels. They have branched into Pura scents as well, but I still prefer the candles which I use with a lamp so that I am not burning the candle. The scents throw well.