Finding the perfect candle in the scent you’re looking for is already hard enough, but finding the perfect leather scented candle is even harder. That’s why we went ahead and looked into the best leather scented candles on the market to save you that time and energy!
If you’re anything like us and want to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck on a candle purchase, you’ve come to the right article. Want a leather candle that’s visually appealing? No problem! Want an all-natural, sustainable candle that still has that earthy leather smell? We got you!
We’ve broken down each candle into what they’re best at, as well as the pros and cons of each. Keep reading below to find your next perfect leather scented candle.
7 Best Leather Scented Candles Reviewed
1. Best Overall Candle: Craft & Kin English Leather Scented Candle
From a beautiful jar, to the perfect wax, to a powerful and natural scent, Craft & Kin’s English Leather Scented Candle has got it all.
This artisan wood-wick candle is made from a 100% all-natural soy wax blend. The wood wick’s warm smolder keeps your candle burning much longer and much more evenly than a cotton wick candle, while the 100% soy wax blend allows the scent of the candle to be expressed to the fullest without having to sacrifice burn time.
If you find the sound of a campfire incredibly soothing, then this wood wick candle is perfect for you. Wood wicks emit a soft crackling sound when burned in a candle, similar to that of the snapping of logs in a fireplace. While this candle may not be silent, it will certainly bring you back to those cool days of fall when a campfire was the perfect pick-me-up.
Not only does the wood wick and soy wax blend provide a great candle-burning experience, but wood wicks and soy wax are completely sustainable, as well as biodegradable. This means that you can burn this candle in good conscience and dispose of it in good conscience when it’s done.
This candle also comes in a completely recyclable, elegant amber glass jar, helping you pay it forward to the planet while also keeping with the aesthetic of your space.
What we like:
- Long burn time
- Natural leather scent
- Sustainable ingredients
- Aesthetically pleasing jar
What we don’t like:
- High maintenance wick
- Subtle scent
2. Runner Up: Paddywax Worn Leather & Smoke Candle
Although this candle has a smidge more than just leather, don’t blow it off yet! Hand-poured in Nashville, Tennessee, this rustic brand has perfected the fragrance of smelling an old leather jacket.
Paddywax’s Worn Leather & Smoke candle has been carefully crafted with a 100% soy wax blend, making an incredibly even burn.
This candle is a part of Paddywax’s Vista Collection. The scents and jars of the candle are inspired by the old west and are designed to be reminiscent of tequila bottles. These frosted glass jars with matching lids are also great to reuse once the candle is done.
This candle uses a cotton wick to burn, which makes it incredibly low maintenance to take care of and to keep lit.
Paddywax is a trusted, go-to brand of mine, and I highly recommend any of their candles. With a lovely scent and a gorgeous burn, Paddywax always does candles right.
What we like:
- Rustic design
- Even burn
- Low maintenance
- Warm, pleasing smell
What we don’t like:
- Very subtle scent
- Short burn time
3. Best Budget Candle: River Birch Candles Leather Scented Candle
If you’re looking to try out a great leather scented candle but you aren’t ready to drop bank, River Birch Candles’ Leather Scented Candle is a fantastic pick for you. This 8oz candle is compact, simple, and non-toxic, making it very much worth the $14.50 it goes for.
This candle comes in a matte black metal tin with a screw on cap, making it great for taking on the go. It is made from 100% soy wax, making a nice, even burn and an even better scent throw.
Our favorite part about this candle is that it supports an amazing cause. River Birch Candles has partnered with an organization called The Stewpot in Dallas, Texas, which helps fight homelessness in the United States. With every candle sold, River Birch Candles donates a meal to an individual experiencing homelessness.
This brand is entirely pet-safe and cruelty-free, making it safe to burn in your home, even if you are vegan or have furry friends around.
What we like:
- Affordable price range
- Pet-safe
- Even burn
- Travel size
- Benefits a good cause
What we don’t like:
- On the smaller side
- Inconsistent scent at times
- Short Burn Time
4. Most Sustainable Candle: Brooklyn Candle Studio Leather Jacket Candle
While 100% soy wax candles are 100% sustainable, it’s quite difficult to find one that’s 100% eco-friendly. If the environmental friendliness of a candle is important to you, Brooklyn Candle Studio’s Leather Jacket Candle is your best friend.
The soy farming industry is one of the biggest agricultural industries in the world, and much of this production has led to deforestation and the clear-cutting of forests to make room for soybean fields.
Brooklyn Candle Studio has made sure all their ingredients have been ethically sourced and are made from all-natural, non-toxic ingredients.
This candle has both an all-natural and organic cotton and is made from 100% soy wax, so it is incredibly low maintenance, is easy to keep lit for long periods, and has an amazingly even burn.
The candle jar has a cute, minimalist design, with the top notes of the fragrance listed right on the jar. While the candle itself has no added colors, keeping it the white color of the soy wax it’s made from, the jar allows that lovely all-natural-ness to shine–making this candle a beautiful addition to your shelf when not in use.
What we like:
- Low maintenance wick
- Environmentally friendly
- Smells just like real leather
- Minimalist design
What we don’t like:
- Shorter burn time
- Cheaper options available
5. Best All-Natural Candle: CoCo Benjamin Genuine Leather Candle
As more and more studies begin to come out on candles, more and more questions have begun to be raised about the safety of burning certain candles in your home. Many candles contain harsh chemicals, additives, and toxins that have since been shown to be detrimental to human health.
If you’re concerned about what might be in a candle, you may want to look into CoCo Benjamin’s Genuine Leather candle.
CoCo Benjamin proudly pours their candles with all-natural ingredients, and they don’t add any chemicals or toxins to their blends. They use 100% soy wax, making them sustainable and petroleum-free. Their candles are scented with all-natural essential oil-based fragrances.
The brand prides itself on its ethical production and employee-first standards. Candles from CoCo Benjamin are poured by a small team and labeled lovingly by hand.
What we like:
- All-natural, non-toxic ingredients
- Even, bright burn
What we don’t like:
- Small size
- Short burn time
- Plain design
6. Most Aesthetically Pleasing Candle: ESNA Home Luxury Aromatic Leather & Tobacco Leaf Candle
If you love a good leather scent, but you’re looking for a candle that combines that with a beautiful design and exterior, we highly recommend ESNA Home Luxury Aromatic Leather & Tobacco Leaf candle.
This candle is a fantastic gift for that leather-scent-loving someone in your life. This elegant candle comes in a sleek black votive with a sleek black lid to match. The lid also has a luxurious black metal ring in the center to make popping it off your candle as elegant as the candle itself.
The candle comes in a marbled black box with the candle’s information imprinted on its surface, making for quite the event when it comes time to use the candle. This box also makes for an extra luxurious gift, as it is quite pleasing on the eye to behold.
Made from 100% soy wax, this candle has a great scent and an even better scent throw. The fragrance in this candle is uplifted by the addition of all-natural essential oils, adding to the whole fragrance experience.
What we like:
- Sleek, luxurious design
- Made from 100% soy wax
- Great fragrance
What we don’t like:
- Cheaper options available
- Not 100% pure leather scent
7. Best Travel-Size Candle: Candeo Candle Genuine Leather Soy Tea Lights
If you’re looking for a lovely leather scent you can take with you on the go, Candeo Candle’s Genuine Leather Soy Tea Lights are great for just that.
These tea lights provide that same relaxing light that other tea lights provide, but they also scent your space wonderfully. They are made with 100% soy wax, making their burn nice and even, as well as putting out a great amount of their leather scent, even despite their tiny size.
Each candle has a burn time of about five to six hours, and they come in a pack of twelve. That’s about sixty to seventy-two hours of fantastic leather fragrance!
They come in little plastic votives, so when you’re all done burning one, you can just throw its container away. Perfect for taking with you on travels, or even when you need just a little bit of leather in your life.
What we like:
- Perfect size for traveling
- Great leather scent
- Long burn time for size
What we don’t like:
- Not eco-friendly
Why Choose a Leather Scented Candle?
With hundreds to even thousands of different candle scents on the market, you may be wondering, ‘why leather’?
Leather scented candles are a great pick for someone that tends to like more masculine, earthy scents. Leather has a slightly sweet tinge to it, making it a really pleasant fragrance to fill a space with.
If you’re looking for a scent to add a rustic edge to your home, or even as a gift for someone who want a home fragrance but tends to like more masculine scents, a leather scented candle is a great choice for you.
Maintaining Your Leather Scented Candle
So, you’ve picked out your favorite leather scented candle and you’re ready to light it. But the trick to getting your home to smell fantastic and to use that candle to the most of its ability is to understand how to take care of it.
Before lighting your candle, it is important to trim your wick. For cotton wick candles, you should trim the wick to no more than 1/4″ high. This is especially important once the candle has already been burned, as cotton wicks unravel as they burn and can create uneven, unruly flames that not only produce a lot of soot, but can even be unsafe.
Trimming your wick before each use can prevent this and make sure your candle burns evenly for the rest of its lifespan.
For a wood wick candle, use a wick trimmer to get rid of all the burned portions of the wick before relighting.
Make sure to always set your candle on an even surface when burning to ensure the longest life possible for your candle and to prevent it from tunneling as it burns.
Deciding Which Leather Scented Candle is the Best for You
Still not sure which candle would be the best fit for you and your home? No worries, we got you covered.
Your priorities when picking a candle can be broken up into these categories:
- Aesthetic
- Ingredients
- Fragrance
- Burn Time
- Price
First, we recommend choosing which of these categories feel the most important to you. Are you looking for something that looks good on your shelf? Or maybe you want a candle that is all-natural and made from organic ingredients?
Once you decide which aspects of a candle are the highest priorities for you, then picking your choice of candle is the next step. If you’re looking for great aesthetic, we recommend ESNA Home Luxury Aromatic Leather & Tobacco Leaf Candle.
If you’re looking for great, high-quality, all-natural ingredients, we recommend either CoCo Benjamin’s Genuine Leather candle.
For a candle with a long burn time and a great fragrance, try Craft & Kin’s English Leather Scented Candle. Maybe you’re looking for the best price? In that case, we recommend River Birch Candles’ Leather Scented Candle.
Conclusion
If you’re still not sure which candle is best for you, we highly recommend Craft & Kin’s English Leather Scented Candle as our first choice, followed closely by Paddywax’s Worn Leather & Smoke candle. Both candles are fantastic choices to have in your home, and both come with tons of pros alongside their amazing leather scent.
Ultimately, no matter which one you gravitate towards on this list, we highly recommend any of the leather scented candles we listed above. Depending on what’s important to you, each of these candles smell great and will leave your home smelling even better.
There are our top picks for leather scented candles! Hopefully that helps you find the best candle to suit your needs.
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If you’d like to read more of our candle lists, check out our list of the best scented candles for bedroom, or our list of the best candles for candle warmers.