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“People who like those huge Yankee Candles should upgrade to these.” And if you decide you really love it, there’s also a ridiculously huge, 123-ounce version. Voluspa’s candles are a bargain, but “they don’t smell basic,” said photo editor Michael Murtaugh. At just $1.70 per ounce, it’s also one of the least expensive candles we tested-and we think it has better depth of fragrance than most candles in this price range. In our melt test, this candle lost just 9 grams of wax in an hour, giving it the longest calculated burn time (57 hours) of any we tested. The coconut-based wax is neatly poured, and the wick is well centered. The vessel is intricately patterned and ornate, and it could easily be cleaned out and reused.

At 18 ounces, it’s one of the largest candles we tested, and it comes in a hefty glass jar with a metal lid that suctions on to form a tight seal. Why it’s great: The Voluspa Baltic Amber Large Jar Candle has a viscous, enveloping fragrance it’s warm, spicy, woodsy, resiny, and musky, with a bit of freshness at the end.

Senior photo editor Sarah Kobos, who grew up near the Paddywax factory in Nashville, said she loves all of this company’s candles, and she stocks up whenever she’s in the area. And this candle has two wicks, which help it burn more evenly since it’s rather large. In our testing, the Paddywax candle lost 13 grams of wax over an hour, so it should last about 26 hours, based on our calculations. You can easily reuse it as a trinket container, or (if you’re crafty) this vessel is a prime candidate for refilling with a new candle. This candle costs around $2.70 per ounce, and we think the vessel alone-which is sturdy, stylish, and unbranded, with a matching ceramic lid-makes it well worth the price. The scent is warm, spicy, earthy (but not musty), and faintly floral, like a sprig of jasmine. It makes us want to throw on a bluegrass record and sew a patchwork quilt. Why it’s great: The Paddywax Tobacco Flower Form Candle has notes of orange, cinnamon, patchouli, clove, and sandalwood-and though it doesn’t contain nicotine, its smoky-sweet fragrance is certainly habit-forming.

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