The 16 Best Target Candles That Look & Smell Expensive, but Start at Just $5

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Whenever I get some downtime in my apartment, I make sure to light a candle. It’s routine and almost therapeutic, but that means I go through jars fast. And while I definitely don’t mind spending a bit of cash on a nice candle, I’ve got to keep an eye out for affordable options. Luckily, Target has them in spades. I was shocked to find that Target’s candle offerings start at just $5, even though some options look like they belong on the shelves at CB2 or West Elm.

From fresh to fruity and floral to earthy, Target should be your go-to shopping destination for all your candle needs. It’s got the whole range of scent families in one-wick, two-wick, and even three-wick jars. Plus, some of them come in the most aesthetically-pleasing packaging, like ceramic bowls or engraved metal tins. It’s truly a miracle such offerings cost under $20.

Best Target Candles at a Glance

• Best Fresh Scent: Threshold x Studio McGee Clear Glass Santal & Ginger Candle, $15
• Best Floral Scent: Threshold Lidded Glass Jar Candle – Peony & Cherry Blossom, $6
• Best Sweet Scent: Threshold Lidded Glass Jar Black Honey Vanilla Candle, $10
• Best Earthy Scent: Threshold Threshold Lidded Glass Jar Candle – Green Oak and Moss, $6
• Best Fruity Scent: Room Essentials LED Gel Light Up Heart Candle Sugared Watermelon, $10
• Best Deal: Threshold Wood Lidded Glass Wellness Grateful Candle, $12 (originally $14)
• Best Vegan: Love Beauty and Planet Beloved Coconut & Warm Vanilla 2-Wick Candle, $18
• Best Packaging: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Scalloped Ceramic Sandalwood and Terra Cotta Jar Candle, $7
• Most Affordable: DesignWorks Ink Green Tea and Bamboo Bookish Era Candle, $5
• Longest Burn Time: Yankee Candle Vanilla Cupcake Original Large Jar Candle, $17

If you’re all about essential oil-infused candles, Target’s got you covered. If you’re searching for a more sustainable option that still smells amazing, Target’s got your back. And if you prefer candles that burn for ages (I’m talking up to 110 hours), you know where to look.

The following candles feature several sophisticated notes you’d find in pricier options, like santal, bergamot, ginger, cardamom, green tea, hibiscus, and fig. It just goes to show that you don’t need to spend hundreds (or even more than $40) on a candle. And although my top picks are already incredibly affordable, some of them are marked down as we speak. So don’t wait any longer to order from my selection of the best Target candles.