Cinnamon is the unofficial scent of fall. But the other scent notes in a cinnamon candle really decide what your space will feel like. This deep and earthy wood can be cozy and comforting, deep and masculine, or warm and nostalgic. Below we explore the effects of cinnamon on the brain and highlight some of the best cinnamon scented candles for fall.
Cinnamon has powerful aromatherapy benefits, but they are often overlooked. The seasonal love for this scent is clear, but cinnamon can be an ally all year round. Take advantage with of these cinnamon scented candle benefits any time of the year for:
Increased focus: Cinnamon aromatherapy can increase mental clarity and make focusing on deep work or study easier over time.
Better mood: Promoting emotional balance, the uplifting effects of cinnamon are often overlooked in favor of seasonal uses.
Feeling of comfort: Partly nostalgia and partly due to the relaxing properties of cinnamon, this deep spice creates a feeling of comfort, like a calm hug for your overstimulated mind.
Natural deodorizing: Even without the help of enzyme-based candle formulas, cinnamon works to clear out musty smells and combat cooking and smoke odors.
Cinnamon is the go-to scent for fall, but choosing cinnamon candles with different added notes can drastically change the feel of a seasonal candle. Look for cinnamon candles with these popular notes to create different experiences in your space:
Comforting: Warm vanilla
Masculine: Rich whiskey or bourbon
Nostalgic: Crisp apple
Fresh and uplifting: Orange
Welcoming: Butter
Traditional: Spicy clove and nutmeg
Fresh and woodsy: Evergreens
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Check out our popular picks below for the best smelling cinnamon candles to officially mark the change of season at home (even if it’s still hot outside).
If you like a gentle fall scent that doesn’t smell like a spice cabinet, Toasted from The Modest Co is a sweet and balanced alternative to classic cinnamon candles. Cozy base notes of cinnamon and sugar blend with tropical creamy coconut for a comforting smell that doesn’t overpower. Notes of fresh juniper and eucalyptus finish the candle with a little crispness, hinting at the fresh winter to come.
A playful take on a traditionally comforting scent. Grandma’s Baking Again blends a dash of spicy cinnamon with notes of sweet sugar, warm butter, and rich vanilla for a nostalgic baking scent that works any time of the year. A great gift option for your toking friends or any cinnamon lover, this long-lasting, enzyme-based candle removes smoky smells with ease and sets the scene for cozy fall nights.
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The scent of a warm, spicy simmer pot with no risk of leaving something on the stove. This classic Christmas cinnamon candle is rich and sweet, blending deep and nostalgic notes of cinnamon with the fresh scent of crisp apples in the fall. Breaking down stubborn house odors and smoke smells at the molecular level with enzymes, this apple cinnamon scented candle is an all-round autumnal scent and like a warm hug for the senses.
Bold, spicy, and masculine, Cinnamon Fireball is a strong scented cinnamon candle with personality. Added notes of rich whiskey make this seasonal favorite a perfect match for an office, den, or apartment. The intense, fiery cinnamon aroma creates a focused, yet calm atmosphere and this unconventional candle makes an ideal signature scent for a space with ambitious vibes.
It’s finally mulled wine and cider season again. But on fall days when you can’t bust out the drinkies just yet, Spiced Cider Smoke Odor Exterminator Candle offers the same vibe for your space. A careful mix of rich and seasonal cinnamon, spicy nutmeg, and deep clove, this comforting candle adds a hint of fresh apple to round out its autumnal aroma and create this sweater-weather-in-a-candle scent.
Are spicy scented candles a seasonal must-have for you? Or do you love the comforting scent of cinnamon all year round? Either way, the blend you choose makes a huge difference to the feel of your space. Choose from buttery and warm blends for cozy nostalgia, or deep notes of whiskey for a masculine take on fall scents. Go beyond the basics and find your signature fall cinnamon candles at Nothing But Scents today.
The scent of cinnamon can create better focus, more mental clarity, and a deeply relaxing environment to help you think more clearly and help with periods of deep work and study.
Fall favorite scent Pumpkin spice is a blend that includes cinnamon, not all cinnamon scented candles and incense smell like pumpkin spice. Cinnamon is blended with other sweet, warm, or fruity notes to create nostalgic fall scents that smell very different to pumpkin spice.
Directly inhaling cinnamon essential oil or loose cinnamon powder is not safe for dogs as it can cause respiratory distress, but fainter cinnamon home scents that don’t overpower the space are not a problem for most pooches. When using new scents, always keep an eye on your pets to make sure they appear to be comfortable and unaffected by the change.
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