The “Luxe” $13 Walmart Candle That Shoppers Are Buying Five at a Time

Once upon a time, I used to semi-regularly buy myself nice candles — you know, as a little treat. I used to love going to boutiques in my neighborhood and picking out a unique vessel to take home just because I needed a pick-me-up after a long day or merely because I felt like making an impulse purchase. But now that a bougie candle can run you upwards of $40 (and that’s being generous), I’ve had to become more selective about where I buy my little home trinkets. The great thing is, so many of our favorite affordable retailers here at AT carry inexpensive candles that are packaged just as nicely (and smell just as heavenly) as their pricier counterparts. Target, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx are notable examples, and, as of late, so is Walmart. Maybe Walmart has always had good candles, but they seem to have really upped their game in recent years. For instance, shoppers can’t seem to stop buying the Allswell 2-wick spa candle, which retails for just $13. Maybe my cheap thrills can remain cheap, after all.

Allswell’s spa candle collection includes eight different scents, though the “Calm” scent is perhaps especially popular because it comes in a simple white vessel. As a result, not only will its smell relax you, but the candle is also quite soothing to look at and easy to style with other decor. The scent is characterized by notes of coconut, citrus, and amber, making it simultaneously a fragrance that’ll clear your head and imbue your space with a warm, sensual ambiance. What’s more, the 15-ounce size offers a burn time of 60 hours, which is plenty considering the price. In looking at the other enticing scents, you might consider stocking up on a few different ones. After all, that’s what Walmart shoppers are doing.

Other shoppers noted that the Allswell candles look and smell like ones you’d find at a more expensive retailer. Even if you can’t go smell them in person, for $13 a pop, the scents are worth a try. Who knows? You might just find your next favorite home scent.