Candles That Smell Like Cologne and (some) designer perfumes

Nothing feels as refreshing as smelling like your favorite cologne. But what if I told you that you could get the same scent as a scented candle? Candles that smell like cologne enrich the atmosphere with the aroma of all your favorite fragrances.

And here are just 10 of the best candles that smell like cologne.

Best Candles That Smell Like Cologne (mostly for men)

Lulu Candles - Sexy Man:

Unlock your deepest desires with the Sexy Man Candle from Lulu Candles.

Lulu Candles is notorious for its unusual scents, and this candle is no exception. Dubbed "Sexy Man," this is a scented soy wax candle that smells like men cologne. Now, what does such a thing smell like? Although everyone has their own opinion on the ideal manly aroma, Lulu Candles has it figured out.

The scent of the candles can be best described as strong and sweet. These best-smelling candles with a musky note mixed with a hint of spice truly change the mood wherever you light it. This candle is scented using only the most premium essential oil fragrances. And the scent is so strong that it's impossible for someone not to notice it.

But what about the candle itself? This candle is made from soy wax, which does not release any VOC emissions as it burns. Additionally, it's paraben-free, meaning it doesn't contain any harmful preservatives. Furthermore, it lasts longer than other candles as the soy wax resists burning and can be recycled in its container.

And the cotton wick only adds to that feature. All of Lulu Candles's products use 100% cotton wicks so that the candle burns for longer. The wick is of great quality and adds a touch of elegance to an already professional candle.

The candle is a great centerpiece for a dinner table or a room dresser too. It comes in a white container that fits flush against your table or countertop. Lulu Candles' color is pastel white, allowing them to fit into any theme or ambiance. It reminded us of some of our favorite Versace perfumes for guys.

Acqua LUCE DI Colonia Candle:

Bring the scent of Italy to your home with the Acqua di Parma Luce Di Colonia Candle.

Anyone who has ever been to Italy knows that it has a distinctive scent. The smell of fresh oranges paired with fragrances lifting from local bakeries is beyond nostalgic. So when we heard of a scented candle that claims to bring that familiar smell home, we just had to test it out.

The Acqua Luce di Colonia is a scented candle with a bright yellow candle holder. The fragrance is derived from several essential oils, including lemon and orange. This lends the candle that tangy citrus-like smell that we're all so fond of. Besides those, there's also Petitgrain, which smells like the leaves of the bitter orange tree. It's somewhat a mixture of herbaceous and citrusy notes.

But that's not all. The candle also contains hints of Neroli, which is derived from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. In a way, your room will smell like fresh oranges with a slight floral touch.

The sharp yet soothing fragrance from the citrusy and floral notes puts you in a calm and sexy mood. But the addition of Patchouli, a type of mint, jolts you awake and keeps your senses operating.

The last scent that this candle has is that of Vetiver. It's a strong scent that smells dry, earthy, and smoky. There's also a hint of leather to fully deliver the idea of a scent that smells like Italy, the fashion giant of the world.

Nest Fragrances Moroccan Amber:

Do you prefer a more classic fragrance that reminds you of the good old times? Then try this scented candle from NEST.

What scent do you normally associate with a traditional family dinner? Is it the scent of Moroccan amber hovering in the air? Or is it a more floral fragrance with just a touch of sweet oranges? Whatever it is, NEST has created the perfect embodiment of it.

This luxury scented candle comes in a premium-quality white pot with sloping sides. The small yet powerful candle can sit easily atop any type and texture of wood or marble. And it blends into the theme of any room.

But what about the scent? It's been designed to smell woody and floral. The major notes here are those of Moroccan amber and sweet Patchouli. Both of these have a sweet fragrance grounded with strong earthy scents. Patchouli, in particular, adds a hint of bitter oranges to the overall fragrance.

And that's not all. This scented candle also has floral notes. To be more specific, it smells like heliotrope and bergamot. Bergamot is more on the citrous side, but heliotrope adds a blooming scent to the candle. Finally, there's a hint of eucalyptus for that psychologically soothing effect.

But the scent isn't the only luxurious thing. This candle is made from premium-quality wax that's been formulated to burn for hours. To be more specific, the whole candle can burn for up to 60 hours. And it burns cleanly, producing no toxic fumes.

Homesick Scented Candle, Denver:

Feeling homesick and need some refreshing aromatherapy? Let the Denver candle take you back home.

Homesick is a brand that develops scented candles reminiscent of common cities and places in the US. This particular candle that smells like a masculine scent is designed to smell like Denver. It smells like the open mountains that are lined with conifers and herbs.

The scent features top notes of bergamot and fir pine. The fir pine is the main scent here that makes your whole room smell like the mountainside. And the inclusion of bergamot adds a hint of citrus and floral to the mix.

As the top notes die out, you'll immediately be taken aback by the heart notes. These are composed of citrusy notes like Patchouli and woodsy scent notes like cedarwood. The two scents combine to form a strong sweet, and earthy scent. But there's a third scent here that truly shocks the user: hemp.

Yes, this candle smells like weed, but not the regular kind. The smell is more herbaceous as it's derived from the stem and branches of the cannabis plant.

Finally, once all the fragrances have died out, you'll notice the base notes of oakmoss, amber, and musk. Again, it maintains the theme of sweetness paired with a strong woody scent.

This candle is made from an all-soy wax and generally burns for 60 to 80 hours. It doesn't contain any toxic substances like any toxic preservatives. So inhaling the scent won't have any negative side effects on your respiratory system.

The home has never felt closer with the sweet sensational scent of pine trees and bitter oranges.

Eco Candle Co. The Mandle Soy Candle:

Take in the fresh manly scent of Acqua di Gio whenever you light up the Mandle Soy Candle by Eco Candle Co.

The Mandle is a soy candle that smells like cologne for men. It has the scent of Acqua di Gio men's cologne. Right as you open the box, you'll notice the elegant shape of the candle container. It's not a traditional container made of ceramic or clay. Rather, the container is made of metal and resembles a pint paint can.

The color of the can is dark beige with the Mandle logo plastered on top of it. To get the lid open, the Mandle comes with an attached washer. So you can use the candle right out of the can.

Moving on to the scent itself, it's quite the peculiar mixture. It's based on the Acqua di Gio cologne, which itself is made of a few fruity and citrusy notes. The top notes include Calabrian bergamot, green tangerine, and neroli - all citrusy scents. The heart notes include light aquatic flavors such as jasmine, rosemary, and crisp rock rose. All of these scents are floral with a hint of woodiness.

Finally, as the fragrance fades out, the candle starts to smell like sweet persimmon and Indonesian Patchouli. In other words, there are some delicate floral tones uplifted by stronger orange-like scents.

What sets the Mandle from Eco Candle Co. aside from the others is that it's environmentally conscious. It makes use of organic substances like soy wax and does not pollute the air as it burns, contrary to traditional candles.

This is a men's candle with a strong scent of older men's cologne that simply cannot be resisted.

William Alexander One & Only Creed Aventus:

Bring the original scent of the Creed Aventus cologne to your room with the William Alexander One & Only candle.

The William Alexander One & Only is a candle that smells like cologne. To be more specific, it smells like the designer Creed Aventus cologne. Hand-poured candle makers in England, this candle comes in an elegant transparent container.

But the real star of the show is the scent of the candle. It smells like the popular Creed Aventus scent, which can be found both as a cologne and as an aftershave. This is a highly dynamic fragrance with fruity and woody notes.

As you light up the candle, your senses are instantly graced with fruity top notes. These include pineapple and apple on the sweeter side and bergamot and black currant on the sour side. Together, these notes create an extremely dynamic scent. The fragrance oscillates between sugary and citrusy.

Once the candle is lit, the room will be filled with floral and woody notes such as jasmine and rose. There's also a hint of birch to bring the forest right to your room. Patchouli also has a strong indication, which is derived from the bitter orange tree.

As the candle fades out, you'll end the night with some stronger and sweeter notes. The base notes contain musk, oakmoss, ambergris, and Vanille. These notes lend an earthy yet sweet aroma to the candle.

This candle can last for up to 40 hours and is made from natural soy wax. Soy wax is notorious for being a better alternative to paraffin for its lack of toxicity. If you are a fan of Creed, you can check the article we wrote about the best creed fragrances for women.

Cologne Scented Candle In Coconut Shell - Black Tuxedo:

Need a special candle that smells like Black Tuxedo? Then try this cologne-scented candle in a coconut shell.

A cologne-scented candle with arguably the most peculiar design. As soon as you open up the box and look at the candle, you'll be surprised by the look of it. Unlike traditional container candles in ceramic or glass jars, this one comes in a coconut shell. And no, it's not synthetic. This is a real coconut shell that truly brings to light the idea of a beachy vacation by the seaside.

The masculine candles' scent is that of Black Tuxedo, a highly popular fragrance among men's colognes. The top notes open up with fresh notes like lemon, mandarin, and bergamot. It's a bittersweet mixture of strong fruity scents with a heavy citrusy aroma.

As the candle keeps burning, you'll start to notice the middle notes. These are more on the floral and herbaceous side with jasmine and the accords of a few other herbs. When you pair that with the scent of geranium, you get an extremely dynamic mix of scents. Add the scent of silver fir to that, and your senses will be treated to an iconic scent.

Finally, as the scent of the candle starts to fade out, you'll be met with both citrusy and woody scents. The base notes include timber, cedar, and amber, which lend a strong earthy scent to the candle. There are also hints of Patchouli for that pang of citrous as well as leather for a powerful aroma.

Cool Water Inspired Men's Cologne Scented Gel Candle:

Take the ocean with you as you light up this Cool Water Davidoff-inspired scented gel candle.

The Cool Water Inspired Scented Candle is a gel candle. These candles are different from traditional wax candles in that they have a slow and gentle burn. This means that they can last twice as long as wax candles, up to 120 hours.

And the best part is that, unlike regular gel candles, this candle is made from 100% organic products. It's made from mineral oil with the Cool Water cologne scent by Davidoff since it's based on mineral oils.

The scent is a mixture of marine top notes with strong earthy base notes. The top notes include the essence of lavender, rosemary, and coriander. These add a very strong scent of flowers and herbs to the candle.

But they're only there to complement the main fragrances: seawater and calone. Calone is a special type of compound that has a distinctive "sea breeze" aroma mixed with just a hint of floral notes. This makes the candle smell like the ocean on a cool summer day.

Moving on, as the candle burns, you'll notice the middle notes of geranium, Neroli, and jasmine paired with sandalwood. The middle notes produce a sensational scent mixed with floral and woody notes.

Once the candle is about to burn out, you'll note the strong musky and woody scents in the base notes. These include musk, oakmoss, tobacco, amber, and cedar. As you can see, these fragrances are powerful, addictive, and mostly woody with a hint of sweetness.

Jo Malone London Myrrh and Tonka Home Candle:

Transform the atmosphere in your room with this Jo Malone-inspired Myrrh and Tonka-scented candle.

Here's a scented candle that smells like men's cologne that combines two of the most robust and inspiring fragrances. This is a luxurious scented candle. It intermingles the scent of Namibian myrrh tree sap with the delicate smell of Tonka beans.

The collagen that the candle is based on is the Myrrh and Tonka Cologne Intense by Jo Malone. The fragrance has an excellent combination of top, heart, and base notes. The top notes start your night off with floral scents like lavender. But lavender isn't the only fragrance present here. There's also a hint of camphor, hay, and honey. This makes the scent sweet as well, generating an organic aroma that instantly soothes the senses.

But the real star of the show is the heart note, which is acquired from the sap of the Omumbiri Myrrh tree. The scent is rich and has a warm balsamic fragrance reminiscent of amber. The sap is hand-harvested and brings a touch of Oriental flavors to the candle.

The second star of the show is the base note, which is that of the Tonka bean. The Tonka bean is notorious for its complex aroma, a mixture of various other scents. The best way to describe the smell of Tonka beans is that it's a mix of almond, vanilla, and tobacco.

Although the scent is what makes this candle unique, it's also quite eco-friendly. It's made from organic soy wax. Hence, it won't release any emissions that are harmful to human health.

Ellis Brooklyn Raven Terrific Scented Candle:

Ellis Brooklyn brings together the scent of poetry and the terrific art of seduction through aromas.

The Ellis Brooklyn Raven is named after the famous Edgar Allen Poe poem of the same name. It's reminiscent of seductive hues that, when combined with the mystic nature of the Raven, add some spice to your day.

The candle comes in an elegant amber-colored container with the Ellis Brooklyn logo pasted across it. This candle is handmade in New York, and the container does not contain lead. And it's based on soy wax, meaning it does not contain any harmful chemicals. Additionally, it doesn't generate harmful fumes that would otherwise be detrimental to your health.

As for the scent, it's a mix of citrus flavors and woody fragrances. The top notes include citrus fruits like mandarin extract but also some sweet scents like rhubarb. Rhubarb has a very distinctive scent that's borderline tangy and sugary.

Following that are the mid notes of peony and pink lotus. These are purely floral aromas that leave your senses feeling calm and soothed.

The dry or base notes follow up next, mainly woody and tangy. These include woody scents like blond woods and strong sweet scents like liquid musk. Patchouli also has a strong indication, giving it the bittersweet aroma of bitter oranges.

Being a scent inspired by poetry, it only makes sense that it lasts as long as the words do. That's why it can burn for up to 60 hours and is sure to make your nights a lot more enticing.

What Candle Smells Like Men's designer perfumes ?

Many candles are based on men's colognes. The best example of such a fragrance is the Sexy Man candle by Lulu Candles. These candles are based on real-life colognes produced by other companies.

What Are the Best Scented Candles for Men?

For men, scents with more citrus scents will be more pleasing. Look for spicy or citrusy notes such as mandarin or bitter orange. Some candles are explicitly marketed towards men, while others are either unisex or are meant to smell like men's cologne.

Final words about our top 10 perfume smelling candles

Candles that smell like cologne give you the aroma of your favorite cologne in the form of a luxurious candle that also doubles as a centerpiece. If you want to find a good candle that smells like men's cologne, then look no further than our top 10 picks. These candles were all chosen based on the richness of their scent and eco-friendliness.