An Affordable Luxury: The Best Scented Candles Under $20

There’s no better way to set the mood and amp up the ambience in a space than with a luxuriously scented candle. But despite what you may think, said experience doesn’t have to cost a small fortune.

Although we’re fond of splurging on home fragrance every now and again, when it comes to burning candles everyday, we believe a budget-friendly option is always going to trump all else. Plus, you’d be surprised just how chic a cheap but cheerful candle can look when it’s presented in a high-end, minimalist vessel.

So, if you’re in the market for a new home scent and need to find a pick that doesn’t compromise your weekly budget, keep scrolling; beautyheaven’s found a collection of candles under $20 that we think you’ll love too.

2024’s TOP 3 Best Candles Under $20

1. CIRCA Mango & Papaya Candle, $19.95, Adore Beauty
2. Anko Pedestal Fragrant Candle, $12, Target
3. Cadence & Co. Overture Balance Teak & Tobacco Scented Natural Soy Candle, $14.95, Woolworths

The best candles under $20 of 2024

CIRCA Mango & Papaya Candle

from $19.95 at Adore Beauty

Enjoy a fragranced tropical breeze year round with this mini 60g mango and papaya candle from Circa. It’ll feel like a sunny day the second you light this pint-sized burner.

Fragrance notes:

• Orange, cassis, passionfruit, mango, jasmine, geranium, rose, eugenol, vanilla and musk

Available at:

• $19.95 from Adore Beauty
• $19.95 from MYER
• $19.95 from Look Fantastic

Anko Pedestal Fragrant Candle

from $12 at Target

This pedestal candle embodies a serene seaside luxury vacation with relaxing sea salt, amber, woody and green notes.

Fragrance notes:

• Green and aromatic notes, pine, cypress, wood, sea salt and amber

Available at:

• $12 from Target

Cadence & Co. Overture Balance Teak & Tobacco Scented Natural Soy Candle

from $14.95 at Woolworths

Created with balance in mind, this 300g teak and tobacco promises 60 hours of burn time, and is made with essential oils, high quality soy wax, and is contained in a ceramic vessel.

Fragrance notes:

• Teak and tobacco

Available at:

• $14.95 from Woolworths
• $17.95 from Big W

Rubi Moment Candle Blue: Sandalwood & Violet

from $19.99 at The Iconic

Rubi’s range of colourful moment candles offer upscale scents at a fraction of the price. Our personal favourite fragrance within the collection is the sandalwood and violet scent, which burns a soothing aroma for up to 40 hours.

Fragrance Notes:

• Mandarin, violet, cardamom, pepper, amber, musk, sandalwood and moss

Available at:

• $19.99 from The Iconic
• $19.99 from Cotton On

Openook Matte Scented Soya Blend Candle Coconut & Lime

from $10 at Big W

If you prefer a candle with a minimalist aesthetic, then let us introduce you to this sleek matte finish flamer. It’s fragranced with notes of coconut and lime and is available in single and triple wick sizes.

Fragrance notes:

• Coconut and lime

Available at:

• $10 from Big W (Single Wick)
• $15 from Big W (Triple Wick)

Dusk Camellia & Lotus Tokyo Mini Scented Candle

from $19.99 at Dusk

This mini scented candle features active-air® odour eliminating technology, which helps to clear a path for the burner’s Tokyo-inspired notes of cherry blossom, camellia, orchid, lotus and sandalwood.

Fragrance notes:

• Cherry blossom, fresh lime, camellia, orchid, lotus, amber, sandalwood and vanilla

Available at:

• $19.99 from Dusk

Main image credit: @duskaustralia

What’s your favourite candle scent for home?