You probably know that there are different types of body products for men, but have you ever wondered if there are any differences in scented candles? Of course, all scented candles smell good to someone, so what makes some good for men and others not? Along with smelling great, which scents are more masculine, and what are the best candles for guys? One way to find out is to ask yourself one simple question, "What scents do men like?" We could simply just direct you to our entire line of men's candles; however, you probably want to learn why we choose to create the candle scents that we did.
Everyone has their own personal preferences for scents and fragrances. However, we can make a few educated guesses on the kinds of smells guys might prefer using general knowledge about masculine scents and what men most likely like in a scent. Hell, since we're guys over here, we think we can help you narrow your choices down.
You can start to narrow this down by understanding that men prefer masculine scents for their surroundings. So what are masculine scents? Well, here are a few masculine scents:
- Natural wood scents like cedar, pine, and balsam fir
- Oriental and spicy scents like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon
- Citrus scents like neroli, bergamot, and grapefruit
- Slightly musky scents like tonka bean, amber
- Earthy scents like moss, patchouli, tobacco, bourbon, chai, pumpkin, coffee, and leather
- Minty fresh scents like spearmint, peppermint, wintergreen
- Clean scents like powder, linen, and bay leaf
When a man smells a masculine scent, it's relaxing, keeps him grounded, and sure beats smelling floral scents that are not appealing to him. Speaking of floral scents, let's change focus for a moment.
Unmasculine Scents To Avoid
These are the types of scents that men typically do not like in a candle:
- Floral scents like jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lemon blossom
- Fruity scents that are overtly sweet like apple, peach, strawberry, and raspberry
This is a generalization, and it's not to say that all men will dislike those scents all the time. However, the ones mentioned are the most common scents that men aren't fond of.
Masculine Candle Scents For Different Occasions
Candles are not just something you light up in the living room for ambiance. You can use them to set a specific mood or theme. I.e., You can use a candle to set the mood for dining, romance, relaxation, or other activities.
Musky and earthy scents make great scents for any man cave. A clean linen scent or a candle with a bay scent like our Barbershop Candle makes a great addition to any bathroom. A tobacco vanilla candle or a cherry tobacco candle, like our Pipe Night, might be great for guys poker night, a men's lounge, or a great burn during game day.
While these scents make the best candles for men, you'll find that men and women both agree on scents like powder, linen, orange or tangerine, lavender, oakmoss, tobacco vanilla, pumpkin chai, and cedarwood. You might think women wouldn't like these types of scents, but you would be surprised. Men and women can even agree on scents that are somewhat fruity but balanced with a spice like a pumpkin chai candle. The chai provides a contrast with the pumpkin. However, if the candle was just made with pumpkin, it would be less masculine. If a man does end up enjoying a candle that has floral and fruity scents, it's usually because it's balanced with a spicy or Earthy scent as well.
So to conclude our take on scent profiles, simply avoid overtly sweet-scented or floral candles for men. Try to find a balance between sweet and spicy for the best results. Our top-selling men's candles here are as follows.
- Tobacco Vanilla
- Oud
- Pipe Night
- Barbershop
- Coffee House
You'll notice that two of those scents have a tobacco scent! Again, this isn't by accident; it's due to men typically liking sweet scents balanced by spicy or Earthy scents. Candle scents are always subjective, but our tips above will help you find the perfect candle scent for men.
Candle Colors Men Like
Once you figure out the scent, you still need to know what color of candle jars men like! Keeping masculinity in mind, you'll want a darker colored glass like one of the following:
- Dark Blue
- Dark Green
- Amber/Brown
- Black
These are the colors that men love for their candles. Avoid candle colors that are perceived as feminine or girly.
Wood Wick Or No?
When you're trying to figure out what the best candles for men are, you'll notice 2 types of wicks; wooden and cloth. So which is better? In our opinion, wooden wicks look better and burn better. Aside from that, wooden wicks add to the room's atmosphere because they crackle and pop as they burn! This is why we ultimately created our candles with wooden wicks.
The above guide should give you everything you need to find the perfect masculine scented candle to suit just about any man.