Strong Scented Soy Candles

Fragrance made to be noticed

Strong Scented Soy Candles Hand-Poured by 1803 Candles

Fill your home with fragrance inspired by simpler times. Our strong scented soy candles bring together bakery favorites, fresh fruit, pumpkin, flowers, spices, woods and comforting country-inspired scents in candles hand-poured with 100% soy wax. Our candles come to you in a custom jar with a matte black custom lid.  Our kraft label is synonymous with our brand.  Every jar is hand mixed, and hand poured by our experienced candle crew.

Strong Fragrance Memorable scents created to bring fragrance and atmosphere into your home.
100% Soy Wax Authentic soy candles made without paraffin.
Hand-Poured Crafted with care by the 1803 candle crew.
Clean-Burning Made without parabens, Synthetic Chemical Additives, sulfate, lead or dye.

Soy Candles for People Who Love Fragrance

A candle should do more than add a little light to a room. Fragrance can remind us of an orchard in autumn, cookies cooling in Grandma's kitchen, freshly cut wood beside the farmhouse, flowers blooming in spring or a favorite family gathering.

1803 Candles creates hand-poured soy candles in fragrance families ranging from sweet and comforting to fresh and woodsy. Whether you're searching for a strong bakery scent, fresh apple fragrance, cozy pumpkin candle or something floral and clean, you can find a fragrance that feels like home.

Fragrance matters

What Makes a Great Strong Scented Soy Candle?

A great strong scented soy candle starts with more than simply adding fragrance to wax. Wax, fragrance balance, wick selection, candle size, cure time and proper burning all contribute to how a candle performs and how its fragrance develops in your home.

Room size and airflow matter too. A fragrance that feels strong in a bedroom may seem softer in a large open floor plan. Allowing the candle to develop an even melt pool helps release fragrance consistently while the candle burns.

Choose with confidence

How to Choose a Strong Scented Candle for Each Room

The best fragrance depends on both your preferences and the room. Kitchens are a natural home for apple, citrus, bakery and spice. Living rooms can carry richer woods, bakery, seasonal and fruit fragrances. Entryways are a great place for memorable scents that welcome guests as soon as they arrive.

Bedrooms and smaller spaces may be better suited to softer floral, vanilla or fresh fragrances. Larger rooms and open floor plans may require more time for fragrance to build. Allow a full melt pool to develop and consider room size and airflow when evaluating fragrance.

Kitchen Apple, citrus, bakery and spice
Living Room Bakery, woods, fruit and seasonal scents
Entryway Fruit, fresh and memorable welcoming blends
Bedroom Vanilla, floral and softer fresh fragrances

Strong Scented Soy Candle Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes a Soy Candle Smell Strong?

Fragrance strength depends on several factors, including the fragrance blend, wax, wick, candle size, cure time, room size and airflow. Proper burning that allows an even melt pool to develop can also help fragrance disperse throughout the room.

What Is Fragrance Throw in a Soy Candle?

Fragrance throw describes how a candle's scent travels through the surrounding space. Cold throw refers to the fragrance you notice before lighting the candle, while hot throw describes the fragrance released while the candle is burning.

Are Soy Candles Strongly Scented?

Soy candles can provide noticeable fragrance when the wax, fragrance, wick and candle design work together properly. Different fragrances naturally perform differently, and room size and airflow can change how strong a candle seems.

What Candle Scents Are Best for Large Rooms?

Rich bakery, spice, woods, pumpkin and some fruit fragrances can work well in larger spaces. Fragrance performance varies, so allow enough burn time for a full melt pool to develop and consider airflow and room size when choosing a candle.

How Can I Get the Best Fragrance From My Soy Candle?

Trim the wick according to the candle's care instructions, place the candle away from strong drafts and allow an even melt pool to develop. Proper candle care supports an even burn and consistent fragrance performance.

How Do I Choose a Soy Candle Fragrance?

Start with fragrance families you already enjoy. Choose bakery and gourmand scents for warm sweetness, fruit and citrus for brighter fragrance, floral and fresh scents for a lighter atmosphere, or woods and spice for something deeper and cozy.

Browse our strong scented soy candles below and find a fragrance that feels like home.

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1803 House Soy Candle

1803 House Soy Candle

Spice blend of ginger, cinnamon, clove with hints of nutmeg, orange, brown sugar & vanilla. Our candle crew created this fragrance reminiscent of stepping inside 1803 Candles® in Waterman, IL. Always 100% soy wax candles poured by hand.
$23.99
Almond Vanilla Soy Candle

Almond Vanilla Soy Candle

Like a modern farmhouse, this classic scent is warmth and simplicity.
$23.99
Apple Butter House Soy Candle

Apple Butter House Soy Candle

“Nanny puts up her apple butter for the season”
$23.99
Basil & Berries soy jar candle

Basil & Berries Soy Candle

“The fruit market is a popular stop for folks heading to town. The baskets are colorful with berries, peaches, and melons.”
$23.99
Beach House Soy Candle
Believe Soy Candle

Believe Soy Candle

“Believe in miracles, magic moments, Santa Claus, true love, yourself, happiness; Believe you are strong and beautiful; Believe that laughter will make you feel better; Believe in kindness, what your heart tells you, and believe in make the most of today, tomorrow, and your life…”
$23.99
Biscuits & Honey soy candle

Biscuits & Honey Soy Candle

“Everyone gathers at the harvest table for breakfast. Mama was up at dawn rolling biscuits and warming honey.”
$23.99
Bittersweet Vine Soy Candle

Bittersweet Vine Soy Candle

Vines wildly climb the potting shed wall, their branches heavy with clusters of orange berries. Wreaths made from the vines hang on the shed's doors. There is a cozy atmosphere in the air, hinting that the season of change is approaching.

spice + rum + ginger + plum + peppercorn
$23.99
Black Tea + Lemon Slice Soy Candle

Black Tea + Lemon Slice Soy Candle

Sitting on the front porch, watching the crops sway in the breeze as the sun shines down… There isn’t anything quite like enjoying a cool glass of tea on a warm summer afternoon.
$23.99
Blue Willow Soy Candle

Blue Willow Soy Candle

Willow trees encircle the cabin, their graceful whips brushing against the tips of the pine trees. Sunlight filters through the silvery blue leaves, casting strips of light across the moss that thrives on the rugged bark.
$23.99
Bluebells Soy Candle

Bluebells Soy Candle

When bluebells bloom, the birds sing. The bell-shaped flowers form a sea of blue in spring and offer sweet nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

bellflower + clove + jasmine + rose + amber
$23.99
	Blueberry Cinnamon Bun Jar Candle

Blueberry Cinnamon Bun Soy Candle

A picture-perfect baked good scent for your home. We took the aroma of baked cinnamon buns drizzled with vanilla icing and paired it with luscious wild blueberries. 100% soy wax candle poured by hand by the 1803 candle team.
$23.99
bourbon sandalwood soy candle

Bourbon Sandalwood Soy Candle

Bourbon Sandalwood Soy Candle
$23.99
Brown Sugar Praline Soy Candle

Brown Sugar Praline Soy Candle

Let our Brown Sugar Praline fragrance wrap your home in a warm hug. The comforting aroma of spiced nuts, caramelized sugar, butter and marzipan cream will surely delight your senses.
$23.99
buttered rum soy candle

Buttered Rum Soy Candle

“Papa said, ‘Buttered rum soothes and warms the soul’.”
$23.99
Cabin on the Hill Soy Candle

Cabin on the Hill Soy Candle

“Simple and peaceful, the cabin looks on the hill. A flag at the front door sways in the wind. Trees and firewood scent the air.”
$23.99
Caramel Honey Pear Jar Candle

Caramel Honey Pear Soy Candle

Delicate white pear, caramelized sugar, sunny citrus, wildflower honey, and a little bourbon give you a beautiful candle fragrance to enjoy throughout the year. At 1803 Candles you can rest assured that we pour 100% soy wax candles.
$23.99
cedarwood orchard soy candle

Cedarwood Orchard Soy Candle

"The historic cedar barn can be seen through the trees. Wagons of McIntosh apples head to the barn for sorting.”
$23.99
Christmas Cabin Soy Candle

Christmas Cabin Soy Candle

The essence of the holiday season will fill the air with nostalgic aromas of spicy citrus, winter berries, bayberry, and a crackling hearth. It's festive, comforting, and brimming with winter charm.

citrus + spice + berries + woods + bayberry
$23.99
cider mill soy candle

Cider Mill Soy Candle

“Follow the winding road along the river to the timber built cider mill. Heirloom apple picking and fresh pressed cider; hayrides and cider donuts, too.”
$23.99
Clove Buds Soy Candle

Clove Buds Soy Candle

An old dough bowl sits in the center of the harvest table. It exudes a delightful aroma of clove oil and cinnamon sticks.
$23.99
coconut vanilla soy candle

Coconut Vanilla Soy Candle

“White, fluffy coconut and perfect vanilla extract blended with a touch of lemongrass”
$23.99
cornbread & honey soy candle

Cornbread & Honey Soy Candle

“Nanny said ‘There’s somethin’ about cornbread, folks eat it mornin’, noon, and night, and some in between’.”
$23.99
Crab Apple Farm Soy Candle

Crab Apple Farm Soy Candle

Picking apples at the orchard on a sunny fall afternoon is one of our favorite activities. The jucy and tart blend of Crab Apple Farm will transport you to the days of autumn without having to leave your cozy nest.
$23.99
cranberry cupboard soy candle

Cranberry Cupboard Soy Candle

“Shaker chairs sit on either side of the cupboard. The cranberry colored paint shows its age which adds to our love for it.”
$23.99
Dahlia Flower Soy Candle

Dahlia Flower Soy Candle

Surrender to the allure of midnight in Paris with our Dahlia candle fragrance. Experience the sweetness of orange blossoms, the cool night air, with whispers of patchouli, musk, and the dark heart of a Dahlia flowers.

jasmine + citrus + tuberose + clove + amber
$23.99
driftwood shore soy candle

Driftwood Shore Soy Candle

“A stroll along the shore, sand between your toes, children laughing and splashing in the waves…”
$23.99
eucalyptus leaves soy candle

Eucalyptus Leaves Soy Candle

“The bold and bright scent of Eucalyptus to clear your mind and relax your weary bones”
$23.99
Farm Flowers Soy Candle

Farm Flowers Soy Candle

Carefree blooms burst with color as they wrap around the white picket fence. The vines heavy with blooms reach for the sunshine. Fresh scents of wisteria, peony and lilac drift across the farm.
$23.99
farmhouse soy candle

Farmhouse Soy Candle

“The front porch beckons friends to sit and visit. The door is always open, a pie in the oven, and the coffee’s always on.”
$23.99