Strong Scented Soy Candles

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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.

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

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Orange Grove Soy Candle

A bright and citrusy scent that is great for everyone. With bursts of sweet orange and a woody undertone, this fragrance will transport you straight to the peaceful orange groves. Enjoy the warmth on your back and a sun-kissed snack in your hand.

$23.99

Original Christmas at the Farm Soy Candle

“Daddy and I make buttered toffee. We pack it in assorted tins and put it under the tree. On Christmas Eve we take them to our neighbors to wish them well.” Nothing beats Christmas time at the farm as you relax inside watching a light snow dust the countryside while the scent of maple toffee rich with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg dances through the kitchen. Even though it is cold outside, warm memories are being made inside for this Christmas and many more to come.

$23.99

Original Cookies for St. Nick Soy Candle

“Traditions are what memories are made of. You can count on St. Nick to enjoy every thoughtful treat left just for him…” Christmas Eve brings an excitement like none other as stockings are being hung in preparation for St. Nick. Cookies and milk are being placed out for him to enjoy during his brief stop at your home. He will surely enjoy coming down the chimney to the scent of snickerdoodle cookies made with sugary caramelized vanilla, warm spice, and country-churned butter; filling his belly before he disappears into the crisp night with a twinkle in his eye.

$23.99

Original Fresh Cut Trees Soy Candle

A masterful blend of fir, spruce, pine and cedar trees...comforting & fresh

$23.99

Original Home for Christmas Soy Candle

Bits of red and white peppermint look so festive atop a white chocolate cheesecake. Our fragrance is reminiscent of the warmth of home and the crisp frost on the windowsill on Christmas Eve. I imagine the north pole decorated with beautiful peppermint ribbons in all shapes and sizes with white chocolate foutains and elves celebrating their job well done!

$23.99

Original Homestead Holiday Soy Candle

“A horse drawn sleigh rides along the river; the air is cold and crisp. You can smell the balsam and woodstoves of homes nearby.” Winter days, glistening snow, bright sun…these are the attributes of our Homestead Holiday soy jar candle. The aromatic mixture from our “Apothecary of Fragrant Goods” draws to mind woodsy green branches mingling with just a touch of spice. Warming by the fire after a long journey, Homestead Holiday adds the essential touch to a brisk winter day.

$23.99

Original Mistletoe Kisses Soy Candle

“On the way to see the Christmas village, Mama and Daddy stop under the mistletoe at the general store.” This has been the number one selling holiday scent for years, Mistletoe Kisses is the epitome of a winter holiday aroma. Perfect as a hostess gift or to indulge yourself, Mistletoe Kisses will last well throughout the Christmas season.

$23.99

Original Pine Needles & Berries Soy Candle

“Grandpa and the children cut the first tree of the season. Grandma strings popcorn and berries to hang from the branches.” The Christmas season is not complete without a tree type scent. This fragrance can be enjoyed well after the holidays.

$23.99

Original Sleighbells & Snowflakes Soy Candle

“Sleighbells ring, are you listening…In the lane, snow is glistening…” Sleighbells & Snowflakes soy candles carry you away to a snowy day full of cold wisps of air outside and oven baked sugar cookies cooling on a table inside. A combination of a bracing peppermint and a warm, sweet vanilla bakery dough, Sleighbells & Snowflakes is a snow day spent at home all snuggled in out of the wind.

$23.99

Original Spirit of Christmas Soy Candle

"Let us keep the Spirit of Christmas in our hearts all the days of the year"

$23.99

Palo Santo Wood Soy Candle

Our candle fragrance Palo Santo Wood is sure to please anyone with its rich wood tones, ambered blooms, vetiver, sandalwood, citrus, and patchouli.

$23.99

Parisian Café Soy Candle

Our patisserie candle scent combines the warm aromas of rich, indulgent croissants, baguettes, macaroons, and opulent pastries, reminiscent of the charm, beauty, and the scents of a Parisian café.

$23.99

Perfect Morning Soy Candle

“The warmth, the taste and the aroma of the first sip of coffee makes for a Perfect Morning…”

$23.99

Pumpkin Cornbread Soy Candle

“Nanny’s recipe book says to ‘Add a pinch of spice and a drop of honey to whipped pumpkin then add it to the cornmeal. Bake in a cast-iron skillet. Serve with sweet butter.’” Country homestead inspired… the most mouthwatering, buttery, pumpkin-infused cornbread is served at supper with a steaming bowl of harvest vegetable soup. Pumpkin Cornbread jar candles create the perfect autumn aroma of golden baked cornbread with pantry spice and honey pumpkin. Pumpkin Cornbread is sure to be a new family tradition at harvest time.

$23.99

Pumpkin Hollow Soy Candle

“Pumpkins of many colors and shapes can be found at Pumpkin Hollow Farm.” The bakery at Pumpkin Hollow Farm uses its best picks from the pumpkin patch. Baking spices mixed with fragrant pumpkin greets you as you walk into the door. A favorite at 1803 Candles for many years. This scent is a sure hit to bring the fall season in doors.

$23.99

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.

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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

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.

Not sure which fragrance is right for your home?

Read our guide to choosing strong scented soy candles by scent family and room.

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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.