Men are fascinating creatures. It seems that these days a “man” means something different to everybody, but we’re going to assume that when you land on this page, what you have in your mind’s eye is a “bloke”. 

Now, blokes, as described above, won’t like to admit it openly to their friends, but they like candles too. They make the house smell great, they are relaxing, and it seems we men have a particular penchant for dipping our fingers in the wax. 

There are a few candle brands for men out there, so we did some shopping to break down which ones we liked best – and which ones support men’s wellbeing with their profits of messaging. Lets have a look.

Mandle Co – Best for supporting men’s health.

Mandle Co are a small artisan candle maker that makes candles for men, specifically for them to relax. Well-being is not just supplements, exercise and eating right, it’s often about your downtime. Men struggle the same as everybody else with anxiety and a racing mind, and sometimes they want to spoil themselves with a lay in the bath – and a candle that smells bloody great.

There is some science behind it too. The more relaxed you are, the better your recovery, the better your sleep and a better life.

What we like about Mandle is that they contribute to mental health charities and their candles smell great. You can check out Mandle here: Mandle Co.

Victoria Cator – Best for luxury 

These are a bit on the boujee side of things, but the Victoria Cator range definitely fits the bill for man out there. Each candle is presented with a sleek design, a sturdy holder and made with a special wax blend to ensure optimal olfactory and burning quality and no wax residue or black soot.

They’re also dual wick, ensuring an even burn which helps to avoid welling in the candle too. The double wick also means double the fragrance is released and fills the house. 

It is possible to choose which fragrance suits your personality best – there are some more sweet and flowery, while others are more musky and sandle-woody. Whatever man you are, there is sure to be a candle for you. 

You can explore the full range of candles here – victoriacator.com

M&J London – best for ethical candles for men

You may have a priority for sourcing a candle that is ethically made –  then a candle from M&J London is the ideal choice. Every aspect of the candle – from the packaging to the glass the candle is held in – has been sourced and produced with ethics and sustainability in mind. The packaging is responsibly produced and certified by World Land Trust, and the scents of the candles have been created by combining essential oils and aroma compounds, as M&J regard this as being more ethical.

The Brighton Beard Company – best smelling. 

The Brighton Beard Company started selling – you guessed it – beard oils and beard care products. What’s more blokey than beards? They are a very interesting addition to this post because they also sell candles for men. 

Now, what makes this company great is that they already had an established business selling beard oils. That means that they have a lot of experience with producing personal care products for men, and can take that experience into producing candles. 

Using all-natural ingredients (coconut and soy based wax), they have created a range of candles that produce a scent targeted towards men. They are the best-smelling candles in the list, and we love the company.

Check them out below: https://www.thebrightonbeardcompany.co.uk/collections/candles

Skandinavisk – best designs 

You have to give it to Skandinavisk, the designs are pretty darn cool. They are sleak, appealing, calming and best of all – masculine. Often, candles are targeted towards a female market base who prefer things to be more colourful, flowery scents and – well – more girly. As a candle lover myself, I can put up with a bit of a girly candle, but I’d feel much more comfortable with one designed with somebody like me in mind. 

Skandinavisk have a huge range of scents that will appeal to a huge range of men. These are the best designed candles for men, and they smell great too. 

Check out their fantastic range of candles right here: https://www.skandinavisk.com/home/scented-candle

Final Thoughts

I thought that there would be a much better selection than is currently online, and we’ve put together the best of a small selection. If you’re a man, and love candles, we hope that you’ve found this article useful and informative. 

If you have any suggestions, then leave a comment below.