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10 Candles that Guys Can Proudly Burn

Candles aren’t the most hirsute of things. Blame Martha Stewart, blame the mall, hell—blame witches—whatever it is, candles have cast the kind of spell on the fairer sex that has pretty much missed us guys. That’s cool and all, but since girls do tend to like them, it might be worth your while to look into some that’ll help you work some of your magic. Their packaging won’t affront your masculinity and their scents span the range—from a Mario Batali restaurant to the musky afterglow of absinthe and whiskey—here are ten candles that you can proudly burn.

1—Ceramic Jerusalem Candle by Astier de Villatte

$120

Burn time: 60 hrs.

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Scents: out, cedar wood, nutmeg, vegetable gum resin, cypress

2—Trèfle Pur by Atelier Cologne

$48

Burn time: 50 hrs.

Scents: Bitter orange, cardamon, basilica, clover absolute, violet leaves, Tunisian neroli, patchouli moss, musk

3—White Wood Number 1 by Baxter of California

$50

Burn time: 60 hrs.

Scents: Patchouli, Vetiver, Oak Moss, Liquid Amber, Rum

4—(Limited Edition) Black Absinthe by Belstaff

$68

Burn time: 60 hrs

Scents: Dark absinthe, wild fig, whiskey, patchouli

5—Deer Artisan Candle by D.L. & Co.

$80

Burn time: 100 hrs.

Scent: Amber Sultan

6—Pistole by Fornasetti

$165

Burn time: 50 hrs.

Scents: Thyme, lavender, orris, cedarwood, tolu balsam, labdanum

7—The Further Tin Candle by Further

$28

Burn TIme: 50 hrs.

Scents: oils of bergamot, olive, exotic grasses, purified waste grease from Mario Batali’s Mozza Restaurant

8—(Limited Edition) Army Candle Project by Joya

$48

Burn time:

Scents: Amber Absolute, Bitter Orange Leaf

$70
Burn time: 60 hrs.

Scents: Cedar, birchwood, gaïac

10—White Wood Number 1 by Baxter of California

$50

Burn time: 60 hrs.

Scents: Patchouli, Vetiver, Oak Moss, Liquid Amber, Rum

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