27 Creative Weird Candle Scents You’ve Never Thought Of (But Totally Need)

Article published at: Feb 20, 2026 Article author: Penny
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Boring candles exist. Everywhere.

Want something that makes people stop mid-sentence and go, “Wait… WHAT scent is that?” Cool. Start here.

Everything below is a real scent we sell at Lebanon Candle Company. No AI images. No “funny black label” humor candles. Just the actual products.

Why Weird Scents Hit Hard

Different. Instantly.

  • Better gifts.
  • Better conversations.
  • Better “walk into the room and smell it” energy.

Add one. Or five. No judgment.

The 27 Weird Scents (With The Real Product Photos)

Snack + Soda Scents (Unreasonably Good)

1. Dill Pickle
Salty. Tangy. “I opened the jar” level real.
Dill Pickle candle (standard packaging).

2. Cool Ranch Doritoz
Savory. Zesty. Snack-craving activated.
Cool Ranch Doritoz candle (standard packaging).

3. Movie Theater Popcorn
Buttery. Warm. Friday-night vibes in a jar.
Movie Theater Popcorn candle (standard packaging).

4. Doctor Pepper
Sweet. Fizzy. That unmistakable “what is even in this?” soda scent.
Doctor Pepper candle (standard packaging).

5. Sprite
Crisp lemon-lime clean. Bright and refreshing.
Sprite candle (standard packaging).

6. Root Beer Float
Creamy vanilla + root beer sweetness. Old-school soda shop.
Root Beer Float candle (standard packaging).

Cereal + Dessert Scents (Sweet, Loud, Nostalgic)

7. Fruit Loops
Straight-up Saturday morning. Bright fruity cereal goodness.
Fruit Loops candle (standard packaging).

8. Banana Pudding
Creamy vanilla + sweet banana. Dessert-level cozy.
Banana Pudding candle (standard packaging).

Garage / “Don’t Light This Around The Weak” Scents

9. Black Sharpie (Wax Melt)
Yep. That iconic marker smell. Clean. Bold. Weirdly satisfying.
Black Sharpie wax melt (standard packaging).

10. Race Fuel
High-octane garage vibes. Car-people favorite.
Race Fuel candle (standard packaging).

11. Burnt Tire Rubber
Smoky rubber shop energy. Intense. Memorable.
Burnt Tire Rubber candle (standard packaging).

Fresh + Outdoorsy (But Still Weird)

12. Dirt (Wax Melt)
Fresh earth. Potting soil vibes. Surprisingly calming.
Dirt wax melt (standard packaging).

13. Grandpa Buck's Garden Tomato Vine
Green. Earthy. Like brushing the plant in the garden.
Grandpa Buck's Garden Tomato Vine candle (standard packaging).

14. Fresh Cut Grass
Just-mowed lawn. Clean green snap.
Fresh Cut Grass candle (standard packaging).

Clean + Nostalgia Scents (Easy Wins)

15. Downy April Fresh
Laundry-day comfort. Clean sheets energy.
Downy April Fresh candle (standard packaging).

16. 90's Country
Boots. Radio hits. Instant throwback.
90's Country candle (standard packaging).

4 More Weird Scents (We’re Almost To 25)

17. Bacon
Smells like cooked bacon. Salty, savory, and ridiculously realistic.
Bacon candle (standard packaging).

18. Unicorn Farts
A sweet blend of berries. Fun, bright, and honestly an easy crowd-pleaser.
Unicorn Farts candle (standard packaging).

19. Orange Tic-Tacs (Wax Melt)
Smells just like the candy. Sweet orange, clean, and super nostalgic.
Orange Tic-Tacs wax melt (standard packaging).

20. Amaretto (Wax Melt)
Sweet almond liqueur vibes. Warm, rich, and cozy.
Amaretto wax melt (standard packaging).

Almost at our goal of 25. Seriously close.

21. Jelly Beans (Wax Melt)
Smells just like you opened a big bag of the delicious candy with notes of cherry, citrus, and strawberry.
Jelly Beans wax melt (standard packaging).

22. Black Licorice
Smells like a freshly opened package of Black Licorice candy.
Black Licorice candle (standard packaging).

23. Fried Ice Cream
A buttery whipped cream and creamy vanilla bean heart with toasted nut, cinnamon, and melted marshmallow.
Fried Ice Cream candle (standard packaging).

24. Library
Notes of cedar, sandalwood, musk, and spice reminiscent of leather-bound books.
Library candle (standard packaging).

25. Whiskey (Wax Melt)
Extremely strong scent of Whiskey with minor notes of Smoked Oak.
Whiskey wax melt (standard packaging).

26. Hawaiian Fruit Punch
A fruity mix of Apple, Pineapple, Papaya, Apricot, Guava, Orange, and Passion Fruit.
Hawaiian Fruit Punch candle (standard packaging).

27. Cherry Limeade
Smells just like the refreshing drink.
Cherry Limeade candle (standard packaging).

Quick Add-On: Summer Mode

Want pure summer? Add this one:

  • Coppertone Sunscreen — pool day, beach bag, vacation brain.
    Coppertone Sunscreen candle (standard packaging).

Where to Shop + Shipping

Shop the full site here: Lebanon Candle Company

FREE SHIPPING on US orders over $69.
Add a few scents. Hit the threshold. Checkout.

Final Thoughts

Weird scents aren’t a gimmick. They’re the point.

Pick one that sounds ridiculous. That’s usually the one you’ll love most.

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