Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Candle Recipe for Fall

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Want to learn how to make easy homemade soy candles? This Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Candle Recipe is the perfect scented soy candle for FALL!

So you've conquered some fun easy fall recipes like this fall scented foaming hand soap or this pumpkin spice room spray and you're ready for more of a challenge?

Maybe you thinking making your own scented soy candles is just too hard?

I think you are going to be surprised at just how easy it is to make homemade soy candles, there are just a few questions that need answered.

1. What container will you make your candle in?

One of my favorite containers for homemade candles are mason jars.

Can mason jars hold candles?? Absolutely!

I am using a small 4 oz mason jar for this recipe, like these ones.

But there are a lot of cute options on amazon.

2. Where to buy wax for candle making? 

For this recipe, we are making homemade soy candles, but there are other wax options including beeswax. Click here for more info on choosing wax for your candle.

Since we are using jars and not making pillar candles, soy wax is perfect.

I have chosen to use soy wax flakes that I purchased on Amazon. You can swap the soy wax flakes and use beeswax if you have that on hand. 

3. Where to buy candle scent oil?

I am assuming you want to make your own scented candle because you've read that synthetic candles and fragrances are dangerous. The side effects can range from allergies to asthma and you don't want your family breathing in these chemicals.

Maybe you're wanting to make homemade soy candles because you want an option that is safer for your family?

That's why we will be using essential oils for our candle making. As long as you know your essential oils are pure, essential oil candles are a great way to scent your home safely.

Here's a quick video I recorded sharing the essential oils I use...

Synthetic candle scent oil is stronger than essential oils, but when you research the ingredients in the scents, it's probably best to avoid them.

4. Where do I buy candle wicks? 

There are multiple candle wick options depending on what you're looking for. I just used a simple candle wick like this one. 

But there a quite a few other candle wick options like these: 

Wooden Candle Wicks

Organic Hemp Candle Wicks 

Organic Hemp Roll 

Amazon also has this fun Homemade Soy Candle Kit that comes with soy flakes and your wicks. 

 

Choosing the Right Wick

Choosing a wick starts with the inside diameter of your container and the specific wax you are using, not just how many ounces the jar holds. Check your wick supplier’s sizing chart for that combination, then treat its recommendation as a starting point for testing.

Test burns matter! Your wax, scent materials, fragrance load, container, and wick all work together. Test each combination through repeated, supervised burn cycles before making a full batch or giving candles as gifts. Watch for tunneling, an oversized flame, soot, or an excessively hot container. See CandleScience’s wick-selection guide for more detail.

What to Expect from the Scent

Essential-oil candles may smell subtler than commercially fragranced candles, and the aroma can change when the candle burns. A lovely scent in the bottle does not guarantee the same result in wax. CandleScience’s essential-oil testing notes explain why performance varies.

Please do not add extra essential oil just to make the scent stronger. First confirm that each material is suitable for candles, check the wax and aromatic-material suppliers’ fragrance-load limits, and test the finished combination. The original recipe quantities below have not been changed.

More Pumpkin Spice Scent Ideas

Want to explore another cozy fall scent? These are scent ideas, not tested candle formulas. The descriptions below are the scent profiles to aim for, not promises about how a finished candle will smell.

Classic Pumpkin Spice: Sweet orange, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and clove suggest bright citrus wrapped in warm baking spices. Think of that familiar pumpkin-spice feeling, with a little orange brightness.

Vanilla Pumpkin Spice: Sweet orange, cardamom, ginger, clove, and a candle-compatible vanilla aromatic material suggest a softer, sweeter version with a cozy bakery feel.

Spiced Orange Pumpkin: Sweet orange, cardamom, ginger, and clove put the citrus up front, with warm spice underneath for a brighter fall-inspired aroma.

These ideas do not replace the original tea tree blend. No drop counts are provided because the specific materials, fragrance load, and burn performance have not been verified. Use only materials with supplier-confirmed candle suitability, including the vanilla material, and test each finished blend before use or gifting.

Ok, are you ready to make this Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Candle Recipe for Fall?!?

Prefer to watch the Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Candle Tutorial on our Youtube Channel:

Candle-Burning Safety

Before each burn, trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep it away from drafts and flammable materials, and out of reach of children and pets.

Limit burn sessions to 3–4 hours, or less if the candle supplier’s instructions specify a shorter time, and let the candle cool completely before relighting. Stop using your container candle when approximately ½ inch of wax remains. For more guidance, see the National Candle Association’s safety tips.

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