You're going to love the fragrance of this Woodsy Scented Soy Candle recipe. It's such a simple wood scented candle that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

I love the scent of fall. From this fall scented foaming hand soap or this pumpkin spice room spray, I just can't get enough of those smells.

This is why I just had to gather up some more candle making jars and get started on a new blend for my homemade scented soy candles.

The good news about making your own wood scented candle at home is that they're super-duper simple to do.

All you need are a few supplies, a bit of wax for candle making, and you'll be proudly showing off your homemade candle to all your family and friends.

Check out this Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Candle Recipe for Fall that I recently made as well!

Where to buy candle wicks and candle making jars?

Everything you need, you can find on Amazon!

You could probably spend hours browsing all of the candle wick options, but if you're looking for a simple candle wick, I like this one.

For the candle making jar, I'm actually just using a small mason jar, like these ones.

What essential oils for candle making are used in this recipe?

You knew that the main addition was going to be essential oils, right? The ones that I used to create this wood scented candle are:

Grapefruit Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Pine or Fir Essential Oil

The combination of those makes for an awesome woodsy scent!

How difficult is it to find the wax for candle making?

Not hard at all.

Thankfully, the online world opens up so many doors for us.

You can easily find what you're looking for there or you can also get this Homemade Soy Candle Kit that comes with everything you need except the essential oils.

Even though this candle is soy, there are other options that you can choose for making candles. Click here for more info on choosing wax for your candle.

I used soy wax flakes that I found on Amazon. But again, you can always use beeswax if you choose.

As you can tell, making this candle doesn't really take a ton of time and you just need a few supplies to make it happen.

What I really love about this recipe is that I know I'm making something awesome and natural that I can use in my home without worry.

Plus, with the holiday season coming up, I also love that I can whip up a few more of these woodsy candles and give them out as gifts as well.

Even though this is "technically" a fall scent, I do feel like it goes along perfectly with the holiday season, too.

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 Autumn Woods Scent Ideas

If you love woodsy scents, here are a few directions to explore. These are scent inspiration, not tested candle formulas. The descriptions are the aroma profiles to aim for; performance in a burning candle still needs testing.

Cozy Autumn Woods: Cedarwood, sweet orange, cardamom, and ginger suggest a warm woodsy base with bright citrus and a gentle hint of spice. Think cozy autumn afternoons indoors.

Cedarwood & Orange: Cedarwood and sweet orange, with a small amount of frankincense as a scent accent, suggest a simple woody-citrus profile with a soft resinous note. No specific proportion has been tested.

Evergreen Forest: Fir needle, cedarwood, and pine suggest a crisp forest aroma with fresh evergreen notes over a woody base, subject to confirmation that the specific materials are suitable for candles.

No drop counts are provided: the materials, fragrance load, and burn performance have not been verified. Confirm candle suitability and supplier limits for every aromatic material, then test each finished blend. These ideas do not change the original recipe below.

Are you ready to learn how to make this simple soy candle?!

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.

How to make this wood scented candle