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Oct 14, 2024

21 Best Candle Warmers For Longer-Lasting Candles

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Everything you love about candles — without the fire hazard.

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Like many warmer lamps, this top-down style heats up the top layer of wax super quickly to help release the fragrance, and it's a much safer alternative to candles if you're looking for flameless options! Plus, you won't have to worry about soot filling the room and leaving marks on your ceilings and walls.

Promising review: "I live in a dorm, so I am not allowed to light candles; I love candles, so I thought this would be a good product. It was a great price! Works great and is so so so so so cute! The timer works accurately; I like being able to dim it. I’ve had it for over a month, and it’s working great." —Z

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 13 styles).

This comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Promising review: "I was so happy when this came in. I unboxed it and plugged it in immediately. Besides melting faster than expected and making my house smell good, the light it gives off and the design are very nice. I was surprised it came with an additional spare light as well. I love it. May have to buy another for a gift." —Castro

Get it from Amazon for $40.99.

Note: The 3.93-inch base is large enough to fit candles of most sizes, though reviewers say it's best for smaller candles since it can take larger candles a bit longer to melt with bottom-up warmer styles.

Promising review: "This is my new fave. And it’s saving me money in buying candles. I love the automatic shutoff. This candle warmer keeps my candles burning forever. When I used to burn my Bath and Body Works candles, they would be gone in four to five days. I warmed one candle for two weeks with it never melting down and still releasing the wonderful scent of the candle." —Marina Marks

Get it from Amazon for $12.90.

Promising review: "I love this alternative to lighting a candle. I use to get little melts. I like this much better because you can buy a candle in the jar and it heats the top just like if you had it lit. The scent of the candle is just as strong too. There is no mess or cleaning involved and I can leave this on without worry." —Neejbh

Get it from Amazon for $46.99.

Promising review: "This is such a game changer for me. I go through candles like nobody's business and I hate not being able to use up candles when the wick runs through. This makes candle use way longer and long-lasting. Almost every candle size can fit and it's just so simple to use. It also looks very stylish and is a quality product." —Allison M.

Get it from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in four colors).

This lamp comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs, the remote, and a built-in timer.

Promising review: "This is so cute and elegant in my house! It puts off great warm light and my house smells wonderful. I love that it has a touch timer and remote. It gives me so much peace of mind that it won't be left on forever. It has high adjustments so it can work for any size candle. So happy I finally ordered one!" —Kelsey M.

Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

Promising review: "When I discovered that burning candles was creating soot stains on the ceiling and walls, I began using this candle warmer and it's been a game changer! The scent achieved from this warmer is even BETTER than when I burn the candles! It melts the top layer of wax perfectly and since it's not as hot as a flame, the delicate fragrances remain in more pure form. My candles last so much longer, too! The lantern is also beautiful and casts pretty shadows on the wall from the design. I just can't say enough good things about it!" —Dawn

Get it from Amazon for $30.

Promising review: "This candle warmer lamp melts the wax really quickly, and releases scent usually in less than 30 minutes. In a lot of instances the scent is stronger than when the candle is actually lit. The lamp provides beautiful ambient light along with the pretty cut-out designs from the tin punch. Plus, it is safer and cleaner than lighting a candle. I really love mine and a friend liked it so much she bought one for herself." —Mary-Kate

Get it from Amazon for $38.99.

This comes with two 50-watt bulbs.

Promising review: "I can’t believe I haven’t been using candle warmers before now. This is very elegant and melts the wax quickly and evenly. The scent was perfect and I had it on one of the middle settings. Loved that you can dim the light to your taste." —MC

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two colors).

This lamp comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs, a remote, an adjustable rod, and a built-in timer.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this candle warmer lamp. it has several features, such as dimmable light, height adjustment, and timer setting. Candles melt slowly and smell just the same as when burned. It also looks very pretty and makes my reading corner cozy at night." —Fan

Get it from Walmart for $23.99.

This lamp comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Promising review: "This lamp was exactly what I was looking for. It’s well-made and feels substantial. It’s beautiful and functional. You can raise the arm of the light higher for large-jar candles. It has different light settings, from low to high. It also has a timer, which I love! It melts the candle wax perfectly on all settings. It just depends on how strong you want the scent. I tend to use the middle or low setting. I love this lamp!" —Hunyweiss

Get it from Amazon for $26.84+ (available in two colors and two-packs).

This comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Promising review: "I love candles, but I'm terrified of them since I learned that they are a major cause of house fires. With three pets, I worry about candles getting knocked over. This is a fantastic safe alternative. Makes my house smell great without fire!" —Sarah M.

Get it from Amazon for$25.48+ (available in 11 styles).

This comes with two dimmable 35-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Get it from Wayfair for $38.99 (originally $45.99).

Promising review: "This is an attractive piece to set out, first of all. The marble design and copper edges are a nice combination. This is my first candle warmer for candles in a jar because I like a flame. But I get tired of making sure I blow a wick out in about three hours. This can remain on for many hours, and there isn't soot going into the air. The candle turns to liquid and then solidifies again when the warmer is switched off... I'm sold on enjoying a scent this way. There is a removable tray for wax melts if you prefer to use them at any time instead of a candle." —Lois

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).

The lamp comes with two 50-watt bulbs.

Promising review: "Not only is it cute, but the scent throw is amazing. It fills the entire house, much better than burning the candle. Also, the candles last forever!!!" —Manu

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles and five colors).

This comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and can fit candles up to 5.1 inches tall.

Promising review: "This lamp was so pretty with the crystals. It looks elegant and provides just enough ambient lighting."—Candy M.

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors).

This comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer. It's for use with candles less than 5.5-inches tall.

Promising review: "Can’t rave enough about this candle warmer. It heats the wax which allows the fragrance to roam freely around the house as if you lit it with fire. The heated bulb has a dimmer switch, so you can either turn it up high (brighter light, faster melt) or anywhere else, which will cause the wax to melt a little slower. It is a great size and fits perfectly on our fireplace mantle." —Stacey R.

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).

This comes with four dimmable 50-watt bulbs.

Promising review: "I love this candle warmer! It looks great, heats up to the perfect temperature, and can be set up on time, spreading the scent evenly throughout the room. Safe and stylish, it’s a fantastic addition to any home." —QN

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Very chic-looking, effective candle warmer. Love the look and the dial to vary the intensity of the light." —Nocnurse

Get it from Target for $30.

This comes with one 50-watt bulb.

Promising review: "This is the only candle warmer I could find that was actually beautiful to look at when not in use. Of course, when it's lit, it becomes even more gorgeous. It was slightly bigger than I expected, but I don't mind. Definitely fits Bath and Body Works three-wick candles... I love the timer cord that it comes with. It can be set for 2, 4, or 8-hour increments, which is so handy. I can feel safe leaving it unattended when the timer is on. My candles last soooo much longer, and the smell is obviously more pure with the lack of smoke. The bulb is white and bright, but I like that it conforms to the color of the candle, which is cool." —Liz's Buys

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in six colors).

This comes with three 50-watt dimmable bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Promising review: "I purchased this because I love candles, but I'm always afraid to use them for fear of forgetting to blow them out. This is gorgeous! Three different light settings and a timer. Perfect gift, too, for candle lovers with little [ones], or adults like me who don't remember if they blew it out before bedtime. It looks just like the picture." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $35.99.

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