Boy Smells

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4.4 • 729 Reviews

Boy Smells creates candles, fragrances, and intimate apparel for all, regardless of gender.

Overview

  • Rating: 4.4
  • Reviews: 729
  • #1 in Candles
  • 90% would recommend

Product Insights

Boy Smells earns largely positive reviews for richly unique, room‑filling scents—standouts include Hinoki Fantôme, Cashmere Kush, Cowboy Kush, Cedar Stack, LES, and Slow Burn—and sleek, giftable packaging. Reviews also flag inconsistencies: tunneling and uneven burns, occasional weak throw or over‑potent scents depending on fragrance, sooting/smoky snuff‑outs, rare vessel defects, and mixed longevity in perfumes, making scent selection and burn care essential.

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Reviews

  1. Michelle B

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    • Review: "Eh? I don’t get what the hype is about this brand... Personally, I’d skip Boy Smells and just go on over to home goods and buy a random candle."

  2. Ben M

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
    • Review: "Red Hot Eau de Parfum... I’d skip it for myself, strictly because of preference, not quality."

  3. Sonia J

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    • Review: "These candles and branding are always top notch and appealing... makes the home smell so nice while looking elegant."

  4. Amy Z

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    • Review: "... I really love the strength of the scent & the branding is spot on as well. Can’t wait to try them all!"

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Company Profile

What is Boy Smells? Boy Smells creates candles, fragrances, and intimate apparel for all, regardless of gender. Founded in January 2016, Boy Smells began as an experiment in candle-making in Los Angeles. Co-founders Matthew Herman and David Kien developed a way to blend traditionally masculine scents in a more contemporary and appealing way.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California

Website: boysmells.com