Autumn candles commonly highlight pumpkin-and-spice profiles and combine warm spices, fruits, woods, and sweet notes. Typical notes include cinnamon sugar, clove, apple spice, sugared cranberry, plum, dahlia, vanilla, malt, dry cedar, fire embers, and "crisp fall air."
Fall candles are made from several wax types: soy and soy blends, plant-based wax blends, paraffin (sometimes blended with soy), and food-grade paraffin commonly used for taper candles.
Burn times vary by style: tapers may burn around 6 hours, many jar candles fall in the 24–72 hour range, and some larger jars can reach roughly 80 hours.
Reviews and product descriptions often report a strong, pleasant scent with good scent throw and room-filling coverage. Some listings and reviewers also note lighter options for people who prefer subtler fragrances or are sensitive to strong scents.