Revealed: The Home Candles Loved by Taylor Swift, Pamela Anderson & More
August 19 | 5 minute read
Words by Arabella Roden
Your house may not be a multimillion-dollar LA compound, or a New York penthouse, or a sprawling estate in the Cotswolds – but it can smell like one.
This is the fragrance guide for people who have every Architectural Digest Home Tour video saved on YouTube: the A-list candles your favourite celebrities love. Strike a match, and give your space some serious star power.
Taylor Swift
Any celebrity candle guide worth its salt should begin with Taylor Swift, who, along with the Songwriters Hall of Fame, should be in the Scentscaping Hall of Fame. In 2016, she named BYREDO’s sandalwood, bamboo and hay-scented Tree House as her favourite candle. Three years later, fans noted Le Labo’s Santal 26 Candle in her home during the Lover secret listening sessions – another point for sandalwood! For her 2026 wedding, she received a very fitting gift: the full Flamingo Estate candle collection (including The Golden Pollinator Candle, Heirloom Tomato Candle and Agrigento Olive Tree Candle) complete with personalised labels.
Victoria Beckham
Exquisite taste is VB’s signature, and when it comes to candles – like fashion, makeup and skincare – she’s no different: “I adore the DIPTYQUE candles in Figuier,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I surround myself with them everywhere, both at home, in the office, and even at my Dover Street [London] store!”
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Speaking to New York magazine, the Oscar-winning actress revealed her long-standing love for scented candles came from Sir Elton John, who gifted her one at the start of her career. Her all-time favourite? Jo Malone London’s Lime Basil & Mandarin Home Candle: “I have one in almost every room in my house,” she said.
Pamela Anderson
The iconic actress is such a big fan of Flamingo Estate, she even collaborated with the brand on a range of pickles! Speaking to Coveteur, she described the Tuscan Rosemary Candle as “a must”, adding “I want a candle that smells like somewhere beautiful, like my garden gates are loaded with rosemary.” And for gifting, she loves the spicy, uplifting floral Jasmine Damask Rose Candle.
Kendall Jenner
The A-list model has had great taste in candles for a long time, once revealing her ideal ‘me day’ begins with a bath and lighting BYREDO’s Bibliothèque Candle. Its sleek design and sophisticated scent with notes of paper, peach, plum and patchouli make it a perfect match for her ‘mountain getaway’ holiday home.
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco
As revealed via songwriter and producer Benny Blanco’s Instagram Stories, singer and actress Selena Gomez received a birthday gift basket from Taylor Swift featuring the Encens 9 Classic Candle from Le Labo. Described as warm and resinous, the scent blends precious frankincense with rich amber.
Olivia Rodrigo
In the top 10 things she can’t live without with GQ, the chart-topping singer-songwriter revealed her love for Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s legendary Baccarat Rouge 540 scent goes beyond perfume – she also burns the matching candle at home. With notes of jasmine, saffron and cedarwood, with a subtle sweetness, it’s the kind of fragrance people write songs about.
LeBron James
The NBA star is never without DIPTYQUE candles when he’s on the road, packing them to burn in his hotel room: “I have to light a candle in my room on every road trip... It has a lot to do with the energy of the universe,” he told GQ, “, adding, “DIPTYQUE is one of my favorite brands. I love all their ranges of candles.” His favourite? The classic Baies. Another on-the-road fan of Baies is singer Tyla, who also burns a mini version of the candle in her hotel rooms “to feel like I’m at home”.
Troye Sivan
Naturally, Australian singer Troye Sivan fills his home with candles from his own fragrance collection, TSU LANGE YOR. Giving MECCA a house tour in Melbourne, we spotted Pool (fresh and aquatic) and Sassafras (smoky and sweet) candles burning, as well as the TLY 5755 Burner Blend.
Beyoncé
Add Queen B to the DIPTYQUE fan club! According to Page Six, the superstar revealed she has someone burn the brand’s candles around her home even when she’s not there, so she’ll come home to the scent. Among her favourites? The warm, sweet, vanilla-meets-incense Opopanax Candle. Fans also spotted Le Labo’s Santal 26 Candle burning in her Sandcastles video.
Jennifer Aniston
Alongside incredible hair, add ‘home fragrance’ to your list of things to covet from Jennifer Aniston! The actress is reportedly a devotee of BYREDO’s Burning Rose Candle, saying, “I have several of these all over my home — and my movie trailers.” It’s a blend of classic floral notes (rose absolute, violet) with edgier leather and woods. Chic!
