The Pumpkin Spice Latte Candle That Actually Smells Like October

I’ve always loved the idea of a pumpkin spice candle — the cozy warmth, the nostalgia, that first scent of autumn in the air. But when it came to actually finding one I wanted to light in my home, I kept running into the same problem: they were just too much. Too sweet. Too artificial. Almost like walking into a bakery that only sells frosting.

Most pumpkin spice latte candles lean hard into the sugar. Some even smell more like caramel syrup than anything remotely cozy. Others miss the mark in the opposite direction — too flat, barely there, or oddly synthetic.

And so, the search for a scent that felt balanced — not too gourmand, not too bland — turned into a bit of an obsession.

Until now.

After months of testing blends and tweaking the notes, we finally landed on something we genuinely fell in love with: a pumpkin spice latte candle that smells like your favourite café in October.

What It Smells Like:

• Soft vanilla and steamed milk

• A touch of cinnamon and real pumpkin

• Smooth coffee in the background, grounding everything

• Subtle warmth, never overpowering

• And thankfully — not too sweet

It’s cozy without being cloying. Comforting, but still elegant. The kind of scent that makes you want to slow down, light a candle, and reach for a book or a blanket. You notice it in the room, but it never shouts.

This candle was made for:

• slow autumn mornings

• setting the mood before guests arrive

• gifting your PSL-obsessed friend who doesn’t like “cheap” candles

• people who want a fall scented candle that actually smells like fall

For us, this is more than just a seasonal scent. It’s a tiny ritual. A warm moment in a busy day. And yes — it really does smell like your favourite café in October.

Want to try it?

You can find the Pumpkin Spice Latte candle in our autumn collection, or join one of our seasonal candle workshops in Bern or Zürich to pour your own.
Either way, we hope it brings a little joy to your space this season.