Z S.
This is the platonic ideal of pumpkin spice candles. It is my favorite part about fall. This is like a fine wine.
Katie B.
October isn’t complete without my Spireside Headless Horseman candle. The tang of bonfire smoke, rotting maple leaves, and grinning Jack-o-lanterns wafts through the room as I read my spooky autumn literature and brings the frights of fall right to me.
Nat
For me, this is my favorite fall candle. We have a table that we decorate with Sleepy Hallow fare every Halloween and I absolutely love that there is a candle to go with it. It is not too sweet, which is the best part of it. And it does slightly remind me of the smell of a jackolantern with a candle inside burning the pumpkin. We buy one every year!
H Love
Not sure why it’s taken me so long to review this candle. It’s my absolute favorite and I’m very sensitive when it comes to scents. I burn this constantly and while I associate it with October for obvious reasons, it’s really a scent that’s enjoyable for the entirety of fall or the rest of the year. It’s complex, cozy, hits all the right notes, it’s far from your “basic” fall candle, which all seem to smell like some soapy combination of unpleasant spices. It’s magic. Buy it.
Paige
This is by far my favorite fall candle. It is complex with multiple scent notes. It's not sweet or cloying like many candles that have any hint of pumpkin in them. The scent description is spot on. You do smell wet fall leaves in the mix, and it it's wonderful.
Myranda
There’s something exciting about fall to me, and this candle contains the right combination of smells that stirs up that feeling. The quintessential autumnal scents of pumpkin and spice are typically tied to baked goods and feeling cozy at home, yet there is the essence of embarking on an adventure through the woods tucked away in this candle. It must be magic how they blend together and bottle up two opposing experiences in a single jar. Not too cloyingly sweet, one of my favorite pumpkin scents.
Nat
This has become my go-to seasonal candle for Halloween aside from the Voodoo candle. I place this one next to our pumpkins and Sleepy Hollow diorama cut out and it just puts the house in the creepy fall mood. Most pumpkin candles are too sweet. This one is a little sweet but not overpowering. The scent throw is immense and fills the kitchen. I do kinda wish it had more of a burning pumpkin undertone to match the idea of the headless horseman but I am not complaining maybe a slight suggestion only. Will always buy this candle either way.
Kim M
I receive many compliments on how nice my house smells when I burn this one.
Autumn
This is my favorite candle for the fall time! Even the small 8oz candle can fill the whole house and make it smell like a crisp, fall morning.
Bridget C Cannon
My best friend sent me this candle. It is one of my favorite candles now! It has a fantastic mix of scents. Makes it always feel like Autumn. I also love the name as that is one of my favorite bits of American folklore.
Elizabeth
This candle is a fantastic blend of fragrances and balances the pumpkin, leaves, and spice notes beautifully. The throw is wonderful and I only bought the 8 ounce. But it’s also not overpowering. It’s a lovely scent for fall and winter and makes me want to curl up with a good book and some hot cider. I will be back for more.
Debra D.
I’m a sucker for anything with a federalist New England/Sleepy Hollow vibe. Bought this candle as my other pumpkin candles were running on empty, and was surprised by how much I appreciated this unique and non-syrupy sweet this pumpkin scented candle. The crushed leaves and slight spice to this candle makes you feel like you are sitting outside on a crisp fall night. Love it!
Jennifer
This is our all time favorite Fall scent EVER!
Amy
Perfect candle for autumn.
Cindy Davis
I'm hooked! I love this and all my candles and wax melts. I have a hard time picking a favorite, this one wins by a nose. One more thing the candles burn perfect nothing left in the jar at all.
Susanna
Everything I wanted in a fall candle. The perfect balance of pumpkin, spices, and sweetness. I will be burning this all year round.
Debra
Really pleased with this candle. It doesn't overwhelm you with cloyingly sweet pumpkin or over the top spices. Well-balanced pumpkin and spices combined with the earthiness of fall leaves. The two-wick version filled up my living spaces really well. I have used it consistently through the month of October, the the candle burns well with each use. Really great scent to have in September, October, and November. Will buy again.
Bethany
I am enjoying the scents of sweet pumpkin and leaves. There are many fall-scented candles out there, but this one stands apart from the rest because of its high-quality oils. I'm glad I started using this in October but it would be lovely all year.
Kim
Imagine every fall scent that you love and roll it into one candle! These candles have so many layers and fill our entire house. Worth every penny!
Robby J.
One of my first purchases and it hit everything I was looking for. My guests now request this to be lit upon arrival.
Cassia Dunlap
Besides the fact your shipping and packaging was impeccable the candles I ordered were amazing. Bought some as gifts, some for myself....they are wonderful and quizzically fragrant right from the start. Once lit they transformed to tell a story. I have never smelled candles like these and I will be back to purchase more! The scents are mesmerizing, cozy, comfortable, magical. Thank you for my free candle (after spending an amount) you are all so sweet and have a great company on your hands. Thank you so much!!!
Julie
This is the PERFECT combination of fall scents - you will NOT be disappointed!
Avery
On September 1st, even though it was 90 degrees out, I started burning my favorite fall candle! It is so delicious and cozy, without being cloying. Love it!
Madi
Got this in my whimsy box and I am in love!!! Wholesome crisp it smells amazing
M Munoz
My Headless Horseman candle just came in and I was so excited to light it and put it on my desk. The smell is fantastic hints of pumpkin and spice, all the smells of autumn. I wondered when I bought it, is this going to be worth the money. And I can say, YES, it is! Looking to other another scent to add to my candle rotation.
Jennifer
This is the BEST fall candle ever! I absolutely love it! I always end up getting a bunch of these, along with the wax melts, because I can’t get enough of the wonderful smell. I have tried many other pumpkin type candles from other companies, and although some might smell good, it’s just not the same as this one. Lol It’s really the only one I like. :)
Jenny
This may be my favorite scent ever. Can it be fall all year round? I want this candle burning all season.
Anna
Can confirm with another review that this is by far the best fall candle I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot of fall candles.
Lizz
This candle encompasses and captures the smell of Halloween and fall in one jar! I bought the smaller size and it packs a punch - not too overwhelming. It’s spicy mixture is exactly what I was looking for! My new go-to fall scent!
Natasha
Holy smoke! (See what I did there ) Fall scents are my favorite but I think “Headless Horseman” wins them all. My entire house was filled when this cozy scent. Also, when cold, it has layers to the scent. The longer I smelled it, the more notes I could pick out. I don’t think I will purchase a candle anywhere else. Worth every penny.
Jill
This candle is exactly what you would be hoping for, fall captured in a jar. Warm and spicy, it is perfect. Absolutely in love with this one!
Andrea Wolf
It’s still summer but I need some fall “feelings” this was perfect... We live in a small manufactured home(924 sq feet) and this 8 oz candle can be smelled throughout our whole home. Perfect.
Kate Meek
I love Halloween , it's no secret!! I have loved the Sleepy Hollow story for as long as I can remember. This candle is amazing, the name, the smell, everything. It can be cozy but if you want to imagine yourself in a carriage traveling through Sleepy Hollow it'll take your there as well!!
Parker Bruce
I've had plenty of autumn and halloweeny candles in my 22 years of living and this one by far is my new all time favorite. It isn't your typical 'pumpkin cinnamon' sort of scent. Its like standing in a pumpkin patch and a sort of subtle breeze filled with sweet spices of all sorts; a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and others I can't name but their subtlety just ties all the scents together in this candle. Its lovely and I can't wait to order more!
Kate Meek
I literally saw the name and had to have the biggest one they make!! I don't know how they make it smell exactly as the description says!! I love these candle!!
Lee Ann Frederick
I love this candle! It is a unique take on a fall scent. I've never smelled anything like it. It invites you in and whisks you away to cozy fires and pumpkin patches. I went through it so fast the first time I bought it, I just did the subscription because I know I will keep burning it no matter what season it is!
JW
If you like all the fall pumpkin scents out there but often find them a little cloying, try this one. While it is definitely sweet pumpkin based, the sweetness is grounded with the earthy fragrance of leaves. It does not have any of the vanilla or baked-buttery-cake notes common to pumpkin candles. Also love the label and name- just gets me in that good Halloween spirit. If you have a woodfire scent from any other company, I HIGHLY recommend burning that alongside Headless Horseman. It really fits with the candle's (and the Sleepy Hollow story's) mood. Hint hint, Spireside :)
Melissa McGregor
This candle smells so good!! I can't wait for Fall!!
Ryan McCarthy
It smells exactly like Fall. Before I even lit the wick I knew it was going to be my favorite and what makes it so special is that the cinnamon is just a note and doesn’t overpower the pumpkin and leaf scents.
Alex
Bought this because I needed a pick me up (and it had been on my wish list a long time) and it's so nice. Not overwhelming like so many pumpkin scented candles can be. It's definitely my favorite and I will absolutely keep buying it. Perfect if you have a sensitive nose.
Lisa
I've tried four candle scents, and this one, so far, is my favorite. It has the power to transport you to the Village of Sleepy Hollow on a chilly night, when the headless horseman's raven steed has trampled the fallen autumn leaves in pursuit of Ichabod Crane! One feels the encroaching of mystery, with scents abounding that we are yet to discover as the night wears on, and the villagers sleep unsuspecting in their warm beds. When lighting the candle, one can at once recognize the old familiar, yet sense something is afoot!
Huma
When I smelled this at my friends place I understood what the hype was about it smells like fall leaves and pumpkins but in an interesting complex and pleasant way not overwhelming just right!
Becky
This is the best pumpkin/fall scented candle I’ve ever smelled! Doesn’t overpower with spice and just enough pumpkiny goodness. Scent fills the room!
Kiersten
So many pumpkin candles out there are sickly sweet smelling but this one isn’t! It’s one of my favorite fall candles because it has a faint sweetness to it and subtle spice and earthiness that rounds it out nicely. As with all the other spireside candles I own, you can just take the lid off the candle and the scent fills the room!
Clarke S
I love these candles! I have tried almost all of them. This and Ghostly castle are my favorite.
Lori
Headless Horseman's Ride was the first candle I purchased from Spireside and it's my favorite scented candle ever! It smells earthy, yet slightly sweet, and has a certain moodiness to it. It captures Autumn perfectly. My husband and sons love the aroma, as well.
Kim Fletcher
I know a lot of people love this scent, but I just don’t! I don’t like the cider smell or the pumpkin and it almost smells caramel-y to me. But that’s why you buy samples, right???
Brian
I love candles but I hate how you smell one at the store, get it home, light it up and………NOTHING. No scent, nada
Just a pretty little flame that will probably set my smoke detector off but that’s about as exciting as it gets.
I stumbled upon Spireside and started browsing their selection. I saw Headless Horseman candle and I just had to.
I got my candle and expected to be disappointed. I opened up the box and was floored by the scent. I was expecting the usual room freshener pumpkin spray but I was met with something much more interesting.
The pumpkin is there but there is a bizarre smell one only encounters when you walk outside and the fallen leaves have been rained upon. It’s almost a sweet, rotting, dead smell. I’ll be honest I hated it at first but I kept going back to it throughout the day it grew on my quickly. By the time I left work I seriously wanted to lick the candle. Yes it smells so good you’d swear it’s edible. I got home and lit it up and a joyous and wonderful aroma filled my home. Pumpkins, cider and leaves. Sweet, spicy and a little pungent. I’m not sure how or what they use for oils but they have some real magicians working the kitchen there.
I’m absolutely sold on this company. From the quirky artwork to the funny names to the not very typical aromas I hope this company does well. We need more companies like this.
My only request is that they start making fragrance for men and women. I’d LOVE to see/try a men’s fragrance or even a unisex fragrance.
Angela Liu
I love this scent. My husband, not so much. There is a sweetness to it that he believes is overpowering, so I don't burn it when he's home. It is the perfect fall scent!
Lauren
This candle is so fantastic- it’s pumpkin but not super sweet, a little spice to it. I was watching all my favorite spooky tv shows this fall with this candle lit, but alas, it has been used to the last drop. I’ll definitely be purchasing again next year, maybe bigger size!
MYRT
I love this candle. Perfect for fall. It scents my 2 level condo. So many compliments on it when people come over. Everyone is getting this for Christmas.
Cathy
This candle has such rich, deep complex scents-I love it! It smells so good even when it’s not lit! I guess the cider smell is the strongest one I can pick out.Will NEVER go back to those other flowery fall candles they sell in the mall.I don’t think the price is too bad, either.
Terri M
I love everything pumpkin and apple in fall, but I have never ever found a candle that could capture those scents correctly. That is, until now.
This candle is the perfect fall blend. Not only can you smell all the scents they describe, but they are spot on. Nothing fake, headache inducing or chemically smelling. And for those that don't like a sweet pumpkin, this one is for you!!
H. Love
This is by far the best candle I’ve ever smelled, yet alone purchased. If I could wrap up everything I love about fall into one scent it would be this. Pretty sure I’m flat out addicted to the smell. Will 100% purchase again.
Cassandra
Absolutely loved the smell. It was sweet but not overwhelming.
Keeley M
Oh. My. Goodness! If you have been searching for the PERFECT pumpkin scent- stop looking. It is right here! This candle makes you want to carve pumpkins, crunch dried leaves under your boots as you walk down the street, and curl up with a latte and a good book. In short- this candle encapsulates everything that is wonderful about fall!
Dana
I know, I know, as soon as Fall hits, it's Pumpkin Spice everything. Well, sometimes you don't want to just be 'one of the crowd' and this candle will prove it. It has the pleasant natural aroma of pumpkin, and the subtle spice of the mulled cider, but with an earthy smell that just screams Fall. So if your looking to welcome in the season, I wholeheartedly recommend this candle, you won't be disappointed.
Cynthia Anderson
Ever since my former go to big box candle company clearly started decreasing their fragrance content, I’ve been searching for a replacement. I happened to see Spireside come join my Facebook feed and thought, why not try? I am so glad I did. I can’t believe the high quality of these candles and the scents are so unique! I lit the Headless Horseman’s Ride candle and within minutes my whole house smelled like Fall! Even my husband, who’s not a candle lover, loved it! We ordered a sample pack of 4 others and loved all 4....I will be buying them soon in the full size option.
Tina
Smells wonderful !
Tracy Miller
I thought it was going to be a typical fall candle that had that “ not quite right smell”, but I was wrong. It transformed when melted to everything that makes fall great. It’s very complex and so well balanced. I burned the whole sample that day and will need a full sized candle or tarts soon. I crave smelling this again. I am so excited to burn the rest of my samples.
Lauren S
scent smells warm and inviting! Perfect introduction to Fall! Will definitely get this candle again!
Christina
This is the best smelling fall candle by far! I purchased the small one but plan to purchase the larger one soon!
Tom
I purchased the sample packs and I just wanted to say this is by far my favorite scent. It is strong but is perfect for the fall season. Thank you - T
Megan
Whenever the fall season starts to come around I begin searching for a fragrance to get me into the spirit. This candle is the most perfect fall scent I have ever smelled. It’s nice and strong without being overpowering. It’s the perfect mix of pumpkin, spice and outdoorsy-ness. I just love it. This is also my first Spireside purchase and I immediately ordered several sample packs to keep exploring all the unique scents they have to offer. My kids and I have been having a lot of fun burning them and choosing our favorites. I will most definitely be ordering more full size candles in the future.
Nancy Kelly
I purchased two (2) of these candles for myself - one for the living room and one for my home office. This is so nice for the Fall - probably the best pumpkin/Fall candle I have! I am purchasing 2 more for my sisters so they can enjoy as well!
Courtney
This is a fantastic fall candle. It smells like a fall day with a hint of cinnamon. I was surprised by how much of the fall leaves scent comes through, I love it! Also, a very strong candle with the scent lingering long after you've stopped burning the candle.
Erin
This was my first Spireside purchase and I was skeptical. I am very picky with the candles I choose, and having not smelled this yet, I didn’t know what to expect. Right off the bat, I was charmed by the poetic way the company describes it’s scents, but again skeptical. How could they encapsulate “trampled leaves” and “smashed pumpkins”? Well, lo and behold, they did it in this candle someway, somehow! The fragrance truly smells like musty leaves with a spicy apple undertone and hints of pumpkin spice. I am amazed. I haven’t even burned the candle yet but the fragrance has already permeated throughout the room with simply the lid off. Spireside, you have erased my doubts and left me humbled! I’ve already placed an order for another one!
Faith Bavier
I’m impressed with Spireside’s mystic ability to capture Autumn in a jar!
This candle prompts the imagery of a spooky chase in a gloomy forest.
Paula McGrath
I look forward to this scent every day when I come home from work.
Tammi
This is quite possibly the best autumn candle out there. The complex fragrance epitomizes Fall! Also, this candle's cinnamon note is a true, real cinnamon, not the artificial smell you get from other brands. I love this fragrance!
Lori
As fresh and crisp as a wonderful autumn day, I’m so glad I bought this candle! Crunchy, fallen leaves mix with fresh picked pumpkins and apples, this is the perfect candle! I’ll definitely purchase this one again!
Mary
So I bought this candle in January for next autumn, but was too curious to wait. I am SOOOOO GLAD I did not wait. This is the ultimate autumn candle, and I'll be happy to buy more. This candle has the perfect combination of pumpkin, apple, sweetness, spice, warmth....Looking forward to burning it every season.
Jacob Haynes
Everything for the fall fanatic! The epitome of fall!
Amanda
The Headless Horseman! This is by far the best fall candle I’ve EVER had. Pumpkin, apple, hint of crunchy autumn leaves. Every single person who has walked into my house while this candle is burning sniffs the air and says, “Mmmmmm” - even my super picky mother. I’ve even caught her lighting it herself! I hope the label gets an upgrade/redesign to reflect the awesome name... but this is a keeper regardless.
Allison
This candle is perfect for Fall but I would happily burn it all year round. The scent is so complex but it all blends perfectly together. I am in love with the subtle autumn leafy smell. I think this one might edge out my favorite, Ghostly Castle, which I still love but Headless Horseman's Ride scents the entire house.
Spireside never disappoints. ❤️
Effie
I love candles that create a cozy vibe. This candle definitely does that. Rich and intriguing. Not overly sweet. Just perfect.
Dustin Pumarlo
Bought this for the fall season shipping was fast, and was delighted about how overall spectacular the scent is, perfect for this autumn.
Sharon
Pumpkin can get really cloying to be - this one has the perfect balance of sweet and earthy!
Shannon Keys
My husband loves the Pumpkin candle from that national chain and we get it every year. When I saw Headless Horseman's ride, I had to order it. We got the wax tarts to try and the scent is AMAZING! The pumpkin is beautiful, and the cider and leaves add some sweetness. We'll be ordering the candle to burn in our parlor this fall, and every fall that it's available!!
Kiersten Frankowski
I thought Pumpkin Carriage was my Spireside fall favorite, but it has to share the honor with Headless Horseman's Ride! The description of this candle is spot on and it reminds me of sipping a warm cider while waiting to take a country hay ride. I absolutely love it! The throw is amazing just from a sampler tea light. My entire 1st floor smells like fall.
Jennifer
This candle smells SO good!! It’s basically fall/Halloween in a jar! It’s DEFINITELY a new favorite, and I’ll for sure be purchasing it again, just so I have a backup. :)
Stephen Abney
After only 10 minutes of burning this it has filled the main part of the house. I didn't expect this kind of throw in that short of time from a candle. Its a fantastic scent. I'm a first time buyer of Spireside candles and I can say honestly hands down these far surpass a really well known brand that I have been buying for years, but always felt I wasn't getting my money's worth. Spireside is worth every penny. If you are in the market for a Fall scent that smells delicious and you'll want to grab a spoon to eat the candle itself, put it in your cart, you won't be disappointing at all promise.