I like Candlewishes soy candles. I first bought one from a kid selling them for a fundraiser. They are now available online at http://www.candlewishesinc.com/store/catalog/index.php

I really like Method candles. They sell them at Target and Whole Foods. The scents are very clean and refreshing.

Mediterrean Fig from Pacifica YUUUUUMMMMMMM!

Yankee candles are the best! They last the longest and the scent is always just right and never fades.

I agree that Illume candles are great.

But I really love Aveda's soy wax candles - they have a good burn time, and come in a glass jar. The scents are all natural, and the best part is that you can buy a refill ($19) for the jar, rather than buying a whole new candle ($30).

http://www.aveda.com/templates/products2/mpp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY9580&PRODCAT_ID=CATEGORY10614

please check out our etsy shop for some handmade candle options as well! we only use American produced natural waxes and create all our own molds so many of our products are completely unique to Berd and Bee!

http://berdandbee.etsy.com

I'm a Yankee Candle lover myself, and my favorite scents are those like Vanilla, Boston Creme, and Clean Cotton. I actually have this spiral votive holder on my wall from Pottery Barn (since discontinued) in which I obsessively change the candle colors according to the season. Well, if I'm expecting company. Scented candles are the best air freshener!

I'm extremely picky when it comes to scented candles, but I love Diptyque candles -- Baies Noir is my favorite. Expensive, but they burn for a long time (50+ hours). They definitely win in the looks department, too!
http://www.diptyqueparis.com/

My second choice are Votivo candles, which are much more afforable. Moroccan Fig is especially nice.
http://www.votivo.com/

@anna - check out our candles - most burn way longer than 50 hrs! plus they are handmade and natural!! http://berdandbee.etsy.com

This is true-you just can't live without candles. I always go with the old Yankee Candle stanby, especially since I am from New England. They have new and versatile scents all the time. I also have to give props to Stonewall Kitchen another great New England brand!

I am a big fan of Capri Blue candles - especially the Volcano scent. I just can't get enough of it's citrus- sweetness! I found it at Anthro and am completely hooked.

Blue Volcano from Anthropologie. Absolutely fabulous.

Love, Love, Love Volsupa candles!!! Another favorite is Diptyque brand, Violet scent, ummmm smells so good, strong scent! Expensive, but my sister buys it for me!!

ZUM soy candles are my favorite! They're all handmade and have the most delicious scents; I especially love lavender and frankincense & myrrh.

http://www.indigowild.com/shopping/zum-glow-candles.cfm

Trapp Private Gardens! The Orange-Vanilla is everybody's favorite, but I have enjoyed every single one I've tried. They last forever & beautifully scent the room. The 18-hour votives retail around $5 or less, too!

I find them in little boutiques here in the SF Bay area, but the Trapp site has some suggestions where to buy online.

http://www.trappcandles.com

the Blood Orange scent from Pacifica ALWAYS makes me dream of Cali - so funny you say that. I have a crush too; actually I'm having an affair with it.

I agree about the Method candles - they have a soy collection and the vanilla-apple (weird combo but so nice) is absolutely great. Smells delicious and fresh and last a LONG time. I even broke apart the pieces of mine and put it in my tart burner so the scent would last longer. Worked great!

I LOVE Illume candles!! The Pomegranate ones are my favorite . . . So fresh and clean- smelling. :o)

DayNa Decker candles are incredible. Long lasting and the scents are divine. Subtle but really complex- interesting combinations I wouldnt expect. The floral collectino is my favorite. They can be a bit pricey, but Ive found some on sale at retailers.
http://daynadecker.com/v2/collection-chandel_flora.html

The Capri candles from Anthropologie- their VOLCANO scent is the BEST! New Orange scent that is soooo yummy as well!

i love, love, love the Vetiver and Shaved Vanilla candle by Kobo ... super-dreamy! also tried the water mint and it's good, too. and, best of all ... they are organic and soy!