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# **bath candles**

**Skip it**

A small market ($23K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 6Growth 12Conversion 40Competition 74Returns 79Price range 80Avg price 85Brand share 76Review moat 23Quality gap 50

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.83**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$7.43–$46.98**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Returns**

**Great****1.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****59%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Competition**

**Good****41%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.2%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Review moat**

**Bad****7,898.54**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Bad****-26.6%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Market size**

**Bad****$23K**

$23K/yr · 39K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**19 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**159**

**Top-5 brand share**

**59%**

**Open market**

**34%**

- AOOVOO17% - Chesapeake Bay Candle14% - Homemory10% - OFUN9% - Sweet Water Decor9% - WarmEmbrace7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$6946%$1K9%$2K12%$3K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 28 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Homemory 24 Pack Waterproof Flameless Floating Tealights with Dried Rose Petals Warm White Battery Flickering LED Tea Lights Candles - Wedding Party Centerpiece Pool & SPA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RWGKGL1pS.jpg)**Homemory 24 Pack Waterproof Flameless Floating Tealights with Dried Rose Petals Warm White Battery Flickering LED Tea Lights Candles - Wedding Party Centerpiece Pool & SPA**Homemory**$18.98**4.6★450 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R1D547) [2![Bath Bombs Gift Set - 5 Large Fizzy Spa Bombs with 4 Scented Candles for Women - Moisturizing Bubble Bath with Essential Oils for Valentines Birthday Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LoLrAnXeL.jpg)**Bath Bombs Gift Set - 5 Large Fizzy Spa Bombs with 4 Scented Candles for Women - Moisturizing Bubble Bath with Essential Oils for Valentines Birthday Gifts**OFUN**$17.98**4.6★2,534 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G1MLBH9) [3![Chesapeake Bay Candle Medium Jar Scented Candle Serenity + Calm (Lavender Thyme) Home Dcor Orange Gifting Idea Burn Time of 50 Hours](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HHD+bYJyL.jpg)**Chesapeake Bay Candle Medium Jar Scented Candle Serenity + Calm (Lavender Thyme) Home Dcor Orange Gifting Idea Burn Time of 50 Hours**Chesapeake Bay Candle**$12.77**4.5★45,591 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GH691SQ) [4![AOOVOO Calm Candles Set for Women - 4 Pack Candles for Home Scented 28 oz 200 Hour Burn Aromatherapy Candle with Crystals Lavender Calm/Jasmine Serenity/Water Lily Pear Harmony/Patchouli Balance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41My80A65uL.jpg)**AOOVOO Calm Candles Set for Women - 4 Pack Candles for Home Scented 28 oz 200 Hour Burn Aromatherapy Candle with Crystals Lavender Calm/Jasmine Serenity/Water Lily Pear Harmony/Patchouli Balance**AOOVOO**$27.75**4.3★469 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHPW4JPW) [5![Scented Candles for Mom 17.6oz Romantic Jar Candles for Women Girl Candle Set 120H Burning Soy Candle for Home Scented Mothers Day Birthday Lavender | Vanilla | Rose & Sandalwood | Jasmine -4Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c28aP4Z1L.jpg)**Scented Candles for Mom 17.6oz Romantic Jar Candles for Women Girl Candle Set 120H Burning Soy Candle for Home Scented Mothers Day Birthday Lavender | Vanilla | Rose & Sandalwood | Jasmine -4Pack**WarmEmbrace**$15.56**4.5★326 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCTY6YG9)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![6-Pack Scented Candles for Home 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus Mint & Vanilla Birthday Gifts for Women Thank You Graduation Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517DOcPJUhL.jpg)**6-Pack Scented Candles for Home 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus Mint & Vanilla Birthday Gifts for Women Thank You Graduation Gifts**MOULENGGU**$24.73**4,295 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCMMLZ5) [![AOOVOO Calm Candles Set for Women - 4 Pack Candles for Home Scented 28 oz 200 Hour Burn Aromatherapy Candle with Crystals Lavender Calm/Jasmine Serenity/Water Lily Pear Harmony/Patchouli Balance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41My80A65uL.jpg)**AOOVOO Calm Candles Set for Women - 4 Pack Candles for Home Scented 28 oz 200 Hour Burn Aromatherapy Candle with Crystals Lavender Calm/Jasmine Serenity/Water Lily Pear Harmony/Patchouli Balance**AOOVOO**$27.75**469 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHPW4JPW) [![8 Pcs Lavender Scented Tealight Candles 6H Long Burning - 100% Palm Wax Based Scented Tea Lights with Dried Flowers Non-Toxic/Smokeless Tea Lights Candles for Spa Bath Wedding](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RjRvWQSeL.jpg)**8 Pcs Lavender Scented Tealight Candles 6H Long Burning - 100% Palm Wax Based Scented Tea Lights with Dried Flowers Non-Toxic/Smokeless Tea Lights Candles for Spa Bath Wedding**LAMORGIFT**$7.49**68 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZWVHVGP) [![Scented Candles for Mom 17.6oz Romantic Jar Candles for Women Girl Candle Set 120H Burning Soy Candle for Home Scented Mothers Day Birthday Lavender | Vanilla | Rose & Sandalwood | Jasmine -4Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c28aP4Z1L.jpg)**Scented Candles for Mom 17.6oz Romantic Jar Candles for Women Girl Candle Set 120H Burning Soy Candle for Home Scented Mothers Day Birthday Lavender | Vanilla | Rose & Sandalwood | Jasmine -4Pack**WarmEmbrace**$15.56**326 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCTY6YG9) [![Liofeve Lavender Eucalyptus Candles for Home Scented - 8oz Aromatherapy Candles for Relaxation Anxiety Stress Relief Non Toxic Calming Candles Gifts for Women Soothing Relaxing Bath Yoga Meditation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lDXtsgEZL.jpg)**Liofeve Lavender Eucalyptus Candles for Home Scented - 8oz Aromatherapy Candles for Relaxation Anxiety Stress Relief Non Toxic Calming Candles Gifts for Women Soothing Relaxing Bath Yoga Meditation**Liofeve**$13.52**225 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9K78VZV)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Chesapeake Bay Candle Scented Candle Serenity + Calm (Lavender Thyme) Coffee Table Home Dcor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aPI1jxTjL.jpg)**Chesapeake Bay Candle Scented Candle Serenity + Calm (Lavender Thyme) Coffee Table Home Dcor**Chesapeake Bay Candle**$10.06**4.5★**▲ 497%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GH691SM) [![6-Pack Scented Candles for Home 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus Mint & Vanilla Birthday Gifts for Women Thank You Graduation Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517DOcPJUhL.jpg)**6-Pack Scented Candles for Home 3.5 Oz Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus Mint & Vanilla Birthday Gifts for Women Thank You Graduation Gifts**MOULENGGU**$24.73**4.4★**▲ 350%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCMMLZ5) [![Obsidian Crystal Energy Candle Good Aura Health Protection Baltic Amber Chakra Magic Self-Care Emotional Support Encouragement and Affirmation Gift.(HEAL)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TzRka9a4L.jpg)**Obsidian Crystal Energy Candle Good Aura Health Protection Baltic Amber Chakra Magic Self-Care Emotional Support Encouragement and Affirmation Gift.(HEAL)**CULACEE**$15.88**4.5★**▲ 322%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8HQHXK1) [![Sweet Water Decor Spa Day Soy Candle - Sea Salt Jasmine Wood and Cream Scented Spring Candles for Home - 9oz Clear Jar + Gold Lid 40+ Hour Burn Time Made in The USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oNCRarQYL.jpg)**Sweet Water Decor Spa Day Soy Candle - Sea Salt Jasmine Wood and Cream Scented Spring Candles for Home - 9oz Clear Jar + Gold Lid 40+ Hour Burn Time Made in The USA**Sweet Water Decor**$18.82**4.5★**▲ 217%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C29K4KD6) [![Salt & Stone Scented Candle for Women & Men | Coconut & Soy Blend Wax | Hand-Poured Aromatic & Fragrant | 100% Cotton Wick | Long-Lasting 50 Hour Burn Time | Santal & Vetiver 8.5 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31oQhpJPrCL.jpg)**Salt & Stone Scented Candle for Women & Men | Coconut & Soy Blend Wax | Hand-Poured Aromatic & Fragrant | 100% Cotton Wick | Long-Lasting 50 Hour Burn Time | Santal & Vetiver 8.5 oz**Salt & Stone**$46.98**4.2★**▲ 150%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKK34BF9)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -26.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K2KHoliday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Smell**45%

*“Decent smell”*

**Gifting Purpose**14%

*“Great gift”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Amazing quality”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**7%

*“I love these lights”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Good value for price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Durability**2%

*“Last long and durable time”*

**Color**1%

*“a nice warm color”*

**Design-Overall**1%

*“it looks very beautiful”*

**Ease Of Use**1%

*“Easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**48%

*“Unpleasant smell”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“These are small candies”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Very expensive for what they are”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Bad quality control”*

**Durability**4%

*“short lifespan”*

**Flammable**3%

*“Fire hazard”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Does not work as stated”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Barely worked”*

**Strength**2%

*“Theyre also very brittle”*

**Heating**1%

*“Melts down extremely fast”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Smell**35%

**Size-Overall**28%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Value For Money**5%

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%

**Color**4%

**Bulb Flicker/Dimming/Color**3%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Functionality-Overall**3%

**Quality-Overall**2%