‘It’s About Time!’: Bath and Body Works Just Dropped a $12 Sourdough Candle and It’s Going Viral
Get the bakery scent for 50% off! Plus, see the other foodie candle options for your home
Can’t get enough of the aroma of hot sourdough bread? Bath & Body Works has just what you need: a Homemade Sourdough candle! The latest in a long line of food-themed products, this new release has fragrance notes that will make you feel like you walked right into a bakery. The best part: It’s on sale for $12 for a limited time. Find out more about this new sourdough candle, affordable dupes and the other new food-scented candles you can buy from Bath & Body Works this spring.
Bath & Body Works sourdough candle: Everything to know about the viral release
If you love the smell of hot-out-of-the-oven bread, you won’t be able to resist this newly released Bath & Body Works candle, promising the enticing aroma of freshly baked sourdough, whipped butter and olive oil.
The best part? You’ll get to savor this scent for a long time, as the 3-wick candle is made from a soy-wax blend that will last for up to 45 hours of burning. That means plenty of chances to get your home smelling like a bakery without having to fire up the oven.
Mixed reactions: What shoppers think of the new sourdough candle
Shoppers have been quick to spread word of this cozy, food-scented candle on social media, and reactions to the new Bath & Body Works find have been mixed. While some are thrilled by the release, others are disappointed.
“It’s. About. Time!” one Facebook user commented on a Facebook post teasing the find. “I’ve always thought a fresh baked bread scent would make a wonderful candle.”
Though many agreedthat a bread-scented candle is a dream, some felt that this particular item doesn’t deliver—especially when compared to previous Bath & Body Works’ candles.
“Way too much sage or something in it,” shared one shopper. “Easy pass for me…not like the old baguette one.”
Other new Bath & Body Works food-scented candles for spring
This isn’t the only food-inspired candle from Bath & Body works to make waves recently. Last year, the popular retailer released scents like Holiday Dill-ight and Cereal Milk Soft Serve that quickly went viral.
While the sourdough bread candle is certainly one of the more attention-grabbing drops to hit the shelves this time, it’s just one of many food and drink-scented options that are trending among shoppers. Here are some of the others candles available now:
- Spring Apple
- Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake
- Iced Lemon Pound Cake
- Sweet Tea & Lemonade
- Carrot & Nectarine
- Strawberry Pound Cake
- Black Cherry Merlot
How to get the Bath & Body Works 3-wick candle sale price

There’s no better time to buy the sourdough candle or the other new releases, as Bath & Body works is offering a great discount on its 3-wick candles. Each $24.95 candle is on sale for $11.95—that’s 52 percent off the regular price!
Even better news? The offer is valid both in-store and online for up to 24 candles, so you can shop at your convenience.
Act fast if you want to score this deal—the sale ends March 16 at 5:59 a.m. ET, and popular scents like Homemade Sourdough tend to sell out quickly!
Best sourdough candle alternatives and bread-scented finds
Love the idea of a bread-scented candle but want to explore other options? You’re in luck! Here are some delicious alternatives, including another scent from Bath & Body Works:
- Main Street Bakery candle from Bath & Body Works ($16.95 for 8 oz.)
- Homemade Bread from DioCandle ($15.99 for 4 oz.)
- Fresh Baked Bread from Lebanon Candle Company ($19.99 for 16.5 oz.)
- In My Sourdough Era from Etsy ($12.99 for 4 oz.)
Whether you choose the Homemade Sourdough Candle or another comforting option, you’re sure to enjoy a lasting scent that makes your home smell more inviting than ever!
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