Thymes Frasier Fir Review: The Real Tree Smell?
Siberian fir needles, cedarwood and sandalwood in a glass jar printed with pine needles. The holiday candle fans buy again every single December.
Yes, for anyone who misses a real tree, because it smells like a freshly cut fir, not a cleaner [1]. It is a small jar with about 45 hours of burn, so it is a treat rather than a bargain [1]. Skip it if you need the most hours for the money.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Scent | Siberian fir needles, cedarwood, sandalwood [1] |
| Size | 6.5 oz pine needle jar [1] |
| Burn time | About 45 hours [1] |
| Wax | Food-grade paraffin [1] |
| Made in | USA with global components [1] |
| Dimensions | 3 x 5 inches [1] |
Pros and cons
A fir that smells like a fir
The listing describes a snap of crisp Siberian fir needles with cedarwood and sandalwood [1]. The sandalwood rounds it off so it is not sharp, but the fir leads.
That is why people rebuy it. Many pine candles smell like a car air freshener or a floor cleaner, while this one smells like the corner of the living room where the tree stands.
Thymes describes it as a staple for the winter season, and the scent works from the first cold week of November through New Year [1]. It does not feel like a theme candle; it feels like the house has a tree in it.
Small jar, careful burn
This is the 6.5 ounce glass jar printed with the brand's pine needle design, with about 45 hours of burn [1]. The wax is high quality, food-grade paraffin, and the candle is made in the USA with globally sourced parts [1].
The listing asks for the wick to be trimmed to about a quarter inch before every lighting, and for the melted wax to reach most of the jar before blowing it out [1]. Small jars tunnel fast if those rules are skipped.
The price per hour
Forty-five hours is not much for this price, and the larger Village Candle Balsam Fir jar in this guide lasts far longer for less money [1]. You pay for the scent and the jar, not the wax.
It is also paraffin. People who only burn soy or beeswax should know that before they open it.
Starting a family scent
Thymes sells the same Frasier Fir scent in soaps, lotions and diffusers. Give the candle this year, and next year's stocking is already planned.
From this guide, it pairs well with the WoodWick Fireside jar: fir in the living room, the crackle in the den.
A small jar is also easy to post to someone far away, and it fits inside a stocking with room left over for a bar of the matching soap.
FAQ
What does Thymes Frasier Fir smell like?
The listing describes a snap of crisp Siberian fir needles with heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood [1]. It smells like a freshly cut Christmas tree, green but softened by the woods. It is one of the best known holiday candle scents in the US, and many families rebuy it every year [1]
How long does the Thymes Frasier Fir candle burn?
This 6.5 ounce pine needle jar lists about 45 hours of burn time [1]. Trim the wick to about a quarter inch before each lighting and let the melted wax reach most of the jar before you blow it out, which helps it burn longer and evenly [1]
Is Thymes Frasier Fir worth the price?
It is worth it if scent is the gift, since it is one of the most realistic fir candles available. If burn time per dollar matters more, the Village Candle Balsam Fir jar lasts much longer for less [1]. The pine needle jar does make it look more like a present [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Thymes Frasier Fir Pine Needle Candle, 6.5 oz
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