Aldi shoppers rush to buy $5 dupe for $17 Bath & Body Works fall candle

Fall decor lovers are rushing to score a discounted Aldi candle.

The seasonal favorite is an imitation of a more expensive product from Bath & Body Works.

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Reddit user Layer_two_3854 gave the details in a post on the social media platform.

“This is a counterfeit version of a much more expensive candle,” they said.

They added a photo of the house they purchased to the post.

It was the Huntington Home 14-ounce candle Fall in lovewhich sells for $4.49 at Aldi.

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According to the Redditor, the seasonal candle is inspired.

“This is a knockoff of Sweater Weather from Bath & Body Works and costs $5,” they added.

Several Redditors weighed in on Aldi’s budget-friendly alternative.

“I swear by Aldi candles,” someone wrote.

“The scent distribution is fantastic, I love the changing scents and the price for three wicks is unbeatable.

“I often prefer these products over Bath & Body Works, White Barn, and Yankee.”

“I got this one today too,” cheered another.

The Bath & Works version still has a cult following, with many buyers praising the product’s performance in reviews.

“I love it,” one person wrote. “It smells so cozy and warm. I love Sweater Weather all year round.”

“Lovely for a cool evening,” added another.

“[It’s] a cross between clean laundry and rich deeper tones. We love it here,” said a third.

“The scent is just enough,” wrote another. “Not overpowering.”

According to Bath & Body Works, the perfume smells like “a cool fall day in your favorite knitwear.”

The fragrance notes include: “Fresh sage, juniper berries, aromatic eucalyptus and fresh woods.”

The candle is made from an “exclusive” soy blend with lead-free wicks.

The strong seasonal scent makes it an excellent gift to keep for yourself or give to someone else.

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