Volcano dupes and alternatives
3 community-cited dupes of Capri Blue’s Volcano (tropical fruit, citrus, sugar, sweet), ranked by how close the community rates them — with prices, burn time and honest notes so you can keep the scent and lose the price tag.
Volcano is a Capri Blue candle, built around tropical fruit, citrus, sugar, sweet. Its note breakdown reads top: grapefruit, orange, mandarin; heart: jasmine, sugared citrus; base: sugar, vanilla, tropical fruit. At about $34 it is one of the most copied candles out there, which is exactly why so many makers have poured a version of their own.
The 3 best Volcano dupes, ranked
| Dupe | House | Match | Price | Burn time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lava & Citrus | Better Homes & Gardens | 90 | ~$13 / 18oz | 45-50h | the most-cited Volcano dupe; the sugared grapefruit-citrus profile reads near-identical side by side, at about a third of the price. Sold at Walmart. |
| Island Moonlight | Opalhouse | 88 | ~$10 / 15oz | 40-45h | currant, grapefruit and orange; Target shoppers repeatedly call it an exact Volcano match for a third of the cost. |
| Bali Sunrise | Opalhouse | 80 | ~$10 / 15oz | 40-45h | a brighter, slightly fruitier take on the sugared-citrus Volcano accord; a Target budget staple. |
How much you save
The original runs about $34 for 19oz. The cheapest community-cited dupe, Island Moonlight by Opalhouse, is about $10 — roughly 71% less. Per ounce that is about $1.79 down to $0.67. Throw and burn vary by room and wick, so your mileage will differ a little.
Try it yourself
Open Volcano in the dupe finder to see every dupe side by side with similarity, burn time and an “if you like this, try…” trail into adjacent scents. New here? Read the best candle dupes of 2026 first.
FAQ
What is the closest dupe to Volcano?
The most-cited Volcano dupe is Red Lava & Citrus by Better Homes & Gardens, rated around 90% similar by the community, at roughly $13.
Is there a cheap Volcano dupe?
Yes. Island Moonlight by Opalhouse is about $10 for 15oz, one of the most affordable Volcano alternatives that still tracks the original.
Are Volcano dupes legal?
Yes. Every alternative listed here is a legal, independently-branded candle inspired by the original — not a counterfeit. They reinterpret the scent; they do not copy branding.
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