Scented candles are all the rage, and KFC's released their own.

The aroma of KFC's original recipe chicken will be able to follow one lucky person home.

KFC New Zealand is running a competition through its social media sites for a KFC-scented candle.

The post has received thousands of comments and likes and people been asked to suggest what KFC merchandise they'd like to see available.

Among the suggestions are scratch and sniff stickers, wet wipes, perfume and envelopes with KFC-flavoured seals.

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The winner will be drawn on Monday.